Due to high demand lead times on Uppers, or combos with Uppers is 8-10 weeks. If you want a Lower Receiver to ship sooner and separate, please create two line items or two separate orders. All other products are 1-2 week lead.

The Espada Stripped

  • Colt magazine compatibility — Runs standard Colt-style 9mm stick magazines natively for proven reliability and easy sourcing. (Ships with 25rnd Duramags)
  • Last round bolt hold open — Automatically locks the bolt back on an empty magazine, speeding up reloads and enhancing tactical awareness.
  • Bufferless design — Removes the traditional buffer tube for a dramatically shorter overall length, perfect for CQB, vehicle use, suppressed setups, or backpack carry. 
  • Fully ambidextrous controls — Safety selector, magazine release, and non-reciprocating side-charging handle all mirrored for left- or right-handed operation.
  • Exceptional trigger — Crisp, clean break that’s among the best in any bullpup, boosting accuracy and rapid follow-up shots.
  • Premium USA-made construction — Nitrided steel bolt and action components for longevity, backed by our lifetime warranty.

Recoil Magazine – Bullpup Article

$1,650.00

This version has no stock/brace or hand guard. Perfect for 3d printers and machinist to design stocks and hand guards as they please.

The ESPADA Bullpup from Matador Arms is the only purpose-built 9mm bullpup on the market, engineered from the ground up around our proven MAT-9 roller-delayed upper receiver for unmatched performance in a dedicated PCC platform. Unlike conversions or adaptations of other designs, the ESPADA delivers true bullpup optimization—compact length, superior balance, and intuitive handling—without compromises.This innovative system features the MAT-9’s patented EZTSâ„¢ (Easy Take-down System) for tool-free field stripping and maintenance, paired with roller-delayed blowback for smoother cycling, reduced felt recoil, and lighter overall weight compared to direct blowback alternatives. The upper is precision-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with a nitrided 4150 steel barrel, ensuring durability and reliability under heavy use. Key features include:

  • Colt magazine compatibility — Runs standard Colt-style 9mm stick magazines natively for proven reliability and easy sourcing. (Ships with 25rnd Duramags)
  • Last round bolt hold open — Automatically locks the bolt back on an empty magazine, speeding up reloads and enhancing tactical awareness.
  • Bufferless design — Removes the traditional buffer tube for a dramatically shorter overall length, perfect for CQB, vehicle use, suppressed setups, or backpack carry, while enabling folding stock configurations.
  • Fully ambidextrous controls — Safety selector, magazine release, and non-reciprocating side-charging handle all mirrored for left- or right-handed operation.
  • Exceptional trigger — Crisp, clean break that’s among the best in any bullpup, boosting accuracy and rapid follow-up shots.
  • Premium USA-made construction — Nitrided steel bolt and action components for longevity, backed by our lifetime warranty.

Whether for home defense, competition, or professional applications, the ESPADA Bullpup stands alone as the dedicated 9mm bullpup solution—sleek, purpose-built, and relentlessly reliable. Experience the Matador Arms edge: Innovate or Die. Take charge with the ESPADA today.

 

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