Firearm innovator Extar USA has evolved the popular EP9 platform into a carbine and not by simply giving it a longer barrel. Demonstrating once again engineering prowess and genuine care for customer interests, the EP9 Carbine accomplishes a weight and recoil combination rarely achieved.
Extar USA EP9 Carbine in 9mm
Unlike so many other large-format pistol and carbine pairings on the market, Extar has taken the time to recalculate and reformulate bolt mass and spring rate for the increased back pressure longer barrels create. The end result is a carbine that shoots just as softly as the famous EP9 pistol. Extar’s Dynamic Mass Bolt also eliminates bolt bounce for a safer, smoother-running PCC.
Why Carbine?
Pistol-caliber carbines (PCCs) have had a resurgence of popularity for multiple reasons.
Cost of ammunition: Even during ammunition crises, pistol-caliber ammunition is less expensive than rifle ammunition, making range sessions and self-defense less expensive.
Shared magazines/ammunition: The EP9 Carbine is fed using Glock-pattern magazines, so the same magazine and ammunition can function in your pistol and your rifle. Extar’s own 9mm Glock-pattern magazines make this even more affordable.
Competition: PCC-based competitions have gained popularity for the reasons above, plus they can be run at any pistol-rated range. Weighing in at just over 5 lbs, the EP9 Carbine is sure to provide a speed-and-handling advantage.
Fun!: A carbine that costs less to feed, is easier to handle, and can be used in more places is simply fun to have. Additionally the firearm you use more is likely to be the one you become more proficient with, turning fun times into training.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 9×19 Luger
- Barrel Length: 16.25″
- Barrel Thread: 1/2-28″
- Handguard Length: 8”
- Capacity: Up to 33rd
- Magazine: Glock 9mm double stack magazine compatible (G19 & G17)
- Overall Length Collapsed: 31.25″
- Overall Length Extended: 35”
- Overall Height: 7.9″
- Overall Width: 2″
- Weight (Unloaded): 5lbs. 2oz.
- Bolt & Barrel Finish: BLACKNITRIDE+
- Trigger Action: Single-Stage
- Charging Handle: Side-Charging Reciprocating
- PATENTED Last-Round Hold Open
As with all Extar USA products, pricing is kept to a minimum by selling directly to consumers. The EP9 Carbine is available at ExtarUSA.com.
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About Extar USA:
Since 1995, the personnel behind Extar USA have been redefining possibilities in the firearms industry. Innovations such as the first rifle-caliber polymer receiver sets, the first Glock-type magazine last round bolt hold open for personal defense weapons, and advanced recoil absorbing technologies are Extar USA’s pedigree. Today, Extar’s mission is to provide lightweight, fun, and reliable firearms at a price working Americans can afford.
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Not helpful, I know, but what a butt-ugly firearm this is.
But, as a pal said years ago when asked about his homely wife, “When you’re poking the fireplace you’re not looking at the bleedin’ mantel!”
As long it’s satisfactorily functional and reliable, and has decent ergonomics, then so be it.
Must be decent, can’t find one for sale in usual places.