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Old February 2, 2016, 08:24 PM   #51
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Just checked .... No more CX4's being made. When existing inventory is gone, they're history. Bummer, its a really nice gun.
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Old February 2, 2016, 08:27 PM   #52
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Just checked .... No more CX4's being made. When existing inventory is gone, they're history

Per Beretta CS..

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Thank you for contacting Beretta Customer Support.

Sir, the CX4 carbine has not been discontinued. Beretta Italy currently has a very large overseas military contract for CX4s, and all current production is going towards the fulfillment of that contract. We expect that the CX4 will be available again in the US market sometime next year.
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They are trying to fulfill an MX4 (fa) contract with India.
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Old February 3, 2016, 09:24 AM   #53
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chris in va, Thanks for clearing that up. A relief to us CX4 owners.
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Old February 3, 2016, 12:08 PM   #54
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Whew is right ... Would be a shame to discontinue this gun!
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Old February 4, 2016, 01:19 AM   #55
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My 9mm carbine is a Calico.

I rather like it. 100rnd mag is a chore to load (and I only have one, currently), but is a lot of fun. Probably out of your price range now, was $450 back when I got mine.
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Old February 4, 2016, 03:21 PM   #56
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So..what happened to Ruger's PC9?
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Old February 4, 2016, 08:37 PM   #57
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I've been doing research on this same topic. Hipoint is the winner. I'm not one for the cheapest solution but in this case you aren't going to do better. I've looked into all of the possibilities I can think of, oddly enough only one mentioned so far I hadn't thought of.
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Old February 4, 2016, 10:06 PM   #58
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I really want one of the Uzi knock offs made by century, the centurion UC-9 carbine. They are only about $600 right now which seems like a good deal. I just have a really hard time justifying the purchase. I know it would be a lot of fun but I have limited funds and a lot of other purchases I should probably make first.
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Old February 5, 2016, 05:13 AM   #59
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I just have a really hard time justifying the purchase. I know it would be a lot of fun but I have limited funds and a lot of other purchases I should probably make first.
This problem can be so frustrating, haha. I know exactly how you feel.
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Old February 5, 2016, 05:43 AM   #60
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So..what happened to Ruger's PC9?
Only made from 1996 to 2006 or so, and only about 20,000 made in all.

Nice carbine, heavy but looks like a rifle instead of something like a science fiction film like so many pistol-caliber carbines.

I managed to get one a few years ago in 90% condition through GunsAmerica, and prices have been climbing steadily since then. People that own them tend to keep them.

Accurate enough out to maybe 50-75 yards... makes a good home defense gun.
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Old February 6, 2016, 09:24 AM   #61
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chris in va, Thanks for clearing that up. A relief to us CX4 owners
I second that, killing the CX4 would be the dumbest thing Beretta ever did.
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Old February 10, 2016, 12:37 PM   #62
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I was in the same boat, wanting a 9mm carbine. Did all of the usual due diligence and research. Hi-Point and the CX4 just don't fit my eye so that ruled them out. I did not want a light weight folder so the KelTec was out. I did consider the PCU but I did not want to dedicate one of my pistols full time to it. Olympic, Circle 10 and LWD were out of my $700 cap price range. Had it finally narrowed down to a JR Carbine or a PSA. What tipped the scales was break down and serviceability between the two. I ended up with an American Made PSA9 and could not be happier.
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Old February 10, 2016, 07:20 PM   #63
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Old February 11, 2016, 12:53 AM   #64
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Almost bought the 995ts today. Just can't get over how ugly it is.

Maybe next month.
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Old February 11, 2016, 07:44 PM   #65
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The Beretta CX4 Storm carbines are being discontinued.
Perpetuated rumor. No facts to back that up.
Not a rumor at all sir. It actually came from the Beretta dealer rep who calls on our store. He stated there are still some 10rd compliant models in their inventory, but no more are being imported as of now. They still show up on the Beretta website, but their website hasn't been updated to show discontinued models in a couple of years.
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Old February 13, 2016, 10:12 PM   #66
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twhidd,
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Old February 14, 2016, 04:02 PM   #67
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The guys who work the counter at my store said discontinued too. But they aren't always in the know .... Hopefully they're wrong this time.

I think the HiPoint pistols are ugly as heck, but I actually like the look of their carbines. And you can hang gizzy whiches every where if you're into that stuff (I just have a light on mine). The only downside on the HiPoint imo is the 10rd magazine. A 15rd double stack would have been nice with a 20rd option available. :-)
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Old February 14, 2016, 04:56 PM   #68
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I think the HuPoint pistols are ugly as heck, but I actually like the look of their carbines. And you can hang gizzy whiches every where if you're into that stuff (I just have a light on mine). The only downside on the HiPoint imo is the 0rd magazine. A 15rd double stack would have been nice with a 20rd option available. :-)
If it took glock mags I would own one! (or more)
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Old February 16, 2016, 02:35 PM   #69
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Hipoint has really missed the boat not having a glock mag compatible carbine, haven;t they? I've contacted them previously concerning this and the reply was a VERY firm no. Almost like a 'we don't want o cross into AW territory and we'd rather shutdown than deal with those regulations' type of no.
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Old December 17, 2016, 02:14 PM   #70
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keltec sub 2000

I have a sub 2000 in 9mm. best little carbine I have bought, shoot great very accurate. I have shot mine up to 50 yards with great results.
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Old December 18, 2016, 01:36 AM   #71
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If I ever become interested in a 9mm carbine, will probably be a hi point
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Old December 20, 2016, 10:15 PM   #72
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CZ Scorpion Carbine

The CZ is looking really good, but it is closer to $900. A while back Taurus had some info on a carbine they were making, did it make it to market? Have neer seen one. I'm leaning towards the CZ, but having a hard time with the price...
I know CZ makes good stuff though, have a few of their .22's and a CZ-85 Combat.
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Old December 21, 2016, 08:55 AM   #73
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Taurus blew it. It was imported as a thumbhole sporter with proprietary lo-cap mags for $800. Of course nobody bought them, so it was rapidly discontinued.

The sad part is that they accept AR grips and trigger parts, and could have accepted Colt magazines or similar. 922r would have been a walk in the park, but Taurus was just too lazy to bother.
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Old December 21, 2016, 12:21 PM   #74
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You really should check out the JustRight Carbine, I've had mine for a couple years and after a couple thousand rounds I love it. These things are built like tanks, extremely accurate, very versatile, and have some commonality with an AR15. They can also be purchased with different options as far as mags and further changes due to modularity. I would say the one and only drawback is no last round bolt hold open feature. For me this is no biggie compared to all the positive aspects.
Based on many internet comments like this, I recently bought a 9mm TAKEDOWN Just Right Carbine from Buds for $589 NIB. My range trips are done until things warm up, so I have no actual experience firing it yet, but its well made, solid, and good looking. The Glock mag with 33 rounds sold me
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Old December 22, 2016, 12:36 PM   #75
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I have the JR Carbine in 9mm. It works well.

My son has the 995TS and it has been flawless. Paid about $250 for it NIB.
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