ULTIMATE Home Defense Gun...DIRT CHEAP

The Ultimate Dirt Cheap Home Defense Gun...
The Extar EP9 Seamlessly blends the perfect balance of Affordability, Reliability and Features,
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The Extar EP9 9mm AR Pistol represents a bold fusion of compact design, potent firepower, and exceptional performance. Crafted with precision engineering and innovative features, this pistol redefines versatility and agility in the realm of firearms.
At first glance, the EP9 captivates with its sleek and futuristic appearance. Constructed with a robust polymer frame, it strikes a balance between durability and lightweight maneuverability, making it ideal for a variety of shooting scenarios. Its compact form factor, complete with a 6.5-inch barrel, ensures ease of handling and enhanced control, whether in close-quarters engagements or dynamic shooting environments.
Performance is where the EP9 truly shines. Equipped with a reliable blowback operating system, this pistol delivers consistent and precise shooting experiences. Its compatibility with Glock magazines ensures seamless ammunition management. With minimal recoil and smooth action, the EP9 offers remarkable accuracy and reliability, empowering shooters to excel in any situation.
The Extar EP9 also excels in terms of ergonomics and user customization. Featuring a side charging handle and magazine release, it caters to both left and right-handed shooters with ease. The pistol grip is textured for a secure hold, enhancing comfort and control during extended shooting sessions. Additionally, the inclusion of a full-length Picatinny rail provides ample space for mounting optics, lights, and other accessories, allowing users to tailor the EP9 to their specific preferences and needs.
Overall, the Extar EP9 9mm AR Pistol represents a pinnacle of innovation and performance in the firearms industry. With its compact design, exceptional performance, and customizable features, it stands as a testament to the pursuit of excellence in modern firearms technology. Whether for tactical applications, home defense, or recreational shooting, the EP9 offers a reliable and potent solution that is sure to impress even the most discerning shooters.
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[@TacticalToolbox]

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[@jeremykorwek]

Link is broken..I think

[@sheogoraththedaedricprince9675]

Thanks my Arizonan friend. My wife also has very small and slender hands. Great video

[@captjack2112]

Ok Sir, first Ty for honest reviews and input on so many different platforma🙏👍. But what I do wish is that in your parts list I would really like a complete list in one section item by item so that we can recreate if we like the exact setup you are using in the video. I've looked even today and what you show in video is extremely hard to find in the list and it seems like they even send you versions with preinstalled optics that aren't available for order, so if we had the exact list of name and model for optics, mags, triggers etc.. It would be wonderful. Then after that exact build you could do the optional stuff or variants. Just 45 years of sales and customer service trying to help you along. Cheers and stay safe and be ready for this fall

[@mrshort2379]

personally I do not know why, a red dot manufacturer, has not innovated a red dot, with the bottom milled to be mounted directly to the dovetail on the slide. instead of using a dovetail mount, to mount a red dot. plus it would set a bit lower to the slide, making it so it does not set so high, that you cannot use your iron sights.. just saying

[@Kawmbat_Veteran]

who tf is Extar?🤣🤣🤣🤣 also sorry but not sorry, i can't respect any mall ninja who uses the c-clamp grip method.

[@frankdoty3163]

Bought it. Love it. However, I managed to blow the upper apart within the first several rounds I sent through it. What caused it… I don’t know. Somehow the round did not seat fully and, when the firing pin struck the round, it blew out the side of the brass, blowing the area around the charging handle apart. What I do know is that when I contacted EXTAR, explaining what happened, I heard back from them immediately. I was asked to send in a photo of the damage… which I did. I then received another email asking me to send in the upper. And, in a very short time, I received a new upper in the mail. No problems! No hassle! No cost! A quick and satisfactory response! I have since put around a hundred rounds through it and could not be more pleased.

[@ItsMe-cf2pn]

That is rather scary

[@MarcellsWorldJjr]

O_O that is wild

[@sams6042]

It was likely not headspaced correctly, thats called an out-of-battery detonation. It used to be a much bigger issue back in the day but still happens occasionally with poor quality control. For barrelnut guns and in general its good to check everything over before firing and make sure everythings tight. You can roughly check headspace at home for any gun by putting masking tape on the back of a round and closing the bolt. Keep layering tape until bolt doesn't or barely closes. 3 pieces or more, do not fire it.

[@frankdoty3163]

@@sams6042 All I know is, this happened within the first few rounds I put through the weapon. And, the parts were replaced right away, without a hassle. I have probably put 1000+ rounds through the gun since without a problem! No failed to feed. No failed to seat. Clearly the problem round failed to fully seat. The back of the casing blew out the side. I have to assume that the issue was in that single round. I should also say that I used up the rest of that box and have used that brand for years, without a problem… other than that one time. So… whatever the problem, it never repeated itself. I love my EXTAR! Fun gun to shoot! I have a handgun, next to the bed. But, if I can get to the closet… that’s my home defence weapon!

[@kski5432]

​@@sams6042that seems like a high tolerance. That's like .060 that's big.

[@XcapeArtist1111]

I put a Franklin armory binary trigger in mine and I love it- er, I mean loved it before i lost it in that tragic boating accident.

[@donm8246]

Sorry to hear about your boating accident. You'll never be able to recover them in that deep water. it was really deep water at the scene of the accident wasn't it? 🛶🛶⛵⛴️🎉😢

[@darianharris7707]

Very tragic!! My condolences 😏

[@dgunearthed7859]

Let me guess, somehow it ended up underwater at that bridge/ship collision on the east coast and is submerged in that impenetrable "dome of Iron and concrete debris?"

[@karlgunn1209]

Dang boating I know it sucks getting stuck out in. Unexpected storm

[@brianb7701]

My condolences are with you and the families and friends of those who were affected. My brother is a truck driver and drove over that bridge many times. He was supposed to be on the road that night but “luckily” he was sick.

[@AllAboutSurvival]

The affordability combined with reliability and features make it a great option for those looking to protect their loved ones without breaking the bank.

[@tootactborii]

@@10oner yes it is lol

[@thatoneguy3590]

@@10onerMost videos and reviews out there say otherwise

[@elephantintheroom3854]

Aren’t these illegal now?

[@mattwalters6834]

@@thatoneguy3590what was it? The guy deleted his comment…

[@thearchitect817]

Had the ep9 for around five years. Paid roughly $440 for it new from Extar. It’s pretty much all polymer other than than the innards. There was only the 6.5” available back then. It runs flawless, recoil is snuffed almost completely and it’s the easiest gun to shoot. Anyone can use it with little training. It feels good in hand but the retro hand guard is cheap and plasticky feeling. The trigger is really, really fantastic, with short pull , little travel and crisp fire and reset that audible. It’s very intuitive. Now the Glock 42 is plenty good enough for edc and hd. I’ve been in this business a for four decades and I can’t stand when anyone says that .380 isn’t good for SD. There’s only one type of people that state this. Those that have never shot someone or been shot with .380acp. Ball round, subsonics , flathead, hollow points, it doesn’t matter. Any projectile flying at you faster than a few hundred fps, will mess up your day, week, month and the rest of your lives, if and a big if, you survive. It’s also called a 9 shorty. It’s 9mm traveling a little slower. Doesn’t matter. It’ll poke holes through you, perforate organs and shatter bones. If your interested in buying one then there’s a couple things you’ll need to do. One: get on there text/email alert to notify you when they are back in stock. (They sell out in minutes with batches of 800). Two: make sure you have the money put back and ready for as soon as you get the restock alert , your ready to jump and buy one. They sold out why I was inputting my CC info, that’s how fast it goes. Three: have your FFL info ready to input. Btw the fire control group is fantastic and not bad at all. I’m assuming TT was given a dud of some sorts because my Ep9 trigger system is one of the best. It’s ultra crisp with no grit. These are however, great home defense guns. It also loves Classic Firearms Korean Glock 33 round (fun stick) mags.

[@Ima-Smakya]

I wish more people would realize this. If you've ever had a pimple you should be able to imagine that even a low pressure 22 hurts like hell. You can miss with 380 hydroshock and still cause brain damage to the target. Three of anything CoM will allow you to continue your day.

[@jamesallenyz431]

​@@Ima-Smakya miss and still cause brain damage?

[@thearchitect817]

@@Ima-Smakya Absolutely

[@lewis9888]

I've already got 9mm and I am not adding any new calibers to the collection.

[@yanasitta]

What's is the durability / lifespan of a polymer?

[@EDKguy]

I see my timid friends come alive when they get this in their hands. Most fun gun I own. 100% reliable too!

[@fleatactical7390]

I let a few guys at my local shop try this out in the range. One of them said "this is by far the most fun I have ever had shooting a firearm!" It's my primary HD weapon.

[@Drpepperspray1010]

“Dirt cheap” 😂😂

[@PandaMoolin]

that is why they now surprise people! because these videos educate criminals!

[@scottschreiber6008]

I bought the gen 1 years ago because of honest outlaw’s review. Couldn’t be happier with it. Sooooo much fun. I never thought the trigger was bad or the recoil impulse was bad. I have never heard or read of anyone having problems with these.

[@saucemasterx911]

V1 has some problems and EXtar doesn’t offer any kind of fix without you dropping a lot of $$$$

[@scottschreiber6008]

What is V1? You mean gen 1? If so, it must be a small limited amount because everyone seems to be as happy as I am.

[@bc_usa]

​@scottschreiber6008 Yep I bought one of the very first batches and it's rock solid no problems.

[@2wheeleddemon999]

Got mine at the start of covid

[@ericraymond1274]

Honest outlaw has been raving about this thing for years! Glad to see some backup data to thst!

[@mattgert8152]

HO's the reason I bought mine in 2019. Updated the Extar website every day for 4 months because they never had any in stock. Love it.

[@scubasleeve3497]

Rotate the angled part of the optic riser 180 deg and move the mount base further to the rear of the gun on the pic rail and you won't have the problem with banging your hand on the mount when charging, and the optic itself will be in the exact same place.

[@TacticalToolbox]

I actually did that exact thing after filming the video

[@relytunder]

took 1000 rounds.. smiled at that

[@chevtow]

Yup I had to do it too. Guys telling me I got it mounted backwards and I’m like “nah I enjoy skin on my hand”

[@MichaelLeeZbranekSr]

I am wondering about the price of the unit, can someone pass it on . ????

[@haywoodjablome44]

Extar not available where I live. CMMG for me.

[@Bpg2001bpg]

Extremely manageable recoil, large standard capacity mags, 3 points of contact, weapon retention, reliable, best home defense gun.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Recoil? It's a 9 mil.

[@Bpg2001bpg]

@@HighSpeedNoDrag First, exactly, but also even among blowback operated 9mm PCC, the ep9 is particularly comfortable and with a good RDS and an improved FCG, follow up shots are extremely fast.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

@@Bpg2001bpg I ain't never fired one of them fancy carbines but it will use glock mags which is a major league plus. I could of swore the dude commented he could not make a g-26 mag fit?

[@chinhphan4787]

One thing to do is keep night lights around the house and flood light on the outside. It takes time for their eyes to adjust while you can still see without a light.

[@cybervigilante]

Keep a really powerful flashlight by your bed. Someone sneaking around in the dark will be blinded by a sudden, powerful light, giving you some needed seconds.

[@sjmccafferey4437]

Talks too much

[@Mitsurugi2424]

I got to shoot an EP9 the other day. I think I enjoyed shooting it more than my CZ Scorpion. It has about the same recoil, but noticeably less than any direct blowback AR9 I have shot. In videos it sometimes looks punchy or jumpy, I was almost confused by how much that wasn't the case. My only real complaint with it is that it comes with a barrel shorter than the handguard.

[@brentreeve7554]

random, but do you happen to know if the Scorpion and P-10 series mags interchange?

[@fromthesticks2027]

First off great review. In 2017 I was getting into guns. I spent about three months researching reliable affordable guns. I watched hundreds of videos as I made up my short list and also learned about guns, shooting techniques, the you tube gun community, quality teachers and plain o'le hysp'sters (I can tell from forty plus years of teaching physical combat and as a trained Phys Ed. teacher). You were one of the guys I subscribed to back in 2018 for your knowledge and pleasant demeanor. Yes, on my short list was the Taurus G2C, SaR9 and an Extar 9 Gen.1 - it reviewed up to 13 thousand rounds by 2018/19 without breaking parts and I felt that justified it's purchase. My one concern for your wife was the short stiff, even very stiff slide/bolt lever. I imagine they improved it in the Gen 2 as you made no mention of it. The lever could use a half to one inch extension to get ones hand away from inadvertently rubbing the scope mount. For me that trigger was butter smoothe and the recoil was very pleasant. The trigger for me was on the light side of 4 pounds, maybe 3 pounds given an adrenaline rush. I liked the nicer rail furniture and all the metal upgrades where there was polymer before. Awesome to see Extra improving a very good affordable product for those with less means but desire the best for the money. There was something of a wait time when I bought mine but I was happy to note that the wait was minimal or eliminated in 2022. I was stoked to hear your high regard for this very good gun that others may have long overlooked. This Extra and a broken in micro or compact Dagger would probably make a very solid carry/home system for your beloved in conjunction with the Extar. Two is one. Blessings.

[@frostriver4547]

I keep an AR9 platform for this same reason. 7” barrel and a long can. Run 147g HSTs or 135g Critical Duty so nobody will lose their hearing.

[@j0hndobile802]

What? I didn't hear the last part.

[@gamerguy6990]

@@j0hndobile802 huh?

[@danielkilimnik6519]

What would be the maximum barrel length for 147g to be still subsonic?

[@frostriver4547]

@@j0hndobile802 oh yeah, there’s an 8 inch can on the end of it 🤫

[@BIGO570]

I don't know if the ATF is going to like you shouldering that are pistol & having that stock on that AR pistol

[@jlbrpt]

You're overthinking this, fella. Instead of an AR platform with a 9mm, why not invest in something tried and true and much more effective like a 12 gauge loaded with #1 buck? Instead of one .356 caliber bullet per trigger squeeze, you get 12-16 pellets of .30 caliber/7.62 in a spread with each pull of the trigger, but still a tight grouping. Or you could go with 00 buckshot and get 8-9 .33 caliber pellets per squeeze of the trigger. You can buy a good enough Turkish shotgun for about $300 that is short enough to use indoors. They make them with pic rails these days to add lights/sights if you want them. Keep it by the bed with a set of ear cans if you're worried about potential hearing damage. Much more effective and efficient than a budget AR-9. EDIT: I bought a Pro 2A Tactical patriot AR-45 pistol for home defense 2 years ago...a .45 ACP in an AR platform. It was offered as a special deal at $750 with a free Tri-Star 12 gauge shotgun. Well, that AR jammed on every round. I sent it back to the factory, and now it only jams every 2-4 rounds, as long as you stick to ball ammo. HPs won't feed at all without jamming. Meanwhile, I upgraded the follower and the spring on that Tri-Star, which wasn't necessary, because it fired reliably in stock form. The upgrades were my preference. Which of those two do you think I would reach for if those were my only options? Even without the AR-45's function issues or the Tri-Star follower & spring upgrades, I'd still take the stock Tri-Star over that AR-45. You just can't do as much damage with 1 round of .45 ACP as you can with a single 12 gauge #1 buckshot shell. I've never heard of Extar until this video, and read several complaints especially with Glock magazine fit in the mag well. I'm just not into unproven, unreliable firearms manufacturers. I'm either going to buy a CZ Scorpion or an Aero Precision EPC-9 AR if I'm going to depend on a 9mm AR/PCC for defense. These are quality, dependable brands with a long track record. The Turks make shotguns for a lot of American and other companies. They make good pistols in the Canik and Sarsilmaz brands too. But it comes back to my original point: buy a reliable 12 gauge with #1 buck shells, preferably Federal Flite Control sabot rounds if you can still find it. Don't spend more for less protection with an Extar 9. It's $449. I could almost buy 2 Tri-Star/Dickinson 12 gauges for that.

[@zoomzoom3950]

This. Turkish bullpup shotgun 00 buckshot.

[@garagemetalshop7975]

He mentioned this is for his wife. A 12 gauge is vastly inferior to an AR platform for women in an HD scenario.

[@TurkFPS]

@@jlbrpt from a turk who owns turkish clone guns namely the 92, please don't try to justify a cheap shitty shotgun that you over paid for when the maverick 88 exists for 200 bucks. With the maverick you know exactly what your getting, with the turkish shotguns a few companies make em as cheaply as humanely possible and they get rebranded 15-20 times.

[@KishaMiles1]

This particular firearm has been on my mind to purchase for as long as you've had it. Your review was the tipping point. Thanks for the help

[@patmitchell3497]

I have the first gen version and i love it! Never had any issues. Nice video! I did change out the trigger group and buffer retainer. It's my wife's home defense weapon too!

[@MrBigKid]

Love my EP9 carbine. Surprisingly light and has been reliable

[@bryanduchane2371]

The Primary Arms Prisms are absolutely fantastic. I've got one on each AR I own. Have magnified optics if needed, but the 1x prisms are perfect for home defense.

[@MrDmthomp32]

I rock one as well and have enjoyed it thoroughly.

[@duramaxguy74]

I bought one and love it! It's cheap and been 💯 % reliable

[@nintailedsniper]

What was your final cost

[@markwarner8863]

Same here and so is mine!!!

[@D_Boone]

The bare gun starts at $449. How is that dirt cheap?

[@Beastro777]

@@D_Boone for a 9mm carbine

[@morrius0757]

Do you know any other AR9 that's just as reliable you don't have to build yourself and that is just as cheap? Closest thing would be a PSA but that's only when there's a big sale. Dirt cheap is relative to the item you're buying. If you could buy a reliable brand new car for under 10k you'd think it's dirt cheap and it would be compared to other cars.

[@Aviation_Professional]

I have the gen 1 and its still running after 3+ years and a few thousand rounds. I upgraded the handguard and you nailed it with the charging handle. Lost plenty of skin on that one. Overall, reliable and it just runs.

[@MIKEvsEVERYONE]

I have the exact same setup on my Extar...same exact accessories but I also have an angled foregrip. This is my bedside gun.

[@loydv5612]

I have a gen one well over 2000 rounds down range. Home defense weapon so zero mods done to mine. Gun runs plan and simple. If you decide to get one buy more ammo your going to burn thur it in one range visit. Gun is a blast to shoot.

[@olternaut]

Yeah I've been tracking this model for a couple years now and I have been impressed by the reviews of it in general. It seems to be a reliable inexpensive PDW that's worthy of consideration. I've been waiting for your review of it and glad you like it.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

You still won't acquire one and you know it.

[@MeMadeIt]

Excellent choice for home defense. And your setup is almost exactly how I setup mine, except no laser. I moved the mount for my PA Cyclops optic forward and the charging handle was no issue.

[@jimb4169]

Great review. Love the AR9 Pistol platform. I have a PSA with a 4in barrel. 1000 + rounds and not 1 hang up. Red dot zeroed at 25y. No need to really shoot this any further anyway.

[@misury]

One thing I'd like to mention is I do have a 9 mm pistol from palmetto State armory. I've put in olight Baldur S on it. This gives me both the light and laser. Great price point too. Just something to consider to go along with the optic.

[@justinfee819]

I have a gen 1 it's a lot of fun to shoot especially steel targets I'm somewhere around 800rds though it has been flawless it's my daughters favorite gun to shoot.

[@jeffmartin7227]

I have a first gen and I love it. Never had a single hiccup and I have over 2000 rounds. Can’t beat it for the price

[@kobudo]

As far as hitting the optic mount when charging, why not just pull out the lego kit that comes with that PA prism and just move the mount back while leaving the eye relief unchanged? Seems like an easy fix.

[@K_Cee_Taylor2011]

I have one and absolutely love it! Same crap happens to my knuckles getting beat up sliding bolt back. Now I recently bought a banshee and the banshee is definitely better all around, but not by much. Recoil is only a little better on banshee imo. You cannot go wrong with the Extar especially for the price!!

[@MrSteveb1]

I’ve got the Extar .45, love it , topped with a Romeo 5. With the longer barrel, the 45 is potent

[@kevinrichardson8859]

45 is potent in any barrel length!

[@mmpatriot2170]

I’ve had one for over a year now, and it has become one of my favorite firearms. Set up very similar to yours, same PA optic, and a BALDR light/laser. I actually enjoy shooting it more than the Scorpion and it’s been 100% reliable. My bedside gun now. For folks who want to get one, I’d recommend getting it with the “Essentials Bundle”. I ended up buying all those accessories separately, and I like the whole package.👍

[@OvTheAbyss]

I bought a gen 1 back in 2019 and it's been 100% reliable the whole time. Did some drills with my buddy and he was surprised it was a faster shot than his scorpion.

[@erikwolfarng]

You didn't miss anything. Everyone who has an EP9 loves it.

[@wikidogre1]

This was a good chat about this. I am a lefty and I found that tilting it left to bring the charging handle down, dropping right thumb down works best for me, only a few hang ups for a bit, but I am used to it now. Never really looked into optional charging handle because being a lefty in the gun world, you learn to adapt! HAHA Cheers!

[@justseth5589]

Be sure if you're buying an AR pistol you call your FFL ahead of time and make sure they will transfer to you. My initial FFL refused to transfer it to me so I had to get it shipped back and sent to one who would transfer. And I live in one of the most conservative states out there. Alot of people still bullied by the ATF

[@smokingcrab2290]

That FFL sounds like a poon

[@9mmthroatpunch211]

What why wouldn't they??? Because of the brace or what???

[@justseth5589]

@@9mmthroatpunch211 Yup. 2/3 places I called said ATF was still telling them it was a no go so they were abiding by that to not get their license pulled. Absolutely pathetic.

[@9mmthroatpunch211]

@@justseth5589 crazy... The ffl/pawn shop near me still sells them hell they even have an old bump stock for sell they took in they ain't loosing that money 😂

[@anonymouslegion4928]

I’d talk to sheriffs, atf doesn’t have authority or ability.

[@markrippt4677]

Love Extar! The EP9 is a great suppressor host! Just get their adjustable buffer tube and get a SBA3, or therewith SBA5. Their replacement tube is literally screwing off 1 screw.

[@stripmin41]

I've been a subscriber since the beginning, and this is the first video that has been in my feed for months.

[@Deltaelite10mm]

I have the gen 1. I didn’t hear you mention the weight. Mine from the factory is 4.1 pounds. I love mine but I would like the handguard on the Gen 2. Honest Outlaw has had the Gen 1 for quite some time and swear by his with over 3k rounds through his. On recip, last round bolt hold open, takes Glock mags, you can put any AR trigger in it. So many good things.

[@donm8246]

Binary trigger would be nice to have.

[@robjmh]

I've had both the gen1 and gen2 and never had a problem with either one. I had over 500 rounds through the gen1 and traded it for ammo during covid. It ran everything including aluminum cased and steel cased with no problems. It also ran well with ETS mags. My gen 2 runs the same thankfully no aluminum this time

[@tootactborii]

I have one and man I can’t say enough! Reliable and ACCURATE !!

[@joed3264]

I went a different route. I made a SBR out of my .45ACP AR. Bought an 8" barrel and added a suppressor that I already had. I load it with 230 gr Federal HST. I use the Maxim roller delayed buffer. It is very soft shooting. Stamp = $200. Barrel $89 with a $39 handguard.

[@mrjon75]

They're awesome. Made in Arizona ❤

[@King__titus]

I’ve been wanting one of these for years but didn’t have much reliable videos on it. This is great to see you post about it

[@toddcolston1501]

I'm excited to see Extar making the rounds! It's good to see simple PCCs getting around.

[@VincDuran]

Can the light be mounted on the bottom?

[@dreadoperative]

Parts list gives a "page not found" error.

[@TacticalToolbox]

Thank ya....Got it fixed

[@jimmierogers9375]

Good video, very informative. I wonder how easily the barrel can be changed out.

[@jonn8163]

The original is amazing and especially at 339 when I bought it. I have so many rounds through it the shell deflector is wore out. I stopped my round count at 6,000 rounds

[@taylorsessions4143]

It's like twice the price now 😢 wish I had picked it up when I first heard about it.

[@theflypilot]

@@taylorsessions4143 Its $100 more now. If you can't afford it now you couldn't afford it when you first heard about it. $449 Taylor.

[@adamadams6740]

Love my EP9 and love its local AZ USA made! I’d love to see there location,you’re an AZ guy also can you hook us up with a factory tour at Extar???

[@jubaby3366]

Very informative and helpful for me. I already have a similar setup for my wife and myself, but mine is two Foxtrot Mike AR 9s(2.5 & 7 in). I did take note and like the handheld, which I will purchase later. Thanks for your excellent info.

[@JaysRandomnessChannel]

2.5??🤔

[@jubaby3366]

@@JaysRandomnessChannel 2.5 inch barrel really seems like 3 but very accurate. 😆

[@jerusdc]

Love mine, I ordered the shorter carbon hand guard and paired it with an Osprey 9mm Suppressor. Osprey will not fit inside without the shorter hand guard. Its extremely light and I enjoy it as much as my MPX

[@yancyrichards2045]

Have both and while opinions are subjective by nature there’s no real comparison between the two. MPX is in a totally different realm and my Extar has all the quality of life upgrades (trigger, safety, aluminum hand guard).

[@jerusdc]

@@yancyrichards2045 I also love both.

[@jamesmackenzie3502]

Excellent review! Appreciate all the good information.

[@tuts40]

Dirt cheap? Glad you’re doing so well. I scrimped and saved awhile and finally landed my EP9, updated version. Love it. Now to start window shopping red dots and back ups….

[@olandofuller5588]

I mounted a light on a Sig .22 and a cop pulled me over and yeah I had 1 in the chamber. Long story short a few weeks later my car was broken into and all my money was there and a new pair of air Jordan's. My gun was gone and the detective that was in charge of the case was the same cop who pulled me over. The sig was affordable and I think as a primary it's up to the person, I like a Guage and buck shots, tac light and shell carrier.

[@asbrand]

I have a Gen1 version of this. Other than not liking some knockoff Korean glock-style mags, it works flawlessly. Been seriously considering getting a Gen2.

[@doughuntjr207]

Why would you need lights and Optics in your home that you know every square inch? Small calibur works well in Close Quarters 2!Just saying

[@hubhub27]

Optics for aim Lights for blinding the bad guys

[@SuperEddie0228]

Just because it looks cool. Like a piece of art.

[@Jacobowitness]

Why not?

[@banana_bread_at_work]

I got the EP45. Love it. Just wish there was more aftermarket support

[@banana_bread_at_work]

Oh and FYI, I'm told that it was engineered to work with the ETS mags. I've never had a single issue with the ETS mags, but I've had jams with a factory Glock mag.

[@thomaswalker9277]

The EP9 has been on my buy list for a few years now. Glad to see more reviews of it.

[@richb8796]

Affordable and dose everything any other ar pistol dose .Im very pleased with mine..I put a affordable red dot with a green laser .I can't figure much more for home defence

[@SoTwissted]

I like your thoughts on this. The Mat-9 is my lastest fun guns that is cheap to shoot.

[@ltjon1924]

Do they have a 45 ACP version?

[@patak12]

Yup

[@ltjon1924]

@@patak12 sweet mammary glands! Might make for a nice lighter weight substitute for the ol Mac 10!

[@magno408_1]

I have been wanting this but I keep buying other handguns.

[@monk1776]

I purchased one ( gen 1) when they first came out and the first thing i did was replace the trigger group as well as put an ambidextrous safety in it and just replaced the original hang guard with the gen 2 one, also replaced the buffer tube amd put a sb3 " stock" on it. It absolutely eats everything i've run through it. And for 495.00 the price cant be beat for what you get.

[@ValidSurvival]

This video does a great job showcasing its capabilities without overselling it. Definitely considering adding this to my collection!

[@andyuseman7980]

Have had my EP9 since 2020 (gen 1) and it's been a solid pistol with no issues. I have all the confidence in it

[@bryanduchane2371]

Good to see you back.

[@michaelmathers6739]

You do a great job explaining and comparing

[@mfwic61]

Honest Outlaw has did a couple videos on this and he was a fan as well

[@TacticalToolbox]

Yeah Chris is a good dude

[@DodgersLH714]

Great pistol that EP9. Eats anything you load it with. I like that smooth recoil, light weight, and dependable. They sell out fast but they load up just the same.

[@TheStupidcomment]

Ditch the red dot. It obscures too much in close quarters. You don't need to aim when you're looking down a corridor in your own home, you just start blasting.

[@syrtycon7299]

Not if you got family, you better make sure those shots are on point.

[@Adam-wk4lj]

Obscures ? Not if you run with both eyes open. No need to close both if you’re in a home defense situation

[@thatoneguy3590]

You gonna tell all the people in the Military to ditch their red dots too?

[@Adam-wk4lj]

@@thatoneguy3590 yup, veteran here. It never bothered me

[@elijahperez159]

Love my Ep9 as well. I recommend blue loctite on any screw you can see. Handgaurd comes loose, and so does the bolt release.

[@chasehammond7359]

This gun is a beast for what you pay. Love my extar!

[@Teckomando]

It's been 3 months and I finally picked one up. This thing is fantastic. Thank you for the video and for the build. I love it. My wife loves it.

[@Horse-c2t]

Your wife told me the same thing. Tell her I be back over next week 😉

[@slaiguy]

I had that prism scope but added a FTS 3x magnifier and it was a nice little setup. I wanted to mention appreciation for you being honest and saying to watch other vids b\c we tend to forget.

[@mrfumetsu]

Love my Extar + YHM R9.

[@blukote018]

I have a Gen 1, awesome little 9mm carbine that shoots any ammo you feed it. Put some after market accessories on it, replaced fire and safety controls, replaced trigger with a 3 lb. drop in. Mounted Red dot and 5 X magnifier on it along with a 1,000 lumens rear button flashlight side mount. SHTF, survival, Camping .........this carbine can do it all and do it well. I bought a 4" barrel extention and put on mine to give it a 10" barrel, boy what a difference it made in the accuracy of the gun and stretch out the range just a bit. With what you will spend on these other 9mm carbines ( base price, gun only ) you can buy the Extar EP 9 and trick it out like you want it with all the extras.

[@brucemcclure9521]

I use the Bragade bm 9 in the 5 inch barrel version. It eats anything and is last rnd bolt open. It uses glock mags and i have a ton of rnds through it with zero issues. The hand gaurd is mlok and keymod which is pretty awsome.

[@Th3W4tchman]

This is good to know. Thanks for this

[@ironcity4392]

I have EP9 as my bedroom gun. Shake awake red dot, laser dot, suppressor, and subsonic 9mm loads. It's absolutely perfect and dummy proof for my wife.

[@theflypilot]

What suppressor do you have and what is the main purpose? I want to get one. Thx!

[@misury]

You were shouldering a forearm assist! PRISON TIME! 🤣😂

[@ninji5226]

Bought one RIGHT before the alphabet mafia banned pistol braces. Now that they (kinda) lost that battle I can bring it out into the world again, just gotta fish it from he bottom of the river. Super fun to shoot and pretty good looking too. And I was subscribed but like a few of you compatriots I think YT is unsubscribing people. This just seems to happen to guntubers though......hmmm! Fixed that now...again.

[@JACathcart5181]

Your video dropped into my KZbin feed, resulting in my purchase of an EP9. I. Love. This. Gun. I am not a collector who regularly acquires 10s of thousands of dollars worth of guns. I have more than most of my neighbors, but far fewer than most of your viewers on KZbin. I wanted one home defense PCC but never knew which one to buy and was put off by the high prices. This thing is perfect for me. Thank you so much for introducing it to us.

[@Horse-c2t]

Get another job

[@JACathcart5181]

@@Horse-c2t Oh, money is not the issue. I just choose to spend it on other stuff besides guns.

[@Superabound2]

I love that people are still saying "doll hairs" 😂 They're not worth NOTHING!

[@TacticalToolbox]

We kinda have to on KZbin, Otherwise the overlords think we're selling stuff

[@Cheung_Kody]

Brass Facts approved

[@johntaylor6269]

I got the last gen extar and first time out it sent two round on one pull and then dead trigger. That was when they had polymer trigger. 1 year warranty and I fell just outside of warranty.

[@SpaceRanger187]

a poly trigger wtf. They should fix it regardless of being past one year

[@SKO713]

Extar EP9 is crazy one of the best things for the $$$. Have shot tons of rounds never had a failure ...ever. My only issue was tapping the muzzle brake throwing sparks. =/ just needed taken apart properly tightened and never a problem since. I have thrown so much ammo through it. Everyone has loved it.

[@r-shot8431]

I have two of these from Extar - no issues - FANTASTIC

[@charlesharper7292]

How does it compare to the Ruger PC Charger?

[@wcouch8]

That is no longer your gun. That is now our gun. Congratulations for your wife

[@MegaCaleb32]

I have a foxtrot ar9 with a 4.5" barrel... very affordable and similar to this one. Love it ❤

[@dan-bauer]

I had the longest comment and lost it. So... ditto. Have his/hers set up in the master bedroom. Sure I have the full arsenal in my wfh office, but this option is Mrs. friendly, works whether one or both of us are home, and adds redundant manual of arms, mags, ammo only a few feet from the nightstand guns. Agree with your choices on the whole. I do recommend a sling... because long guns. I think that's worth the extra time explaining and training, especially to keep her hands free if needed.

[@theflypilot]

You and your wife each have one? That sounds like a great idea!

[@dan-bauer]

@@theflypilot Yes, that's correct thanks. A force multiplier, multiplied. lol

[@Firemandan51]

My brother and I’ve each had a gen 1 for 4 years, no issues.

[@bryanduchane2371]

Did you give up on your 1 million subs?? Your 54k away from that mark when watching this video....

[@brad3628]

You're

[@blondhairblackstrat]

I have a Gen 1 EP-9--added an angled fore grip and a red dot and it's ideal for home defense in an apartment--short, lightweight, and quick-handling. Feeds reliably with Federal 9BPLE--assuming around 1325 fps out of the six-inch barrel. I like the upgrades on the Gen 2, but mine works fine, so I'm keeping it. (Maybe not for 10,000 rounds, though).

[@zpbeats3938]

"provided for free" "unbiased opinion" *SIIGGHHHH*

[@chriswilliams1045]

I love my EP9 even as a lefty. My trigger finger reaches the slide release button with ease so I never compromise my grip when putting it in battery. The only time I use the charging handle is when clearing it. (Which is the only thing that takes time getting use to.)

[@chaseconnolly1300]

Love what you're doing man. Everyone has the right to be educated how to use a firearm. More people should. Keep it up brother, have a great day!!

[@monstersdoexist]

Paranoia runs deep with this one........nothing beats a short barrel shotgun using OO buck ammo for home defense. For that matter, even in a war zone.

[@ryanwesthoff5746]

I need to consider this one to replace my PSA ar9. It shoots great but doesn't have a last round bolt hold open feature. And it's a bit heavy

[@knunn5171]

The cheapest guns are always the most reliable . And it’s definitely not because people feel inadequate about their plastic gun