Okay, so I was never a fan of AR9s as a concept, but my wife is what ultimately made me test some out. She doesn’t mind handguns, but is less than enthused when it comes to longer guns. So, I began my hunt of finding a PCC that we both could love.
I tried some CMMG, MP5s, Scorpions, and a few random ARP configurations. While some of those were really nice, I’m a build craft guy and I became determined to take what I liked about those guns and build out my own. Before I could, though, I would need to settle on a platform to base it around.
Enter: Wraithworks’ Warscorp AR-9 for $500 on BattleHawk Armory
I chose this gun because I wanted something side charging as I’m not really a fan of standard AR charging handle configurations. I managed to wander upon this little beaut and learned that they’re relatively unknown, which (to me) is better than being know for being shit. The few discussions I did find on it (as well as a video by PSR I’ll post below) did actually paint it in a fairly good light. So, I bought it and went to the range with 500 rounds to see if I had actually made a good choice and man;I have been in love ever since.
Things I love:
• trigger: there’s almost no squish and trigger reset is snappy and short (around <1/4” travel max); pretty solid compared to other mil spec triggers
• fold forward charging handle: going from racking to shooting feels more natural and the folding handle doesn’t interfere with operation
• ambi controls: ambi mag release (as well as CZ style paddle release), ambi selector, and comes with extra selector switches for customizability
• magazine: running scorpion mags is awesome as they have easily become some of my favorite mags
• the price: it’s cheaper than 32GB of RAM now. Can’t get much better than that.
• last round open: can confirm it has worked flawlessly
The thing that makes me feel iffy:
• The proprietary stuff: the charging handle, BCG, bolt release, and paddle concern me as far as ease of fix goes. They go directly against why I chose the AR-9 platform. However, I figure I can circumvent this worry by obtaining backups of those parts
• hand guard: due to the charging handle being able to fold forward, I’d prefer to keep that function which means replacement had guards must be slim enough. This could be an issue—one I will test and post about as I hadn’t seen enough about anywhere.
• dustcover: there is none nor does it look like it would be simple to add one
Upgrades I plan to make:
• SI GRIDLOK 8.5” Hanguard (en route)
• B5 Systems 23 P-Grip
• Maxim Defense Roller-Delayed Buffer
• FRT (unsure what kind)
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It’s my way of trying to nudge the gun-gamers who are on the fence on whether to upgrade/build their PC or buy a new toy. 😉😂
I'm a gun-IT professional. Saying it costs less than 32GB RAM is like saying it costs less than your firstborn. Like, yeah, most things are, hence why that description doesn't narrow it down much 🤣
As a fellow IT professional: fair point, but it’s also hyperbole because the WS9 still about $500-$600. It’d be more accurate to say it’s cheaper than 64GB of DDR5. 😂 In any case, it caught people’s attention, better or worse. Hopefully you got a little chuckle out of it.
I did, hence the meme lol
Warscorp 9mm PCC
• 8.5” barrel / 7” hand guard
• A3 buffer tube and brace
• SI grip
• Vortex Sparc Solar
• Magpul 35 round Scorpion Evo mags
As a PCC enjoyer, you're making me want to continue a long string of financial irresponsibility with that...
PSR Warscorp9 Review
what’s a charging handle?
ARs have them. They pull the bolt back to chamber the first round out of the mag.
Damn that looks fuckin sweet! Nice job on that build.
Thanks my guy. Can’t wait until my hand guard comes in.
Warscorp is on my 'list' if I ever move on from the Scorpion itself. The mags are just too good tbh.
I’ll eventually invest in a Scorpion, but I want to see if I can make this fit me like a glove first. I do love the mags though. This came with the PMags, but the OEM CZ ones I tried work too. I’ll probably end up running the PSA Soviet Arms translucent mags and a drum though.
Thanks for the info I’ve been agonizing over 9mm PCCs for a year. Put this in the short list.
Anyone run a super safety in one?
There’s a few people who have, yeah. If you google it (or search on Reddit) you’ll find some posts with video links.
It takes AR15 triggers, so I want to try a 3Pos Arizona Regulator before a drop in trigger like Delta Team Tactical or Rare Breed. I kinda like the trigger it came with.
Very cool. There’s so much out there on 9mm PCC so thanks for the info dump
PLEASE let us know how the handguard change goes. I'm shopping for a home defense PCC and this is on the shortlist.
I will update you in a few days. RemindMe! Four Days “SI Hand Guard”
I’ve had mine for about 9 months, and absolutely love it. Only issue I had was with the manticore mags; kept causing failures to feed. Switched to the 35 rounders from Magpul, and it’s been running great ever since
Mine actually shipped in the box with the PMag 35s, so I think they stopped shipping them out with the manticore mags. I’ve heard PSA Soviet Arms AK-V 35 mags run and hold up well too.
I prefer sub guns but that has the features I’d want if I ever decided on an AR9 style PCC.
Extar EP9 makes me smile every time I take it to the range. I would probably buy a kuna if I was shopping today.
I did look into the EP9 and I tested one. It was great for the price, but there were reasons I chose the WS9 over the EP9:
• AR9s that run Glock mags are physically revolting to me (sorry lol)
• For $100 more, the WS9 is rated for +P ammo from the start
• I like the WS9 aesthetics more
• I wanted something I’d be free to customize how I see fit; the WS9 has some more freedom in that regard
• I wanted something more uncommon to see if I could find/create a diamond in the rough
Also, while I loved the Kuna I tried, I bought my WS9 for less than half the price and without having to concern myself with proprietary magazines. That alone is enough for me to put it toward the bottom of my AR9 list.
Edited: grammar