PTR 9 ( Is Budget Really Better🤔🤔)

Published on October 8, 2022
Duration: 26:34

This review of the PTR 9CT, presented by Yoki Sturrup, offers a critical look at its performance on an outdoor range. While praising its accuracy and low recoil, the review highlights significant reliability issues, particularly with the included metal magazine, which caused multiple failures to feed. The firearm's safety selector was also noted as difficult to engage. Despite these mechanical hiccups, the reviewer found the factory iron sights to be highly effective and ultimately rated the firearm an 8/10, suggesting potential improvements with a break-in period or after addressing magazine-related inconsistencies.

Quick Summary

The PTR 9CT 9mm PCC offers impressive accuracy and extremely low recoil, making it comfortable for extended shooting sessions. However, initial testing revealed significant reliability issues, particularly with the included metal magazine causing failures to feed. While the polymer magazine performed better, the firearm's safety selector was also noted as difficult to engage. Despite these drawbacks, the effective iron sights and overall performance earned it an 8/10 rating.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Unboxing
  2. 03:19Firearm Features and Specifications
  3. 06:32Range Preparation and Initial Shooting
  4. 09:34Magazine Malfunctions and Troubleshooting
  5. 15:11Performance Consistency and Final Rating

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main features of the PTR 9CT?

The PTR 9CT is a 9mm pistol-caliber carbine featuring an SB Tactical folding brace, iron sights, a threaded barrel, a top Picatinny rail for optics, and an M-LOK handguard. It weighs just over 5 lbs with an 8.8-inch barrel and an overall length of 17.6 inches without the brace.

What reliability issues were encountered with the PTR 9CT?

During range testing, the PTR 9CT experienced multiple failures to feed, primarily with the metal magazine, where rounds jammed against the feed ramp. The bolt also frequently failed to go into full battery. These issues improved when switching to the polymer magazine.

How does the PTR 9CT perform in terms of recoil and accuracy?

The PTR 9CT is noted for its extremely low recoil, described as 'zero recoil.' The reviewer also found the firearm to be highly accurate, particularly when using the effective factory iron sights.

What was the final verdict on the PTR 9CT?

Despite initial reliability concerns with the metal magazine and safety selector, the PTR 9CT received an 8/10 rating. Its accuracy and low recoil were praised, but points were deducted for the feeding inconsistencies, suggesting a potential need for a break-in period or further troubleshooting.

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