Patriot Ordnance Factory, Phoenix 9mm. $1699

The brainchild of Frank DeSomma - who sadly passed away in 2020 before the design was complete - the Phoenix was debuted at this year's SHOT Show and understandably created quite a buzz. It hits all the marks requested and required by modern shooters and yet somehow reminisces the legendary Grease Gun of WWII, thereby grabbing multi-generational appeal. It's proprietary 35rnd banana magazine is a breath of fresh retro air and a nice departure from the usual dependency on Glock sticks. The muzzle brake can be removed to make way for a suppressor and a pic rail at the rear allows for your choice of brace. $1700 seems like a fair price too, though probably still out of reach for many of us working stiffs, we can nevertheless dream. This from the POF-USA WEBSITE.

The Phoenix 9MM was born from the ashes and designed from the ground up. The all new Phoenix 9mm subgun is the perfect plinking platform yet built for serious duty. It’s an ideal host for your suppressed shooting and features a 1913 picatinny rail at the rear, making future conversions or adding a brace a breeze. The direct blowback system has been proven around the world, and POF-USA has adapted it with their own enhancements. The upper and lower receiver are built with aerospace grade aluminum. It is completely ambidextrous with familiar AR15 controls and is compatible with AR15 Mil-Spec triggers, grips, and selectors. The monolithic upper receiver is M-LOK compatible with an ambidextrous forward charging handle and integrated sling mounts. “We’re extremely pleased with the final result and couldn’t be happier to bring another one of Frank DeSomma’s visions to the market. He worked tirelessly on this design over the years, and the team couldn’t be more proud to finish it.” says Jeremy Selting, VP of sales & Marketing. The Phoenix was revealed at the 2022 SHOT Show at Patriot Ordnance Factory’s booth, #10371. It will be shipping in Q1 of 2022 and includes a proprietary 35 round magazine, magazine loader, muzzle brake, single point adjustable sling and hand stop.

Phoenix Specifications
Caliber: 9mm
Action: Semi-auto
Weight: 4.6 lbs. (empty)
Barrel: 8.5”
Rifling: 1:10, 1/2-28 muzzle threads
Length: 17.5”
Finish: Black anodized
Handguard: Monolithic upper receiver with M-LOK
Muzzle Device: Dual Chamber Muzzle Brake
Trigger AR15 MilSpec trigger
Grip: Mission First Tactical
Fire Control: Ambidextrous
Magazine: 35 round proprietary
MSRP: $1699