Does a self-contained ar9 upper exist?

[ThatFishGuy]

Hey Everyone!

I have an itch for doing a 9mm AR build, but I have a very specific idea in mind. Do you guys know of anyone making a 9mm AR upper that is self contained? Meaning the whole bolt/recoil system resides in the upper and doesn't require the recoil parts in the buffer tube? I'm sure it would be some boutique shop kind of deal, but I haven't come across anything. I've seen a few in 5.56 like the brn-180, or sig mcx kits, but not 9mm. Just curious if anyone can point me in the right direction since it's damn near impossible to find every shop pumping out new products. Thanks in advance!

Sam

[hitdank]

Since 9mm is blowback i dont think anyone will bother designing a sig556 style front spring. The only solution would be a mac style rear urethane buffer. Are you trying to build a glock magazine pistol?

[Mr.Caketown]

Keep an eye on the Law Tactical ARIC , i think thats as close as you get currently. Problem is the 9mm has the bolt integrated into the carrier and doesnt come apart like a standard BCG

DeadFoot Arms may have a couple of options for you as well. With the vague details youve given us its hard to make a suggestion. Are you looking for that MP5 collapsing stock type set up?

[beanz2]

Dead Foot Arms's MCS like Mr.Caketown posted is as close as you can get with an AR lower.

If you don't have to use a non standard AR lower, the Sig MPX is pretty close. So will be LWRC's SMG-9, whenever that will be.


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[Mr.Caketown]

Dead Foot Arms's MCS like Mr.Caketown posted is as close as you can get with an AR lower.

If you don't have to use a non standard AR lower, the Sig MPX is pretty close. So will be LWRC's SMG-9, whenever that will be.


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I think OP may benefit from something like this honestly , its got all the guess work taken out of it

[spfabrication]

New Frontier C5 PDW

https://www.newfrontierarmory.com/shop/c-5-pdw/

[ThatFishGuy]

Yes, I was thinking for a side folding stock option, without having to use the law tactical stock adapter. No good reason for that, I just like things that are different. An MPX would be easier, but where's the fun in that lol. And although maybe simpler, getting an off-roster pistol brace setup means paying a CA premium and depends on chance of finding one on the used market. I have pistol or rifle lowers that I could use already, hence the search for just an upper. I'm just researching at this point, and I appreciate all the input this far!