For a few different reasons I've begun looking into what options are out there in the way of 9mm carbines. and frankly right now I'm a touch overwhelmed by the options that have become available since the last time I looked in this direction. So I would welcome some advice, further info, and first hand experiences.
I'll start off with "what got me here" and the current list of wants, needs, and considerations.
So far the ones that have gotten my interest and at least seem to fill the requirements above have been (in no particular order). the Freedom Ordnance FX-9, JRC just Right Carbine, and PSA AR-9. I have not yet had an opportunity (at least recently) to handle any of these, nor more importantly get any of the three into the wife's hands for feedback. And considering that the main reason for getting this gun will be for her to have and use, her feedback etc is of a higher importance than mine.
So since this is the forum I frequent that most likely has folks who would know. anyone know of a shop in the RTP area, or along the I-85 corridor going up into southern VA that does or is likely to have any of these three??
anyway that's all I can think of to ask or say on this for now. as always thank you in advance for any info, personal experience, or advice you care to share.
I'll start off with "what got me here" and the current list of wants, needs, and considerations.
- Uses: general plinking, possible occasional use in various matches (Steel challenge, the Carbine match put on by a local club a few times a year, etc), and as a home defense weapon to replace the shotgun that's been in this role for the past 6 years. This is the main reason for the carbine since my wife can no longer adequately utilize the shotgun due to issues with her right shoulder (it's no longer a case of If but when she has replacement surgery, she's waiting as long as possible to reduce the chance of having to have it done a 2nd time)
- Per wife's wishes/desires gun is preferred to be of an AR-like configuration, ie have AR ergonomics and control setup. if not for this stipulation, this thread wouldn't exist and i'd be making plans to buy a Ruger PC carbine.
- Must take common easily available mags, pretty sure this will come down to "Takes glock mags". but I'm open to suggestions.
- Preferred price range is under $700, but a really good argument for why might cause that to rise some. but not very likely based on what I've been looking at.
- I am willing to buy a separate upper and lower, spaced out a little to save a little or to get a better end product.
So far the ones that have gotten my interest and at least seem to fill the requirements above have been (in no particular order). the Freedom Ordnance FX-9, JRC just Right Carbine, and PSA AR-9. I have not yet had an opportunity (at least recently) to handle any of these, nor more importantly get any of the three into the wife's hands for feedback. And considering that the main reason for getting this gun will be for her to have and use, her feedback etc is of a higher importance than mine.
So since this is the forum I frequent that most likely has folks who would know. anyone know of a shop in the RTP area, or along the I-85 corridor going up into southern VA that does or is likely to have any of these three??
anyway that's all I can think of to ask or say on this for now. as always thank you in advance for any info, personal experience, or advice you care to share.
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