Anyone know anything about Extar Firearms (EP9 EP45 EP10)?

[Member 34319]

$419 + $20 shipping + FFL BGC

Between work, rain and family craziness I still haven't shot it yet.

At least take it apart and take a bunch of pictures!

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

I am working right now and then have to get taxes done.

 

[Member 34319]

I am working right now and then have to get taxes done.

I understand.

If you get around to it, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

I will hopefully get a chance to finally shoot my EP9 tomorrow. It feels like a quality product.

 

[417gibbs300]

Used to be it wasn't too often I'd come across guns or gun manufacturers I'd never heard of before. Seems that's getting rarer and rarer these days

Extar Firearms USA

Between the size, weight, cost, and Glock mags that EP9 seems to check a lot of boxes.

 

[Raidingtime]

I will hopefully get a chance to finally shoot my EP9 tomorrow. It feels like a quality product.

How did it go? I'm interested in one of these as well.

 

[DirectDrive]

Polymer lower AND upper ?
If so, a giant yuk from me.

 

[Raidingtime]

Polymer lower AND upper ?
If so, a giant yuk from me.

That's what I have said about many of the pistol caliber carbines coming out but some how plastic uppers and lowers work okay for 9mm. Considering how successful polymer firearms are getting and have preformed makes me reconsider previous held viewpoints.

 

[417gibbs300]

I have one and love it, can't beat it for the cost, shoots great low recoil and no misfires so far, very happy with mine.

 

[Raidingtime]

I have one and love it, can't beat it for the cost, shoots great low recoil and no misfires so far, very happy with mine.

Can they take after market AR triggers?

 

[417gibbs300]

Can they take after market AR triggers?

I don't believe so, the factory trigger I didn't think was that bad but nothing like a nice upgraded trigger, I would call extarif I were you and double check.

 

[Ura-Ki]

The Video posted above says it uses standard AR triggers! With out confirmation, can't say for sure!
As to pistol cal. Carbines being all Polly, that's not a bad thing at all. Keeps them nice and light, and their about like the polly pistols any way. I really love my Taurus CT-G2 10 MM, that sucker is light and handy and accurate, and can be customized almost as easy as an AR, but with a odd mix of HK and AR parts! The trigger in mine is really good, just needed a little break in, and it's just about perfect!

 

[Raidingtime]

The Video posted above says it uses standard AR triggers! With out confirmation, can't say for sure!
As to pistol cal. Carbines being all Polly, that's not a bad thing at all. Keeps them nice and light, and their about like the polly pistols any way. I really love my Taurus CT-G2 10 MM, that sucker is light and handy and accurate, and can be customized almost as easy as an AR, but with a odd mix of HK and AR parts! The trigger in mine is really good, just needed a little break in, and it's just about perfect!

Yeah they're getting my money today

 

[Raidingtime]

Ordered and it's going to ship to tigard pawn hopefully soon. I'll update with my thoughts and a range report when I get it

 

[Flopsweat]

The Video posted above says it uses standard AR triggers! With out confirmation, can't say for sure!
As to pistol cal. Carbines being all Polly, that's not a bad thing at all. Keeps them nice and light, and their about like the polly pistols any way. I really love my Taurus CT-G2 10 MM, that sucker is light and handy and accurate, and can be customized almost as easy as an AR, but with a odd mix of HK and AR parts! The trigger in mine is really good, just needed a little break in, and it's just about perfect!

The pin placement looks like an AR trigger, so there is hope.

 

[Raidingtime]

The pin placement looks like an AR trigger, so there is hope.

I'll confirm in about a week. Order shipped today.

 

[Tarawa86]

Dang it, I though the title of the thread was 'Extra Firearms' and rushed in to volunteer to take them.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

Sorry I have been away. Family drama. Finally took it out today and it ran great out of the box. No failures. I added a single point bungee sling and put one of those ubiquitous Bushnell TRS-25 red dots on top and went to town on a plate rack. I had to get used to the offset from the muzzle, but once I had that the plates were going down faster and from farther out than with a pistol. The trigger was short and lighter than a milspec. Recoil is straight back and the rubber pistol brace feels good on the shoulder and cheek. The upper is metal from muzzle to the end of the buffer tube with polymer around it so it is sturdy. I found it easier to grip the magwell instead of the barrel shroud with my left hand. All mags held open on the last round. The only thing I did not like was the plastic safety selector switch, which flexed and felt cheap. Hopefully I can replace it with a metal one. A good deal on a nice "assault pistol" for $439 shipped.

 

[Raidingtime]

Im wondering what optic to put on it at this point. I was thinking an aimpoint comp m4 or a Eotech 512. However, I came across this little guy and think I like it. The down side is that it's chinese made.

Holosun Micro Red Dot System, Red Dot Sight HS507C, Color: Black, Battery Type: CR2032, 15% Off and Free Gift w/ Free Shipping

 

[Raidingtime]

Well I got mine in today. There's a ton of polymer parts on this to include a polymer fire control group.

However, it seems very well thought out in design and feel. The trigger is a pretty light and crisp one stage trigger and everything seems to function well. Time will tell how long things will last. I imagine if this platform proves to be reliable it'll be the next popular 9mm pistol out there.