Extar EP9

History of the Extar EP9

The Extar "EP9" belongs to the "Personal Defense Weapon" (PDW) category of firearms - neither a true pistol, submachine gun, or submachine gun (thought to be in the form of a 9mm caliber carbine ). This arm benefits from being compact and lightweight, making it easier to maneuver in tight spaces and often transportable. This series is used for law enforcement, security details and personal home defense.

Arms manufacturer Extar USA is located in Lake Havasu, Arizona. EP9 was launched in 2018.

The general layout of the EP9 is traditional, as the pistol grip/trigger assembly is under the frame and the magazine is directly in front. The beveled trigger ring tapers back to widen the trigger finger opening. The stock/strut hardware extends back through the tube assembly. The muzzle only extends forward a short distance and may still have a silencer.

Above the receiver and above the front end section is a long Picatinny rail for mounting optical aids (red dot sight, magnifying glass, etc.). Additional tactical accessories can be mounted under the front end (eg foregrip or laser sight).

The EP9 relies on a proven blowback operating system for its semi-auto shooting action. Its size and weight make for a stable close range solution for the popular and ubiquitous 9x19mm pistol cartridge used in duty, security and law enforcement pistols worldwide.

The weapon has a last-round bolt hold-on function, the control lever is on the left side of the gun body, and the loading handle is on the left side (the ejection port is on the right side).

One of the selling points of this PDW is its Glock magazine compatibility. The EP9 is fed from 15- and 17-round Glock-style magazines or an extended 33-round full-length magazine.

The overall length of the gun is 24 inches, although the barrel assembly is only 6.5 inches long, keeping the gun small and compact. With the struts installed, the weight is only 4.22 lbs (otherwise 4 lbs).

Specification

BASICS

Year of Operation

2018

Origins

United States

Categories

Personal Defense Weapon (PDW)

Manufacturer

Extar USA - United States

Operators

United States

Roles

Mute

This weapon is either inherently silent/suppressed, or can be made with special muzzle mounts, special subsonic ammo, or a combination of the two.

Distinctive features

Compact nature

The compact nature allows for relatively easy confusion.

Mute function

Support for silence/suppression actions via silencers, silencers or subsonic ammunition for stealth operations.

Semi-automatic fire

Internal action allows triggering a single bullet per trigger, triggering a semi-automatic loading mechanism for continuous fire.

Repeated Shots

The system has built-in automatic or pseudo-automatic function, which can achieve repeated triggering.

Ability to use rifle scopes/visual aids

Support for mounting optics (scopes) to improve accuracy in long-range shooting.

Adaptable

Design provides attachment points for external aftermarket hardware including laser sights, flashlights, scopes and grips.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

610mm

02/24 at

Barrel length

165mm

6.50 inches

Cured weight

4. 21 lbs

1.91 kg

Attractions

Receiver optics.

Action

frustration

Backflush operation

The air pressure created by the rearward movement of the fired case provides the necessary bolt movement, case ejection and stripping of the new case from the magazine.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

9x19mm

Circle/Feed

17-round detachable magazine.

VARIANTS

EP9 - Base Series Designation.