9mm AR for $599

[Cameramonkey]

This carbine looks very interesting. What's the disadvantage to having a rifle in a pistol caliber vs a more typical rifle caliber?

Power. If you are going to go to a rifle for more range, why not up the caliber to a rifle round to optimize the weapon? Why get a long gun that could reach out to 500yd+ yet run a caliber that wont be effective/accurate at that range? (or even get that far before it fizzles and drops)

But they do have their place. I REALLY like mine. Was out with Haven and another friend ringing steel at 150yd with my 9mm at Proteq.

For me its an addition to my arsenal for specific purposes like competition. It augments but does not replace a rifle. If I had to choose ONE to take with me I'd take my 223 over my 9mm AR.

For home defense, a PCC might not be a bad idea, or if you wanted a long gun to compliment your sidearm and only have to carry one caliber. But barring that, go rifle caliber.

 

[510picker]

Thank you for the information.

 

[Fordtough25]

I in the process of building an ar style 9mm carbine that uses colt mags and I can't wait to shoot it!!!! It will serve as a fun gun and rifle for my kids to learn with, super pumped!

 

[BE Mike]

Power. If you are going to go to a rifle for more range, why not up the caliber to a rifle round to optimize the weapon? Why get a long gun that could reach out to 500yd+ yet run a caliber that wont be effective/accurate at that range? (or even get that far before it fizzles and drops)

But they do have their place. I REALLY like mine. Was out with Haven and another friend ringing steel at 150yd with my 9mm at Proteq.

For me its an addition to my arsenal for specific purposes like competition. It augments but does not replace a rifle. If I had to choose ONE to take with me I'd take my 223 over my 9mm AR.

For home defense, a PCC might not be a bad idea, or if you wanted a long gun to compliment your sidearm and only have to carry one caliber. But barring that, go rifle caliber.

For self-defense purposes the pistol caliber carbine is not a bad choice IMHO. The distances are close to moderate. I'll admit that it is mostly for fun, however. I might grab my pistol caliber carbine if placed in a position like the good guy in Sutherland Springs, TX. My mags would be pre-loaded though.

 

[Cameramonkey]

For self-defense purposes the pistol caliber carbine is not a bad choice IMHO. The distances are close to moderate. I'll admit that it is mostly for fun, however. I might grab my pistol caliber carbine if placed in a position like the good guy in Sutherland Springs, TX. My mags would be pre-loaded though.

On that point, it will be really interesting to hear where the gunman was hit and what rounds were used. Two hits and he was still able to function pretty well for a while.

But I digress. Carry on.

/threadjack

 

[BE Mike]

On that point, it will be really interesting to hear where the gunman was hit and what rounds were used. Two hits and he was still able to function pretty well for a while.

But I digress. Carry on.

/threadjack

According to the good guy interview by Crowder, the good guy aimed and struck the bad guy in the side in the area unprotected by the ballistic vest the bad guy was wearing. The bad guy was also hit in the leg. I'm speculating, but believe that the good guy was shooting .223 ammo. If FMJ, it wouldn't be surprising that the bad guy was able to continue on for a time.

 

[Cameramonkey]

According to the good guy interview by Crowder, the good guy aimed and struck the bad guy in the side in the area unprotected by the ballistic vest the bad guy was wearing. The bad guy was also hit in the leg. I'm speculating, but believe that the good guy was shooting .223 ammo. If FMJ, it wouldn't be surprising that the bad guy was able to continue on for a time.

Thanks. My final word is make sure you keep at least one mag loaded. Not necessarily with the guns, but loaded and ready nearby. It was heartbreaking hearing that he had to stop and load a mag before he was able to take action. I no longer feel paranoid keeping at least one mag per gun type loaded and ready to go.

 

[BE Mike]

Thanks. My final word is make sure you keep at least one mag loaded. Not necessarily with the guns, but loaded and ready nearby. It was heartbreaking hearing that he had to stop and load a mag before he was able to take action. I no longer feel paranoid keeping at least one mag per gun type loaded and ready to go.

I was thinking the same thing. I'll bet the good guy has kicked himself many times about that very issue.

 

[Route 45]

Thanks. My final word is make sure you keep at least one mag loaded. Not necessarily with the guns, but loaded and ready nearby. It was heartbreaking hearing that he had to stop and load a mag before he was able to take action. I no longer feel paranoid keeping at least one mag per gun type loaded and ready to go.

One mag?

LOL

 

[Cameramonkey]

I said “at least”. Not “only”. LOL

 

[sheepdog697]

pretty cool looking gun. I need to pick up one of these and use all my glock mags around the house. Anyone ran these suppressed?

 

[BE Mike]

One mag?

LOL

There was one perp. You mean you need more than 33 rounds?

 

[Minifire]

Hmm, that looks nice, i would also like to have this

 

[Cameramonkey]

There was one perp. You mean you need more than 33 rounds?

California thinks he can get the job done with just 10.

 

[Fordtough25]

I got this done for $750, woohoo!

 

[Spike Jones 5 2002]

Beyond the obvious, What is the difference between 9x19 Luger and 9X18?
I seen this in the initial Tweet.

 

[Route 45]

Beyond the obvious, What is the difference between 9x19 Luger and 9X18?
I seen this in the initial Tweet.

9x19 is plain old 9mm. Aka 9mm Luger, 9mm Nato, 9mm Parabellum, etc.

9x18 is 9mm Makarov, which is a different caliber used mostly in Eastern Bloc pistols.

 

[510picker]

I too am looking this way... my LGS has 1 FX-9 in stock (at least it was)... Just not quite sure about the "reduced size" components. The charging handle is smaller (proprietary?), the trigger group had problems early on (its still new BTW)... BUT the proce is right and takes "G" mags.

Do you mind sharing what LGS had this in stock? I'm one that always prefers to hold and inspect something before I buy.

 

[510picker]

Power. If you are going to go to a rifle for more range, why not up the caliber to a rifle round to optimize the weapon? Why get a long gun that could reach out to 500yd+ yet run a caliber that wont be effective/accurate at that range? (or even get that far before it fizzles and drops)

But they do have their place. I REALLY like mine. Was out with Haven and another friend ringing steel at 150yd with my 9mm at Proteq.

For me its an addition to my arsenal for specific purposes like competition. It augments but does not replace a rifle. If I had to choose ONE to take with me I'd take my 223 over my 9mm AR.

For home defense, a PCC might not be a bad idea, or if you wanted a long gun to compliment your sidearm and only have to carry one caliber. But barring that, go rifle caliber.

What distances can you accurately shoot a 9mm AR at? Same question for .223/5.56?

 

[DanVoils]

Do you mind sharing what LGS had this in stock? I'm one that always prefers to hold and inspect something before I buy.

I'm pretty sure Fort Liberty in Avon has them in stock. Give them a call to make sure.