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9mm Carbine

I have built a 9mm an AR using BCA parts. This AR uses Glock mags and runs flawlessly. This is not an expensive build and well worth the effort. I am now planning a 450 Bushmaster build to add to my AR collection 5.56. 308wim. 9mm and a pending 450 Bushmaster after that maybe a 204 Rugger. As long as they are not passing the new gun bill i will keep building and collecting. There was a time I had 3 Colt mag fed AR carbines they were great but are now more expensive to purchase and or build.
 
BigGreen2000 said:
No mention of the M1 Carbine?
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Getting ammo for the M1 Carbine has been an issue during the pandemic and mounting a red dot on one is more difficult than on a modern gun. I do like my M1 Carbine but I think the design shows its age.

Edited to add: on the plus side, M1 Carbine ammo is closer to 44 Mag in ballistics so perhaps a more viable option for home defense than a 9mm carbine. However, mounting a light would be a challenge.
 
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M1911 said:
Getting ammo for the M1 Carbine has been an issue during the pandemic and mounting a red dot on one is more difficult than on a modern gun. I do like my M1 Carbine but I think the design shows its age.

Edited to add: on the plus side, M1 Carbine ammo is closer to 44 Mag in ballistics so perhaps a more viable option for home defense than a 9mm carbine. However, mounting a light would be a challenge.
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Plus many are “pre-ban,” and can hence have folding stocks, etc
 
BigGreen2000 said:
Plus many are “pre-ban,” and can hence have folding stocks, etc
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Kel-tecs have folding stocks. Isn't there another new one that folds? I like the idea of something that would fit in a gym bag or backpack or other small case for convenience.
 
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GeorgeMason said:
Update:

Bought my SP5 today. Now to wait for my SBR paperwork. Wanna save up some cash for one of those surefire pressure lights too.
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Great choice, fun little tool.

My approval came back in 5 days :)

Factory mags are expensive :(

To add insult to injury, the 10rd mags are the same price as the 30rd mags lol

Save your money on the flashlight you will never use and get a lower with a binary trigger.
 
Being in a ban state takes a lot of wind out of a PCC and it's a shame companies aren't trying to make any PCC's that use slimmer mags found in popular carry pistols, instead opting for mags used in full size pistols like Glock, Beretta, etc.

I wouldn't even go over a grand on this because the only benefit you get going pricey is a delayed blowback system and those cost big bucks in a PCC and if you're cucked to 10 rds it's not worth it. The biggest issue with PCC's is no matter which one you choose they're always going to be a trade off, there is no one perfect PCC.

This is a suggestion I've never made because I've never considered it before, but I would take a look at doing a 9mm 1911 Mech Tech conversion. It looks ugly, but the benefit is you get to use very common mag pattern and even a meh 1911 trigger out of a carbine is above average for most stock PCC's these days.

mechtechsys.com

MechTech Systems | 1911 Carbine Conversion Unit Installation

MechTech Systems carbine conversion unit (CCU) installation guide for 1911 handgun models. No FFL required. CALL: (866) 433-2122
mechtechsys.com
 
VTski4x4 said:
You will not regret that one bit. Love mine. Worth every penny - and real HK = flex on the poors
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Yeah I'm stoked. Flexing on the poors is a nice side bonus. I have enough other HK stuff that it wouldn't have felt right to get a clone.
FalArAk said:
Great choice, fun little tool.

My approval came back in 5 days :)

Factory mags are expensive :(

To add insult to injury, the 10rd mags are the same price as the 30rd mags lol

Save your money on the flashlight you will never use and get a lower with a binary trigger.
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Why not both?
T-Unit said:
Being in a ban state takes a lot of wind out of a PCC and it's a shame companies aren't trying to make any PCC's that use slimmer mags found in popular carry pistols, instead opting for mags used in full size pistols like Glock, Beretta, etc.

I wouldn't even go over a grand on this because the only benefit you get going pricey is a delayed blowback system and those cost big bucks in a PCC and if you're cucked to 10 rds it's not worth it. The biggest issue with PCC's is no matter which one you choose they're always going to be a trade off, there is no one perfect PCC.

This is a suggestion I've never made because I've never considered it before, but I would take a look at doing a 9mm 1911 Mech Tech conversion. It looks ugly, but the benefit is you get to use very common mag pattern and even a meh 1911 trigger out of a carbine is above average for most stock PCC's these days.

mechtechsys.com

MechTech Systems | 1911 Carbine Conversion Unit Installation

MechTech Systems carbine conversion unit (CCU) installation guide for 1911 handgun models. No FFL required. CALL: (866) 433-2122
mechtechsys.com
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A grand is way in the rearview. I have a mechtech for G17 and it's fine. I'll take my SP5 over a 1911 with a Mechtech. Honestly not sure if you're serious.
 

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