Matador Arms 9mm PCCs at CANCON Arizona 2024!

Matador Arms is transitioning its 9mm AR-15 platform from blowback to a roller-delayed blowback system, citing a smoother recoil impulse and lighter overall package. This new system maintains features like a non-reciprocating charging handle and compatibility with various magazine types, including Glock, MP5, and Scorpion. A 9mm bullpup variant is also in development.

This video from SHOT Show 2025 features Matador Arms showcasing their innovative AR-9 platform. Key highlights include their bufferless, side-charging uppers designed to run with multiple magazine types (Glock, Colt, MP5, Scorpion, Sten) due to a unique square bolt design. They also previewed a new 9mm Bullpup and a handgun, with production molds for the Bullpup expected to begin soon.

This entry details the Matador Arms MAT-9 Hydraulic Buffer System, a dual piston hydraulic design aimed at significantly reducing felt recoil in the MAT-9 upper receiver. The system is presented as an evolution from direct blowback to smoother roller-delayed operating systems, with the buffer further enhancing this by mitigating recoil. The information is derived from a manufacturer representative at Shot Show 2026.

This video covers various firearm products and modifications showcased at a Gun Owners Of America (GOALS) event. Featured items include a bullpup conversion kit for the AR-15 platform by Reap Weaponries, custom 2011-style pistols from AB Prototype, a 50 BMG AR-15 upper from Pahuna Guns, budget-friendly 2311 pistols from EAA, AK-mag-fed ARs and suppressors from Wolfpack Armory, bufferless 9mm PCCs from Matador Arms, customizable 1911s from Orisky Arms, ultra-light 3D-printed suppressors from Disavowed, and modern furniture for lever-action rifles from Ranger Point Precision. The event highlights innovation and customization within the firearms community.

This video highlights the top suppressors and innovative firearm technologies showcased at CANCON Arizona 2024. It features prominent brands like EOTECH, FN America, SilencerCo, SureFire, and others, presenting new rifle scopes, various suppressor models, and specialized firearm systems. The montage aims to capture the excitement and key developments from the event, encouraging viewers to engage with RECOIL's content and consider attending future CANCON events.

This video showcases Matador Arms' new Mat9 upper receiver and a full AR-9 lower at TriggerCon 2023. The Mat9 upper features a monolithic, bufferless design with a reversible, non-reciprocating charging handle, compatible with various AR-9 lowers. The full lower offers an ambidextrous setup with a 1913 rail and Glock magazine compatibility.

This guide details the technique for firing the Micro Uzi in full-auto, as demonstrated by Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden on RECOILtv. It emphasizes proper grip, stock usage, and recoil management due to the firearm's high cyclic rate (1250 RPM). The instruction highlights the effectiveness of the compensator ports in controlling muzzle rise during intense firing sequences.

This video provides an expert-level look inside a real Ukrainian arms room in 2024, showcasing a diverse array of weaponry from Soviet-era relics to modern Western platforms. Host Iain Harrison, RECOIL's editor, details the logistical shift towards NATO standards and highlights specific weapon systems in use by Ukrainian forces in Eastern Ukraine. The entry emphasizes the practical application and integration of various firearms and munitions in a high-intensity conflict zone.

This entry details the extensive career of Billy Waugh, a legendary figure in US special operations and intelligence. It covers his early life, military service in Korea and Vietnam with Special Forces and SOG, pioneering HALO jump techniques, and advanced intelligence gathering operations in Africa. Waugh's expertise in clandestine surveillance, tracking high-value targets like Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden, and utilizing night operations in challenging environments is highlighted.

This guide details the field stripping and basic operation of the PKM machine gun, as demonstrated by Iain Harrison of RECOILtv. It covers disassembly steps including barrel and bolt carrier group removal, as well as loading and unloading procedures. Harrison, an expert with high authority, highlights the PKM's Soviet construction and unique feeding mechanism compared to Western designs.