I'm considering getting a pistol caliber carbine sometime in the near future and was wondering if you all could give me some help. I only know of a relatively small number of choices but am sure there's much more out there. What are some possiblities? Here are my constraints:
1) Must be a .40 caliber (to match my Glock 23 and HK USP)
2) Should be of relatively high quality, durable, reliable
3) Should have good accuracy for a carbine
4) Should be in the $500 price range. I would still be interested in hearing about others but realistically, this is where I need to be.
5) Would be nice if it could hold 15+ round mags
6) Would be nice if I could mount different sights, laser, light, etc
7) Would be nice if it was a good looking gun. What defines this? It's totally subjective but I think few people would disagree that the MP5 is a damn-cool looking gun. All black would be nice.
To be honest the only ones I've ever heard of are:
1) HK MP5 - wow, this would be awesome but I hear they sell for several thousand dollars
2) Ruger Carbine - heard some good things about them but am concerned I wont be able to get more than 11 rounds
3) Kel-Tek (or Kel-Tec or something) - haven't heard much, some good, some bad. I think these accept Glock mags which is nice
4) Hi-Point - saw one at the range, have heard it's a cheap gun but surprisingly accurate
Thanks for any help you all can give me.
1) Must be a .40 caliber (to match my Glock 23 and HK USP)
2) Should be of relatively high quality, durable, reliable
3) Should have good accuracy for a carbine
4) Should be in the $500 price range. I would still be interested in hearing about others but realistically, this is where I need to be.
5) Would be nice if it could hold 15+ round mags
6) Would be nice if I could mount different sights, laser, light, etc
7) Would be nice if it was a good looking gun. What defines this? It's totally subjective but I think few people would disagree that the MP5 is a damn-cool looking gun. All black would be nice.
To be honest the only ones I've ever heard of are:
1) HK MP5 - wow, this would be awesome but I hear they sell for several thousand dollars
2) Ruger Carbine - heard some good things about them but am concerned I wont be able to get more than 11 rounds
3) Kel-Tek (or Kel-Tec or something) - haven't heard much, some good, some bad. I think these accept Glock mags which is nice
4) Hi-Point - saw one at the range, have heard it's a cheap gun but surprisingly accurate
Thanks for any help you all can give me.