Matador Arms | SHOT Show 2025

Published on January 26, 2025
Duration: 3:46

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.

Quick Summary

Matador Arms' AR-9 uppers feature a unique square bolt design, enabling compatibility with diverse double-stack magazines like Glock, Colt, MP5, Scorpion, and Sten. These bufferless, side-charging uppers also incorporate a gas-sealing buffer pad for cleaner operation, especially when suppressed.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & SHOT Show 2025
  2. 00:30Matador Arms Glock, Colt & MP5 Lowers
  3. 00:42Sten Lower & Magazine Compatibility
  4. 00:4816-inch AR-9 Variants
  5. 00:53K, 5, and 8 Variants
  6. 00:57Handgun Sneak Peek
  7. 01:00Bullpup Sneak Peek
  8. 01:13Magazine Compatibility Explained
  9. 01:31Square Bolt vs. Rounded Bolt
  10. 02:08Bufferless, Side-Charging Uppers
  11. 02:14Buffer Pad Gas Seal Feature
  12. 02:20Personal Builds & Wood Furniture
  13. 02:33Partnership with A3 Tactical
  14. 02:50Matador Arms 9mm Bullpup Details
  15. 03:05Bullpup Magazine Compatibility
  16. 03:10Bullpup Trigger Feel
  17. 03:18Production Timeline & Release
  18. 03:28Pistol & Rifle Configurations
  19. 03:39Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Matador Arms' AR-9 uppers unique in terms of magazine compatibility?

Matador Arms utilizes a square bolt design in their AR-9 uppers. This innovation allows them to reliably feed from a variety of double-stack magazines, including Glock, Colt, MP5, Scorpion, and Sten, by finding a common feed point.

What are the key features of Matador Arms' bufferless AR-9 uppers?

These uppers are bufferless, side-charging, and non-reciprocating. They incorporate a buffer pad that doubles as a gas seal, which helps keep the shooting platform cleaner, especially when suppressed.

What is Matador Arms' new 9mm Bullpup firearm?

Matador Arms is introducing a 9mm Bullpup designed specifically for 9mm ammunition, not adapted from other calibers. It will accept Colt magazines and feature a last-round bolt hold open, aiming to be a unique offering.

When can consumers expect the new Matador Arms Bullpup and handgun?

Production molds for the Bullpup are slated to begin next week, with a three-month production timeline. This suggests availability around the summer. The handgun is also expected to be ready by then.

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