FX-9 (Pt. 3/3) Can it Carbine?

Published on June 15, 2017
Duration: 8:12

This video tests the accuracy of the FX-9 9mm carbine at 50 and 100 yards using Sig Sauer Elite Performance and Nosler Match Grade ammunition. The FX-9 demonstrated a capability for 4-inch groupings at 100 yards, comparable to some rifles in its price range, making it effective for general use but not precision competition.

Quick Summary

The FX-9 9mm carbine can achieve effective 4-inch groupings at 100 yards with quality ammunition like Nosler Match Grade, making it suitable for general use. While Sig Elite Performance also performed adequately at 50 yards, its 100-yard groups expanded to around 6 inches, suggesting it's less ideal for extended range precision.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction: FX-9 Carbine Test
  2. 00:47Erica Shoots Sig Elite Performance at 50 Yards
  3. 01:29Erica Shoots Nosler Match Grade at 50 Yards
  4. 03:01Graham Shoots Nosler Match Grade at 50 Yards
  5. 03:3150 Yard Group Analysis
  6. 03:59Erica Shoots Sig Elite Performance at 100 Yards
  7. 04:27Erica Shoots Nosler Match Grade at 100 Yards
  8. 05:00100 Yard Group Analysis: Sig vs. Nosler
  9. 05:23Graham Shoots Sig Elite Performance at 100 Yards
  10. 05:45Graham Shoots Nosler Match Grade at 100 Yards
  11. 06:03Final 100 Yard Group Analysis
  12. 06:29Conclusion: Can it Carbine?
  13. 06:56Outro and Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the effective accuracy of the FX-9 9mm carbine at 100 yards?

The FX-9 9mm carbine demonstrated an effective grouping of approximately 4 inches at 100 yards when using quality ammunition like Nosler Match Grade. This level of accuracy is considered sufficient for many practical applications and comparable to some rifles in its price bracket.

How does Sig Elite Performance ammunition perform in the FX-9 carbine?

At 50 yards, Sig Elite Performance ammunition produced groups around 4 inches. At 100 yards, the groups opened up to approximately 6 inches, with some shots spreading out, indicating it's less precise than match-grade options at longer distances.

Is the FX-9 carbine suitable for precision shooting competitions?

Based on the 4-inch groupings achieved at 100 yards, the FX-9 carbine is generally not considered suitable for precision bullseye competition. Its accuracy is more aligned with practical use cases rather than extreme precision marksmanship.

What ammunition was tested in the FX-9 carbine accuracy evaluation?

The video tested two types of ammunition: Sig Sauer Elite Performance (115-grain) and Nosler Match Grade (115-grain). Both were evaluated for accuracy at 50 and 100 yards.

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