The FK Brno PSD is now available

[MattyD380]

This is the more utilitarian, polymer-framed version of the Field Pistol that came out a few years ago.

https://fkbrnous.com/product/psd-multi-caliber-pistol/

It's "only" $1600. Considering the Field Pistol is like 7 grand, that's... interesting. Do I need a pistol that shoots 100-grain bullets at 2000 ft / second? I hope not. Do I want one? Of course I do.

The radical/unorthodox handgun designs of late haven't really piqued my interest, all that much--the Hudson, the Alien, etc. But there's something about this thing that seems less gimmicky and more professional. It looks rugged and all-business. Who knows--maybe it doesn't run worth a crap. But at this stage... I think it's cool AF.

[Bigghoss]

I'm not much into multi-caliber anything. I find myself looking to take the extra parts laying around and trying to turn them into whole guns.

Maybe if 7.5 FucK-me-that's-expensive ever comes down in price to be reasonably comparable with other hipster handgun rounds instead of premium rifle hunting ammo I might consider adding it to the stable, because guns are the one thing I'm materialistic about.

If this ugly bastard child of an SP01 Phantom and an H9 shoots as soft as an H9 and they can knock off 1/3rd of the price I might be down to get one.

[MattyD380]

Maybe if 7.5 FucK-me-that's-expensive ever comes down in price to be reasonably comparable with other hipster handgun rounds instead of premium rifle hunting ammo I might consider adding it to the stable, because guns are the one thing I'm materialistic about.

I think they try to mitigate that by including the 10mm and 9mm barrels. I could see this being a nice platform for 10mm. Especially the hot Underwood kinda stuff. Then if you find yourself venturing out into grizzly country... spring for a box or two of 7.5 FK—in case 10mm doesn’t feel like enough insurance.

[Grey]

Fuck off 45 super - 7.5 is here!

Edit: GJM needs a new bear gun...

[MattyD380]

Fuck off 45 super - 7.5 is here!

Edit: GJM needs a new bear gun...

Wonder if they could get .45 super in this thing?

[TicTacticalTimmy]

Pretty cool!

In judging the value proposition consider it comes with a 10mm/.40 barrel or a 9mm barrel for cheaper practice, and an optics plate system that retains iron sights. I see a hex screw below the rear sight, perhaps indicating the irons are easily interchanged by the end user? That would be very helpful considering the different cartridges will likely have very different POI. Hopefully this retains the accuracy of the more expensive version, and the ammo is reasonably priced once the current madness settles down.

The closest comparable firearm on the market would be a Tanfo Witness 9mm with a spare barrel in .38 super or 9x25 Win. Perhaps their Elite Match or Polymer Match line. If you want optics you would need to get that milled, and there is no option for an interchangeable plate system. You would need to handload for the more powerful cartridge, I dont think there are any good factory ammo options. A roided up 9mm cartridge would still have nowhere near the capability of the bottlenecked 7.5mm cartridge. Also you wouldn't have the option of a "brace". You would be spending around $1300 to create the above Witness, which is 25% less than the Brno.

[Wondering Beard]

They list the weight at 7lbs.

That's gotta be a typo, right?

[MattyD380]

They list the weight at 7lbs.

That's gotta be a typo, right?

My guess is that’s, like, the package they ship you. Because, you know—when it comes to weight in handguns, that’s what people want to know...

[farscott]

The terminal performance of the 7.5 FK round is impressive. It definitely penetrates. For many applications, it penetrates too much. 95-grain bullet at ~2050 fps is impressive. I can see how the niche the military wants to fill as it is the same issue that led to the M1 Carbine.

The "butterfly sight" is cool. The CZ-75 SAO is cool.

I fail to understand the $7500 price tag for a three-pound handgun. I do not see the attention to detail of a custom 1911 that can be used to justify the price. It is like 5X the price of the FN FiveSeveN.

It will make an awesome subject one day for Forgotten Weapons.

[MattyD380]

The terminal performance of the 7.5 FK round is impressive. It definitely penetrates. For many applications, it penetrates too much. 95-grain bullet at ~2050 fps is impressive. I can see how the niche the military wants to fill as it is the same issue that led to the M1 Carbine.

The "butterfly sight" is cool. The CZ-75 SAO is cool.

I fail to understand the $7500 price tag for a three-pound handgun. I do not see the attention to detail of a custom 1911 that can be used to justify the price. It is like 5X the price of the FN FiveSeveN.

It will make an awesome subject one day for Forgotten Weapons.

I tend to think the $7500 one is just like a high-end proof of concept; something that establishes the equity of the brand.

The $1600 PSD is the functional weapon that will actually drive their business.

[TGS]

There I was working a protective detail, when nobody thought, "Gee, I wish I had a giant 3lbs pistol on my belt."

[Brian T]

Wonder if they could get .45 super in this thing?

If they could do that they could fit .40Super in it. Send a 130gr .40 pill out at 2,000+ fps

[paherne]

There I was working a protective detail, when nobody thought, "Gee, I wish I had a giant 3lbs pistol on my belt."

What, no suspenders! LOL

[Joe in PNG]

The terminal performance of the 7.5 FK round is impressive. It definitely penetrates. For many applications, it penetrates too much. 95-grain bullet at ~2050 fps is impressive. I can see how the niche the military wants to fill as it is the same issue that led to the M1 Carbine.

The "butterfly sight" is cool. The CZ-75 SAO is cool.

I fail to understand the $7500 price tag for a three-pound handgun. I do not see the attention to detail of a custom 1911 that can be used to justify the price. It is like 5X the price of the FN FiveSeveN.

It will make an awesome subject one day for Forgotten Weapons.

It's a lot like the Korth PRS Semiautos, or various Swiss watches- pure machine shop porn. Sure, there's cheaper options that work about as well, but that's not the point.

[DrkBlue]

There I was working a protective detail, when nobody thought, "Gee, I wish I had a giant 3lbs pistol on my belt."

My thought is the French or someone similar were potentially behind the original 7.5FK mission set. By that, I am attributing some way left on the Autism spectrum-Rainman solution to a challenge, such as a .357 magnum sniper pistol with a bipod. Same as shieldmen carrying a a brace of pistols like 21st Century pirates.

The first reaction is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot...Then you begrudgingly admit it has at least some logic, but not enough to ever recommend it to anyone else. It just works for them.

Or maybe there is some Walloon issue and the French refuse to buy PS90s. WTFK?

I cannot figure out a good reason for me to buy one, but I am still a little intrigued.

[Stephanie B]

They threw that gun through the Ugly Forest and didn’t miss hitting a single branch....

It’s a gun for guys who didn’t waste enough money on a FN 5.7mm?

[45dotACP]

With what 9mm is going for these days, the cheaper option might be the 7.5mm whammo or whatever they call it.

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[Tod-13]

And now I know what I want for my birthday.

Still cheaper than my wife's Korth revolver for her birthday.

For a hunting handgun, this is awesome -- and for high end hunting ammo, the price isn't too silly.

[BobLoblaw]

Nobody in their company mentioned the tendency to read that as "Fuck Bruno?" I find that hard to believe.

[MattyD380]

They threw that gun through the Ugly Forest and didn’t miss hitting a single branch....

It’s a gun for guys who didn’t waste enough money on a FN 5.7mm?

It's ugly... but I kinda like it. It's, like... "functionally" ugly. You know that gigantic under-hang has a purpose. The proportions on the Laugo Alien (for instance) and FN 5.7 look more off to me, for whatever reason.

It looks big, tough, powerful and well made. And... I think it is.

[MattyD380]

And now I know what I want for my birthday.

Still cheaper than my wife's Korth revolver for her birthday.

For a hunting handgun, this is awesome -- and for high end hunting ammo, the price isn't too silly.

My takeaway is this... I thought anything from FK Brno would be a mechanical curiosity beyond my reach. The PSD makes actually owning/shooting something "on this level" a plausible reality. And in the "[name-your-boutique-caliber] hand cannon" category, I think it makes a solid case for itself.

I'd consider getting one, at some point. After my wedding in March, of course. Unfortunately, FK Brno isn't on our registry.

[Stephanie B]

Proprietary multi-calibre magazine

I equate that to "Expensive AF"

Fixed sights...
Rapid acquisition sight system that does not require adjustment within the range spectrum.

And what the hell does this mean:
Mil spec waterproof, vacuum-relief high-strength polymer case. "Vacuum-relief"? It's certified for use in orbit?

My Hype Detection Meter is pegging.....

[MattyD380]

I fail to understand the $7500 price tag for a three-pound handgun.

Also... it's exactly $1,000 per millimeter. Coincidence?

[Bigghoss]

Nobody in their company mentioned the tendency to read that as "Fuck Bruno?" I find that hard to believe.

Maybe they really hate the song That's What I Like.

[Bergeron]

Pretty cool!

In judging the value proposition consider it comes with a 10mm/.40 barrel or a 9mm barrel for cheaper practice...

I get where this thought is at, and I'm sure it's a quality piece, but I've been shooting factory 10mm in club level USPSA Single Stack, and the idea of that being "cheaper practice" is frightening.:eek:

[RevolverRob]

So what's this thing do better than my .32 NAA LCP?

(We need a trolling emoji)

[Joe in PNG]

So what's this thing do better than my .32 NAA LCP?

(We need a trolling emoji)

Flex on the poors?

There's not a lot of guns that make a bespoke custom 1911 look like a Hipoint as far as cost goes.

[farscott]

I equate that to "Expensive AF"

Fixed sights...

And what the hell does this mean: "Vacuum-relief"? It's certified for use in orbit?

My Hype Detection Meter is pegging.....

My auto anti-hype translated "Mil spec waterproof, vacuum-relief high-strength polymer case" as "blow molded".

[RevolverRob]

Flex on the poors?

There's not a lot of guns that make a bespoke custom 1911 look like a Hipoint as far as cost goes.

That's the Anderson Wheeler MKVII - 10k for a .357 Mag top break Webley reproduction...

[Joe in PNG]

That's the Anderson Wheeler MKVII - 10k for a .357 Mag top break Webley reproduction...

That's for topping Stephanie and Daryl.

[farscott]

Cabot really flexes on everything but the DoD with the meteorite 1911A1. Only $4.5 million per pair for dual-wielding at a BBQ near you. No word on grip safety tuning or night sights.

https://www.outdoorhub.com/news/2016/06/01/revealed-cabots-4-5-million-meteorite-iron-1911s/

[Stephanie B]

That's the Anderson Wheeler MKVII - 10k for a .357 Mag top break Webley reproduction...

Has anyone ever seen one of those things for real, let alone fired one?

[RevolverRob]

Has anyone ever seen one of those things for real, let alone fired one?

No idea. I certainly never have, but I'm more of an Enfield MKII kind of guy.

Joe in PNG I'll drop cash on guns, for sure, but 10k would put me firmly in danger of a 'stabby wife'. For now Stephanie, DB, Lost River, Hizzie, Caleb, Tamara, and Bruce Cartwright will continue to crush on me. :eek:

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[Stephanie B]

No idea. I certainly never have, but I'm more of an Enfield MKII kind of guy.

Joe in PNG I'll drop cash on guns, for sure, but 10k would put me firmly in danger of a 'stabby wife'. For now Stephanie, DB, Lost River, Hizzie, Caleb, Tamara, and Bruce Cartwright will continue to crush on me. :eek:

Frankly, the “nice guns“ that I acquired recently, I was able to do so because it was both a private sale and all of the guns were in shitty condition. Fortunately, it was all stuff that was within my skill level to remedy.

But $10K for a revolver, especially one that was made with a frame design that is inherently somewhat weak? Really hard pass.

[MattyD380]

Think they'll ever make a PSD "compact"? A PSDc, if you will.

Even though it looks gigantic, I don't think it's really any bigger than a USP or a G17. Still--a more compact PSD would be... really cool. I'm not sure how they'd manage to scale down that counterweight system under the muzzle. I'm guessing the 7.5 round is sort of pushing limits of handgun territory as it is. Maybe they do the compact version in 10mm? Maybe it could use a smaller counterweight/spring, shorter barrel, grip, etc.

[Stephanie B]

The 1/21 issue of Shooting Illustrated has the FK Brno PSD on the cover. The gun comes with an extra barrel for .40S&W/10mm.

Which begs the question: How in hell does that work? I thought that straight-walled semiauto cartridges headspaced on the cartridge mouth. That would seem to be out of the question.

(And can we please start having people who used "game-changer" as an adjective flogged at the student union of the nearest J-school?)

[Lester Polfus]

The 1/21 issue of Shooting Illustrated has the FK Brno PSD on the cover. The gun comes with an extra barrel for .40S&W/10mm.

Which begs the question: How in hell does that work? I thought that straight-walled semiauto cartridges headspaced on the cartridge mouth. That would seem to be out of the question.

(And can we please start having people who used "game-changer" as an adjective flogged at the student union of the nearest J-school?)

In the case of the Glock 20, you could shoot .40 through the stock barrel. Quite often autopistols actually headspace on the extractor in practice, and in the case of the Glock 20 the extractor held the .40 cases firmly enough for them to go bang.