FGC-9

The FGC-9 is a physible, 3D-printable semiautomatic pistol caliber carbine, first released in early 2020. It was mainly designed and first manufactured by a pseudonymous European gun designer named JStark1809. It is based on the Shuty AP-9 pistol. The designer created the pistol with the intention to not use a single potentially regulated (according to E.U. laws) firearm part in order to enable people in countries with restrictive gun control to manufacture it.

FGC-9
TypeSemiautomatic carbine
Place of originEurope
Production history
DesignerJStark1809 of Deterrence Dispensed
Designed2018-2020
Produced2019-present
Specifications
Mass2.1kg (4lb, 10oz) without magazine
Length520 mm (8.5 in)
Barrel length114 mm (4.5 in)
Cartridge9x19 mm
ActionClosed bolt blowback action
Feed systemGlock magazine, including custom extended variants
SightsPicatinny rail

The files for the firearm's manufacture are widely available across the internet, and as of October 2020, it has not run into specific legal issues.

Etymology

The gun's name is an acronym for "Fuck Gun Control", with the "9" referencing its 9mm cartridge.[1]

Origin

The FGC-9 was originally designed and manufactured between 2018 and 2020 by JStark1809, a pseudonymous European gun designer, with contributions from the "guerrilla 3D-gun file development group" Deterrence Dispensed, and was released on March 27th, 2020 by Deterrence Dispensed and JStark1809. The design is based on the Shuty AP-9 pistol, with some key differences. The "Shuty" relies on several factory-made or extensively machined gun parts (like the barrel) in order to be completed. This poses a challenge to would-be builders in jurisdictions that regulate and restrict such components or those without access to a machining workshop. The gun is also influenced by Luty's SMG designs.[2]

The FGC-9 eliminates the need for factory-made gun parts or reliance on the advanced fabrication skills of the maker. The FGC-9 is designed with Europeans in mind; fasteners and build materials use the metric standard and are available from hardware stores. The magazine can be 3D printed, and the entire design works without needing any regulated, commercial gun parts. The FGC-9's barrel can be completed in several ways, including the easily adopted method of Electrochemical Machining.[3][4] The ECM rifling process was pioneered by designer "Jeffrod" and later refined by "Ivan The Troll". These simplifying factors, as well as JStark1808's detailed instructions on how to build the weapon, make building an FGC-9 simply attainable for users unfamiliar with firearm manufacturing.

MkII

An extensively updated design, the "MkII" was first announced on October 23, 2020 by En Bloc Press. Designer JStark1809 is producing the MkII with design help from designers "3socksandcrocs" and "Ivan the Troll". As of October 2020, files are set to be released by the end of 2020, pending completion of documentation.[2]

Materials

A 3D Printer is crucial for the building of the FGC-9. Specifically, many builders recommend the Creality Ender 3.[5] The upper and lower receivers of the FGC-9 are fully 3D-printed, as are the pistol grip and stock. The structure of the magazine, based on the Glock magazine, can also be printed. For the Mk1, an AR-15 or modified airsoft trigger system is needed for the fire control. The barrel can be rifled polygonally through electrochemical machining, requiring metal tubing and a small amount of tools. Lastly, a variety of small springs, nuts, and screws are needed to make the firearm functional. Overall, designer IvanTheTroll estimates the tooling cost for a completed FGC-9, including the price of the printer (~$200) and electrochemical machining equipment (~$100), at $500.[6]

Availability

The gun's 3D-printing files were released in open-source onto DEFCAD by JStark1809 and then onto various hosting platforms by Deterrence Dispensed. Since release, the files have widely proliferated on file sharing and firearms sites. Its plans have not been restricted, and unlike other 3D-printed firearms such as the Liberator, it has not been challenged specifically by governmental organizations, although firearms regulations in most countries ostensibly still apply to it and other 3D printed weapons.

Media

In December 2020, JStark1809 was interviewed about the FGC-9 and 3D printed guns by Jake Hanrahan of Popular Front. Hanrahan and JStark1809 also shot the FGC-9. The interview has been viewed over 1 million times as of January 2021.[7]

See also
  • List of notable 3D printed weapons and parts
  • Ghost gun

References
  1. "FGC9 File Drop, CTRL+Pew". CTRL+Pew. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  2. "The FGC-9 MkII: An Early Look With JStark1809". En Bloc Press. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  3. "The FGC-9 Fulfills the Promise of 3D Printed Guns". En Bloc Press. 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  4. ImproGuns (August 13, 2019). "Make a Factory Quality 9mm Rifled Barrel in your Kitchen Using Salt Water and Electricity (ECM)".
  5. "Getting Started 1 – What Printer should I buy?, CTRL+Pew". CTRL+Pew. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
  6. "DIY Guns, Part 3: 3D Gun Making, Advanced Builds, Processes and Techniques". The Truth About Guns. 2020-05-15. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
  7. "Popular Front on Instagram: "One million views in a month. We've got no commercial backing whatsoever. Not bad. Thank you all so much for the support."". Instagram. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
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