The LWRCI IC-9 pistol caliber carbine integrates proven AR platform engineering with an advanced chamber ring delayed blowback operating system, delivering a distinct Pistol Caliber AR performance profile. Engineered from a foundational approach around US-manufactured Glock magazines, the IC-9 is chambered in 9mm and features the ambidextrous controls and operational characteristics consistent with LWRCI’s established gas-piston AR series.
Key Features
Operating System
The IC-9 utilizes a purpose-engineered chamber ring delayed blowback system. This mechanism mitigates felt recoil and optimizes cycle timing, enhancing both shooter control and overall platform reliability during sustained fire sequences. This operational principle sets it apart from traditional direct blowback designs, providing a refined shooting impulse.
Receiver Construction
Construction employs advanced aluminum and steel alloys for critical components. The MonoForge Upper Receiver, featuring an integrated rail-base, is forged using a coined forging process. This involves multiple strike operations and heat treatments to achieve precise dimensional accuracy and optimized surface integrity. This methodology yields a receiver optimized for reduced mass and enhanced structural integrity compared to standard pattern uppers. Surface treatments include hard-coat anodizing for abrasion resistance, ferritic nitrocarburization for wear and corrosion resistance on steel components, and nickel-boron coatings for reduced friction and ease of maintenance on key operating surfaces.
Ergonomics & Controls
The IC-9 maintains the fully ambidextrous control set found on LWRCI’s AR platforms, including the selector, magazine release, and bolt catch. This design facilitates efficient manipulation regardless of shooter preference or tactical scenario, promoting consistent operational flow.
Magazine Compatibility
This platform is specifically designed and optimized for reliable feeding with US-manufactured Glock magazines. This integration ensures broad compatibility with a widely available and proven magazine standard, simplifying logistics for the end-user.
Technical Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm
- Barrel Length: 8.5 inches
- Operating System: Chamber Ring Delayed Blowback
- Magazine Compatibility: US-Manufactured Glock
- Receiver Material: Advanced Aluminum and Steel Alloys (MonoForge Upper)
- Surface Treatments: Hard-Coat Anodizing, Ferritic Nitrocarburization, Nickel-Boron
- Finish: FDE (Flat Dark Earth)
- SKU: TSW|165525
