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Anyone ever used something like this before, looks interesting!!!!
Anyone ever used something like this before, looks interesting!!!!
Pistol to rifle conversion kits!?
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The Great Mahoo
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I like the idea, but they are incredibly expensive for what they are.
I see them as a bridge between rifle and pistol. You already have the pistol, with these kits, you can turn them into a rifle if you need them. The problem is, you can buy a decent rifle for about the same price as one of these conversions. Marlin and Puma lever-guns are all in about this price range, and I would rather have one of those than turn my 1911 into a carbine; you just don't really save anything having the pistol and using these compared to having the pistol and using a dedicated rifle, keeping the pistol for backup.
On the plus side, if you are already set to carry your pistol, these can be a small, lightweight package that doesn't require any extra ammo carry, but I would still argue that I can carry a lever-carbine easier than this contraption. If its just for target shooting, just buy the dedicated rifle.
If they were cheaper, I would consider one.
I see them as a bridge between rifle and pistol. You already have the pistol, with these kits, you can turn them into a rifle if you need them. The problem is, you can buy a decent rifle for about the same price as one of these conversions. Marlin and Puma lever-guns are all in about this price range, and I would rather have one of those than turn my 1911 into a carbine; you just don't really save anything having the pistol and using these compared to having the pistol and using a dedicated rifle, keeping the pistol for backup.
On the plus side, if you are already set to carry your pistol, these can be a small, lightweight package that doesn't require any extra ammo carry, but I would still argue that I can carry a lever-carbine easier than this contraption. If its just for target shooting, just buy the dedicated rifle.
If they were cheaper, I would consider one.
Brian Pfleuger
Moderator Emeritus
^^^^
What he said.
Those were almost my exact thoughts.... why? I'd rather have a handgun AND a rifle.
What he said.
Those were almost my exact thoughts.... why? I'd rather have a handgun AND a rifle.
mapsjanhere
New member
These things make sense in jurisdictions that limit your purchases or the number of guns owned. Double the fun for one slot.
Ditto here also
Several years ago I was doing some "Gate guard" duty and had our RV set up there for 24 hour duty as is required at some sites. We had a lot of "undocumented" (wetbacks) aliens coming through at all hours of the day & night. I was told to let them drink water from the stock tank but be wary and make them get out of there quickly. I had a 1911 which I still have and I wanted a carbine. So I purchased a Marlin Camp gun in 45 acp. It uses the 1911 clips and there is no mixing or messing up calibers when thing get anxious.
I still have it and now have a couple of 18 shot clips for it also, just in case.
Peaceful
Several years ago I was doing some "Gate guard" duty and had our RV set up there for 24 hour duty as is required at some sites. We had a lot of "undocumented" (wetbacks) aliens coming through at all hours of the day & night. I was told to let them drink water from the stock tank but be wary and make them get out of there quickly. I had a 1911 which I still have and I wanted a carbine. So I purchased a Marlin Camp gun in 45 acp. It uses the 1911 clips and there is no mixing or messing up calibers when thing get anxious.
I still have it and now have a couple of 18 shot clips for it also, just in case.
Peaceful
The Great Mahoo
New member
Out of boredom, I looking into these conversions a bit. The onlything I can think of it being useful for me is for hiking/camping/outdoors-ing. I'd get the basic model, a colapsable stock, and fixed sights. This would get me a compact unit that could be attached to my pack, keeping weight down, but allow me to turn the 1911 on my belt into a rifle, while keeping the bulk of my gear to a minimum. Price for this? 459.85 for the bare-bones, no thrills.
Thats $500 (with shipping and all) for something that does absolutely nothing. I still need a 1911 (or Glock) to do anything with it.
I could get a used Marlin or Legacy arms for less, my local shop usually has them in for $350-500. I could get a Hi Point Carbine for ~$250, which apparenty is coming out with a .45acp model, as well as their 9mm.
If these conversions could be had for ~$200-250, I might be inclinded to get one to save on weight. The only use I see of these, for the money, is as mapsjanhere has said.
Thats $500 (with shipping and all) for something that does absolutely nothing. I still need a 1911 (or Glock) to do anything with it.
I could get a used Marlin or Legacy arms for less, my local shop usually has them in for $350-500. I could get a Hi Point Carbine for ~$250, which apparenty is coming out with a .45acp model, as well as their 9mm.
If these conversions could be had for ~$200-250, I might be inclinded to get one to save on weight. The only use I see of these, for the money, is as mapsjanhere has said.
Carne Frio
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I have one sitting on top of a Glock M20 frame. 10mm goodness.
Brian Pfleuger
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I have to admit, it would be a good way of getting a 357sig rifle. You should be able to get over 1700fps.