Now we have a brand new contender within the 4-inch-barrel, 17+1 9mm market. It’s referred to as the KOR FX-9 RP.
Why, it’s possible you’ll ask, do we’d like (one more) 9mm that imitates the Glock 45? To reply that in two phrases, they promote. That is the present scorching mixture: a shorter barrel (lower than 5 inches) coupled with a capability of no less than 17 rounds. They promote.
Earlier than us, now we have one of many newer variations, the KOR FX-9 RP. Once more, I can nearly hear a collective “Huh? KOR?” coming from Readerland. I mentioned the identical factor when my son, who’s at all times tuned in to what’s new within the 9mm world, talked about it to me as one thing I’d wish to overview. By no means one to show down a overview, I checked into it, and right here it’s.
KOR – The Firm
I did some checking and located, right here, the next concerning the firm referred to as KOR…
“Our firm, which was based in 2011 to fabricate elements for the arms sub-industry, has been producing Sports activities Air Pistols and Air Rifles through the interval and supporting different producers within the sector with the usual elements it produces, has been persevering with its actions by specializing in the sunshine weapons sector since 2016. In 2017, our firm, which designed and produced two shotguns, the R-5 and AR 12 fashions, that are an authentic design, acquired a NATIONAL/NATO SECRET Facility Safety Certificates from the Ministry of Nationwide Protection to be able to produce rifled pistols and to arrange our firm to work as a major/subcontractor in protection {industry} initiatives. On this context, now we have began the manufacturing of rifled pistols. Our fundamental precept has been high quality manufacturing and its continuity because the day we have been based. Our skilled enterprise strategy relies on respect for folks, society, and the atmosphere, honesty, effectivity, and customer-oriented working consciousness, that are the rules and values that our managers and workers by no means compromise. “
The corporate is situated in Istanbul, so far as I can discover out, and its American importer is Mid-America Imports of Oklahoma Metropolis.
I do know some shooters who balk at shopping for imported weapons. I was one in every of them, however I’ve opened up a bit lately. Placing politics apart, a few of the greatest weapons for the cash that I’ve reviewed lately have come from Turkey. Many weapons or elements are imported. One of many extra in style examples of imported weapons is the Springfield Armory pistol, which is generally made in Croatia. I’ve by no means had a problem with any pistol or lengthy gun I’ve reviewed (or owned) that has come from Turkey. Most of their factories are ultra-modern, and so they make loads of weapons for NATO use.
OK, I’m accomplished. Let’s take a look at the gun.
First, a fast word. I shot this factor in my yard vary after I really had a while to loosen up and have some enjoyable with it. I had put a crimson dot on it, a Burris FastFire C, which helped the sight scenario.
I actually like this pistol.
Why? As a result of it did what it was alleged to, with no glitches. Moreover, with the three backstraps that include it, I discovered a approach to make it match my hand completely. The set off was not dangerous in any respect… There may be the same old take-up, then you definately hit the wall. There may be only a tiny quantity of creep, then at 4 kilos, 0.9 ounces, it breaks. Reset could be very quick. A good, four-pound set off in a pistol with a full checklist worth of $389.99… good.
Let’s take a look at some specs, since we’re heading that manner…
Specs
Caliber: 9x19mm
Motion: Single-action, striker-fired
Optic Prepared: RMSc footprint with anti-walk rigidity spring
Security: Ambidextrous thumb security, set off security, and firing pin/striker block, drop security
Journal Capability: Contains three 17+1 (CZ-75 Sample) magazines
Journal Launch: Reversible (left/proper)
Sights: Glock sight sample with entrance and rear adjustability
Picatinny Accent Rail: For any tactical gentle attachments
General Size: 7.52 in.
Weight: 29.45 oz. unloaded
Top: 5.59 in.
Width: 1.38 in.
Set off: Gentle, fast reset — “set off fast to be taught”
End: NM oxidation/nitride-treated slide and barrel
Contains: Customized exhausting case, polymer holster, interchangeable backstraps (S-M-L), and cleansing instruments
MSRP: $389.99
The place To Purchase
A phrase concerning the interchangeable backstraps. It says rather a lot that an organization thinks of the little issues, like marking every backstrap so you may inform them aside with out holding them up and guessing. I’ve reviewed $600 pistols that didn’t mark the backstraps. Every of those right here has a letter on the highest tab, S-M-L. That’s a pleasant contact.
Photographs
First, the case. This can be a good case, with room for all of the stuff that comes with the gun:
The holster is right-handed, which I’m not, however that’s to be anticipated. You’ve gotten three CZ-75-pattern mags with a loader, cleansing instruments, optics plate, a punch to take away the backstrap pin, and that holster. Not dangerous.
I like the truth that the gun has a takedown lever, not the Glock-style tabs. I’m not a fan of these. Additionally, there’s a slide launch lever that truly works correctly, and ambidextrous security levers that aren’t in the best way should you determine to not use them. Any person thought this out fairly effectively. Additionally, the magazine launch is reversible… one thing I could look into.
Proper facet markings.
The slide has cuts on the 3-12-9 o’clock positions, 9 in all. That removes a little bit of metallic that helps cut back rearward slide velocity, which implies a bit much less felt recoil. It did fantastic after I shot it. You additionally see entrance serrations, which assist with press checks, and a 3-slot mud cowl rail.
Talking of the slide, right here is its underside. It appears like they’ve used new tooling to chop it, as easy as every part appears. You can even see the drop security.
Now we have a dual-wound recoil spring and barrel matched to this slide – word the serial quantity on it.
The feed ramp.
Shifting to the body, we see longer rails. The slide has no facet play, one other good factor.
Grip texturing is okay. The gun stays put if you shoot it. To swap backstraps, push that pin out from the opposite facet. I swapped the one which got here on the gun for the Massive one… it match my hand higher. A software is included that can provide help to do this. They couldn’t match the hammer within the case, so that you’re by yourself about that!
Taking pictures Time
I discussed above that I put in a Burris FastFire C crimson dot on the pistol – that’s one high quality optic. I used a Actual Avid Viz-Max Bore Sighter to get the dot’s zero shut. Many shooters assume that bore sighters are solely good when used with lengthy weapons, however because the outdated tune so eloquently mentioned, it ain’t essentially so.
I take advantage of the Actual Avid bore sighter on every part. It’s totally different… There aren’t any bore-sized inserts to stay in your barrel. As a substitute, you’ve got a powerful magnet positioned on the finish of it, with concentric rings to line it up together with your bore. It really works very effectively and saves me loads of time and ammo.
I’m blessed to have ammo offered for my critiques by Black Hills. They make some high quality stuff. So, I grabbed a field of their 115-grain FMJ and one in every of their supersonic 100-grain HoneyBadger load. (No, there’s no typo – that’s how they spell it). Lastly, I took a field of Winchester White Field with me, only for kicks. I set some targets up at 20 yards… listed here are a couple of consultant ones:
One of many WWB targets, with one other one:
Ok for apply.
The Black Hills 115-grain would make one other good apply load.
And, for hid carry:
The HoneyBadger load. I clocked this load out of a 4-inch 9mm for a overview I did at near 1270 fps, with vitality approaching 400 ft./lbs. As you may see, accuracy is just not a problem right here. I’ll take a bunch like this any day!
Summing Up
To chop to the chase, for a $390 pistol with three 17-round mags, three backstraps, an optics lower, and a lifetime guarantee (with a 30-day money-back assure should you don’t prefer it), I believe this pistol is tough to beat. If you’re open to imported pistols and are out there, you would possibly wish to examine this out. It additionally is available in a barely plainer model for $350.
I take a look at loads of totally different pistols as a part of my job, and generally I’ll discover one which I actually like. That is such a gun. It had zero malfunctions, it was nice to shoot, and it was correct. In my guide, that trifecta is tough to beat. Add within the crimson dot functionality, all of the extras you get with it, and that guarantee, and I believe now we have a winner. Let’s hear from you beneath in case you have expertise with one in every of these pistols.
