Lucansky Arms is a new firearms brand originating from the Czech Republic. The company specializes in R&D and the production of modern PCC platforms and short-barreled firearms for the sporting and defensive markets. The brand was founded by Ján Lučanský, previously known for projects such as the CZ Scorpion EVO 3 and the Laugo Arms Alien. He was both a co-founder of Laugo Arms and a co-creator of the CZ Scorpion EVO 3, as well as the creator and chief designer responsible for the concept, development, and patents behind the famous Alien. He is now leveraging his experience to develop his own brand, Lucansky Arms, both in Europe and in the largest firearms market for manufacturers—the USA.
The new Lucansky Arms Stinger 9 carbines made their debut at last year’s IWA trade show in Nuremberg, and in Poland they were presented for the first time this year in Kraków at the FAST trade fair at the Hubertus Pro booth, the official distributor of Lucansky Arms in Poland. Last week, a presentation for distributors and media took place at the TenClub shooting range in Błonie near Warsaw, where we were also invited.
Lucansky Arms Stinger 9 is a semi-automatic PCC-class carbine (Pistol Caliber Carbine), chambered in 9x19 mm / 9 mm Luger and fed from CZ Scorpion EVO 3 magazines. It features a proprietary DMT dynamic recoil reduction system (Delayed Matter Technology) based on a split mass of the bolt — consisting of a steel core and a heavy tungsten counterweight. This results in reduced muzzle rise and recoil, translating into better control, speed, and repeatability of follow-up shots. In practice, the difference in movement timing and recoil stroke length between the two elements is not noticeable, and the carbine indeed shoots very smoothly.
What sets this new design apart is the trigger group based on the AR-15 standard, meaning it can be modified—for example, with lighter springs available on the market—although more extensive modifications will require a gunsmith. The firearm is fully ambidextrous, with all controls mirrored on both sides (safety, bolt catch/release, magazine release, and charging handles).
The carbine features two charging handles. At the front, there is a side-mounted handle in the style of the MP5 or Scorpion (HK slap fans will be pleased…), non-reciprocating, and easily switched for left- or right-side use depending on user preference, as well as a rear AR-15-style charging handle. Both operate independently, and one of them can be removed.
The magazine can be released in two ways—via a lever behind the magazine well or an AR-15-style button. The pistol grip is compatible with the AR-15 platform. As standard, the shortest version comes with a vertical DFCO grip.
The barrel features a 1/2x28 thread and is cold hammer forged. Available lengths are currently 4, 8, and 16 inches. The receiver is built around a lightweight aluminum frame, designed to be among the lightest and most compact in the PCC class. The Stinger 9 is lighter than most AR-9 platforms of comparable barrel length. The handguard is also aluminum, featuring the M-LOK standard and a top Picatinny rail (on longer versions only in the rear section). The designers opted for a stock mounted on a vertical Picatinny rail, opening up broad customization options for future users. It comes with an ergonomic adjustable stock with a QD socket as standard, but as users of our portal know, the possibility of customization is always tempting... Lucansky Arms has created plenty of opportunities here.
The extensive use of AR-15-compatible components highlights the core idea behind the design—high modularity. The manufacturer emphasizes the ability to quickly swap the handguard, barrel, trigger group, stock, pistol grip, and selected controls. The same base can therefore serve as a compact 4”/8” dynamic shooting pistol or a 16” carbine for PCC/3-Gun competitions. Additionally, it looks modern and distinctive. All of this, combined with the vast range of modifications available from accessory manufacturers for the ultra-popular AR-15 platform in the Western world, opens a true Pandora’s box of possibilities for Lucansky Arms Stinger 9 users—and it’s reasonable to assume this platform will find many of them. Will it succeed? Time will tell. Creating a new design that integrates so broadly with established market standards seems like a very smart move.
