Been eyeing an ep9 for probably a year. Every time I go to buy it, I think “man, I could save a little more and get a banshee”. Problem is, every time I go to buy a banshee, if I can find one, the price tag hits me in the face & I start leaning back to the ep9. Not comparing the two as equals or even on the same spectrum. Just sharing one man’s internal struggle.
My experience with the gen 1 EP9 has been so satisfying that I've never felt any need at all to try a Banshee! And even if you did try one and liked it better, the Extar would be very easy to sell, as they're really in high demand.
Input from both of you is very helpful. Well done review touching on most of the things anyone is going to care about without saying too much. I watched many reviews on this pistol and after watching this one will commit to purchasing one. Thank you.
Great video, I like the fact that your wife liked the EXTAR EP 9 as well. Good thing you're letting her have her choice of both pistols. Smart man, happy wife, happy life 😎
Thanks for doing a Gen 1&2 comparison of the EP9. It's been on my list for ever.....and hopefully soon it will be a team member. Love to see you and the Mrs do another comparison with thee EP9. Thanks
We did a side by side comparison of the internals and disassembly that will be out soon. We definitely be taking them both to the range together and getting a 1000 round review on the gen2.
I just got to put my first rounds through my new EP-9 today. What a great gun. Light, easy to handle, minimal recoil, easy to get back on target, and not a single failure. Really fun to shoot. 👍
I picked this sling up off of amazon. It is a Kawfle 2 Point Rifle Sling. it was about $10. nothing fancy. I always pick up little odds and ends on the cheap to try out. Sometimes they really surprise you.
The only thing holding me back from buying is that I want a foldable brace. If I have to buy a separate one that makes the price closer to others that already come with it.
Great video! Love the female perspective too! I will share this to my Twitter later so more people know about you guys. The best accessory for the the Extar is Nightstrike Diamondback AFG. Seeking makes the best MLOK quick attach pic rails too. How about a truck gun story line, showing the Extar is light short and fast? Sort of like Garand Thumb video? Great job again!
Thank you very much. We are definitely going to do a thousand round review on this and put some attachments along the way. The gen1 was my truck gun for quite some time. It and the gen 2 are super durable and at a great price.
Good Review ....I have own my Gen 1 coming up on 2 years and have put close to 700-800 rounds mainly 115-124 grain and have not had any problems with it at all. I still think I should buy a compensator from Kav valley, just haven't done it yet.
It's NOT a Pistol Caliber Carbine, it's a pistol. Extar doesn't sell a PCC. That thing on the end is NOT a stock to put on your shoulder and it should not be evaluated as such. It's a pistol brace. The EP9 is a pistol and is designed to be fired with one hand. I hate to be so negative when you did such an otherwise great review. My concern is that the ATF will watch this and use FB reviews to outlaw this fantastic firearm. You are not the problem my friend, it's the ATF I worry about. I put nothing past them.
Totally understand where you are coming from. I referred to it as a brace the rest of the time and I know better. It was a slip up. I do use this in my IDPA shoots and it gets lumped in the the PPC's in that shoot so that just got stuck with me. It is a pistol with a brace and registered as such. We will do better in the future in our reviews.
@@FamilyFirearmReviews Thanks for not calling me an anal retentive jerk. If you had I would have agreed with you. As you know the ATF has already arbitrarily changed the definitions of our Extars with the braces and is trying to turn all of us law abiding citizens into felons by bureaucratic decree. This is not the America I know and love. I couldn't be more fearful of what our government might do next. I don't trust them. To the 99.9% of us who saw your review, we know exactly what you mean. To the ATF it might be taken to further erode our 2A rights. You keep doing what you're doing. I'll start shutting my mouth about it. My apologies.
@@voiceofreason9238 No apologizes need. Getting feed back is only going to make our reviews better for the viewers and the firearm community as a whole.
With the 9mm we do not. We put them at an angel so they go off into the woods or back stop. I have been hit by a 5.7x28 so we put them out further with that now.
Is the higher grain better for home defense? Seems like it would be. I'm glad you ran that because I should have mine weapon next week and I like to run the higher grain.
The advantage of a lighter grain bullets is speed. They also fly straighter in short range shooting. They have less stability When shooting at greater distances because of wind. They also have less expansion and penetration when hitting the target. This is due to less time in the barrel when fired. Heavier grain bullets will have increased penetration and more stability over greater distances. Wind will not affect them as much as lighter bullets. This equals more stopping power. I would grab a few different bullet weights and ammos and run them through your firearm. This will help you select the right ammo for you and your firearm. I am always trying different ammos with 3 shot test. Take 3 shots with each ammo and see how you accuracy is. I do carry 124gr in my concealed carry.
Thanks for the video. Is the muzzle device just a standard linear compensator? That's what I would like to put on a firearm like this. Is the barrel length 6.5" not including the muzzle device? I'd like to have the velocity of a barrel that is at least that long. The lack of adjustability of the brace is frustrating. I'd want to be able to make adjustments. I'd want to be able to make the brace very small and compact when necessary. Can the brace be removed entirely?
Yes it is just a Compensator. The barrel length on the Extar is 6.5 and the comp adds an additional 2 inches. I know the way the buffer tube is set up it is hard to change out the brace. The spring assembly is in the buffer tube so you can not remove it entirely. It is still a pretty fun firearm for the price.
We did not adjust it yet. We wanted to take our first 1000 rounds with the Extar as it came. We should finish the 1000 round review next weekend and then we are going to make adjustments.
Great review btw. I added your channel. You should have more followers. Great job with explanations . Now I have to spend $600. Lol. You sealed it for me
the UTAS UT-9 is a little more pricey but a far better gun, both functioning and looks it's also more compact an weighs less. But the extar is a very cool gun especially for the price nothing beats it for the price!
Been eyeing an ep9 for probably a year. Every time I go to buy it, I think “man, I could save a little more and get a banshee”. Problem is, every time I go to buy a banshee, if I can find one, the price tag hits me in the face & I start leaning back to the ep9. Not comparing the two as equals or even on the same spectrum. Just sharing one man’s internal struggle.
They are hand down a great firearm. I have shot a CMMG and I like them don't get me wrong but for this price you can't pass up the EP9.
Get the Ep9 man just make sure it's gen 2. Couple hundred in accessories and youre set for fun and home defense
Exactly where I was, just ordered my EP9. The banshee will always be there if I need one.
My experience with the gen 1 EP9 has been so satisfying that I've never felt any need at all to try a Banshee! And even if you did try one and liked it better, the Extar would be very easy to sell, as they're really in high demand.
Ordered mine today.
@@priell3 you will love it!
Waiting on mine to arrive next week !!!!
Let us know how you like it!
The Extar never complains about ammo. People hate on them cause they're all poly construction but dammit they run!
Yeah its a great gun no issues ever for us!
Enjoyed the blended shooting/review. I got my Extar EP9 last November & totally enjoy it. Let's hope the brace doesn't become an issue in the future.
Input from both of you is very helpful. Well done review touching on most of the things anyone is going to care about without saying too much. I watched many reviews on this pistol and after watching this one will commit to purchasing one. Thank you.
Glad we could help!
I’ve had my Gen 1 for 3 years and it’s still the best $429 I ever spent on a gun
We love our Gen1 but had to get the Gen2 and compare. We still take them both out together almost every time!
Getting mine tomorrow from my FFL.
You are going to love it. What combination did you end up purchasing.
I got the EP9 will add a fakecog to it and will have a semi vertical mg9 from Recover Tactical with mag attachment and carry two fun sticks!
Very excited for my gen2 that just shipped out!
Great video, I like the fact that your wife liked the EXTAR EP 9 as well. Good thing you're letting her have her choice of both pistols. Smart man, happy wife, happy life 😎
100%! She wants to do the brace swap on the new gen2. That's the next project.
Awesome videos and good range setup
Great review . I’m getting one of those to support my fellow Arizona business .
Gen 2 My New Favorite Firearm
Thanks for doing a Gen 1&2 comparison of the EP9. It's been on my list for ever.....and hopefully soon it will be a team member. Love to see you and the Mrs do another comparison with thee EP9. Thanks
We did a side by side comparison of the internals and disassembly that will be out soon. We definitely be taking them both to the range together and getting a 1000 round review on the gen2.
I just got to put my first rounds through my new EP-9 today. What a great gun. Light, easy to handle, minimal recoil, easy to get back on target, and not a single failure. Really fun to shoot. 👍
Almost makes me want to pick up a Glock pistol for mag compatibility. I think those take Glock magazines too. 😁
Thank you for the video, it finally shows wha the gen2 EP-0 looks like in real world.
Thank You! Great to see these are getting out to other firearms guys!
Excellent review!!!!Keep it up......
I love Extar content!
Thank You!
Lauren is a Beast!👏
Just picked mine up last week. Crimson trace red dot on it now, ready to go run some rounds through it. Can't wait.
I agree with everything you said and I love mine!
I want to see the foregrip and light combo you put on it. And an update please
Very cool
I can't wait till they make the 45acp
I agree! the 45 and the 10mm would be great!
This Sunday I’m taking my Gen 2 to a range, can’t wait. What sling do you have!? Thanks for the footage, keep up the good work 👍
I picked this sling up off of amazon. It is a Kawfle 2 Point Rifle Sling. it was about $10. nothing fancy. I always pick up little odds and ends on the cheap to try out. Sometimes they really surprise you.
@@FamilyFirearmReviews Excellent, thanks Kyle.
The only thing holding me back from buying is that I want a foldable brace. If I have to buy a separate one that makes the price closer to others that already come with it.
Great video! Love the female perspective too! I will share this to my Twitter later so more people know about you guys.
The best accessory for the the Extar is Nightstrike Diamondback AFG. Seeking makes the best MLOK quick attach pic rails too.
How about a truck gun story line, showing the Extar is light short and fast? Sort of like Garand Thumb video?
Great job again!
Thank you very much. We are definitely going to do a thousand round review on this and put some attachments along the way.
The gen1 was my truck gun for quite some time. It and the gen 2 are super durable and at a great price.
Very helpful post. Thanks
Good Review ....I have own my Gen 1 coming up on 2 years and have put close to 700-800 rounds mainly 115-124 grain and have not had any problems with it at all. I still think I should buy a compensator from Kav valley, just haven't done it yet.
I am going to order one and compare it to the muzzle device that comes on the gen2.
Disappointing that you did not appear to run any JHP.
You are Correct. We just ran range ammo. Maybe we can add that in the future.
yeah funny that the Glock 19 cost more than the ep9, not complaining though lol
you need to get back up sights on the fancy new one lol
It's NOT a Pistol Caliber Carbine, it's a pistol. Extar doesn't sell a PCC. That thing on the end is NOT a stock to put on your shoulder and it should not be evaluated as such. It's a pistol brace. The EP9 is a pistol and is designed to be fired with one hand.
I hate to be so negative when you did such an otherwise great review. My concern is that the ATF will watch this and use FB reviews to outlaw this fantastic firearm. You are not the problem my friend, it's the ATF I worry about. I put nothing past them.
Totally understand where you are coming from. I referred to it as a brace the rest of the time and I know better. It was a slip up.
I do use this in my IDPA shoots and it gets lumped in the the PPC's in that shoot so that just got stuck with me. It is a pistol with a brace and registered as such.
We will do better in the future in our reviews.
@@FamilyFirearmReviews Thanks for not calling me an anal retentive jerk. If you had I would have agreed with you.
As you know the ATF has already arbitrarily changed the definitions of our Extars with the braces and is trying to turn all of us law abiding citizens into felons by bureaucratic decree. This is not the America I know and love. I couldn't be more fearful of what our government might do next. I don't trust them.
To the 99.9% of us who saw your review, we know exactly what you mean. To the ATF it might be taken to further erode our 2A rights.
You keep doing what you're doing. I'll start shutting my mouth about it. My apologies.
@@voiceofreason9238 No apologizes need. Getting feed back is only going to make our reviews better for the viewers and the firearm community as a whole.
Extar EP9 gen 2 = 👍👍
Love the video man just ordered an EP9. Those square targets that are on a post in the ground, Do you ever get any ricochet or shrapnel?
With the 9mm we do not. We put them at an angel so they go off into the woods or back stop. I have been hit by a 5.7x28 so we put them out further with that now.
Is the higher grain better for home defense? Seems like it would be. I'm glad you ran that because I should have mine weapon next week and I like to run the higher grain.
The advantage of a lighter grain bullets is speed. They also fly straighter in short range shooting. They have less stability When shooting at greater distances because of wind. They also have less expansion and penetration when hitting the target. This is due to less time in the barrel when fired.
Heavier grain bullets will have increased penetration and more stability over greater distances. Wind will not affect them as much as lighter bullets. This equals more stopping power.
I would grab a few different bullet weights and ammos and run them through your firearm. This will help you select the right ammo for you and your firearm. I am always trying different ammos with 3 shot test. Take 3 shots with each ammo and see how you accuracy is. I do carry 124gr in my concealed carry.
@@FamilyFirearmReviews Okay thanks!
@@augustdrums1247 here is a good article I found.
www.donsweapons.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-bullet-grain
I got it! Great piece. I hope they make (again) the 45ACP version. Does anyone have insider info in case they are working on a 45ACP version?
They say supply chain and orders of the ep9 are hard to keep up with as of now. I was looking forward to a 10mm version!
How does this gun do with hollow points?
We have run a few different kinds and have no issues. We had some issues with the RIP ammo. I believe the jagged edges make it catch a little.
1/2-28 x ? (Length of thread)
Thanks and regards from New Washington
man im debating this and a long range rifle or just a DB15 AR 18". hard decisions...
Man we loved both of our extars.
Where is this beautiful State?
Pennsylvania
Thanks for the video.
Is the muzzle device just a standard linear compensator? That's what I would like to put on a firearm like this. Is the barrel length 6.5" not including the muzzle device? I'd like to have the velocity of a barrel that is at least that long.
The lack of adjustability of the brace is frustrating. I'd want to be able to make adjustments. I'd want to be able to make the brace very small and compact when necessary. Can the brace be removed entirely?
Yes it is just a Compensator. The barrel length on the Extar is 6.5 and the comp adds an additional 2 inches. I know the way the buffer tube is set up it is hard to change out the brace. The spring assembly is in the buffer tube so you can not remove it entirely. It is still a pretty fun firearm for the price.
Did you adjust the trigger?
If so, how was the pull and weight?
This looks like a great fit for my mom but can't pull a heavy trigger.
We did not adjust it yet. We wanted to take our first 1000 rounds with the Extar as it came. We should finish the 1000 round review next weekend and then we are going to make adjustments.
Thanks, looking forward to the results!
I just got my Gen 2. Did you have to oil any points out of the box?
No we did not. We took it our to the range right out of the box and it worked great.
@@FamilyFirearmReviews Awesome thanks
Good shooting guys! I love my EP9 I bought 2 years ago. Perfect for youth and women especially 🤍 have fun🤠
Great review btw. I added your channel. You should have more followers. Great job with explanations . Now I have to spend $600. Lol. You sealed it for me
Glad we could help. We just got done getting out first 1000 rounds through the extar. You should see that review soon!
the UTAS UT-9 is a little more pricey but a far better gun, both functioning and looks it's also more compact an weighs less. But the extar is a very cool gun especially for the price nothing beats it for the price!
If 9mm is out of your league the tf are you shooting 22lr?