New Ruger LC Carbine in .45 ACP
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fiver
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my take on the matter.
back in the day... LOL
i bet a bunch of us bought 79 dollar SKS's and shot the surplus 49$ a can ammo just because we could afford to do so.
or we were burning off 500rd. bricks of 22 LR's on a saturday making a mess of the local dump.
that and they were fun.
not a bad rig to have around in case of a FEMA event either.
but then we got older and couldn't keep track of the 30 rounds a minute rate of fire and moved on to the more sedate lever wringing speed of 11 rounds a minute [both including re-fill of course]
so just like those that support the NRA no matter how badly the directors are screwing things up, i support the ninja's and operators simply because we were all 'those guys' to someone down the firing line at one point in our life.
back in the day... LOL
i bet a bunch of us bought 79 dollar SKS's and shot the surplus 49$ a can ammo just because we could afford to do so.
or we were burning off 500rd. bricks of 22 LR's on a saturday making a mess of the local dump.
that and they were fun.
not a bad rig to have around in case of a FEMA event either.
but then we got older and couldn't keep track of the 30 rounds a minute rate of fire and moved on to the more sedate lever wringing speed of 11 rounds a minute [both including re-fill of course]
so just like those that support the NRA no matter how badly the directors are screwing things up, i support the ninja's and operators simply because we were all 'those guys' to someone down the firing line at one point in our life.
Petrol & Powder
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Very true, but the gun does tell you something.
Cadillac Jeff
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Well I still kinda like it...
I also like my single action six shooters & lever carbines, but I think myself more an Indian than cowboy .
I also like my single action six shooters & lever carbines, but I think myself more an Indian than cowboy .
The aesthetic could be better but taking Glock mags is a plus. The concept of a lightweight autoloading carbine for 45ACP interests me.
I don’t need all the rails and crap, just a place for a reflex sight.
I can see how a guy could go thru a heap of ammo fast.
I don’t need all the rails and crap, just a place for a reflex sight.
I can see how a guy could go thru a heap of ammo fast.
RBHarter
West Central AR
They started out about $200 . By the time I got around to taking a chance they were up to 279 . They seem to be around 350-375 these days .
CWLONGSHOT
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Another carbine option for anyone who has a 1911 or a Glock is a Mech tech carbine. You can buy it online and have it shipped to your house and attach it to your frame of your 1911 or Glock pistol. Works very welll.
MechTech Systems | Pistol Carbine Conversion 1911 Glock XDM
MechTech Systems offers pistol carbine conversion units (CCU) for Glock, 1911, and the XD/M models. No FFL required. CALL: (866) 433-2122
mechtechsys.com
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Elpatoloco
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What exactly are you trying to say?
Quit beating around the bush.
I'm about as far from a mall ninja that I know of.
Missionary
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Hey Brad
Try a single point sling on a saddle ring carbine and you will have a hands free "walk about the desert all day" carbine that is always very handy.
The calvary used them for a hundred years with very good results.
Try a single point sling on a saddle ring carbine and you will have a hands free "walk about the desert all day" carbine that is always very handy.
The calvary used them for a hundred years with very good results.
Another carbine option for anyone who has a 1911 or a Glock is a Mech tech carbine. You can buy it online and have it shipped to your house and attach it to your frame of your 1911 or Glock pistol. Works very welll.
MechTech Systems | Pistol Carbine Conversion 1911 Glock XDM
MechTech Systems offers pistol carbine conversion units (CCU) for Glock, 1911, and the XD/M models. No FFL required. CALL: (866) 433-2122mechtechsys.com
I have been playing with the 10mm now for a while recently. One of the 10mm pistols I tried was the Glock 20 but I just couldn't appreciate it. I was going to sell it off when a friend mentioned about maybe trying the Mech Tech carbine conversion. There made here in Montana, so I figured what the heck and in October ordered one. I received it about mid-December and only have about 250 rounds thru it so far. Function and accuracy have been fine the only issue so far is the feed ramp adapter uses a rare earth magnet to hold it in place during assembly and the magnet is disintegrating leaving fine metal magnetic grit attached to any metal parts. CW's posting reminded me that about three weeks ago I Emailed them regarding the feed ramp and its magnet, and they haven't gotten back to me on this yet. Time to try again with their customer service. The carbine is strictly a range toy, but I do finally now have an appreciation for the Glock 20.
Reloader762
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I purchased my Hi Point carbines in 45 & 10 mm because mainly they were affordable and the warranty regardless of if you're the first, second or third owner of the firearm is 100% backed by the company. I've had my 45 for around eight years, and it's run flawlessly since day one, the 10 mm is about two years old, and it's had no issues either. I've seen a few videos when the 10 mm first came out and some individuals were having accuracy issues, I haven't experienced that, I shot some CCI Blazer 180 gr. FN loads that grouped about 2" at 50 yds. my cast and jacketed reloads do much better than that, it's pretty much the same with the 45 ACP, factory loads can be hit or miss, although I've only tried a few brands of cheap 230 gr. ball, hand loads shoot excellent groups.
I have to say that at day shoots me and my buddy hold at his home a few time a year when family and friends gather to have a meal and get to shoot various firearms they ordinarily wouldn't get to shoot, the Hi Points are always a hit and a couple individuals have gone on to purchase one after shooting mine.
Typical groups I get with my handload in the 45 ACP carbine.
One of my favorite loads I shoot in the 10 MM carbine.
I have to say that at day shoots me and my buddy hold at his home a few time a year when family and friends gather to have a meal and get to shoot various firearms they ordinarily wouldn't get to shoot, the Hi Points are always a hit and a couple individuals have gone on to purchase one after shooting mine.
Typical groups I get with my handload in the 45 ACP carbine.
One of my favorite loads I shoot in the 10 MM carbine.
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Missionary
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Every time I look at a Hi Point 10mm my gut tells me "AAAAWWWWWW" stay away.
I did not know about the Mech Tec conversion.... makes sense !
What do they charge for the rig ?
I did not know about the Mech Tec conversion.... makes sense !
What do they charge for the rig ?
L Ross
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Why or why can't someone make a simple carbine like the Marlin Camp carbine? I could even tolerate a squirted plastic stock, if I had to, I guess. A simple knock around 100 yard farm and ranch gun with available magazines in dirt common calibers, i.e. 9 and 45. With a integral base for a simple receiver sight. Until then I'll stick with a Rossi faux 92 .357 carbine.
CWLONGSHOT
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Wow, disintegrating... its magnetized but falling apart??? Is that akin to military intelligence?
Only issues I have had are they have LOP for Gorillas!! I found a butt that I was able to modify then changed "buffer tube" and ended up with a more useable length.
Shoots great but needs a FIRM grip. If held loosely, groups suffer.
CW
I have a photo of the magnet/feed ramp that I originally sent to Mech Tech but my computers gone wonky on me. The photo section shows the old, framed picture format but only black backgrounds where the photos are supposed to be. The missing picture shows the rough round magnet surface where it's mounted into the feed ramp adapter and a little blob of magnet dust that I pulled out of the Glock and the conversion unit. I'm worried about the particles ending up in the barrel or action somehow and abrading either, it's not soft stuff but more akin to fine metalic beach sand.
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CWLONGSHOT
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Im surprised they dont send a replacement!
Not doubting your having these issues, just surprised and not understanding how such a thing can happen.
CW
Not doubting your having these issues, just surprised and not understanding how such a thing can happen.
CW
Took me a bit to figure a work around for my wonky computer. The picture is the bottom of the magnetized feed ramp adapter, and the circle is the magnet proper. It should be bright silver in color instead of grey. The blob behind the adapter is the stuff that came out of/off of the Glock frame and conversion unit. I'm purely guessing the magnet is Neodymium and even though I couldn't tell what that actually is I do know It doesn't belong where it's ending up inside the gun.