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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:52:44 PM EDT
9mm upper, forward mounted side-charging. Only see it for sale at Brownells. Odd company name. Anyone heard of them or try one?
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Never heard of them, but that upper looks cool as hell. Love how tthe side charger is forwward on the rail. Not a bad pricar at all.
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OP....go buy one.
And report back here with a full review. Include pics and videos. . |
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So I was on the fence, but (and this is in all honesty) the fact that I actually got some input leads me to beleive I have no choice other than to go buy one and report back. After all, the hive needs input! Lord knows I have culled enough useful information off this site to more than pay for an upper.... Purchasing now.
ETA: Most of my crap is currently in storage but I think I have both a glock and PSA colt style lower available. Will try on both. |
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I like the fold down charging handle (I wonder why more companies don't offer this feature) and the gas deflector that appears to be removable or replaced by a larger version, if desired/available.
I look forward to reviews. |
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Rifle. My initial plan had been to basically make set it up like my 5.56 and use for practice (not sure I can claim to be "training") at indoor range. Like my M&P 15-22, but with the added benefit of that 9mm bolt slapping around helping me improve at muzzle control, transitions and follow through.
Of course then I should have gone with standard rear charging upper for same user interface, but this thing just looked cool... |
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Did you receive yours? I saw this and have really wanted it but coulsnt find anything on it. I really hope it can work with colt mags.
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So I gues I need to get up to 50 posts to embed? Sounds like....work
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Manufacturer has posted some videos and other information in the new products forum
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_124/715504_FM-Products-9mm-Side-Charging-Upper-Receivers.html |
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Thanks for checking us out, let us know if you have any questions.
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FYI. our uppers are Glock compatible, they wont wotrk with COLT style lowers.
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FYI
We are sponsoring a 3GN PCC shoot this week, and offering to let the public shoot our demo rifles. Come by and check them out... 3GN PCC SHOOT |
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We are working on a Colt compatible Upper and BCG. Testing is going well. We will roll it out when we do our next runs of 9mm BCG. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/0e/6e/02/0e6e0214c9e5899f0637a633e1ca43ea.jpg View Quote |
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Update: range report
Added LAW folding stock adapter the other day. No issues. Added JP spring. Went to indoor range today. Spring smoothed things out a bit. Shot another 120 rounds with no failures. Mixed Russian steel case, WWB, 20 rounds of JHP. magazines were magpul and ETS. Upper is runs and is fun. My brother in law was with me and he is not (yet) much of a GI guy but he started asking me what it cost and where to get one. I had iron sights on it. Groups were limot d by shooter ability. This thing is getting an MRO next... |
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HK style charging...
Think if I went for side charging I'd get one on the receiver, like the FAL. Only downside I see aside from cost is that you have to use their hand guard, etc. as well. BUT ... it is way cool to see a new design out with features that will make a lot of folks happy. |
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Thank for the range report man, that rifle looks sick by the way!
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Ivan
Ya you are stuck with the handguard, noted. The handguard is ultra slim and light. We actually sell a lot of them aftermarket for 5.56 rifles. |
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Supercomp,
We have 5 Hybrid BCG out to Heat Treat and QPQ. Once test on Production lot is complete, we will do a production run on BCG's. Anticipate 1st parts making it to Brownells in 3-4 weeks. Thanks for checking us out, Foxtrot Mike |
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Cool Hopefully Brownells does a better job with the description and update their website I ordered and returned one of your bolt because after I ordered it I saw it was only for a glock lower |
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View Quote And...Pro-Tip:When making an "Ambi" video, use yer dang left hand! |
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They will ship in Sept, Brownells and Glockstore will have them. Preorders available at Glockstore Glockstore RTC Lower
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I have their 16" upper, installed a CMMG colt bcg. I just put it together, hopefully test this week. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Any eta on the colt compatible bolts This build started with a standard 5.56/.223 80% lower(now machined), standard LPK and buffer tube, Kaw Valley 7.5oz buffer w/heavy spring, added a Hahn dedicated conversion block, and 16" upper from FM Products...using a Cmmg COLT bcg. I want to thank Foxtrot Mike and the guys from FM Products for doing the research and field testing for the use with COLT lowers. Also would like to say that their customer service is top notch, willing to go the distance for their customers!???? |
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Thanks so much for the kind words, we appreciated you getting us feedback with Colt related parts, it helped a lot.
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Yes the mag release is ambi as well. Both for the primary and the reserve magazine in the grip too.
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OP....go buy one. And report back here with a full review. Include pics and videos. . View Quote Not only did the OP step up and buy one, but he got pics and vids. Then...the manufacturer comes on here providing information and updates. Great thread OP. And thank you to FMP for the updates..... and the very nice products. Hey....that gives me an idea....... FMP should create a contest/giveaway for one of their uppers !! _ |
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We are in. You guys speak, and we listen. Thats why we are making Colt compatible Uppers, BCG and 8.5" Uppers.
Please chime in with suggestions, we are all ears... |
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So the CH is reversible for lefties? Or is there an option to run folding handles on both sides? I am a lefty but my kid isn't. :)
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We actually have a dual side charging handle we are making now. Yes the handle is reversible. We have (2)options coming out that will likely solve that problem. If you pick up an upper, IM me and I will get you sorted on a handle when they come online.
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Get them while you can this wont last as there was a mistake made on the pricing.
Primary Arms stupid low price on our Uppers |
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Get them while you can this wont last as there was a mistake made on the pricing. Primary Arms stupid low price on our Uppers View Quote |
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So are the bolts Brownell's has today colt compatible? Changed my plans from glock to colt lower and forgot about the BCG.... Ships out today I think.
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Sam they are Glock style uppers. We are working on a Colt Upper with DSG Arms. We are still working on the bolt testing. We have had good results, but when we mixed in a few vendors mag blocks and lowers, we started seeing room for improvement.
Hit us up if you need any help with your build. |
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