troy_mclure
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ive got a beretta cx4 storm in .40 that im going to convert to 10mm as soon as i get the money.
Calling all pistol caliber carbines!
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Check this out: http://www.cncgunsparts.com/home I got one and it's a blast just to plink with. Plus the ammo is cheap.
troy_mclure
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buying the PX4 .45acp mags/insert, heavy recoil spring, SS spring guide rod, and having the .40 chamber bored out to the correct length.
Legionnaire
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How about a Ruger 77/44? It's a bolt-action .44 magnum carbine. Seems to be a quite popular platform for a suppressed weapon project.
So far, I'm seriously considering a Kel Tec Sub 2000. At around $300, it's hard to beat. I've also been looking for an excuse to buy a glock, the Sub 2000 accepts glock 9mm 33 rnd mags.
I dont think I want to spend over $1500 on an HK USC. And I'd like to get a Marlin lever .357 at some point, but right now I'm looking for a semi auto. And 9mm seams to be the way to go just cause it's cheep to shoot.
The 7.62x25 carbine is a great idea. I love that round, have a Tokarev myself. But all that ammo is corrosive, and I'm not looking to buy anymore guns that I have to essentially clean twice because of corrosive ammo. Great idea though!
As for the Tommy gun, it's hard to find a reason to say no, other than, well, I just dont feel I "need one" yet.
I'm not a fan of the berreta's, could be looks I guess... But I've never shot one either, so.....
If someone can talk me outa the Kel tec, please do so. I'm really looking at all the options.
speaking of all the options, the marlin camp .45 looks pretty nice.
I dont think I want to spend over $1500 on an HK USC. And I'd like to get a Marlin lever .357 at some point, but right now I'm looking for a semi auto. And 9mm seams to be the way to go just cause it's cheep to shoot.
The 7.62x25 carbine is a great idea. I love that round, have a Tokarev myself. But all that ammo is corrosive, and I'm not looking to buy anymore guns that I have to essentially clean twice because of corrosive ammo. Great idea though!
As for the Tommy gun, it's hard to find a reason to say no, other than, well, I just dont feel I "need one" yet.
I'm not a fan of the berreta's, could be looks I guess... But I've never shot one either, so.....
If someone can talk me outa the Kel tec, please do so. I'm really looking at all the options.
speaking of all the options, the marlin camp .45 looks pretty nice.
If you've got a unlimited funds I suppose it doesn't matter, but
what do you have in handguns in the before mentioned calibers?
that's what would sway me.
I picked up a Ruger PC9 a few years back because I already had a couple P series 9mm Rugers.
357 and 22lr & etc. lever actions are easier because you just have to match ammo.
what do you have in handguns in the before mentioned calibers?
that's what would sway me.
I picked up a Ruger PC9 a few years back because I already had a couple P series 9mm Rugers.
357 and 22lr & etc. lever actions are easier because you just have to match ammo.
I ended up with a beretta maged sub-2000. For a 1xx bucks I tossed a quad rail on it to make it accept a few more goodies.
I have since modified my P89 ruger magazines to fit it.
My little sub has around 500 or so rounds down the tube without a failure. It's a load of fun to shoot. The best part is I can fold it up and it stays in a small pack attached to the roll bars of my jeep between the passenger and drivers seats.
I have since modified my P89 ruger magazines to fit it.
My little sub has around 500 or so rounds down the tube without a failure. It's a load of fun to shoot. The best part is I can fold it up and it stays in a small pack attached to the roll bars of my jeep between the passenger and drivers seats.
Single Six
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I'll have to go with Bamaranger. I have a Marlin 1894SS .44 Magnum. I've come to realize that it doesn't much care for wide-cavity HPs,but that's no biggie. Very cool,doesn't have the "assault rifle" stigma attached to it...and actually has a shorter OAL than my son's Daisy Red Ryder ! 
What about a http://www.mechtechsys.com/ upper for a 1911 or glock frame. I have one for my 1911 and it is very accurate, if cheap shooting is what you are looking for then why not just go with a 22 and then you can make it look as tac ta cool as you want and shoot for cheap.
It is hard to beat a 22 for cheap shooting.
It is hard to beat a 22 for cheap shooting.How about one of these: http://www.cncgunsparts.com/ar-15_m-16_762x25_uppers I have one for my lower and it's a blast to shoot. And ammo is still cheap.
Young.Gun.612
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I have to vote for a Hi-Point carbine, based on the fact that it's the only pistol caliber carbine I've ever owned. Not the prettiest, but it's a decent little rifle. I had a red dot on mine, and I know Hi-Point makes a compensator, as well as a laser among other accessories for it.
Can't go wrong with a <$300 carbine with a lifetime warranty.
Can't go wrong with a <$300 carbine with a lifetime warranty.
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Bamashooter
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i would like to have a lever action in .454 or 500 S&W. that to me would be an awesome carbine.
I have the Marlin 1894's in .357 and .44, and they are accurate, reliable and fun to shoot. That said, My Mechtec in .45, 1911 lower, get's shot a bunch more than the Marlins. (My daughters nearly put me in the poor house, playin' "bounce the can" with it. Lots more fun than the 10-22.)
Mine is very early production, fixed stock. Now they are availible with a very "tacticool" folding/sliding wire stock. The LOP is longer than the fixed stock version. conversion is possible, but pretty expensive, so I'm gonna just live with mine the way it is. A fixed 4X scope is great for paper from the bench, but for social use, I prefer the Propoint 30mm red dot. (car body punchin' fight stopper tool) It ain't a tacticool black gun, but it works like one, lol. It's short, light, quick and powerfull, thats all I need.
Make no mistake, this is a 75 Yd. gun. With 230 Gr. hard ball, the drop from 75 to 100 Yds is huge, with a 50 Yd zero. the good news is, it will make a hog DRT, hits like a freight train. I've worked up a 185 Gr. JHP load that shoots much faster and flatter, but dosen't seem to hit as hard. The lighter, faster bullits also are more accurate, than the hardball. 1.5 " @ 50 and 2.7" @100, offhand, is common.
I've fired the 9mm/Glock version, didn't much care for it. the 9mm is a little light for what I ask a carbine to do, and the Glock trigger/lower just dosen't work well for me, (not really a fair comparison, the stock Glock against my tricked out bullseye gun lower ) however, the owner swears by it. to each his own I guess. I'm keepin' what I've got.
Mine is very early production, fixed stock. Now they are availible with a very "tacticool" folding/sliding wire stock. The LOP is longer than the fixed stock version. conversion is possible, but pretty expensive, so I'm gonna just live with mine the way it is. A fixed 4X scope is great for paper from the bench, but for social use, I prefer the Propoint 30mm red dot. (car body punchin' fight stopper tool) It ain't a tacticool black gun, but it works like one, lol. It's short, light, quick and powerfull, thats all I need.
Make no mistake, this is a 75 Yd. gun. With 230 Gr. hard ball, the drop from 75 to 100 Yds is huge, with a 50 Yd zero. the good news is, it will make a hog DRT, hits like a freight train. I've worked up a 185 Gr. JHP load that shoots much faster and flatter, but dosen't seem to hit as hard. The lighter, faster bullits also are more accurate, than the hardball. 1.5 " @ 50 and 2.7" @100, offhand, is common.
I've fired the 9mm/Glock version, didn't much care for it. the 9mm is a little light for what I ask a carbine to do, and the Glock trigger/lower just dosen't work well for me, (not really a fair comparison, the stock Glock against my tricked out bullseye gun lower ) however, the owner swears by it. to each his own I guess. I'm keepin' what I've got.