The POF Tombstone is a lever-action rifle chambered in 9mm Luger (9x19 Para). It holds 20+1 rounds, has a 16.5" barrel, and weighs 5.75 lbs at 36" overall. The receiver is aluminum, the stock is a fixed Magpul SGA, and it comes with XS Ghost Ring sights and a ported muzzle brake. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Patriot Ordnance Factory 
• Model: Tombstone 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) 
• Action: Lever 
• Barrel Length: 16.5 inches 
• Capacity: 20+1 rounds 
• Weight: 5.75 lbs 
• Overall Length: 36 inches 
• Finish: Black 
• Stock Material: Synthetic (Fixed Magpul SGA) 
• Sights: XS Ghost Ring 
• Safety: Crossbolt 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Muzzle: Ported muzzle brake 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The lever action on a pistol-caliber rifle is a concept with a long history, but the Tombstone layers tactical features on top of it: aluminum receiver, modern stock geometry, ghost ring sights, and a muzzle brake. The crossbolt safety is straightforward to operate. 
 
XS Ghost Ring sights are designed for fast acquisition over fine precision. At typical home defense distances they work well. 
 
The ported muzzle brake reduces felt recoil. With 9mm this is largely a comfort feature — 9mm recoil in a 5.75 lb. rifle is already manageable — but the brake helps keep the muzzle flat on follow-up shots. 
 
The fixed Magpul SGA stock gives a consistent cheekweld and length of pull. It's a proven stock design that doesn't flex or shift under use. 
 
Ammo commonality with a 9mm handgun is a practical point: one caliber, one stock of ammunition. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
Home defense is the most natural fit given the ghost ring sights and capacity. The 16.5" barrel is short enough to maneuver indoors while keeping the package legal everywhere. Recreational range shooting with inexpensive 9mm is another common use. Small game hunting with 9mm is feasible at close range but limited by the cartridge's terminal characteristics.

The POF Tombstone gets attention for being a genuinely unusual product — a lever-action rifle with 20+1 capacity in 9mm — and feedback reflects both genuine enthusiasm and some practical concerns.

The concept itself draws most of the positive commentary. Buyers who have been looking for a lever-action that doesn't limit them to 5-8 rounds find the capacity meaningful. Pistol-caliber lever guns have a niche following, and the Tombstone hits a specific gap in that market.

The 9mm chambering is consistently noted as a plus. Inexpensive, widely available ammunition with manageable recoil. For those who also carry a 9mm handgun, ammunition commonality is a real convenience.

Build quality feedback is mostly positive. The aluminum receiver and Magpul stock are considered appropriate for the price. Some owners note minor fit and finish inconsistencies but nothing that affects function.

Ergonomics are generally favorable. At 5.75 lbs. the rifle handles easily, and the Magpul SGA stock works for most body types.

On the critical side: some users question how the lever action holds up under rapid-fire strings compared to a semi-automatic. It's a fair point — lever action has an inherent cycle speed ceiling that semi-auto doesn't. For home defense this is unlikely to matter; for competition it could.

Price is a recurring topic. The Tombstone sits at a premium for a lever-action, and buyers compare it against semi-automatic pistol-caliber carbines at similar or lower prices. Whether the lever action itself is worth the trade-off is a personal call.

Overall reception is positive among buyers who specifically wanted the lever-action format with modern features, and more mixed among those who prioritized maximum round-cycling speed.