{"id":1336,"date":"2023-10-26T16:55:20","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T16:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1336"},"modified":"2023-10-26T16:55:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T16:55:20","slug":"throwback-thursday-fxs-9-atis-9mm-striker-fired-pistol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1336","title":{"rendered":"Throwback Thursday: FXS-9 \u2014\u00a0ATI\u2019s 9mm Striker-Fired Pistol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/\">Home<\/a> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/category\/firearms\/\">Firearms<\/a> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/category\/firearms\/handguns\/\">Handguns<\/a> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Throwback Thursday: FXS-9 \u2014\u00a0ATI\u2019s 9mm Striker-Fired Pistol<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Recently, I wrote a review of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/6-best-handguns-from-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">six pistols made in Turkey<\/a>. I came away from that exercise impressed with the quality of the guns made there, and the value they offered, when comparing prices to guns made in the U.S., Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, and Belgium. While attending a writer\u2019s conference in early November, I was introduced to another Turkish pistol \u2014 the FXS-9 \u2014 this one being imported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/?fq=brand%3AATI&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Tactical<\/a>. Naturally, I wanted to review it.<\/p>\n<p>There was a delay getting the guns to the U.S. due to the supply chain difficulties resulting from lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. All I could do was put in an order and wait. Thankfully, I didn\u2019t have to wait long, and I got a sample just before Christmas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"573\" alt=\"Field stripped FXS-9 9mm handgun\" class=\"wp-image-75490 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-7.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-7.jpg?resize=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-7.jpg?resize=150%2C134&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-7.jpg?resize=640%2C573&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-7.jpg?resize=640%2C573&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Field stripped FXS-9 9mm handgun\" class=\"wp-image-75490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-7.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-7.jpg?resize=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-7.jpg?resize=150%2C134&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The ATI FXS-9 fieldstrips easily for cleaning and routine maintenance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Background<\/h2>\n<p>When I opened the case and first held the gun in my hands, I was reminded of a time a few years back when I met a woman at a local gun range to conduct her shooting proficiency exercise for the Texas License to Carry. While we were waiting for a lane to become available, I asked her what pistol she was going to use for the exercise.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>She opened her range bag and pulled out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">handgun<\/a> which she cleared and handed to me. Her pistol was an FN FNX 9mm. The gun felt so comfortable in my hands that I didn\u2019t want to give it back to her. I handle a lot of guns, but I don\u2019t recall any other handgun that had that effect on me. I can\u2019t describe it any other way than to say the gun felt as if it were a part of me.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/bulk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>This gun, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ati-fxs9-9mm-luger-semi-auto-pistol-4.1-barrel-17-rounds-fixed-sights-polymer-frame-black-finish\/FC-819644028284.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FXS-9<\/a>, made by A\u011eAO\u011eLU HAVACILIK VE SAVUNMA SANAY\u0130 (AGAOGLU Aviation and Defence Industry) (shortened to AHSS on the slide) and imported by American Tactical, Inc., of Summerville, SC, had that same effect on me.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not weird (at least I don\u2019t think I am), but it\u2019s been three weeks since I got the FXS-9, and the entire time I\u2019ve kept it close by and picked it up often just to hold it. I dry fire it a lot. Sometimes, I just hold it across my chest. Other times, I switch it from one hand to the other.<\/p>\n<p>I know some of you who really love guns know what I\u2019m talking about. You may not admit it, afraid you\u2019ll find yourself on the way to the funny farm, but I know in rare instances you do. Something about the engineering and design of certain guns that gives us a real appreciation for them. I can understand that with a $6,000 custom gun, but this is a $350 import.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"543\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Yellow three dot sight picture on the FXS-9 handgun\" class=\"wp-image-75491 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-8.jpg?w=543&amp;ssl=1 543w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-8.jpg?resize=283%2C300&amp;ssl=1 283w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-8.jpg?resize=150%2C159&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-8.jpg?resize=543%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"543\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-8.jpg?resize=543%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yellow three dot sight picture on the FXS-9 handgun\" class=\"wp-image-75491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-8.jpg?w=543&amp;ssl=1 543w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-8.jpg?resize=283%2C300&amp;ssl=1 283w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-8.jpg?resize=150%2C159&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The sights on the FXS-9 are highly visible and drift adjustable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>ATI FXS-9 Features<\/h2>\n<p>Okay, time to come back down to earth and give you a professional assessment and review of the AHSS\/American Tactical FXS-9 handgun. The FXS-9 is a striker-fired handgun weighing 29.5 ounces with an empty magazine. It is 7.45 inches long and 5.6 inches high.<\/p>\n<p>By comparison, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/?fq=brand%3AGLOCK&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glock<\/a> 19 Gen 4 weighs 23.63 ounces with an empty magazine and is 7.28 inches long and 5.04 inches high. So, the FXS-9 is ever so slightly larger, and heavier, than the world\u2019s most popular defensive handgun. However, the difference is not substantial enough that you would notice it while shooting or carrying either gun.<\/p>\n<p>The FXS-9\u2019s grip was formed perfectly for a comfortable and secure handhold. Three interchangeable backstraps were also included \u2014 small, medium, and large. The medium-sized one fit me perfectly. The backstrap was easily swapped out using a hammer and small punch to drive out a retaining pin. The retaining pin doubles as a lanyard clip point, which may be helpful in some police\/military applications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"497\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Loaded chamber indicator on the FXS-9 9mm striker-fired pistol\" class=\"wp-image-75487 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-4.jpg?w=497&amp;ssl=1 497w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-4.jpg?resize=259%2C300&amp;ssl=1 259w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-4.jpg?resize=150%2C174&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-4.jpg?resize=497%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"497\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-4.jpg?resize=497%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Loaded chamber indicator on the FXS-9 9mm striker-fired pistol\" class=\"wp-image-75487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-4.jpg?w=497&amp;ssl=1 497w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-4.jpg?resize=259%2C300&amp;ssl=1 259w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-4.jpg?resize=150%2C174&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>A visible loaded-chamber indicator can be seen at the back of the ejection port.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The side panels texturing was similar to the surface on a scooter or skateboard \u2014 offering enough friction for a secure grip but not so much that it was painful. The front and back strap both had horizontal grooves with a checkered surface. The combination provided a secure grip that was not harsh enough to hurt my hands during long shooting sessions.<\/p>\n<p>At the top of the grip surface are grooves for your thumb and trigger finger that guides them to the right place. There was just enough of a beavertail to help with <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/fix-anticipating-recoil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recoil<\/a>, without getting in the way.<\/p>\n<p>The trigger guard was undercut where it joined the frame at the rear. The undercut design allows the shooter to get a higher grip on the frame. The front of the trigger guard was straight with grooves that matched those on the front strap.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"493\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Cocked firing pin indicator on the FXS-9 9mm handgun\" class=\"wp-image-75486 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-3.jpg?w=493&amp;ssl=1 493w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-3.jpg?resize=257%2C300&amp;ssl=1 257w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-3.jpg?resize=150%2C175&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-3.jpg?resize=493%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"493\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-3.jpg?resize=493%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cocked firing pin indicator on the FXS-9 9mm handgun\" class=\"wp-image-75486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-3.jpg?w=493&amp;ssl=1 493w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-3.jpg?resize=257%2C300&amp;ssl=1 257w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-3.jpg?resize=150%2C175&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Among the features was a striker-cocked indicator on the back of the slide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>There was a brief hook at the bottom front. These design features accommodate those of us who like to stabilize our grip by extending the forefinger of our non-shooting hand to the front of the trigger guard for added stability. If you don\u2019t think that\u2019s a good idea, just ignore what was done there. It won\u2019t stop you from wrapping your finger around the grip.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, I noted a three-slot Picatinny rail where it was supposed to be. The front of the slide was beveled to assist in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/holsters\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">holstering<\/a> and there were cocking serrations on the front of the slide to go with those on the back. The front serrations are only on the bottom half of the slide. Looking at that, I thought it was a disadvantage. However, when I tried it, I was surprised at how well it worked for a press check or to fully rack the slide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/bulk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p>Speaking of racking the slide, a quick inspection revealed that the slide stop lever was rather small. However, it was shaped in a way that extended slightly from the frame. This made it easy to operate with my thumb.<\/p>\n<p>At the rear of the slide, I found an ambidextrous safety lever that flipped on and off easily. I tend not to use that type of manual safety on a pistol. That being said, this one was located in such a manner that it was easy to use. All I can say is, if you want to, use it. It will be easy enough to ignore if you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>At the rear of the slide was a striker-cocked indicator in the form of a small button with a red tip. There was also a chamber-loaded indicator on the right side near the ejection port.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"520\" alt=\"ATI FXS-9 9mm pistol left profile with two additional backstraps\" class=\"wp-image-75489 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-6.jpg?resize=300%2C244&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-6.jpg?resize=150%2C122&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-6.jpg?resize=640%2C520&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-6.jpg?resize=640%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ATI FXS-9 9mm pistol left profile with two additional backstraps\" class=\"wp-image-75489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-6.jpg?resize=300%2C244&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-6.jpg?resize=150%2C122&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The FXS-9 ships with three different sizes of backstrap. The author preferred the middle size.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The trigger was slightly curved with a blade safety. It broke at 5 pounds \u2014 after a .25-inch take-up. You\u2019re going to love this trigger. It reminded me of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/?fq=brand%3AWalther&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walther<\/a> PDP trigger. It was done nicely. There was a tactile reset after the .25-inch let off, making it easy to squeeze off follow-up shots as needed. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/sights\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sights<\/a> were steel, mounted in dovetails so they were both drift adjustable. The sights were easy to see. They were a three-dot sight type that is common with tritium night sights. While they looked that way due to the color, they were not night sights \u2014 just well-made and easy to see.<\/p>\n<h2>Accuracy and Handling<\/h2>\n<p>My grandson and I took the FXS-9 to the range the first time to determine reliability and accuracy as a carry gun. The gun range was crowded because school was out and the weather was nice, so we wound up on a 50-yard range with electronically moveable targets. All our shooting was freehand and most of it at the 10-yard line.<\/p>\n<p>Our 4-inch targets were filled with holes and there weren\u2019t many strays. We had 200 rounds to shoot \u2014 a mixture of hollow point and ball, most of it Norma because that\u2019s what we\u2019ve been able to get lately. No complaints about Norma <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ammunition<\/a>. I like Norma\u2019s MHP rounds for personal protection and its range ammo for practice. This time a new frangible round was added to the mix.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"605\" alt=\"high backed trigger guard on the ATI FXS-9 handgun\" class=\"wp-image-75488 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-5.jpg?resize=300%2C284&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-5.jpg?resize=150%2C142&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-5.jpg?resize=640%2C605&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-5.jpg?resize=640%2C605&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"high backed trigger guard on the ATI FXS-9 handgun\" class=\"wp-image-75488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-5.jpg?resize=300%2C284&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-5.jpg?resize=150%2C142&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The trigger guard is raised at the back to allow for a high grip on the frame and is flat at the front with grooves that match those on the front strap.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>After that first range session, I knew I would carry the gun, so two questions remained. I needed to find a holster, and decide on the best defensive rounds from today\u2019s currently available sources to carry in it. Whenever a new gun hits the market, there is usually a wait for fitting holsters unless it\u2019s from a major brand and had a lot of pre-release promotion going on. This is a gun that will have to make its way in the market, which I\u2019m confident it will. Meanwhile, I tried some of my old standby holsters made for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/?fq=brand%3ASIG+Sauer&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIG<\/a> P226, and they all worked fine.<\/p>\n<p>You know how a gun sometimes has a favorite ammo; one that it groups just a little tighter than all others? It may be the brand or bullet weight that you credit the better performance to, so I decided to put this gun through its paces with an assortment of 115-, 124-, and 147-grain FMJ ammo. Then I switched to hollow points with the same grains weights to test the performance, just to see if there was a trend.<\/p>\n<p>I ordered the needed ammo, and when it arrived I had marked and arranged my targets so I was ready to breeze through the exercise. I probably should have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/gun-care\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cleaned the gun<\/a> first. However, it ran fine with the 115-, 124-, and 147-grain FMJ, but twice it refused to load the first round of 124-grain hollow point into the gun.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"622\" alt=\"FXS-9 pistol with one box of Hornady ammunition, and paper target with five bullet holes\" class=\"wp-image-75492 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-9.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-9.jpg?resize=300%2C292&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-9.jpg?resize=150%2C146&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-9.jpg?resize=640%2C622&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-9.jpg?resize=640%2C622&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"FXS-9 pistol with one box of Hornady ammunition, and paper target with five bullet holes\" class=\"wp-image-75492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-9.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-9.jpg?resize=300%2C292&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FSX-9-9.jpg?resize=150%2C146&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>This target, shot at 15-yards with a Caldwell Pistolero pistol shooting rest, was fairly typical. The gun did seem to like 124-grain rounds the best.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019m pretty sure it was the magazine, but since the gun only shipped with one, I didn\u2019t have another to try. It was a nosedive issue which was resolved both times by raising the nose of the cartridge with my pocket <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/knives-and-blades\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">knife<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a shame the problem manifested with the 124-grain hollow points because that was the cartridge that grouped best for the gun. In fact, one of my five-round targets had four rounds overlaying and the fifth just a flinch away. My fault on that one. Is American Tactical\u2019s FXS-9 a good carry gun? Yes. I\u2019ll clean it and run some more 124-grain just to verify. There were no other failures of any kind, and the accuracy was what is expected from a self-defense gun.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What do you think of the ATI FXS-9? Share your review in the Comment section.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This post was originally published in\u00a0January of 2022. It has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and clarity.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=atis-new-fsx-9-9mm-import-pistol\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home \u00bb Firearms \u00bb Handguns \u00bb Throwback Thursday: FXS-9 \u2014\u00a0ATI\u2019s 9mm Striker-Fired Pistol Recently, I wrote a review of six pistols made in Turkey. 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