noahmercy
Blackhawk
I've been tossing around the idea of a 9mm carbine for a few years. A compact long gun that punches like a 357 Magnum pistol, has light recoil, uses one of the most readily-available cartridges (and components for those of us who handload), and reloads quickly & easily seemed like a handy thing to have around. A collapsible, folding, or takedown design would make it even more utilitarian.
I pondered an AR-platform, since it is fairly ubiquitous and easy to find parts and accessories for, but the prices were far more than I wanted to pay for one that has good sights, furniture, and trigger, and that shoots good groups.
I looked at the Kel-Tec SUB2000 series. Didn't like the charging arrangement, and it was awkward for me to get on the sights. Price was nice, though, especially with the current $100 rebate.
Hi-Point is always a solid low-buck choice. Their carbines are decently accurate and reliable. But they have pretty crunchy/mushy triggers, and use a low-capacity proprietary magazine which left me feeling "meh". Additionally, they don't point well for me.
The new Smith & Wesson FPC? Didn;t even bother looking. I will never buy a new S&W again after all the issues I've had with my wife's M&P 15-22. Shoddy build quality and some of the worst customer service I've ever encountered.
So during the course of handling a few of these, the guy behind the counter suggested the Ruger PCC. I don't particularly care for the looks of the PCC, but said, "What the heck." Heavy, but comes to shoulder like it was made for me, with the sight right where I am looking. Hmm. Takedown design with the sights on the barrel so no worries about shifting POI when reassembled. Nice. I understood the trigger group is based on the 10/22, but brother was it better than any stock 10/22 I've handled that was built in the last 30 years. Takes Glock mags? Magpul here in Wyoming sells quality US-made mags for those things for a very good price. Okay. Do a little interwebz sleuthing and discover the PCC is more than accurate enough and most folks who have them really like them, even those who have other higher-$ pistol caliber carbines.
So I ordered a discounted model (suspect it is simply a distributor exclusive that is discontinued) and should have it by the weekend. Got a ten-pack of Block errr...Glock mags on the way as well. Looking forward to sitting down and getting familiar with it. I'll post up a range report for those who are interested.
I pondered an AR-platform, since it is fairly ubiquitous and easy to find parts and accessories for, but the prices were far more than I wanted to pay for one that has good sights, furniture, and trigger, and that shoots good groups.
I looked at the Kel-Tec SUB2000 series. Didn't like the charging arrangement, and it was awkward for me to get on the sights. Price was nice, though, especially with the current $100 rebate.
Hi-Point is always a solid low-buck choice. Their carbines are decently accurate and reliable. But they have pretty crunchy/mushy triggers, and use a low-capacity proprietary magazine which left me feeling "meh". Additionally, they don't point well for me.
The new Smith & Wesson FPC? Didn;t even bother looking. I will never buy a new S&W again after all the issues I've had with my wife's M&P 15-22. Shoddy build quality and some of the worst customer service I've ever encountered.
So during the course of handling a few of these, the guy behind the counter suggested the Ruger PCC. I don't particularly care for the looks of the PCC, but said, "What the heck." Heavy, but comes to shoulder like it was made for me, with the sight right where I am looking. Hmm. Takedown design with the sights on the barrel so no worries about shifting POI when reassembled. Nice. I understood the trigger group is based on the 10/22, but brother was it better than any stock 10/22 I've handled that was built in the last 30 years. Takes Glock mags? Magpul here in Wyoming sells quality US-made mags for those things for a very good price. Okay. Do a little interwebz sleuthing and discover the PCC is more than accurate enough and most folks who have them really like them, even those who have other higher-$ pistol caliber carbines.
So I ordered a discounted model (suspect it is simply a distributor exclusive that is discontinued) and should have it by the weekend. Got a ten-pack of Block errr...Glock mags on the way as well. Looking forward to sitting down and getting familiar with it. I'll post up a range report for those who are interested.
