Post your pistol caliber carbines on here

hoytinak · Mar 5, 2008

I never really understood why anyone would want to own one. That is till I shot a buddies. Man that thing was so much fun that I ended up buying one for myself. I got the Beretta CX4 Storm in 9mm and I must say this thing is great. It's fun, fairly cheap to feed, reliable and it just looks cool. I've got it setup for HD duty.

mac79912 · Mar 7, 2008

I like the look of that rifle.how much was it?

hoytinak · Mar 8, 2008

I bought it very lightly used (had 50 rounds through it) for $650. Then added the red dot ($35) and the light w/pressure switch ($200).

idleprocess · Mar 9, 2008

I irrationally lust after the (now-discontinued) Ruger carbine whenever I get turned off by the price of M1 carbines. Anyone ever shot one?

Texas1911 · Mar 9, 2008

idleprocess said:
I irrationally lust after the (now-discontinued) Ruger carbine whenever I get turned off by the price of M1 carbines. Anyone ever shot one?

Guy at work had one, and swears by it.

The Kicker Guy · Mar 10, 2008

I went the cheap route and picked up a HiPoint 9mm carbine. I can't complain, it's been reliable. I would never consider one of thier pistols, but the carbine has been a good gun. Stock replacement is neccessary, since the factory stock feels like a diving board.

texaspartsman · Mar 13, 2008

I have a PS90 and an AR in 10MM, both are fun guns.

mac79912 · Mar 13, 2008

That Hi Point looks like a Berreta with that stock.For a cheap rifle those HPs are a good deal.My brother got the 9mm carbine and it never jams and is pretty accurate.

oldguy · Mar 15, 2008

I purchased a 40 cal Hi Point carbine expecting little and now find it is my most fun gun, never jams, super accurate, with a TruGlo red dot. Total cost about $275.oo,cheap, perhaps a little ugly but just a plain joy to shoot.

HKpre86 · Mar 17, 2008

Texas1911 · Mar 17, 2008

Nice MP5, that lower makes the gun look more modern.

shipwreck · Mar 17, 2008

This is not so much a pistol caliber carbine - as the pistol was designed AFTER the carbine... But here is my PS90:

HKpre86 · Mar 19, 2008

Texas1911 said:
Nice MP5, that lower makes the gun look more modern.

Thanks

The metal frame is just a little too old fashion for me, plus that plastic one came with the gun and I didn't want or need (trigger control) the Navy or 3 round burst packs.

SIG_Fiend · Mar 19, 2008

The SEF lowers on Mp5's are my favorite. Heck, I like them so much I had to put one on my electric airsoft Mp5!

I like the looks and ergonomics better compared to the newer Navy style lowers.

txpete · Mar 19, 2008

texas style in 44/40

ducksps · Mar 21, 2008

I was but by the pistol caliber myself

My pushpin MP5 is a hoot and affordable to shoot compared to my non .22 rifles. If I were to buy a non NFA carbine in pistol caliber the Storm or FN PS90 would be on the short list. A good lever action trapper model like txpete has above would also be an excellent option.

Regarding the SEF, Navy, or Burst trigger groups on MP5's. I have never met anyone personally that used the burst function but I do feel the burst pack has superior trigger feel. The point that the sear trips in auto is such that you can easily squeeze off single rounds without bouncing your trigger finger but pulling a full stroke allows 2 or 3 shot burst on auto without much effort. I do think that anyone using the burst setting to make qualifications is cheating and hated the extra positioin training at blackwater as they required the gun on safe before every engagement.

I do keep a spare SEF pack in my gear bag as they are much more reliable. Anyone who has ever had to rebuild a burst pack will know what I mean.

gunnut1 · Apr 3, 2008

My SW5. Had some problems when I first got but she sangs to me now!

Hookster · Apr 14, 2008

This is my Marlin Camp Carbine 9 (9mm). I just picked it up on a trade and I haven't fired it yet. It was a little dirty so I took it apart to clean it and found the recoil buffer to be in MANY peices! I ordered a new one, as well as a new spring. As soon as they get here I'm off to the range!