January 22, 2016, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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9mm carbine cost
I'd like a 9mm carbine and I'd like to spend no more than $600, am I pretty much limited to a Hi-point or are there other reasonably priced options?
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January 22, 2016, 10:00 PM | #2 |
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If you own an AR15.... just buy a PSA 9mm upper, and mag block.
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January 22, 2016, 10:03 PM | #3 |
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I don't
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I think Chiappa makes a 9mm M1 carbine lookalike, have no idea of the quality though.
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January 23, 2016, 02:42 AM | #5 |
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Don't be so quick to knock the 995ts. The thing works well and has been reliable as hell for us.
We also looked at KelTec's Sub2000... But at UNDER $300 the 995ts was too good of a deal... It will not be our last 9mm carbine but it sure is a great first one.
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Don't knock the Hi-Point so fast. They are good little rifles. Ugly, yes. To the OP, do you like how the Hi-Point feels and can you live with the limited capacity mags? If so, go for it. I had one for awhile and its a good little rifle. If you want something more customizable, look into buying or building a AR-9. Palmetto State Armory sells complete uppers with bolt carrier group and charging handle pretty reasonably and you can get Glock compatable lowers from them as well.
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I'm not knocking the hi-point. I had one and liked it and it may be what I end up with but I'd kinda like to have something a little different if possible
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I've been keeping my eye on pricing for a Sub2000, but I'm going to look into other options people have mentioned in this thread now. Thanks for making it!
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January 23, 2016, 03:28 PM | #9 |
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If you're going to get a 9mm carbine, get one designed for 9mm.
The AR-type guns are large, and you might as well get them in the more powerful .223. The Keltec Sub is tiny and a lot of fun. |
January 23, 2016, 03:34 PM | #10 |
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I see the Keltec on Armslist occasionally for ~$500 and the beretta cx4 for around $600-$700.
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January 23, 2016, 03:35 PM | #11 |
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OP, I bought my psa 9mm for over 700. I replaced the hammer and buffer and everything came out to about 820 after taxes and all.
Best damn firearm purchase I've ever made. OP if you are not a collector who buys a bunch of useless crap that never gets shot year after year, spend the money on a good quality 9mm carbine. Don't be afraid to spend money on something good.
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I got lucky and got in on the Buds Gun Shop Beretta CX4 deal a couple years ago. $629 for the 92 version. It's well worth the extra cost after having owned the HiPoint a few years. They are now over $800 though which is absurd.
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The Beretta CX4 Storm carbines are being discontinued.
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January 23, 2016, 05:01 PM | #14 |
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So... what's the story on a 9mm upper for an average AR?
I've got a RRA LAR-15. Nothing special about it. It's a very basic 20" EBR. A 9mm PSA upper and a block in the lower and I can run 9mm... well?! Like... Sten mags? Tell me more, please. My goal would be single use: plinking steel for grins, 100-300 yards. Yes, I can do that with .223. (thanks... I do. And with 10 other calibers also) I would get grins from chucking 9mm at those plates also.
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psa 9mm upper needs a ramped bolt and the hammer on the lower must be UN-notched.
or... unramped bolt with a 9mm hammer. The magwell insert is a top-down design and you must remove the bolt catch to install it. There are bottom-up inserts you can buy but they are not the most reliable. The 9mm ar uses colt pattern 9mm mags that can be purchased typically between 15-25 dollars.
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Marlin Camp 9mm carbines are well within that $600 price.
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You can find a JR carbine for around $600. Uses glock mags I think. I've got a RRA lar-9. For years I had wanted a 9mm Ar-15. Then last year I got one. And you know what? I think I like my S&W mp15-22 better and it's cheaper. Cheaper to buy and cheaper to shoot.
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I strongly suggest you re-consider the Hi-Point 995.
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I got a Olympic arms 9mm upper for my AR years ago and it uses unmodified sten mags, works great and is alot of fun and I can shoot it at the local indoor pistol range. I know you dont have an AR but it could be a lead into getting both LOL. Life is to short to settle for a gun you dont really like.
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9mm Hipoint
+1 for the Hipoint here.Very accurate and the cost is not an indication of its ability.They are +P rated and shoot cast bullets very well.I have an older one with the early stock design and liked it so much I bought another one in 45 ACP last year.
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KelTec Sub2000 is a very good option.
I spent 3 hours helping ATI at their range session for media and VIPs. Their new 9mm AR15 ran like a champ for hours shooting almost as fast as a new mag could be put in it. Not on their website yet, but it should be very soon. |
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On the used market a Beretta CX4 may be the deal. It's very well made and a lot of fun. I found one for only $450, then another I paid $600 for. Worth a look IMHO.
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