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FMK 9c1 Gen1 folly

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#1 ·
I just joined this site. The reason I joined this site is because I simply have to vent to someone. I was at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg PA this past Saturday. We go every year for the fun of it. I usually do not buy much when I go. "Show Specials" are not always specials if you know what I mean.
As I was walking around I stopped and examined an FMK 9c1 Gen1 9mm pistol. It felt great in my hand and the attitude of the manufacturer was awesome. They actually printed the bill of rights on the side of the gun. I had been looking for a 9mm. It is one of the calibers that I do not own yet over my 25 years of collecting. Even though I said I wasn't buying any more guns this year (last year I went a little nuts) I thought the price was right and bought it. (Out the door at $400).
The next day I took it out to the range with two boxes of Federal 9mm ammo. I was looking forward to shooting it and putting it through its paces.
In a nutshell this gun sucks. It has the worst trigger pull I have ever felt. After a box of ammo I could barely move my trigger finger. AT 50ft I couldn't hit a 12 inch steel plate. The trigger pull in a mile long and feels like 20lbs. The salesman neglected to tell me that this gun is full time double action. Part of the guts of the gun had been removed for the show so I couldn't experiment with the trigger pull before I bought it.
The worst part of this is that I know better. I had no reviews to go by and had never heard of this manufacturer. I thought I was getting a deal and now I am looking to see what I can trade it in for at my local shop. What is really sad is that this is not the first time I have done this either.
I don't want to put down the company. I think they are a new company and they are trying to put out a new product but I want to warn all of you, if you have a chance to buy a 9c1 from FMK don't do it. They have come out with a "gen2" which is supposed to have a better trigger pull but test that for yourself. FMK Firearms 9C1 Pistol Proudly American
Anybody want to buy a gun? LOL
Eric
 
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#28 ·
This thread interests be because the company is donating their Gen2's to sponsors at an NRA function in San Juan Capistrano next month and I was wondering if I would be interested in a) Going back to a 9mm (maybe for my g/f) and b) if the product was worth getting. The only thing I don't like is that it looks as though they have a magazine disconnect. For what it's worth, they have FDE and pink versions :)

LOL, for the money I'd spend on the NRA "donation" I could get a decent upper.

That said, the fact that they are in Fullerton interests me. I may pay a visit to their location. I find that I get very good tech support if I can see a tech in person, face to face.
 
#29 ·
Thanks for clarifying, I did fire the gun and I was ok with it. It was just how you said it, saying you sold the headache that is the 9c1 made me think something else was wrong. All is well now, sorry but my mind went to the worst case scenario which was I just bought a gun with mechanical issues. Thank you for clarifying with me on the phone.
So hey bro, Velocd, I wanted to check with ya and see how you're liking the FMK?
 
#30 ·
My girlfriend purchased a fmk gen1 and its not accurate and keeps jamming I read in this posting bout a upgrade but when I called the company they stated I had to buy a brand new gen 2 fmk. I'm very displeased in the pistol as my girlfriend is too in her first purchase of a firearm. My first impression of the pistol was very good as it was compact and the bill of rights on it. After hours at the range and seeing how it performs I'm not to impressed on the performance of it in a must need situation. It's looking like a big paper weight as of right now.

Gary
 
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