Utas USA
The UTAS UT9 Mini controls are similar to most ARs, with the charging handle, magazine release, and bilateral safety selectors being AR-esque. It utilizes a blowback system, so more strength is necessary when pulling on the familiar charging handle. The 9mm stick magazines provided look very similar to Glock‘s 33 round 9mm magazine, which fit and functioned in my UT9.
At the muzzle is a compensator and a finger stop attached to the lower rails from the factory. It’s a nice touch and likely encouraged by their savvy attorneys to prevent lost fingers during firing. An AR-type grip that is more vertical than the norm is a welcome addition too. At the rear of the receiver is an adapter threaded for an AR-type buffer tube. Again, this is a good move by UTAS so that the end-user does not need to buy or install an adapter. One can add an arm brace if it’s legal to do so in the future or pay the tax for a Form 1. No sights are included nor needed since most end users discard factory-provided sights for their preferences.