The Freedom Ordnance FM-9D 9mm belt-fed pistol with an 8-inch barrel and Picatinny rail (brand part no. FM9D8-BLK) feeds 9×19 NATO from a disintegrating link belt or a Glock-type magazine. Freedom Ordnance engineered the FM-9 around a closed-bolt blowback action with a one-handed charging and hold-open device. The black Picatinny version is aimed at shooters who prefer a traditional rail over M-LOK slots. A factory 33-round Glock magazine comes with the complete firearm, so it runs fine without the belt. It is a unique range pistol for 9mm shooters who want belt-fed capability.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9×19 NATO, the standard 9mm pistol cartridge, and Freedom Ordnance says the system feeds most 115 to 147 grain FMJ and hollow point loads.
• The barrel is 8 inches long, a pistol-length barrel that keeps the system manageable.
• The feed system is a disintegrating link belt that runs from a belt bag under the gun, with an instant transition from belt feed to a Glock-type magazine.
• A factory 33-round Glock magazine comes with the purchase of the complete firearm, which lets you run the pistol without a belt.
• The barrel is button rifled with a 1:10 twist, heat treated and QPQ nitrided, with a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle.
• The handguard carries a full Picatinny rail, giving continuous mounting space for optics and accessories.
• Key components are 4140 chromoly and S7 tool steel with nitride and hard chrome finishes, chosen for durability under belt-fed use.
• A one-handed bolt charging and hold-open assist device lets you work the action without a second hand.
• The muzzle carries an A2 flash hider on the 1/2×28 thread, a common muzzle device pattern.
• A Savior American Classic soft case is included with the firearm for transport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the Picatinny or the M-LOK FM-9D? This SKU is the 8-inch black pistol with a full Picatinny rail. Freedom Ordnance also offers the 8-inch FM-9D with a full M-LOK rail.

Can the FM-9D use a regular magazine? Yes. It transitions instantly from belt to magazine and uses Glock-type magazines, with a 33-round Glock magazine supplied with the complete firearm.

What sits under the gun when belt feeding? Freedom Ordnance sells 100-round and 150-round reusable belt bags for the FM-9D, which hold the link belt under the gun.

Buy the Freedom Ordnance FM-9D 9mm Belt-Fed Pistol, 8-Inch, Picatinny, Black

This FM-9D combines an 8-inch barrel and a Picatinny rail with the belt-or-magazine system that sets the FM-9 apart. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other AR pistols.