Very cool guns!
Was pining (badly) for one of these for the longest time, then got to handle a Ruger PC Carbine..which was listed for about $250 less than the FX-9 was supposed to be when they showed-up. Then my local gun shop had a sale on the Rugers for $749, meaning about a $350 difference so I grabbed the Ruger...which also runs on Glock mags.
I honestly didn't care for the look of the Rugers but when I finally handled one...my opinion did a 180. Runs like a top, compact, and unlike every Ruger 10/22 I've shot, everything was tight-fitting, well machined, nicely finished, etc. Easy choice and at this point (about 400 rounds in) I have zero regrets.
Ultimately, my LGS got their FX-9s in so naturally..I had to go handle one. The "want" factor is still very real, and I DO hope to own one at some point...but I think the Ruger is a bit better balanced, has a stock that feels good when sighting, etc. Worth considering for anyone after a PCC.
What I'd LIKE is both guns (and many others
) and as much as I'm reluctant to say I like any semi made by Ruger...I have to confess I believe they got the PC Carbine right.