Up And Coming: 9mm Carbine

[jaybet]

Rarely am I at the start of a trend, but this time I think I'm on to something. Over the last few years I have been thinking about a type of firearm I'd like that is not all that common. I have also noticed over those same few years that the gun industry has been going on little jaunts....such as the mini 9s, the resurgence of the 380, and the rush to .22 and .22 training after Sandy Hook.

Recently Taurus came out with something like what I'm thinking...the 9mm carbine.
I think it's a great idea...fairly large projectile, high velocity, especially out of a rifle barrel, and low cost to operate.  Trouble is, other than the old camp rifle I haven't seen much that is available or workable. I would think they would sell like hotcakes.
There's the Beretta- overpriced and feels like a Star Wars toy. The Kel Tec Sub... ok but hard to find and a little odd. There's the High Point which to me looks like it's built out of plumbing parts. There's also the Olympia 9mm AR type- pretty expensive for a plinker/light defense carbine. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few, but none has the features, price, and availability I'd like to see.

I just think that a nicely made, versatile, "Not-odd-looking", inexpensive 9mm semi-auto carbine would be a big hit and it's an overlooked part of the market.

[billt]

I would love to see Marlin bring back their 9 MM and .45 ACP Camp Carbines in either Walnut or synthetic stocks. Having them in Stainless Steel would be a big plus as well. With todays ammunition costs, there is no doubt they would sell. Have them Glock magazine compatible.

[Big Frank]

The Taurus carbines are too Buck Rogers looking for me. Plus I don't have a 9mm or .40 caliber pistol to share ammo with. http://www.taurususa.com/rifles.cfm

P.S. 10 rounds is not enough for a pistol caliber carbine. I have 15 and 20 round mags for my Para/MechTech .45.

[TAB]

i agree the camp carbine coming back would be awesome, i would buy one or three of them.

[ellis4538]

What about the one (Mec-Tec maybe) that you use the Glock or 1911 lower?  The Glock with a 33 round mag would be OK.  They are a bit heavy and I have never fired one so I can't speak for reliability.

FWIW

Richard

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[TAB]

never shot a mektek, but a few cc, the cc does not have a pistol grip.  It would also not trigger CA  aw laws, the mektek is a felony in CA, if you install it.   legal to own, just can't install it.

[DanPatWork]

If Marlin would bring out the camp carbines in options for glock mag feed I would be all over that. Until that happens I'm being constantly tempted by the sub2000 from Keltec or the JR carbine.


http://www.keltecweapons.com/our-guns/sub-2000/rifle/

http://www.justrightcarbines.com/JR_Carbine_Products.html

[Big Frank]

If the Camp Carbine .45 had a double column mag I would have bought one when they first came out. That was the only reason I went with the MechTech. The carbine length barrel increases your muzzle energy by roughly 1/3. I guess it depends on the ammo. I had some Winchester truncated cone FMJ +Ps that blew a pop can full of water completely in two. I thought it was impressive for a FMJ.

[ccd]

Citadel (Legacy Sports) is going to be importing a 9 mm version
of the M1 Carbine. The price is supposed to be reasonable
IIRC. Just checked GOG website and msrp for the synthetic
stocked version is $625.

[TAB]

THey may 40( i think thats the number) round 1911  mags.  For the guns purpose. Standard or 10 round mags fit the bill.  The idea was the same as a 6 gun and a lever gun, to have interchangeable amm.  Same idea, just the mag interchangable too.