Maxim Defense MD9 CQB Pistol, 9mm, 5.5-Inch, Arid

The Maxim Defense MD9 CQB Pistol (brand part no. MXM-48161) is chambered in 9mm with a 5.5-inch barrel, built for the tightest close-quarters environments where every inch of length matters. Finished in Arid cerakote and built around Maxim’s MD-CQB brace, this pistol pairs an ALG Defense trigger with Maxim’s RDB CQB buffer system for reliable cycling in an extremely short package. It ships with a 30-round magazine, giving shooters a genuinely compact 9mm platform for vehicle-based, urban, or confined-space use. It’s one of the most compact 9mm options in the AR pistols lineup from Maxim Defense.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 9mm for low-recoil, pistol-caliber-carbine performance.
• Features a 5.5-inch barrel for an extremely compact close-quarters footprint.
• Ships with a 30-round magazine.
• Built around Maxim’s MD-CQB brace for a short overall length.
• Fitted with an ALG Defense trigger for a crisp, reliable pull.
• Runs Maxim’s RDB CQB buffer system for reliable cycling in a short package.
• Finished in Arid cerakote for a distinctive, durable look.
• Runs a semi-automatic action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What brace does the MD9 CQB use? Maxim’s own MD-CQB brace, built for an extremely short overall length.

What trigger does it use? An ALG Defense trigger.

What magazine capacity does it ship with? A 30-round magazine.

Buy the Maxim Defense MD9 CQB Pistol

A 5.5-inch barrel and purpose-built MD-CQB brace make this MD9 one of the shortest, most maneuverable 9mm pistols available. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.