LMT Getting into the PCC Game: The LMT MARS L-9 SHOT Show 2022

LMT unveiled the newest addition to its lineup with the MARS-L9. The L9 incorporates features from the legendary MARS family of rifles and looks to make a big splash in the PCC market. From the factory, the MARS-L9 is fully ambidextrous and truly carries all your controls over to the right-hand side of the gun for left-handed shooters. This first generation of the MARS-9L features a flared magazine well that accepts 15, 17, 21, or 32 round factory Glock magazines. Of course, aftermarket Glock magazines will work as well. LMT indicated there would be a 2nd gen in the future that would accept other industry-standard magazines. The MARS-L9 uses a short-stroke gas piston for operation and features a very robust double ejector bolt (similar to their 308 rifles) for added reliability. Overall the LMT MARS-L9 is a very welcome addition to the PCC market. The monolithic upper paired their MRP system means barrels can be removed/swapped quickly. They indicated they’re already considering caliber conversions for f