Live Free Armory Falcon 9XC Gun Review : Glock Clone

Published on August 13, 2024
Duration: 25:37

This review of the Live Free Armory Falcon 9XC highlights its design as a Glock clone compatible with Gen 5 parts. Key features include a built-in compensator, optics-ready slide with an American flag cover plate, suppressor height sights, and an aluminum magwell. The reviewer notes its comfortable grip, aggressive texturing, and flat-face aluminum trigger, comparing it favorably to standard Glocks in terms of ergonomics and features for its price point.

Quick Summary

The Live Free Armory Falcon 9XC is a 9mm Glock Gen 5 compatible pistol featuring a built-in compensator, optics-ready slide with an American flag cover plate, suppressor height sights, and an aluminum magwell. Retailing at $579, it offers significant upgrades over standard Glocks and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Live Free Armory Falcon 9XC
  2. 01:00Live Free Armory Company Overview
  3. 01:17Falcon 9XC Features Overview
  4. 02:04Falcon 9XC Detailed Look
  5. 03:03Magazine and Magwell
  6. 03:36Compensated Slide and Barrel
  7. 04:18Slide Serrations and Finish
  8. 04:47Optics Ready Slide and Cover Plate
  9. 05:14Sights (Rear and Front)
  10. 05:45Slide Comparison: Falcon 9XC vs. Glock 17
  11. 06:00Size Comparison: Falcon 9XC vs. Glock 17
  12. 06:24Beaver Tail and Grip
  13. 07:00Grip Texturing and Undercuts
  14. 07:48Backstrap Design
  15. 08:28Slide Cuts and Porting
  16. 09:05Trigger and Safety
  17. 09:27Slide Stops and Takedown Levers
  18. 09:37Lifetime Warranty
  19. 09:52Accessory Rail
  20. 10:18Thumb Rests
  21. 10:42Magazine Release Cutout
  22. 10:55Falcon 9XC vs. Falcon 9X Differences
  23. 11:19Comparison to Glock 45/19X
  24. 12:02Optic Plate System
  25. 13:06Trigger Pull Analysis
  26. 13:32Trigger Pull Weight Measurement
  27. 13:46Firearm Weight
  28. 14:25Range Test Impressions
  29. 15:15Thumb Ledge Performance
  30. 15:29Suppressor Height Sights at Range
  31. 15:36Overall Surprise and Value
  32. 15:48Malfunction during Range Test
  33. 16:06Reliability and Magazine Compatibility
  34. 16:27Magazine Capacity and Availability
  35. 16:55Disassembly Procedure
  36. 17:09Internal Components (Recoil Spring, Barrel)
  37. 17:24Slide Internals
  38. 17:39Frame Internals
  39. 17:50Glock 19 Slide Compatibility Test
  40. 18:20Takedown Lever Design
  41. 18:34Glock Design Simplicity
  42. 18:48Reassembly Procedure
  43. 19:05Firearm Maintenance (Otis Cleaning Supplies)
  44. 19:48Included Range Bag and Accessories
  45. 20:15Pricing: Falcon 9X vs. Falcon 9XC vs. Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS
  46. 20:58Value Proposition and Warranty
  47. 21:02Fit and Finish Assessment
  48. 21:18Key Features Recap
  49. 22:16Market Choices and Glock Clones
  50. 22:29Other Live Free Armory Models (AMX, Apollo 11)
  51. 22:42Cons and Limitations
  52. 23:46Conclusion: Falcon 9XC Design and Upgrades
  53. 24:54Final Thoughts and Location
  54. 25:08Trigger Pull Weight Re-check

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Live Free Armory Falcon 9XC?

The Falcon 9XC is a 9mm pistol featuring a compensated slide, optics-ready RMR cut with an American flag cover plate, suppressor height tritium sights, an aluminum magwell, and aggressive grip texturing. It is designed to be compatible with Glock Gen 5 parts.

How does the Live Free Armory Falcon 9XC compare to a standard Glock?

While based on the Glock design and compatible with Gen 5 parts, the Falcon 9XC offers several upgrades like a built-in compensator, aluminum magwell, and suppressor height sights. Its grip is also noted as less blocky with more aggressive texturing than a standard Glock.

What is the price and warranty for the Live Free Armory Falcon 9XC?

The Falcon 9XC retails for $579. Live Free Armory provides a lifetime warranty on their firearms, which is a notable advantage over Glock's standard one-year warranty.

Is the Live Free Armory Falcon 9XC reliable?

During testing, the reviewer experienced one minor malfunction with the last round failing to eject completely. However, the firearm was otherwise considered reliable when using both Magpul and Glock magazines.

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