Matador Arms

Matador Arms LLC is a U.S. Veteran-owned firearms manufacturer headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The company is led by three USMC combat veterans and two industry professionals with decades of combined experience in both battlefield operations and firearms design. Two of the five principals—Zach Gayden and Justin Gurley—are currently deployed to the Middle East and North Africa, demonstrating their continued service while running the operation.

Matador Arms manufactures complete firearms and precision components focused on 9mm platforms:

MAT-9 Series Pistols & Rifles - Roller delayed upper receivers (8" or 5" configurations) - Ambidextrous controls: safety selectors, mag releases, charging handles - Non-reciprocating, reversible charging handles - 1913 railed rear ends for folding stock customization - Available in Black, FDE, or Gray anodized finishes - Price range: $1,099–$1,350 depending on configuration and accessories

Magazine Compatibility Their platforms accept multiple magazine types without modification: - Glock magazines (standard capacity) - H&K MP5 magazines - Colt magazines - Stizon 55-round helical feed magazines (proprietary)

MAT-916™ PCC (Pistol Caliber Carbine) - Glock magazine compatible - Available with advanced offset folding stock or triangular folding stock - California-compliant configuration option - $1,299

MAT-K Roller Delayed Pistols - Estoque, compact, and braced configurations - Same magazine flexibility as MAT-9 series - $1,099–$1,350

Roller delayed systems are smoother and lighter than blowback AR-9s, with reduced recoil and increased reliability.

Matador's signature innovation is the roller delayed operating system that eliminates the need for buffer tubes. This allows shooters to attach any folding stock directly without needing traditional buffer tower infrastructure. The design increases agility in compact spaces and simplifies the overall platform.

Matador manufactures 23+ proprietary and compatible parts: - MAT-9 barrels (8") — $85 - MAT-9K extended rail systems — $119.99 - Charging handle slides (blowback and roller delayed versions) — $9.95–$14.99 - EZTS easy take-down systems — $35 - AR9/AR15 safety selectors and ambi variants — $3–$9.95 - Trigger guards, grip options, firing pins, and refresh kits - A3 tactical braces with offset — $250 - Bulk AR15 pistol grips (10-pack) — $45 on sale

Every product reflects real-world combat experience. The team designed features like the near-vertical CQB grip, ambidextrous controls, and suppressor-ready configurations based on actual operational demands. The commitment to feature-rich products without unnecessary price hikes comes from builders who understand what shooters need versus what marketing departments sell.

Due to high demand, lead times are currently 4-6 weeks. Orders ship after this period.

General inquiries: [email protected]

24354 Cibolo View San Antonio, Texas 78266 Phone: (707) 416-8847

The company maintains complete transparency with owners' direct contact information publicly available, recognizing that some principals are currently on military deployment.