The Freedom Ordnance FX9P8S is a blowback-operated, AR-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger with an 8-inch barrel. It is built on billet and anodized components, accepts double-stack Glock-style 9mm magazines, and is fitted with an SBA3 pistol brace. This OD Green version has a 7.5-inch M-LOK Ultra Slim rail for mounting accessories. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Freedom Ordnance 
• Model: FX9P8S 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 31+1 
• Barrel Length: 8 inches 
• Finish: OD Green 
   

Detailed Features 

• Blowback operating system cycles the action without a separate gas system 
• Accepts double-stack Glock-style 9mm magazines for wide magazine availability 
• 7.5-inch M-LOK Ultra Slim rail provides mounting space for lights, optics, or foregrips 
• 1/2x28 threaded barrel accepts common 9mm-pattern muzzle devices 
• Thumb-operated manual safety and a black polymer grip, with no factory sights included 
• Overall length is 24.50 inches with the SBA3 brace attached

Owners of AR-style 9mm pistols like the FX9P8S tend to focus on how the blowback action feels compared to a gas-operated AR. Most report it runs reliably once broken in with quality magazines, though a heavier felt recoil impulse than a rifle-caliber AR comes up often in this platform category, since blowback guns rely on bolt mass rather than gas timing.

Ergonomics get generally favorable comments. The M-LOK rail space is appreciated for mounting a light or optic, and the compact 8-inch-barrel footprint with a brace attached makes it easier to store or transport than a full-size rifle. Some shooters find the billet build adds a bit of front-heavy weight compared to polymer-framed 9mm carbines.

On value, buyers like being able to run common Glock-pattern magazines instead of a proprietary magazine, which keeps ongoing costs down. The FX9P8S sits below premium PCC pistols in price, and most owners consider that a fair tradeoff, though a few wish for a wider factory accessory selection out of the box.