FMK Firearms

[JohnR]

I didn’t know these existed till today. My quest for the ideal 9mm has been frustrating, as I don’t like striker fired triggers, and all the DAO or DA/SA 9mm guns are large discontinued models with notable exceptions like the Beretta 92. I love revolver and Kahr triggers, so here I am.

FMK makes guns in Kalifornia, so they’re American made on a technicality, LOL. Their only handgun comes with either a striker or a 7# DAO trigger. And they’re affordable enough to gamble on one. They’re supposedly Glock 19 clones, but with better ergonomics.

Anyone hear good, bad, indifferent about them?

https://fmkfirearms.com/

[zamboni]

No first hand experience, but I have not heard good things. With firearms you generally get what you pay for. I am guessing your quest for the ideal 9mm does not end with a $250 gun.

have you tried a HK with lem trigger?

[JohnR]

Not the LEM, but I do like HKs and have been tempted many times.

[berettabone]

My HK P2SK is going to the crematory with me. I'd purchase another one in a minute. I wouldn't mind a P30SK or maybe a VP model, but they only come in 9mm. (the P30 compact) HK offers many trigger options. My P2SK is a V3 trigger, DA/SA, decocker button out of the way on the butt end. Ambi slide release and Ambi mag release. I have mine set up with .45 model oversize mag release and Big Dot sights. It has some take up, and then a "wall". Single action is light with a short reset, and they have a HAMMER. They can be pricey but from what I see out there, not that much more than other manufacturers. I'd like to own a USP model, but they are a bit thick in the grip dept. for me. I have smaller hands with long fingers and the compact models fit well. The P30 has one of the nicest grip feels I've experienced. Nice pieces of machinery they are....................

[dao]

My P30SK has become my goto carry as often as not.

[yqtszhj]

I’d like to try the LEM trigger. My P30 and P30SK both have the V3 trigger also.

I need to find a nice THIN holster for the SK. Maybe I’ll look around today.

[berettabone]

For my SK, I use either a OWB kydex, or a Yaqui style slide holster. I like minimal with lots of purchase. I like DA/SA the best, but that V1 Lite Lem trigger is very nice. :(

[Bawanna]

FIST makes a very thin kydex holster, not sure if they make for your model. I'd check out Garrett myself. I love that leather lining. Kydex is like washing your car with a wire brush.

[JohnR]

Bad reviews online about FMK, sounds worse than Taurus. Or some models of Kahr...

I could just get a Glock 19. But I feel all slimy just writing that.

[yqtszhj]

Bad reviews online about FMK, sounds worse than Taurus. Or some models of Kahr...

I could just get a Glock 19. But I feel all slimy just writing that.

Get you a used gen 3, grind off the finger grooves, stipple the grip, and get about 10 mags and get a case of 9mm to burn through. That’s what I did a few years ago and it shoots pretty good, and I don’t worry if something happens to it.

[JohnR]

A Gen 3 is what I’d get, but I’d leave the grip alone.

[kenemoore]

I got a Gen-3 in a trade many years ago, finger grooves never fit my fingers. My fingers are too large. So...never shot it much.
A friend ground down the grooves, and stippled it, plus undercut the finger guard. I added new fiber optic sights and a metal guide rod. $25.00 trigger job.
I shot it for the first time in a long time, last week. It's not too bad. Better than I remembered.

I was surprised at how small it seemed, I might have to buy a holster and carry it, once in a while.

[JohnR]

I had a 21 and a 36 with the finger grooves. I was ok with that and the texture.

[Bawanna]

I still have my 21. All our dept guns made a trip to Robar for the texture treatment. Make them really nice. Too big for my tiny hands but makes a great night stand gun.
I found some truck bed liner that I applied to some of the personal Glocks of the officers, it worked real well and some preferred it over the Robar. It was more flexible and kind of rubbery I guess.

[mr surveyor]

I've never heard of FMK firearms .... Ford Motor Kompany?

I know that I won't be experimenting with any "affordable" off brand firearms again. No plans for me to waste a bunch of near unicorn exiting reloading components to try to turn a pig's ear into a silk purse

I'm too old (and broke) to play that game


jd

[JohnR]

a voice whispers, “high point…”

[Planedude]

a voice whispers, “hi-point…”

Now that is funny!

We love to hate them, but they will shoot... and hammer a nail when you need to.

Reminds of an acquaintance I had when I was younger who drove a Yugo. He always swore he loved the little pumpkin colored POS, so one day I asked him why? So many of our circle of friends made loud, obnoxious cat calls when they saw him in it. He said "yes, I do hear the noise as I drive by all those guys... but I do DRIVE by them..."

Peace

[kenemoore]

I saw a photo once, where a building maintenance guy, had painted up a high point to look like a cordless drill, had it hanging from his tool belt, no one the wiser.

I also read a few articles on line about the high points, seems the magazines are the cause of most failures, get a good mag and the run okay.

When I took my conceal carry training, the instructor called out a list of firearms not allowed, high point was on the list, along with Raven and some others.

[yqtszhj]

I saw a photo once, where a building maintenance guy, had painted up a high point to look like a cordless drill, had it hanging from his tool belt, no one the wiser.


that’s pretty slick. I like that.

[JohnR]

Did he have one of those high capacity assault nailguns?

[berettabone]

He definitely had a spare hammer.