First Look: Foxtrot Mike Mike-9 9mm Receivers

AR-pattern 9mm upper and lower receivers which use Glock-compatible magazines.

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posted on June 16, 2025
Foxtrot Mike Mike-9

Foxtrot Mike has recently unveiled new products built around Foxtrot Mike-9 9mm pistol-caliber upper receivers. The three  new items consist of the 5-inch VFM 9 folding PCC pistol, the Foxtrot Mike Mike-9 fully ambidextrous folding lower receiver with the Foxtrot Mike RMB (Recoil Mitigation Buffer) and the standard version of the Mike-9 lower receiver. These firearms are engineered to exceed over 10,000 rounds in service life. The also have a thermal-fit design that simplifies construction while ensuring accuracy.

Foxtrot Mike VFM 9 Folding PCC Pistol (MSRP: $699)

The Foxtrot Mike VFM 9 Folding PCC Pistol combines Foxtrot Mike’s new ambidextrous folding lower receiver with the new VFM-9 Dual Charging upper to create a compact large-format 9mm pistol.

The VFM-9 upper receiver group included in this pistol includes a 5.2-inch long 41V50 steel barrel with industry standard ½x28mm inch threads. The Foxtrot Mike VFM 9 folding PCC pistol employs only two fasteners to secure the handguard, which makes general maintenance and assembly easier than ever.

Foxtrot Mike Ambidextrous Lowers and RMB System

The Mike-9 Ambidextrous Folding Lower Receiver integrates a patented folding adapter machined directly into the billet aluminum body. These receivers are compatible with double-stack 9mm Glock magazines and also include Foxtrot Mike’s patented bolt-hold-open mechanism, which is not based on bent sheet metal. There are also fully ambidextrous controls for the safety selector, bolt catch and mag catch, make these lowers to use for all shooters

The RMB system incorporates a tuned reciprocating mass, dampening spring and urethane impact modifier to create a soft and controlled recoil impulse. It makes the RMB ideal for serious competitors and recreational shooters alike.

To learn more about Foxtrot Mike’s new 9mm large-format pistols or other firearms the company offers, visit fm-products.com.

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