Best .45 cal carbine - Page 2

trkkshotbry · June 11, 2012, 06:58 PM

I just returned home from my local range with the Hi point .45 carbine. After sighting in the red dot sight I had a few mags worth left to play with. I'm not a great shot or anything but I could manage 2 inch groups at 25yards all day long, I'm looking forward to trying it out at longer ranges at a later date but initial impressions are pretty positive. The weapon functioned flawlessly through 300rnds with zero malfunctions.
The trigger really is the worst I've ever used, heavy, lots of creep over a pretty long travel for a rifle. It wasn't stagey or rough but with so much pressure I'm not sure I woudve felt much roughness. Ill be taking it apart to Polish and tweak or replace the spring. Also the trigger is too short for the trigger guard and almost pinched at the far end of its travel. Ill be looking for aftermarket alternatives or heating the plastic and changing the shape soon.
So other than the trigger which was just this side of acceptable the rest of the gun is solidly built, reliable (so far) appears to be built like a tank. It could certainly use some Polish but for $325 out the door with the red dot sight I still call it a bargain especially for those with the time, tools and inclination to finish the weapon themselves.

Loki Mossberg · June 12, 2012, 05:17 AM

Best .45 caliber carbine over all i think would be the Masterpiece Arms mac-10 .45. 30 rounds clips are inexpensive for it and work. It's only like 450 for the full carbine version long barrel. Its also side cock unlike the old mac-11s, so you can mount a scope or sight to picatinny. Its also available in 9mm, and .460 rowland (supposedly equal to .44 mag in ballistic energy but super expensive per round). Camp carbine wouldn't be a bad choice either, if you can use 1911 clips you could get up to 10 rnds. If you want more out of a carbine I'd say lever action is the way to go. A rossi 45-70/.410 lever gun. could humainly kill just about any animal in north america at the proper range grouse-mouse, well may be not the carbine version. Or a Buffalo Boar .500 SW magnum lever-gun.

trkkshotbry · June 16, 2012, 04:00 AM

I just received my new trigger from hipoint9mmcarbines.com and its actually for my .45 carbine. I also had an idea for how to mount a bayonet to the little carbine.

fext · June 16, 2012, 01:43 PM

A semiauto Tommy made by by Para Ordnance is a lovely thing.

It just have style.

ClarkGriswald · June 17, 2012, 08:43 PM

Recently picked up a Beretta CX4 in .45. Yes the downside is that factory magazine only holds 8 rounds. However, website SierraPapa offers a magazine extension as well as some other upgrades for the CX4.
I fell in love with the CX4 my first outing with it. Didn't have any complaints with the trigger but will see what the benefits in upgrading the trigger will be other than getting rid of a plastic trigger.

barnbwt · June 17, 2012, 09:41 PM

Mild divergence from topic:
I saw a CX4 in the LGS, and, thinking of this thread I've been following, went over to pick it up. Turns out it was a Benelli MR1 in .223

. You learn something new every day; I thought benelli only made shotguns, not PDWs

OK, back to the .45's now...
I did check out a CX4 there a few months back. I remember being impressed by the ergonomics and balance, but a bit taken aback by their particular choice of materials. Away from the grips, it felt like ABS, or something; made the gun feel cheaper than it really was. I think it would have felt better with a "grippier" finish, like if it was rubberized, or a true matte, instead of just textured. It did impress me enough to buy a .22LR MP161K from Baikal

TCB

Deja vu · June 18, 2012, 11:07 PM

My brother has a 45/70 Marlin 16.5 inch barrel Carbine. It is 45 caliber and has really good knock down power.

p.s. I have shot a highpoint 45 caliber carbine and it was pretty good but I am not really in to black guns.

FrosSsT · June 20, 2012, 07:51 PM

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Kriss makes the best 45 caliber carbine ever IMO. It recoils less than a MP5 and is reliable and easy to maintain. Good luck getting your hands on one though; they're backordered everywhere...

The Kriss Super V has been reported to have alot of flaws. So far I have not found a credible review without a terrible reliability report. The HK USC on the other hand is supposed to be a phenomenal .45 carbine (at the same price as the Super V)

To the OP - I myself own the Cx4 storm in .40 and I would highly recommend it. Its high quality, easy to clean, and its one of the best carbines I own.

priell3 · July 10, 2012, 08:29 PM

This is my pistol caliber carbine, in 9mm. Also available in .45ACP. Uses Glock magazines. I have one 10 round and two 33 round mags. Fun and reliable.

www.jrcarbines.com

Mrgunsngear · July 10, 2012, 08:51 PM

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The Kriss Super V has been reported to have alot of flaws. So far I have not found a credible review without a terrible reliability report. The HK USC on the other hand is supposed to be a phenomenal .45 carbine (at the same price as the Super V)

Hmmm... We got one at work to test, but it was from Kriss (so they probably function checked it ahead of time).... It went through about 1k rounds in one day without being cleaned (was lubricated) and I didn't see it have a malfunction of any kind. I can't speak to others' experiences but that was mine. I thought it was great.

TNT · July 14, 2012, 12:21 PM

I went with the Auto Ordnance 1928 Commando I liked the parkerizing

a military thing

Ulysses S Garand · August 21, 2014, 03:49 PM

If you want a reliable high capacity .45 Carbine, I would recommend a Masterpiece Arms.

I know that in the past the MAC clones have gotten a lot of hate, but the current owners of this company have done quite a bit with the design, including changing the grip, adding a proper set of iron sights(Though optics are very easily installed), and adding a much beloved trigger disconnect that has done away with the notorious trigger bite.

I've had one for years and it is quite comfortable to shoot and extremely accurate. I have never had a problem with it aside from a few FTF's while running extremely low grade ammunition.

It is a tad on the heavy side but that lends to very easy follow up shots as the weight of the gun absorbs the bulk of the recoil.

chris in va · August 21, 2014, 08:25 PM

Quote:

July 14, 2012, 12:21 PM #36

Two year old thread.

But anyway, the CX4 45 carbine is actually cheaper than the 9mm version, in most cases. It's a ton of fun and quite light.

Evan Thomas · August 22, 2014, 01:17 PM

The OP made his decision over two years ago...

June 11, 2012, 06:58 PM	#26
trkkshotbry Member Join Date: June 6, 2012 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 62	update and review I just returned home from my local range with the Hi point .45 carbine. After sighting in the red dot sight I had a few mags worth left to play with. I'm not a great shot or anything but I could manage 2 inch groups at 25yards all day long, I'm looking forward to trying it out at longer ranges at a later date but initial impressions are pretty positive. The weapon functioned flawlessly through 300rnds with zero malfunctions. The trigger really is the worst I've ever used, heavy, lots of creep over a pretty long travel for a rifle. It wasn't stagey or rough but with so much pressure I'm not sure I woudve felt much roughness. Ill be taking it apart to Polish and tweak or replace the spring. Also the trigger is too short for the trigger guard and almost pinched at the far end of its travel. Ill be looking for aftermarket alternatives or heating the plastic and changing the shape soon. So other than the trigger which was just this side of acceptable the rest of the gun is solidly built, reliable (so far) appears to be built like a tank. It could certainly use some Polish but for $325 out the door with the red dot sight I still call it a bargain especially for those with the time, tools and inclination to finish the weapon themselves.

June 16, 2012, 04:00 AM	#28
trkkshotbry Member Join Date: June 6, 2012 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 62	Hi Point update I just received my new trigger from hipoint9mmcarbines.com and its actually for my .45 carbine. I also had an idea for how to mount a bayonet to the little carbine.

June 17, 2012, 09:41 PM	#31
barnbwt Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2012 Posts: 1,085	Mild divergence from topic: I saw a CX4 in the LGS, and, thinking of this thread I've been following, went over to pick it up. Turns out it was a Benelli MR1 in .223 . You learn something new every day; I thought benelli only made shotguns, not PDWs OK, back to the .45's now... I did check out a CX4 there a few months back. I remember being impressed by the ergonomics and balance, but a bit taken aback by their particular choice of materials. Away from the grips, it felt like ABS, or something; made the gun feel cheaper than it really was. I think it would have felt better with a "grippier" finish, like if it was rubberized, or a true matte, instead of just textured. It did impress me enough to buy a .22LR MP161K from Baikal TCB __________________ "I don't believe that the men of the distant past were any wiser than we are today. But it does seem that their science and technology were able to accomplish much grander things." -- Alex Rosewater

June 18, 2012, 11:07 PM	#32
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	My brother has a 45/70 Marlin 16.5 inch barrel Carbine. It is 45 caliber and has really good knock down power. p.s. I have shot a highpoint 45 caliber carbine and it was pretty good but I am not really in to black guns. __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...

July 10, 2012, 08:29 PM	#34
priell3 Member Join Date: July 9, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 50	This is my pistol caliber carbine, in 9mm. Also available in .45ACP. Uses Glock magazines. I have one 10 round and two 33 round mags. Fun and reliable. www.jrcarbines.com __________________ MikeP PA Zombie Response Team Last edited by priell3; July 10, 2012 at 08:48 PM.

June 12, 2012, 05:17 AM	#27
Loki Mossberg Junior Member Join Date: June 12, 2012 Posts: 1	Best .45 caliber carbine over all i think would be the Masterpiece Arms mac-10 .45. 30 rounds clips are inexpensive for it and work. It's only like 450 for the full carbine version long barrel. Its also side cock unlike the old mac-11s, so you can mount a scope or sight to picatinny. Its also available in 9mm, and .460 rowland (supposedly equal to .44 mag in ballistic energy but super expensive per round). Camp carbine wouldn't be a bad choice either, if you can use 1911 clips you could get up to 10 rnds. If you want more out of a carbine I'd say lever action is the way to go. A rossi 45-70/.410 lever gun. could humainly kill just about any animal in north america at the proper range grouse-mouse, well may be not the carbine version. Or a Buffalo Boar .500 SW magnum lever-gun.

June 16, 2012, 01:43 PM	#29
fext Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Posts: 64	A semiauto Tommy made by by Para Ordnance is a lovely thing. It just have style.

June 17, 2012, 08:43 PM	#30
ClarkGriswald Junior Member Join Date: April 27, 2012 Posts: 4	Recently picked up a Beretta CX4 in .45. Yes the downside is that factory magazine only holds 8 rounds. However, website SierraPapa offers a magazine extension as well as some other upgrades for the CX4. I fell in love with the CX4 my first outing with it. Didn't have any complaints with the trigger but will see what the benefits in upgrading the trigger will be other than getting rid of a plastic trigger.

July 14, 2012, 12:21 PM	#36
TNT Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2006 Location: Back in glorious Nebraska Posts: 606	I went with the Auto Ordnance 1928 Commando I liked the parkerizing a military thing __________________ "In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man and brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."

August 21, 2014, 03:49 PM	#37
Ulysses S Garand Junior Member Join Date: August 21, 2014 Posts: 5	If you want a reliable high capacity .45 Carbine, I would recommend a Masterpiece Arms. I know that in the past the MAC clones have gotten a lot of hate, but the current owners of this company have done quite a bit with the design, including changing the grip, adding a proper set of iron sights(Though optics are very easily installed), and adding a much beloved trigger disconnect that has done away with the notorious trigger bite. I've had one for years and it is quite comfortable to shoot and extremely accurate. I have never had a problem with it aside from a few FTF's while running extremely low grade ammunition. It is a tad on the heavy side but that lends to very easy follow up shots as the weight of the gun absorbs the bulk of the recoil.

August 22, 2014, 01:17 PM	#39
Evan Thomas Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 5,631	The OP made his decision over two years ago... __________________ Never let anything mechanical know you're in a hurry.