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[[File:Fmk91ca.jpg|thumb|The first model FMK 91c]]
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|sights=Interchangeable Fixed 3-dot low profile system<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fmkfirearms.com/Products/Products/9C1_Specs.html |title=FMK Firearms - 9C1 Pistol - Proudly American - 9mm handgun - 9mm pistol - polymer frames - double action pistol - 2nd amendment |access-date=2010-12-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711013751/http://fmkfirearms.com/Products/Products/9C1_Specs.html |archive-date=2011-07-11 }} FMK Firearms 9C1 Specs</ref>}}


The '''9C1''' is a family of [[polymer]]-[[Receiver (firearms)|framed]], [[Recoil operation#Short recoil operation|short recoil]]-operated, locked-breech [[semi-automatic pistol]]s designed and manufactured by [[FMK Firearms]] in [[California]].
The '''9C1''' is [[FMK Firearms]]'s venture into semi-automatic pistol, using high-strength polymer material for the frame. The pistol is light weight and competitively priced. It incorporates a [[double-action]] only firing mechanism, so that the pistol can be fired without delay or preparation. The current and the only model is chambered for the [[9x19mm Parabellum]].

== Design features ==
The FMK 9C1 is a [[polymer]]-[[Receiver (firearms)|framed]] short-recoil semiautomatic pistol chambered for the [[9×19mm Parabellum]]. It comes with 14 or 10 round double stacked magazines depending on the local restrictions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/made-in-california-fmk-9c1-9mm/|title = Made in California? FMK 9C1 9mm|date = 29 January 2012}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=October 2024}} Like other pistols on its class, it has a [[Safety (firearm)#Firing pin block|firing pin block]], a [[loaded chamber indicator]]. and a [[Glock]]-style [[trigger safety]]. Similar to a [[Glock]] and some versions of the [[Smith & Wesson M&P]], it does not incorporate a frame-mounted [[Safety (firearms)#Manual safety|safety lever]].

Dimensionally, it is comparable with a Glock G19,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.concealedcarry.com/gear/gun-review-fmk-9c1-g2/|title = Gun Review: FMK 9C1 Gen 2 &#124; Gem or Junk?|date = 18 July 2017}}</ref> placing it in the same class as the G19, the [[Springfield Armory XD]], Taurus G3,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.taurususa.com/pistols/taurus-g3|title = Taurus® G3}}</ref> and the [[Smith & Wesson M&P]] 9.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ 9C1 G2 & G19 Specifications
|-
! !! FMK 9C1 G2 !! Glock 19 G4
|-
| Magazine Capacity || 14+1 || 15+1
|-
| Barrel Length || 4in || 4.01in
|-
| Overall Length || 6.85in || 7.28in
|-
| Width || 1.14in || 1.18in
|-
| Height || 5.09in || 5.99in
|-
| Weight || 23.45oz || 23.65oz
|}

Uncommon in pistols, it offers two distinct but interchangeable trigger systems:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ammoland.com/2016/06/fmk-9c1-g2-compact-pistol-review/|title=FMK 9C1 G2 Compact 9mm Pistol – Near Perfection|date=28 June 2016}}</ref>

* A [[double-action]]-only (DAO) firing mechanism, which also has a magazine lock and is aimed at sales to [[California]] and [[Massachusetts]]. This magazine lock also causes the magazine to not drop free when you depress the release button.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gunsgunsguns.net/fmk-firearms-9c1-gen-2/|title=Handgun Review: The FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2 &#124; GunGunsGuns.net|date=31 December 2011}}</ref>
[[File:Fmk slide scrip.jpg|thumb|Bill of Rights Scrip on FMK 91c slide]]
[[File:Fmk slide scrip.jpg|thumb|Bill of Rights Scrip on FMK 91c slide]]
[[File:Fmk subscript.jpg|thumb|Subscrip on FMK slide serrations.]]
[[File:Fmk subscript.jpg|thumb|Subscrip on FMK slide serrations.]]


* A [[single-action]]-only (SAO) firing mechanism, which is named '''Fast Action Trigger''' (FAT) by the manufacturer. There has been different versions of this trigger,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fmkfirearms.com/fat_recall/|title = Product Safety and Recall Notice|date = 13 November 2013}}</ref> the current one is identified by the number '''804''' engraved on its left side.
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One special feature of the 2nd generation of this pistol is that it has the [[United States Bill of Rights|bill of rights]] engraved on the slide. The 9C1 pistol is made in [[California]] and is approved for sale in California. It also features a [[loaded chamber indicator]] and a trigger safety. Additionally, the gun will not fire when the magazine is released. This handgun is not designed to use [[+P ammunition]] or low quality reloaded ammunition.

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Some of the 2nd generation of the pistol have the [[United States Bill of Rights|bill of rights]] engraved on the slide. The 9C1 pistol is made in [[California]] and is approved for sale in California. This handgun is not designed to use [[+P ammunition]] or low quality reloaded ammunition.

== See also ==
* [[HK USP]]
* [[Glock 19]]
* [[Walther P99]]
* [[Springfield Armory XD]]


This pistol is comparable to the [[HK USP]], [[Glock 17]], and [[Walther P99]]
== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:9mm Parabellum firearms]]
[[Category:9mm Parabellum semi-automatic pistols]]
[[Category:Semi-automatic pistols of the United States]]
[[Category:Semi-automatic pistols of the United States]]


Latest revision as of 02:30, 1 November 2024

FMK 9C1
First model FMK 9C1 displayed on top of a copy of the US Constitution
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerFMK Firearms
Designed-2010
ManufacturerFMK Firearms
Specifications
Mass23.45 oz with empty magazine
Length6.85"
Barrel length4"
Width1.14"
Height5.09"
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
ActionShort recoil
Feed system10 or 14-round box magazine
SightsInterchangeable Fixed 3-dot low profile system[1]

The 9C1 is a family of polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by FMK Firearms in California.

Design features

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The FMK 9C1 is a polymer-framed short-recoil semiautomatic pistol chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum. It comes with 14 or 10 round double stacked magazines depending on the local restrictions.[2][better source needed] Like other pistols on its class, it has a firing pin block, a loaded chamber indicator. and a Glock-style trigger safety. Similar to a Glock and some versions of the Smith & Wesson M&P, it does not incorporate a frame-mounted safety lever.

Dimensionally, it is comparable with a Glock G19,[3] placing it in the same class as the G19, the Springfield Armory XD, Taurus G3,[4] and the Smith & Wesson M&P 9.

9C1 G2 & G19 Specifications
FMK 9C1 G2 Glock 19 G4
Magazine Capacity 14+1 15+1
Barrel Length 4in 4.01in
Overall Length 6.85in 7.28in
Width 1.14in 1.18in
Height 5.09in 5.99in
Weight 23.45oz 23.65oz

Uncommon in pistols, it offers two distinct but interchangeable trigger systems:[5]

  • A double-action-only (DAO) firing mechanism, which also has a magazine lock and is aimed at sales to California and Massachusetts. This magazine lock also causes the magazine to not drop free when you depress the release button.[6]
Bill of Rights Scrip on FMK 91c slide
Subscrip on FMK slide serrations.
  • A single-action-only (SAO) firing mechanism, which is named Fast Action Trigger (FAT) by the manufacturer. There has been different versions of this trigger,[7] the current one is identified by the number 804 engraved on its left side.

Some of the 2nd generation of the pistol have the bill of rights engraved on the slide. The 9C1 pistol is made in California and is approved for sale in California. This handgun is not designed to use +P ammunition or low quality reloaded ammunition.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "FMK Firearms - 9C1 Pistol - Proudly American - 9mm handgun - 9mm pistol - polymer frames - double action pistol - 2nd amendment". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2010-12-25. FMK Firearms 9C1 Specs
  2. ^ "Made in California? FMK 9C1 9mm". 29 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Gun Review: FMK 9C1 Gen 2 | Gem or Junk?". 18 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Taurus® G3".
  5. ^ "FMK 9C1 G2 Compact 9mm Pistol – Near Perfection". 28 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Handgun Review: The FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2 | GunGunsGuns.net". 31 December 2011.
  7. ^ "Product Safety and Recall Notice". 13 November 2013.


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