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IA, USA
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Posted: 10/7/2021 1:19:41 PM EDT
Hey all. I have one of the FM-15 rifles pre ordered and I'm pretty excited about it.
I was wondering when they might be hitting the shelves, given that FM was posting on their instagram about sending them out to Brownells. I don't know if you guys do any additional quality control or checks. I have something else I have to pick up in the area of your store this weekend so I just want to make one trip (its a couple hours). So is there any estimate when we can expect the pre- orders to be filled? |
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Posted: 10/7/2021 3:52:32 PM EDT
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They're in stock as of yesterday, and all the pre-orders qtys were reserved for those who ordered. They're working through them as we speak. Do you have your order number handy? PM it to me, and I'll see if I can get you more info.
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IA, USA
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Posted: 10/9/2021 9:46:18 PM EDT
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If anyone is curious about another viewpoint on the FM-15 rifle, I put up a video on the first 150ish rounds through it.
Great rifle, especially for the $1k price point it is at. Pretty comparable to the BRN-180 in quite a few ways.  Failed To Load Title |
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Posted: 10/17/2021 10:33:02 AM EDT
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Thank you for the review, @conda ! I'm excited to get my hands on one of these, as well. I couldn't believe how light and handy it was, and seeing the care that FM takes in their machining process was truly mind-blowing.
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USA
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Posted: 10/18/2021 5:51:47 PM EDT
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This reminds me a lot of the ZM Weapons rifle. I would like to see them field stripped next to each other.
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Posted: 11/3/2021 12:14:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ClickClickBoom1: This reminds me a lot of the ZM Weapons rifle. I would like to see them field stripped next to each other. The ZM recoil spring assembly is nowhere near as simple and elegant as the FM. It's 30 year old technology and has been surpassed by modern designs.  LR-300 ML: full disassembly & assembly |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 11/3/2021 12:22:02 PM EDT
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Nice.
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USA
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Posted: 11/3/2021 7:04:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BRN-180]
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I will pass on these.
Nice review, well done! Things I do not like: It shits where it eats. All the extra height needed in handguard and upper receiver. Shouldn't low rings be used on the scope vs AR height base/rings? |
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Posted: 11/4/2021 8:58:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: rpoL98]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BRN-180: I will pass on these. Nice review, well done! Things I do not like: It shits where it eats. All the extra height needed in handguard and upper receiver. Shouldn't low rings be used on the scope vs AR height base/rings?  Attached Filetech: does look like the Dan Haga hinge. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/12/2021 8:31:29 PM EDT
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I just ordered the FM15 pistol from Aim Surplus .
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USA
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Posted: 11/23/2021 5:19:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ClickClickBoom1]
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VA, USA
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Posted: 12/1/2021 10:01:23 AM EDT
[Last Edit: garn]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By conda: If anyone is curious about another viewpoint on the FM-15 rifle, I put up a video on the first 150ish rounds through it. Great rifle, especially for the $1k price point it is at. Pretty comparable to the BRN-180 in quite a few ways.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQPX4TlxBVc@conda How beefy and well implemented (or not) is the recoil rod rear capture block and its interface into the receiver ? Is it made of aluminum, steel, or plastic? I noticed that it is the only thing standing between the recoil rod and your eye being launched into orbit, so curious about that (overpressure scenario..). Would be nice if it extended or keyed into the face of the lower receiver or the endplate adapter. Any issues with the elevated receiver height? Any other thoughts, feedback, developments over the past month? |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 12/4/2021 10:47:49 AM EDT
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@TkFF what's your thoughts on the below?
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By garn: @conda How beefy and well implemented (or not) is the recoil rod rear capture block and its interface into the receiver ? Is it made of aluminum, steel, or plastic? I noticed that it is the only thing standing between the recoil rod and your eye being launched into orbit, so curious about that (overpressure scenario..). Would be nice if it extended or keyed into the face of the lower receiver or the endplate adapter. Any issues with the elevated receiver height? Any other thoughts, feedback, developments over the past month? |
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Posted: 12/4/2021 4:07:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Raider14]
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What pattern is the Zhukov stock used on the FM? I've just read that it's an "AK" stock so I'm guessing yugo if so?
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Posted: 12/4/2021 4:21:44 PM EDT
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In my opinion it's fine. It slides upward into two channels in the upper receiver, and feels very solid. I believe it is aluminum based on the weight of it. You can hear the metal on metal clink here at 1:45 as well when the punch hits it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgTRcdJftNo&t=114s
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Posted: 12/4/2021 4:30:37 PM EDT
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I also would like go add that FM is top notch when it comes to customer service. They acknowledged that some of the uppers may be undergassed, which my original one was. Everything was handled within a few hours, with one of the owners and designers calling me personally and sorting out the issue. Here is how she sits in final form. They even sent me a proto folding stock adapter to test, will test it out on one of my SBRs soon.
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USA
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Posted: 12/8/2021 10:50:00 PM EDT
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I'm really digging my FM15 pistol. Its been 100% through 500 rounds, 200 of them with a Binary Trigger. I also got some new goodies for it. I have a handguard with a charging handle closer to the receiver that gives a little more space to mound lights and other accessories, a folding charging handle and a folding buffer tube adapter. I also got some spare parts, BCG, bolt, springs and guide rod.
This is the first time I have been an early adopter of a platform where it has been this good of an experience. The gun runs great and spare parts are available. I'm glad I added this to the safe. |
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Posted: 1/1/2022 2:55:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: NoLys1776]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ClickClickBoom1: I'm really digging my FM15 pistol. Its been 100% through 500 rounds, 200 of them with a Binary Trigger. I also got some new goodies for it. I have a handguard with a charging handle closer to the receiver that gives a little more space to mound lights and other accessories, a folding charging handle and a folding buffer tube adapter. I also got some spare parts, BCG, bolt, springs and guide rod. Wondering about the folding charging handle and handguard. Did you call FM Products for those or mod something to work? Any pics?  Has anybody done any slow fire accuracy/precision testing. I'm curious what it's capable of. Thanks! |
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USA
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Posted: 7/15/2022 5:54:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ClickClickBoom1]
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The BCG on these is very, very similar to the DRD Aptus/MPF 21.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eDS5T39Ukr8b5JXY7 |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/18/2022 8:43:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TkFF: I also would like go add that FM is top notch when it comes to customer service. They acknowledged that some of the uppers may be undergassed, which my original one was. Everything was handled within a few hours, with one of the owners and designers calling me personally and sorting out the issue. Here is how she sits in final form. They even sent me a proto folding stock adapter to test, will test it out on one of my SBRs soon. https://i.ibb.co/2hdw1pP/IMG-8867.jpghttps://i.ibb.co/grbmhJR/IMG-8866.jpg Finally got to the range to sight mine in along with some other things, so I didn't send but 30 down range through the Fm15g2, but the carrier was not traveling far enough to reset the trigger 50% of the time or more. Same story on BHO note fully catching on the last round. It would somehow always chamber a round still though, never seen that happen. Aim surplus 11.75" model. Is this what you were experiencing? Wondering if I need some more cycles to settle in or if mine may be from the group that are known to be undergassed.. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 11/17/2022 8:16:06 PM EDT
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@garn
Bringing this one back from the dead. How is it, any updates, likes/dislikes? |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/29/2022 10:44:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: garn]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmarshall1: @garn Bringing this one back from the dead. How is it, any updates, likes/dislikes? I haven't had the chance to shoot it again since that range trip and I also haven't reached out to FM quite yet, but it's on my to do list! I love everything about the rifle honestly, super handy and compact. Oh, I wish they had it in 8" 300 BO! They have a revised version coming with adjustable gas block, and the lower has a machined picatinny, not an adapter. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 11/30/2022 4:46:39 PM EDT
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Just shot mine ( FM15 G2 11.?" )for the first time last week, and I am in love with this system! Shot 75 rounds exactly ( all 5.56x45mm) of Frontier 75 grain, IMI 55 grain, and IMI M855 and the gun ran flawlessly! Accuracy was great with the 75 grain stuff, and average for the IMI ammo. Ejection was at a perfect 2 o'clock and the brass looked pretty good after inspection.. So after all this I had to order another FM15 G2, but this time the 9" with the adjustable gas Block.. Will update once picking it up tomorrow!
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UT, USA
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Posted: 12/12/2022 8:37:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By curbo2683: Just shot mine ( FM15 G2 11.?" )for the first time last week, and I am in love with this system! Shot 75 rounds exactly ( all 5.56x45mm) of Frontier 75 grain, IMI 55 grain, and IMI M855 and the gun ran flawlessly! Accuracy was great with the 75 grain stuff, and average for the IMI ammo. Ejection was at a perfect 2 o'clock and the brass looked pretty good after inspection.. So after all this I had to order another FM15 G2, but this time the 9" with the adjustable gas Block.. Will update once picking it up tomorrow! Howz the 9" upper? Function/ groups?  considering one for a budget build... |
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Posted: 12/14/2022 8:41:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Headspacer: Howz the 9" upper? Function/ groups? considering one for a budget build... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Headspacer: Originally Posted By curbo2683: Just shot mine ( FM15 G2 11.?" )for the first time last week, and I am in love with this system! Shot 75 rounds exactly ( all 5.56x45mm) of Frontier 75 grain, IMI 55 grain, and IMI M855 and the gun ran flawlessly! Accuracy was great with the 75 grain stuff, and average for the IMI ammo. Ejection was at a perfect 2 o'clock and the brass looked pretty good after inspection.. So after all this I had to order another FM15 G2, but this time the 9" with the adjustable gas Block.. Will update once picking it up tomorrow! Howz the 9" upper? Function/ groups? considering one for a budget build... Curious about this as well. Seems like a great backpack and or truck gun if it’s reliable… |
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NM, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2023 9:46:57 PM EDT
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A 9" 300 BLK with adjustable gas would be awesome!
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Posted: 4/28/2024 11:00:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TNRonin]
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What's the verdict on these now?
Specifically how does this function suppressed (12.5 fixed GB), can I just change the recoil spring when running my suppressor? Can I install an adjustable GB if needed? Etc Thanks. |
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