carbine and pistol combo

gunslinger555 · February 16, 2007, 11:37 PM

OK I'm looking for a combo of a carbine and pistol, same caliber. Price really doesn't matter as long its something I can get soon, I can save but I don't want it to be an unrealistic price, you know how it is, I'm a high school student working for little caesar's (that translates to not much money) and obviously I have to wait a couple years till I'm 21 for a pistol. it would be awesome if I could get a combo that can both take the same mags.

rantingredneck · February 17, 2007, 12:08 AM

Carbine and pistol combos that both take the same mags. My first recommendation would be the Ruger PC9 and P89 or 95. You'd be looking at around 650 or 700 for the set. Beyond that you could get a Marlin Camp Carbine and whatever pistol that the mags fit (can't remember, some form if Smith I think). Then there's the HiPoint which also takes pistol mags. Not sure on the costs of the others. The Marlin is out of production so you'd have to find one used. The HiPoints have their fans and their detractors. I'm neither as I've never shot one.

blume357 · February 17, 2007, 12:34 AM

but that is your best bet followed by the marlin choice... seems like high point or keltec has the option too.

gunslinger555 · February 17, 2007, 01:11 AM

Is their a 22lr combo I could get? This combo would be for target shooting, and I love 22's.

rantingredneck · February 17, 2007, 01:22 AM

I can't think of a rifle/pistol combo that uses the same magazines. I have a 22/45 and 10/22 combo but the mags are worlds apart. I can't off the top of my head think of a .22 rifle that uses pistol mags.

skeeter1 · February 17, 2007, 02:11 AM

I think (but I'm not 100% sure) that the Ruger PC9 carbine (9mm) uses the same magazines as a couple of their handguns. That's a starting point for you to look into. Good luck!

chris in va · February 17, 2007, 03:24 AM

HiPoint. Handguns are ugly but functional, the carbine is just plain fun to shoot.

Carbine new is around $200, handgun is what...$130? I got my carbine used and the factory refurbished it for free (minus shipping).

Both use the same mags as I understand it.

joshua · February 17, 2007, 09:55 AM

I'm not sure if the Mechtech System carbine conversion kit for 1911s (including Para Ord for Hi-cap) and Glock pistols will appeal to you. If you just want to keep one caliber and magazines then this maybe the deal for you. It all depends if you're a Glock or 1911 kind of dude. josh

FirstFreedom · February 17, 2007, 10:08 AM

+1 on the Mech-Tech, bigtime. I have a 10mm glock mechie, and it's the pig's feces in my book.

itman · February 17, 2007, 10:20 AM

I had a Red hawk and a marlin guide rifle both in 44 mag. Love the red hawk. Hated the Marlin. So now I just have the red hawk.

The whole carbine, pistol thing is a little much IMHO.

ffxmike · February 17, 2007, 10:56 AM

beretta cx4 storm & depending on the variant of cx4 you get, you can use the same magazines as either a beretta 92fs or a beretta px4 storm.

I've got a 92fs & cx4 storm and they use the same magazines.

There are other versions of the cx4 that use the magazines from the px4, or you could order the conversion parts if you can't find one that takes the magazines you want (92 vs px4) to switch it over.

gunslinger555 · February 17, 2007, 02:13 PM

How much do the Mech-Tech's go for? That is awsome! Glock or 1911 hmmm I might have to get both!!!!

dave0520 · February 17, 2007, 02:19 PM

Gunslinger, if you're looking for a .22 set that uses the same mags check out the Browning Buckmark rifles and pistols. Nice guns.

Rifles- http://www.browning.com/products/cat...asp?value=004B

Pistols- http://www.browning.com/products/cat...asp?value=006B

Carryabigstick · February 17, 2007, 03:18 PM

I saw a walther carbine that was from a p-22. It looked pretty cool and was around $275. It may have been called a G-22?

Carryabigstick · February 17, 2007, 03:22 PM

Also I thought I should mention that price was for a used one.

Drakejake · February 17, 2007, 03:56 PM

I have and like the combo of Ruger 9mm rifle and pistol. 20 round mags from Mec Gar are reliable and not too pricey.

Drakejake

rrj731 · February 17, 2007, 05:05 PM

you could get a Marlin lever action and any of several revolvers chambered in 44 mag. I know it doesn't fit your question but it's a cool combo, don't you think?

gunslinger555 · February 18, 2007, 01:54 AM

^yah I agree, man so many choices but I think the Mech-Tech is the way i'm going to go.

tINY · February 19, 2007, 02:54 PM

A Winchester 92 pattern (like the Rossi/Puma) and a Taurus Tracker.

357 or 44, take your pick (I'd suggest 357, unless you are up north where critters are big).

-tINY

FM12 · February 19, 2007, 09:08 PM

I HAVE the Marlin camp rifle/S&W 5904 combo in 9MM...nice...might part with the combo, though, I'm moving up to .40 S&W...contact me @ [email protected], if interested...the pistol is rough on the exterior, but is a shooting genius.....5 or 6 magazines....

FM12 · February 19, 2007, 09:14 PM

The pistol/carbine setup is especially nice for carrying in a squad car and wearing on the belt...everything close at hand, and reloads at the ready...simpler is better...of course, this is just my opinion, and have been wrong before.

cheygriz · February 19, 2007, 10:52 PM

Definitely Beretta 92 and CX4 carbine.

(Too bad SIG doesn't make a 9MM casrbine that uses P226 mags!)

StuntManMike · February 20, 2007, 08:55 PM

I have and recommend the Ruger PC9/P95 combo.
Another good combo is the Buckmark Rifle/Pistol combo.
Also, a 1894 and model 19 is a good choice.

Tbag · February 21, 2007, 08:49 AM

Gunslinger, I've had my Mechtech for about 4 years now, love it. Mine is the 1911 type chambered for the Roland 460 and it also shoots 45's. Let me tell you one thing, nothing short of awesome power. I've dropped pig's with 230 grain 45 hp. at 100 yards. Dropped more pig's with the Roland beyond 150 yards. And when I say dropped them, I do mean DROPPED dead in their tracks. The Roland 460 round is like a pumped 45 on steroids. The conversion cost's around $350 and have seen them for less on the internet. Last sale I think was at Clark Custom.

sanson · February 21, 2007, 09:00 AM

+1 for marlin 18" levergun .357 and revolver. .38's for plinking or .357 for WHAM! surprising what 357 will do with 18" and gapless chamber/barrel...... OR: if you can not tolerate revolvers(like my buddy) marlin camp 9+auto pistol

February 16, 2007, 11:37 PM	#1
gunslinger555 Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2006 Location: Lima, ohio Posts: 580	carbine and pistol combo OK I'm looking for a combo of a carbine and pistol, same caliber. Price really doesn't matter as long its something I can get soon, I can save but I don't want it to be an unrealistic price, you know how it is, I'm a high school student working for little caesar's (that translates to not much money) and obviously I have to wait a couple years till I'm 21 for a pistol. it would be awesome if I could get a combo that can both take the same mags. __________________ (")_(") OMG!!! I think I shot bunny in the face!

February 17, 2007, 12:08 AM	#2
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	Carbine and pistol combos that both take the same mags. My first recommendation would be the Ruger PC9 and P89 or 95. You'd be looking at around 650 or 700 for the set. Beyond that you could get a Marlin Camp Carbine and whatever pistol that the mags fit (can't remember, some form if Smith I think). Then there's the HiPoint which also takes pistol mags. Not sure on the costs of the others. The Marlin is out of production so you'd have to find one used. The HiPoints have their fans and their detractors. I'm neither as I've never shot one. __________________ NRA Member NC Hunter's Education Instructor PCCA Member (What's PCCA you ask? <- Check the link)

February 17, 2007, 12:34 AM	#3
blume357 Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 3,943	Ruger PC 9 & 4 are also out of production but that is your best bet followed by the marlin choice... seems like high point or keltec has the option too.

February 17, 2007, 01:11 AM	#4
gunslinger555 Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2006 Location: Lima, ohio Posts: 580	Is their a 22lr combo I could get? This combo would be for target shooting, and I love 22's. __________________ (")_(") OMG!!! I think I shot bunny in the face!

February 17, 2007, 01:22 AM	#5
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	I can't think of a rifle/pistol combo that uses the same magazines. I have a 22/45 and 10/22 combo but the mags are worlds apart. I can't off the top of my head think of a .22 rifle that uses pistol mags. __________________ NRA Member NC Hunter's Education Instructor PCCA Member (What's PCCA you ask? <- Check the link)

February 17, 2007, 02:11 AM	#6
skeeter1 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 3,403	I think (but I'm not 100% sure) that the Ruger PC9 carbine (9mm) uses the same magazines as a couple of their handguns. That's a starting point for you to look into. Good luck!

February 17, 2007, 03:24 AM	#7
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	HiPoint. Handguns are ugly but functional, the carbine is just plain fun to shoot. Carbine new is around $200, handgun is what...$130? I got my carbine used and the factory refurbished it for free (minus shipping). Both use the same mags as I understand it.

February 17, 2007, 09:55 AM	#8
joshua Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2004 Location: norCal Posts: 2,161	I'm not sure if the Mechtech System carbine conversion kit for 1911s (including Para Ord for Hi-cap) and Glock pistols will appeal to you. If you just want to keep one caliber and magazines then this maybe the deal for you. It all depends if you're a Glock or 1911 kind of dude. josh

February 17, 2007, 10:08 AM	#9
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	+1 on the Mech-Tech, bigtime. I have a 10mm glock mechie, and it's the pig's feces in my book.

February 17, 2007, 10:20 AM	#10
itman Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2005 Posts: 199	I had a Red hawk and a marlin guide rifle both in 44 mag. Love the red hawk. Hated the Marlin. So now I just have the red hawk. The whole carbine, pistol thing is a little much IMHO.

February 17, 2007, 10:56 AM	#11
ffxmike Member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Posts: 95	beretta cx4 storm & depending on the variant of cx4 you get, you can use the same magazines as either a beretta 92fs or a beretta px4 storm. I've got a 92fs & cx4 storm and they use the same magazines. There are other versions of the cx4 that use the magazines from the px4, or you could order the conversion parts if you can't find one that takes the magazines you want (92 vs px4) to switch it over.

February 17, 2007, 02:13 PM	#12
gunslinger555 Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2006 Location: Lima, ohio Posts: 580	How much do the Mech-Tech's go for? That is awsome! Glock or 1911 hmmm I might have to get both!!!! __________________ (")_(") OMG!!! I think I shot bunny in the face!

February 17, 2007, 02:19 PM	#13
dave0520 Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2005 Location: Philadelphia suburbs Posts: 394	Gunslinger, if you're looking for a .22 set that uses the same mags check out the Browning Buckmark rifles and pistols. Nice guns. Rifles- http://www.browning.com/products/cat...asp?value=004B Pistols- http://www.browning.com/products/cat...asp?value=006B __________________ si vis pacem, parabellum

February 17, 2007, 03:18 PM	#14
Carryabigstick Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 176	I saw a walther carbine that was from a p-22. It looked pretty cool and was around $275. It may have been called a G-22?

February 17, 2007, 03:22 PM	#15
Carryabigstick Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 176	Also I thought I should mention that price was for a used one.

February 17, 2007, 03:56 PM	#16
Drakejake Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 548	I have and like the combo of Ruger 9mm rifle and pistol. 20 round mags from Mec Gar are reliable and not too pricey. Drakejake

February 17, 2007, 05:05 PM	#17
rrj731 Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: east Texas Posts: 30	44 mag you could get a Marlin lever action and any of several revolvers chambered in 44 mag. I know it doesn't fit your question but it's a cool combo, don't you think?

February 18, 2007, 01:54 AM	#18
gunslinger555 Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2006 Location: Lima, ohio Posts: 580	^yah I agree, man so many choices but I think the Mech-Tech is the way i'm going to go. __________________ (")_(") OMG!!! I think I shot bunny in the face!

February 19, 2007, 02:54 PM	#19
tINY Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 2,589	A Winchester 92 pattern (like the Rossi/Puma) and a Taurus Tracker. 357 or 44, take your pick (I'd suggest 357, unless you are up north where critters are big). -tINY

February 19, 2007, 09:08 PM	#20
FM12 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2007 Location: Monroeville, Alabama Posts: 1,683	I HAVE the Marlin camp rifle/S&W 5904 combo in 9MM...nice...might part with the combo, though, I'm moving up to .40 S&W...contact me @ [email protected], if interested...the pistol is rough on the exterior, but is a shooting genius.....5 or 6 magazines....

February 19, 2007, 09:14 PM	#21
FM12 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2007 Location: Monroeville, Alabama Posts: 1,683	The pistol/carbine setup is especially nice for carrying in a squad car and wearing on the belt...everything close at hand, and reloads at the ready...simpler is better...of course, this is just my opinion, and have been wrong before.

February 19, 2007, 10:52 PM	#22
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	Definitely Beretta 92 and CX4 carbine. (Too bad SIG doesn't make a 9MM casrbine that uses P226 mags!) __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

February 20, 2007, 08:55 PM	#23
StuntManMike Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2007 Posts: 248	I have and recommend the Ruger PC9/P95 combo. Another good combo is the Buckmark Rifle/Pistol combo. Also, a 1894 and model 19 is a good choice.

February 21, 2007, 08:49 AM	#24
Tbag Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2007 Location: FL Posts: 238	Gunslinger, I've had my Mechtech for about 4 years now, love it. Mine is the 1911 type chambered for the Roland 460 and it also shoots 45's. Let me tell you one thing, nothing short of awesome power. I've dropped pig's with 230 grain 45 hp. at 100 yards. Dropped more pig's with the Roland beyond 150 yards. And when I say dropped them, I do mean DROPPED dead in their tracks. The Roland 460 round is like a pumped 45 on steroids. The conversion cost's around $350 and have seen them for less on the internet. Last sale I think was at Clark Custom.

February 21, 2007, 09:00 AM	#25
sanson Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2006 Location: FL panhandle Posts: 547	+1 for marlin 18" levergun .357 and revolver. .38's for plinking or .357 for WHAM! surprising what 357 will do with 18" and gapless chamber/barrel...... OR: if you can not tolerate revolvers(like my buddy) marlin camp 9+auto pistol