Wilson Combat AR9 Pistol
Wilson Combat · Pistol · In Production · 2017
Also known as: WC AR9 Pistol, AR9G Pistol, AR9B Pistol
Overview
The Wilson Combat AR9 Pistol is the brace-equipped, short-barreled sibling of the AR9 Carbine - a compact 9mm pistol-caliber AR built on Wilson Combat's purpose-designed dedicated 9mm lowers. Available with Glock, Beretta 92, or EDC X9 magazine compatibility and an 8-inch button-rifled match barrel, the AR9 Pistol pairs the closed-bolt blowback action with options like a LAW Tactical folding adapter and Wilson Combat's Optimized Recoil System for a remarkably soft-shooting, maneuverable platform. It delivers the AR9 family's hallmark reliability and accuracy in a configuration optimized for vehicle storage, home defense, and close-quarters use.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2495 g (88.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 635 mm (25.00") |
| Barrel Length | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Closed Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 18 N (4.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 370 m/s (1214 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 510 J (376 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 75 m (82 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Armor Tuff |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Match Grade Barrel, Button Rifled Barrel, Free Float Handguard, M Lok Rail, Closed Bolt Blowback, Last Round Bolt Hold Open, Glock Magazine Compatible, Pistol Brace, Law Tactical Folder, Optimized Recoil System, Flat Top Receiver, Picatinny Rail
Variants
- AR9 Pistol, Glock Receiver — Glock Magazine
- AR9 Pistol, Beretta Receiver — Beretta Magazine
- AR9 Pistol, EDC X9 Receiver — Edc X9 Magazine
Production
Production years: 2017-present
Wilson Combat builds firearms to order with extensive customization; exact production figures are not publicly disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Wilson Combat
Notes
Sold as a pistol (brace-equipped, sub-16-inch barrel). Offered in 8-inch and 11.3-inch barrel lengths. Magazine capacity depends on receiver/magazine choice. The Wilson Combat AR9 was designed from the ground up for 9mm rather than converted from 5.56.