The Freedom Ordnance FX-9 8-inch SBA3 FDE is a 9mm AR-pattern pistol with an 8-inch barrel, fitted with the SBA3 pistol brace (brand part no. FX9P8S-FDE). It comes from Freedom Ordnance in Indiana, which builds the FX-9 around a blowback action, Glock-type magazines and AR-15 controls that most shooters already know. A 3-inch faux suppressor at the muzzle gives it the look of a suppressed build, and the free-float M-LOK rail accepts accessories. The 8-inch barrel is a good match for a middle ground between compact size and barrel length for range days and home defense. This example is finished in Flat Dark Earth, one of the colors Freedom Ordnance offers on the FX-9 line.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is 9mm (9×19), a widely available and economical cartridge for range work.
• Barrel length is 8 inches, which sets the overall size and handling of the pistol.
• It is fitted with the SBA3 pistol brace, as installed by the factory for this configuration.
• The color is Flat Dark Earth, applied over the anodized aluminum components.
• The operating system is blowback, a simple action well matched to the 9mm cartridge.
• The magazine type is Glock-type, so common 9mm magazines are easy to source.
• A 3-inch faux suppressor at the muzzle gives the pistol its distinctive profile.
• The handguard is a free-float M-LOK rail, which accepts lights, grips and other accessories.
• Overall length is 23 to 24.75 inches as listed by the maker for this brace, depending on brace position.
• Weight without a magazine is 5 pounds 1.6 ounces as listed by the maker for this configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition does the maker recommend? Freedom Ordnance recommends 9mm 115-grain FMJ and select hollow points, and advises against non-jacketed ammunition. It also says not to use aluminum case ammunition or Zinc Point ammunition, which may cause damage and void the warranty.

Is it set up for left-handed shooters? The FX-9 is designed for right-handed use, and Freedom Ordnance advises left-handed shooters to consider that before buying.

Which magazines does it use? It feeds from Glock-type 9mm magazines. Freedom Ordnance ships it with a standard-capacity magazine and also offers an ETS 32-round Gen 2 Glock magazine as an add-on.

Buy the Freedom Ordnance FX-9 9mm Pistol, 8-Inch Barrel, SBA3 Brace, FDE

The FX-9 pairs a simple blowback action with parts most AR owners already know how to use. We ship it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop to your FFL with insurance, and our full range of AR pistols is a click away.