S&T EMG Angstadt Arms SCW-9 Gen 3 Compact PDW AEG

The Angstadt Arms SCW-9 is one of the latest pistol calibre carbines to hit the market in the US, boasting a modern billet style receiver with plenty of M4/AR15 commonality to make it familiar for M4 users and an extremely compact form for use by close protection details who need to carry something with serious firepower discretely beneath a jacket. Obviously we won't be concealed carrying this thing, but being extremely compact lends itself perfectly to use in CQB skirmishes and can provide a significant advantage over longer platforms. 

The EMG version has the slick looks of the real thing together with full metal construction, and is kitted out on the inside with a microswitch trigger, reinforced gearbox components and an in-line MOSFET to keep everything in check and running smoothly. Consider this the more realistic and compact alternative to other AR-9 platforms like the Specna X-series and G&G ARP-9. If you want a smaller AR-9 with a healthy dose of realism, the SCW-9 will be right up your street!

Starting at the tip of the 4.5-inch outer barrel we have 11mm CCW female threading which keeps the barrel profile looking realistic and faithful to the real SCW-9, though a thread adapter for 14mm CCW male threading is included in the box. We love the looks of this miniature AR-9 as it is, but a tracer unit could give it even more of an edge when things get up close and personal!

The handguard of the SCW-9 is an M-LOK/20mm Picatinny hybrid handguard with M-LOK negative space attachment slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions and offset angles between, giving you plenty of options for where you mount your accessories. The 12 o'clock position features a 20mm Picatinny rail which meets the receiver rail seamlessly, allowing for optical sights of practically any length to be mounted, including red dot sight and magnifier combinations. This handguard is extremely short, but still finds room for a QD socket on either side to allow for quick detach sling setups to be used. 

At the 6 o'clock position we have a vertical foregrip pre-installed, allowing you to control the front end of the SCW-9 effectively despite its short overall length. The battery compartment is inside the foregrip and can be accessed by squeezing the two tabs on either side of the base of the grip together and the baseplate should hinge open revealing a Deans battery connector inside. Given the size of the SCW-9, this is the only option for batteries, and it has enough space to fit a 7.4V 600mAh LiPo battery inside comfortably. 

The upper rail has a set of "Troy" style flip-up iron sights pre-installed but they can be removed if you are a speedy boi who doesn't aim. For the rest of us, the iron sights are fully adjustable for both windage and elevation and can be flipped up easily by pressing the button on the left side of each sight and raising them into position.

The receiver matches the layout of the M4/AR15 platform well so if you are an M4 fan you will find it easy to transition to using the SCW-9. The magazine release is located on the right side of the magazine well and is an extended design which is great for those with smaller hands but also makes it more ambi friendly than the original M4 mag release. The surface of the magazine release has chevron texturing to provide positive grip, even in wet weather.

The fire selector is positioned just above the pistol grip and is present on either side, with the selector on the right side featuring a cutout to prevent it from digging into your hand. The selector provides a 90-degree throw between each fire mode, and each mode is indicated with engraved SAFE-FIRE-AUTO markings. The 90-degree selector throw means the fire selector is easy to actuate without the risk of accidentally bumping it out of position.

On the centre left of the receiver, we can find the dummy bolt catch which is a realistic low profile design matching the real SCW-9 perfectly. This part has no function but is nonetheless a separate movable part for added realism. The charging handle is located at the top rear of the receiver and is a "raptor" inspired design which can be pulled from either side easily. The charging handle doesn't need to be pulled before the first shot, but serves to retract the steel mock bolt carrier to provide access to the rotary HOP-up unit of the SCW-9. The rotary design is the latest for the M4/AR15 platform and has the benefit of holding its setting for longer during full auto fire and offering finer increments of adjustment so you can set the HOP-up perfectly for your chosen ammo weight.

The pistol grip is a modern ergonomic design and is very comfortable to hold, retaining the original M4/AR15 grip angle but with a filled out backstrap to keep your hand firmly in place and bevelled edges to reduce "hot spots" which cause irritation during longer firing sessions. The grip has linear texture on the front and back strap for extra grip, and a palm rest at the base so the SCW-9 stays firmly in your grasp during energetic advances. The pistol grip matches well with the pre-installed vertical foregrip, keeping the aesthetic consistent across the design for a completed feel. 

The stock of the SCW-9 is a unique design based on the real SCW-9 stock and is even more compact than its bigger, but only just bigger bother, the UDP-9. The design shares the same butt plate and single bar adjustment of the UDP-9 stock but is shortened significantly to give the SCW-9 its pocket-sized form. 

Adjusting the stock is easy from a firing grip thanks to the well placed adjustment button; on the left side of the stock, immediately behind the pistol grip. Pressing the button frees up the stock so you can pull it out to your desired length quickly, and also provides 6 positions of adjustment so you can set the stock length to suit your body type and loadout. 

Internally the SCW-9 is well equipped, boasting a microswitch trigger for a positively epic trigger response and a whole smattering of gearbox upgrades. The steel gearset is strengthened to handle stronger springs, the piston is polymer with a full rack of steel teeth for the perfect balance of low weight and optimum strength and the cylinder is aluminium to reduce friction and improve strength over standard brass cylinders. To keep all this internal goodness in check and running smoothly, the SCW-9 is equipped with an in-line MOSFET which prevents the battery from over discharged and adds electrical efficiency to further enhance the trigger response.

If none of the other AR-9 platforms are short enough to master your local site, the SCW-9 should do the trick! Whether you are a CQB player or a sniper in need of a backup weapon with considerably more firepower than a pistol, the EMG SCW-9 is the perfect size to maintain agility and speed while offering the rate of fire, trigger response and mag capacity of a pre-upgraded AEG with plenty of choice reinforcements and speed enhancements!

Features

• Full metal construction
• 14mm CCW male threaded outer barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready
• M-LOK handguard - Ready for M-LOK accessories or 20mm rail adapters
• Vertical foregrip pre-installed - Doubles as the battery compartment
• 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - Ready for a red dot sight or scope
• Flip up "Troy" style iron sights pre-installed - Fully adjustable
• Ergonomic pistol grip - Filled backstrap, one of the best designs out there
• Extended magazine catch - Ambi friendly design, great for those with small hands
• Ambidextrous fire selector - Accessible for both left and right-handed shooters from a firing grip
• Ambidextrous "raptor" style charging handle - Easy to rack from either side or with a single finger
• Licenced Angstadt Arms trademarks - Discrete engraved markings on the receiver and handguard
• Steel stock bar - Plenty of strength where it matters
• Innovative PDW multi-position stock - 6 positions of adjustment, suitable for any body type
• Rear wired - Deans battery connector
• Compatible with Classic Army X9/PX9 magazines and Specna Arms AR-9 S-MAG
• Front wired: Deans battery connector
• Limited battery space - 7.4V 600mAh PDW stick batteries fit
• OEM: S&T Armament

Package Includes

• EMG Angstadt Arms SCW-9 Gen 3 PDW AEG
• 90rnd Mid-cap magazine
• 14mm CCW male thread adapter
• Speed loader
• User manual