9mm PCC Options
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For the 16” crowd, Ruger and Henry make options that take different magazines… one option being Glock. Colt’s 9mm is good, too… just make sure you use good magazines (all of mine are Metalform).
But if you can do a braced pistol… opens up A LOT of options.
Can build an AR. Colt pattern or another pistol magazine adapter. I can vouch for Stern, as I have their Glock setup in my suppressed SBR. Stick with the blowback options. CMMG’s radial delayed blowback is nice… but higher costs. I tried the Maxim recoil assembly, worked but in the end… I went back to standard blowback just for simplicity. Either pistol or rifle, if you go with a 9mm AR, take a look at this site for info…
https://blowback9.wordpress.com/
There are different chassis options for a few pistols. I just got a Flux Raider X in FDE. With first responder discount, I got it for $500 shipped. Should be here tomorrow… bought on Friday and was shipped within the hour. Another $200ish for a FCU… and then looking for an M17 slide assembly. If I just got a surplused P320… would be way under $1,000 with some funds for a red dot and magazines. But this is going to be a project for me… eventually Form 1ing it. But if state law allows (mine does, but stock is more better), the brace can work fine.
Beretta CX4s are a good option. I have the SUB-2k Gen 2… and very happy with it. It’s the Glock 19 version, which I try to use as a platform most of the time since I’m issued one. No background with the S&W… but I don’t have a 9mm M&P, so moot point for me (I hesitated with the SIG because I will not likely invest heavily into the P320… the Flux setup, but might get an M18 kit).
H&K clones… might still be able to find MKEs in that price range. My PTR Classic, also SBRed, was in the $1,600 range.
But if you can do a braced pistol… opens up A LOT of options.
Can build an AR. Colt pattern or another pistol magazine adapter. I can vouch for Stern, as I have their Glock setup in my suppressed SBR. Stick with the blowback options. CMMG’s radial delayed blowback is nice… but higher costs. I tried the Maxim recoil assembly, worked but in the end… I went back to standard blowback just for simplicity. Either pistol or rifle, if you go with a 9mm AR, take a look at this site for info…
https://blowback9.wordpress.com/
There are different chassis options for a few pistols. I just got a Flux Raider X in FDE. With first responder discount, I got it for $500 shipped. Should be here tomorrow… bought on Friday and was shipped within the hour. Another $200ish for a FCU… and then looking for an M17 slide assembly. If I just got a surplused P320… would be way under $1,000 with some funds for a red dot and magazines. But this is going to be a project for me… eventually Form 1ing it. But if state law allows (mine does, but stock is more better), the brace can work fine.
Beretta CX4s are a good option. I have the SUB-2k Gen 2… and very happy with it. It’s the Glock 19 version, which I try to use as a platform most of the time since I’m issued one. No background with the S&W… but I don’t have a 9mm M&P, so moot point for me (I hesitated with the SIG because I will not likely invest heavily into the P320… the Flux setup, but might get an M18 kit).
H&K clones… might still be able to find MKEs in that price range. My PTR Classic, also SBRed, was in the $1,600 range.
44caliberkid
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I looked at a Ruger PC Charger at a show. Handled and felt good, pretty cool.
https://ruger.com/products/pcCharger/models.html
https://ruger.com/products/pcCharger/models.html
44caliberkid
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He’s asking about a carbine, I just thought the Charger was cool and might give him something else to think about.
Looking for a carbine. Researched some of the suggestions and a folder/take down might be the way to go.
Having handled extensively ,but never shot, the FPC…i will not be buying one. Just feels cheap and plasticky.
The newer S&W entry the “Response” feels MUCH better and I would pick one up if in the market for another PCC. All the Sig, CZ products just seem over priced for that category of guns.
That being said, im not crazy about the PCC concept. I have a 9mm AR (Colt SMG pattern). I just dont grab it out of the safe very often. My 223/556 and 300blk guns get WAY more range time and would, by far, be my go to guns over any 9mm platform.
I have a bunch of time behind real SMG’s (MP5’s and Uzi’s). I just dont see what they bring over a short barreled 5.56 or a 300blk.
The newer S&W entry the “Response” feels MUCH better and I would pick one up if in the market for another PCC. All the Sig, CZ products just seem over priced for that category of guns.
That being said, im not crazy about the PCC concept. I have a 9mm AR (Colt SMG pattern). I just dont grab it out of the safe very often. My 223/556 and 300blk guns get WAY more range time and would, by far, be my go to guns over any 9mm platform.
I have a bunch of time behind real SMG’s (MP5’s and Uzi’s). I just dont see what they bring over a short barreled 5.56 or a 300blk.
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I actually have the FPC -- about 1,000-1,200 rounds through it to date.
Light (115gr) to heavy (147gr) ammunition, FMJ, HP, and cast, utterly reliable.
Folding stock locks up tight.
My regular fun is 5" gongs at 100yds using a Romeo-5 red dot.
If the OP has a chance/see's one available to try -- I'd suggest he take the shot.
(pun intended)
Light (115gr) to heavy (147gr) ammunition, FMJ, HP, and cast, utterly reliable.
Folding stock locks up tight.
My regular fun is 5" gongs at 100yds using a Romeo-5 red dot.
If the OP has a chance/see's one available to try -- I'd suggest he take the shot.
(pun intended)
SqueezeCocker
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A real HK is the only way!
Haven't seen the Highpoint Model 995 mentioned yet. Its available in a number of different configurations, all under $500. I've had the 16.5" basic model for many years. Has always been accurate and reliable.
https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-carbines/hi-point-9mm-carbine.php#prettyPhoto
https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-carbines/hi-point-9mm-carbine.php#prettyPhoto