A few months ago I decided my collection was missing a subgun.

I did a bunch of research and decided I wanted a MP5 clone, and settled on the PTR 9CT.  I picked the PTR because Atlantic Firearms has a killer deal for the pistol with a nice case and brace.  PTR also has a great reputation for making quality stuff.

I was seriously considering the Scorpion EVO and could have almost bought 2 for what the 9CT cost, but I really wanted the classic MP5 look.  By the time I was done putting a brace on the Scorpion, upgrading the trigger, safety, and charging handle, etc, it was within a few hundred dollars.

I ordered the pistol Saturday night, and got a shipping notification on Monday morning.  It was in my hands by Wednesday afternoon, and I took it out and shot it on Thursday.  Nice job Atlantic!

So here’s my quick review:

The case that it comes in is nice.  Really nice.
I was a little worried that once I put the brace on it, I wouldn’t be able to use the case anymore, but with a little trimming it fits just fine.

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Fit and finish are very good.  The welds are very good.  They’re not perfect, but they’re better than the Zenith Z5RS’ that I’ve handled. The finish appears to be powder coating?  It’s even, and seems to be pretty durable.
The trigger has a little creep, but breaks consistently at 6.5-7lb.  I don’t think that’s bad at all for a PCC.
The M-Lok handguard is a nice upgrade, but I could really do without the “PTR” billboard.  I may get it cerakoted if it continues to annoy me.
The 2 supplied mags are pretty nice.  I don't know who makes them, but they work.  It would have been nice to get 3 like the Zenith.

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I cleaned it, lubed it, and took it to the range.  I didn’t attempt to shoot it without the brace because, it came with the brace, and frankly, I didn’t want to.
I loaded both 30rd mags with 124gr Winchester NATO target ammo, set up my targets and began to shoot.
The second round out of the mag stove piped on me.  I’m thinking..shit, here we go…
The gun then proceeded to eat another 298rds without a stoppage.  I tried several different types and brands of ammo, including my reloads, and it ate it all.

This thing is a lot of fun to shoot.  It’s easy to shoot fast.  Put the front post on the target and pull the trigger.  It’ll hit it.  I didn’t have to adjust the sights at all.  
Here's 50rds at 25yds standing unsupported, firing pretty quickly.  My eyesight isn't what it used to be.  It's getting tougher to shoot at distance with irons.

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Now I’m going to have to get a suppressor for it.  This thing is a keeper.

TL/DR:
Me likey.

I got mine last month from Atlantic Firearms as well.  Great gun, minimal recoil, extremely accurate, no sight adjustment needed.  I am following the PTR 9CT instruction book for the breaking in the barrel and am still cleaning the barrel after every 20 rounds.  Another range trip and I should complete the process at 300 rounds.  Can't wait to be done with that.  Enjoy!

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Have you gotten any word on K type offerings coming out?

This. Or calibers other than 9mm, like say 10mm

Another 300 through it today.
My dad, my 13yr old son, and 14yr old nephew shot it today, and they all had a good time with it.
This thing just eats.

The buffer built into the brace started coming apart today.  I've sent an email off to SB Tactical.
Has anyone else had a problem?

223 from AR mags...?

I see a couple of SB Tac braces, is this the normal? (Not K?)

No one makes a collapsing brace for them, right?

Was it not Quote: forbidden to actually shoulder a pistol with a wrist brace :EndQuote ??

I thought that is why they remain legal, Quote: as no one actually shoulders pistols with wrist braces :EndQuote.

What was Atlantic thinking in their picture?

Have yous guys fired Hollow Point ammo in the PTR 9CT?

I called PTR and the Rep. said that the PTR 9CT is not designed to shoot (properly feed)
Hollow Point ammo.

Not yet, but I'll shoot some this coming weekend and report back.
I can't imagine it'll have an issue.

Did you ever try hollow points?

Yup.  It had no issues at all with 115gr Rainiers.  I ran through 150 or so.

Is their any advantage going with the longer and heavier model vs the K?

I have a zenith in the K config and would not want it any longer. Especially riding a suppressor.

I got this PPU 147gr JHP stuff a while back from SGAmmo when I was ordering stuff and figured I wanted sort of a "cheap bulk hollowpoint" for the rifles. Tried it in my PTR9CT and it went fine. Other than a couple rounds of Winchester cheap 115gr right at the start, I haven't had an issue. Even the Win runs fine now.

Try the flat nosed subsonic rounds. I have seen on  arfcom where people sometimes have trouble with those on the mp5 platform.

$1800? or are you finding them cheaper somewhere?

1690 at Atlantic when they're in stock.

Back in stock.