How do we feel about pistol caliber carbines?

How about a good lever action in 44 mag. Works great for me. If I remember Alaskan makes a breakdown.
 
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I love my Ruger PC9, it's the 10/22's big brother. Doesn't have the tacticool look that a lot of the other PCC's do but it's fun to shoot and accurate.
 
I'm liking that Ruger PC9/4! I'd kill for a Ruger Deerfield, it even shares ammo with my MKVII DE...
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I had a Keltec carbine for a few years while doing some EP work. Worked flawlessly and put the rounds where I wanted them to go. That, the ability to carry share magazines with my pistol and that fact it fit in a messenger bag; what's not to love!
 
I am a fan of a lever actions in pistol caliber. Specifically the Winchester 1892 in .45 Colt. Pairs nicely with a Ruger Blackhawk

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One day I would like to own a Colt- Burgess 1883

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My Keltec S2K has been run hard at times over the years and continues to perform perfectly. I also have lever guns and ARs in pistol calibers. In addition to using inexpensive ammo I can also use them at pistol ranges where their heavier counterparts are not allowed.
 
I'm not a huge fan of pistol ammo ballistics. Sure you get to use the same ammo for your long gun and sidearm but the cost is crappy penetration and accuracy at range. These are things that matter to me in a long gun.

That being said look in to the kriss vector in 45 acp, and the take down 357/44 mag/45 lever guns.

http://www.gunblast.com/Taylors-Alaskan45.htm
 
sideways said:
I'm not a huge fan of pistol ammo ballistics. Sure you get to use the same ammo for your long gun and sidearm but the cost is crappy penetration and accuracy at range. These are things that matter to me in a long gun.

That being said look in to the kriss vector in 45 acp, and the take down 357/44 mag/45 lever guns.

http://www.gunblast.com/Taylors-Alaskan45.htm
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That's why a lot of the pistol caliber rifles started as SBRs and subguns, close range, easy manuverability, and with a happy switch :)

They're cheap plinkers (compared to most centerfire rifle calibers) and they have the potential to be a lot lighter.

Something about a good looking SBR carbine just makes me all warm and fuzzy. Can't wait for my MPX to ship
 
That's sub guns for you. Offering all the things I don't need in a long gun and none of the things I do. ;) :D Don't get me wrong, they have their place. It just isn't with me. Not since I left the army, where clearing rooms was a consideration.

That MPX is sexy. Congrats. :thumbup:
 
I have a couple, a 9mm AR and a 40 CX4. The CX4 hands down is amazin.g Accurate, reliable, fun to shoot, picked mine up 8 years ago when no one knew what they were for a song. less than a 3rd what they go for now. I recommend one if you can find it at a decent price. FYI the factory sights suck, but the top rail allows for many sight options.

Here is a friend shooting mine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf8E-uNa7HM
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I have a Kel-Tec Sub2000 back home and it is a fantastic carbine. I got it to carry in my truck and to put in my pack, but it quickly became a favorite. It was easy for my tiny wife to use and those Fiber optic sights are easy to see and use.

There are a lot of options, today for a pistol caliber carbine. There is an M1 version out, Beretta makes one (sights are terrible and need fixing), there are AR versions, and many more.

Having a pistol and carbine in the same caliber was a good idea on the Frontier, and is still a good idea today. One thing to consider, if you were ever faced with a disaster, having only one caliber to contend with is a good idea. Pistol ammo is easy to carry, and you can load up a bunch of high cap mags, plus a few boxes. With such a carbine you can pot rabbits, deer, or any food, and you can protect your family from 2 legged varmints.
 
Pistol caliber carbines also have the advantage of low muzzle flash due to complete powder burn (which may actually increase velocity) giving a great advantage indoors as a home defense tool. My opinion was, and is, that these carbines are extensions of my pistol for ranges in between where a pistol isn't enough and a rifle is too much. Life is all about compromise - know your tools and you'll be fine.
 
I've been eyeballing the Rossi R92 in .357. I believe that it would be a nice gun to add to my collection.
 
I have a Winchester 94 Wrangler in 44 mag , with the big
lever. It is a fun gun, except with full house loads. It kicks hard enough to knock the windage adjustment down to the bottom in two shots.I switched to a nice folding tang sight. It will turn a shoulder to mush if you use stock loads for long.
 
spoolup said:
I have a couple, a 9mm AR and a 40 CX4. The CX4 hands down is amazin.g Accurate, reliable, fun to shoot, picked mine up 8 years ago when no one knew what they were for a song. less than a 3rd what they go for now. I recommend one if you can find it at a decent price.
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Anymore that's a mighty big if. Otherwise for the size, weight, and price, you might as well get a DPMS AR-15. Ammo's a little more expensive, but all things being roughly equal, it's the better firearm.
 
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