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ARES FMG

The ARES FMG is a folding submachine gun designed by Eugene Stoner while he was an owner of ARES Incorporated. Stoner designed the gun for concealment and covert use, describing it as a “businessman’s personal defense weapon”. Allegedly, Stoner had the idea of a defense weapon for VIPs and CEOs following the numbers of kidnaps of many of such persons in South America during the early 1980s.
Date of Design (year): 
1986
Length (mm): 
503
Length Closed (mm): 
262
Barrel Length (mm): 
220
Weight Loaded (kg): 
2.38
Weight Empty (kg): 
2.09
Effective Range (meters): 
75
Rate of Fire (round/min): 
650
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The ARES FMG is a folding submachine gun designed by Eugene Stoner while he was an owner of ARES Incorporated. Stoner designed the gun for concealment and covert use, describing it as a “businessman’s personal defense weapon”. Allegedly, Stoner had the idea of a defense weapon for VIPs and CEOs following the numbers of kidnaps of many of such persons in South America during the early 1980s.

The Ares folding submachine gun was attempt by a gun manufacturer to create a completely compact submachine gun weapon system. Eugene Stoner, the developer of the M16 rifle and M63 Stoner light machine gun (a Vietnam-era light machine gun alternative to the M60 GPMG) ran the project through his Ares, Incorporated gun firm.

The basic concept revolved around the idea of arming civilians, in particular businessmen whom were sometimes the targets of kidnappers, with a concealable submachine gun-type weapon system.

The basic blowback firing action is said to be acceptable for a system this size and the weapon was chambered for a variety of 9mm rounds. A rate of 650 rounds per minute is reported, with an effective range between 250 and 400 feet. A 20 or 32-round cartridge system could be fed into the weapon. The pistol grip is hollow and is where the box magazine is fed through.

The Ares folding submachine gun is folded by pushing a lock button and bringing the rear part of the gun system forward and down over the pistol grip, then folding both parts in under the barrel section. To unfold the system, the user pushes two unlocking buttons on the front part of the weapon (making up the barrel) and pull the weapon casing backwards then up. No fixed sights are afforded the shooter. The system folds down to 10.3 inches in length (262mm). The system can be made ready to fire in 3-5 seconds.

Though never put into production, at least five working versions were produced and tested. No variants are known is exist beyond these and none have ever been reported to be used in actual conflict. Though the concept might be sound, it obviously did not generate enough interest in the gun market to be designed further.

The Dave Boatman-produced M-21 folding submachine gun and the Russian PP-90 all follow the same type of design philosophy though the Stoner-designed FMG is the most recognizable of the three.

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1 year 25 weeks ago, 2:35 PM

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IT jams quite a bit,other than that its good fits in a suit case too,youll be getting massive order from the secret organization that i belong to.

1 year 12 weeks ago, 11:22 AM

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I am not sure, but I don't think this weapon would be available to the general public................. Would it??? I base my opinion on the fact that it was made after 1968......No new full auto weapons for the general public.
If I am wrong, someone please let me know.

Thanx

1 year 10 weeks ago, 5:13 PM

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actually as long as it was made before 1986 it is available to the public, no full auto weapons after that year are available.

1 year 12 weeks ago, 11:29 AM

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Has anyone located one of these? Is there one for sale out there? It was never a popular gun, I guess that is why they went out of business, but I have always wanted one (for the past 30 years), and I am trying to locate one now.
Help would be appreciated!!!!!!!

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1 year 12 weeks ago, 11:43 AM

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1 year 12 weeks ago, 11:58 AM

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Why is it that when 86% or the United States Citizens (AMERICANS), want something, and 14% of the others (some citizens/some not)do not, WHY do we bend for the minority? Why do they allow these small groups plan and decide what is best for the people of the United States, especially when the Majority disagrees!

Check this out! Nancy Peolosi, wants to tax OUR RETIREMENT, so the illegal aliens can have a better life style.....Well how considerate! The Wench wants to take my money that I worked for for 30 years, and give it to somebody (illegal aliens) that have not contributed anything, and are not supposed to be here in the first place!
If she wants to be so kind and helpful, perhaps she should start by taking 30% in taxes from everyone that makes over a hundred thousand dollars a year,......... I be the problem would be resolved!

51 weeks 1 hour ago, 6:35 PM

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I agree with you 100% I feel that if the lawmakers want to support these illegals then they should. Not you or me but them. You see a trend with the elite. They seem to want to do good but only when the expense's are covered by someone else. I dont feel like its my duty nor obligation to pay 1 cent to help cover the benefits, expenses, health care, or anything else for an illegal alien. That's why they dont want to become citezens in the first place then they would have to pay taxes like the rest of us and have them go to other illegals, and deadbeats to lazy to work

1 year 12 weeks ago, 2:32 PM

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Super,

Obama is proposing a 28% tax on the profits from the resale of your home. He will also bring back the inheritance tax. This is more of his liberal plan of re-distrubution of our wealth.

samD

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1 year 10 weeks ago, 1:09 PM

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If he wins will "Hail to the Chief" be replaced by the "Internationale"
for inauguration?......And perhaps the White and Blue could be removed from the Flag, leaving.... Red........

1 year 10 weeks ago, 5:14 PM

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what do some of these comments have to do with this gun?

1 year 10 weeks ago, 5:50 PM

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some of these people are very politically pumped right now.

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1 year 10 weeks ago, 5:52 PM

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You got that right I want to Bloggggggggg!

1 year 9 weeks ago, 5:33 AM

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how can i buy this gun

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51 weeks 1 hour ago, 6:38 PM

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thankfully you can't you would probably shoot yourself anyway so it's for the best.

1 year 9 weeks ago, 6:45 AM

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Though never put into production, at least five working versions were produced and tested. No variants are known is exist beyond these and none have ever been reported to be used in actual conflict

I think...and I might be stupid but that means you can't buy it if it was never put into production

19 weeks 2 hours ago, 5:28 PM

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This would be fun to play with.I know some one has one based on that design
I think its some sort of Glock modified.

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Details of ARES FMG

Department:
Machine Guns
Action:
Blowback
Type:
Automatic
Caliber:
9 mm Parabellum
Barrel Length:
220 mm
Frame/Material:
Stamped Metal
Finish/Color:
Black
Capacity:
20, 32 round magazine
Sights:
None

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