Comments on: Pistol-Caliber Carbines

By: Terrance

Terrance — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:02:47 +0000

I tried a Mechtech in the 45acp about a year ago. It was pure junk, bad jams, stovepipes the metal looked like old salvage iron cleaned up and machined. The machining was terrible, period. By a full fledged carbine for the money. I sent the thing back!

By: randall

randall — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:47:19 +0000

There are other reasons to purchase a carbine with pistol caliber besides those given in the article. I purchased a Rock River Arms LAR-9 (9mm AR platform). Why? Because 9mm is very cheap, I use it in my pistol also and can buy bigger quantities, saving money. I did not buy this rifle for home defense – I have a pistol and shotgun for that.

I bought it for shooting fun. Indoor ranges that don’t allow rifle calibers are accessible to me. Could I use it for self defense. Yeah, it could be used for that also.

By: Larry

Larry — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:32:19 +0000

I have a Mech Tech in .40S&W. I have shot it 150 yards with surprising results, but I do have a nice 3-9 power Scope on it. I can hit an 8 inch plate at 150 yards 14 out of 14 times no problem. I would say it is capable of 4 inch groups but I have shot 2 inch and less at 100 yards. I still am playing with different loads. I would not be surprised to see those groups shrink once I get a load dialed in and some practice time. I love this thing. It is very well made and very reasonably priced. I had a Sub 2000 in the same caliber, but it was not as accurate as the Glock/Mech Tech combo with a scope. I would highly recommend one for fun and also function. Great for a bug-out duo along with my Glock 27 or my 24.

By: Rod

Rod — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:26:09 +0000

Canadian laws limit rifle calibers to 5 rounds/mag wheras with a pistol caliber we can use 10rounds/mag. Also, pretty much anything that fires 5.56 is restricted. Add cheaper cost of ammo and they look like a good choice in Canada.

By: Jake Hill

Jake Hill — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:39:41 +0000

Penetration is about sectional momentum. Heavier bullets of the same caliber generally have higher sectional densities and higher momentum than their lighter brethren. Thus, they would penetrate deeper. That is why bullets are cored with high density materials like lead, tungsten, or uranium. And that is why expansion so reduces penetration, because it greatly reduces sectional density after impact.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_depth

By: Sky Soldier 11th AAD

Sky Soldier 11th AAD — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 02:31:52 +0000

The Beretta 9MM, .40 and .45 caliber tactical carbine is a really sweet near distance rifle/long pistol. However, only the 9MM has a extra capacity mag. The .40 and .45 have pistol mags. All are great at up to 100-123 yards, but for tactical style carbines you wouldn’t be taking down the bad guys at longer distances.

By: .45 ACP for home defense.... - Hipoint Firearms Forums

.45 ACP for home defense.... - Hipoint Firearms Forums — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:54:36 +0000

[...] but comes apart a bit, retained weight is less and barely penetrates more. Here is the article: http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/6626/pistol-caliber-carbines/ So I ask, what is a good caliber ammo for home defense for a carbine, such as my 4595? For all my [...]

By: Walker Evans

Walker Evans — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:38:37 +0000

The old cowboys took a lot of game with the .38-40, which has ballistics almost identical to the .40 S&W fired from a carbine. Carrying a handgun and carbine that use the same ammo made sense then, and it still makes sense now.

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Burglar's Family Wins Wrongful Death Suit - INGunOwners — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:03:28 +0000

[...] Originally Posted by melensdad Yes you do get higher velocities from the longer barrel. Not so much that it rivals rifle ballistics. Handgun caliber carbines are an answer to a question that nobody asked. Thread hi-jack time. 1. I want to go deer hunting in Indiana with a rifle. What can I use? 2. I want to shoot a center fire rifle at MCFG-What can I shoot? 3. I want to have a home defense gun that is much more accurate to shoot under stress, but doesn't have the muzzle blast or recoil of a 30-06 or 12 gauge. It'll also be great if I use ammo that I already stock. What can I use? 4. I want another rifle with a high "cool factor?" An ideas? See: Pistol-Caliber Carbines | Shooting Illustrated [...]