Best CQB 9mm carbine in good price range? Same question, for .22lr.

[Orion8472]

I would like to know what would be best for CQB in a carbine size, 9mm, having excellent accuracy AND the ability for high capacity, while also having robust reliability.

If you have something that you would like to suggest, feel free to post it here, and if at all possible, any pictures and price range you could include.

Same question, but for a .22lr carbine. Anything out there reliable, accurate, with hi capacity?

Thanks!!

 

[4Low]

You'll find several options in the 9mm carbine arena. Hi-Point, Kel-tec, Ruger, Marlin all make or made a 9mm carbine at one time or another. There is even the option of using 9mm on an AR-15 platform.

I personally have a Ruger PC9 carbine. It's heavier than most competitors carbines, but in my hands, it handles well and anything under 25 yards is as good as dead. High capacity should be available through Ruger P series mags and as far as reliability goes, I haven't heard of any major issues. There have been some accuracy concerns but nothing to exclude it from CQB use.

 

[Orion8472]

I should add that I have a Hi Point carbine. It is a great gun, very accurate, but not hicap.

And I don't trust the 15 roung promags!!!

 

[John Wayne]

I own a Kel-Tec and have shot the Hi-Point.

I started out with a Kel-Tec Sub 2000 in 9mm, which took Beretta mags. I found they were readily available at gun shows or in the form of surplus M-9 mags for $5.80 at Camp Lejeune With aftermarket mags I had feeding issues, but with Beretta and USGI magazines realiability was not a problem.

I later traded the gun for a Sub 2000 in .40 S&W which accepts Glock 22 magazines. It has been 100% reliable, except for a broken front sight post, which Kel-Tec quickly replaced.

I love the Kel-Tec for its simplicity of cleaning (disassembles using a cartridge), and for the fact that it folds. Also, hi-cap mags are readily available, and also interchangeable with a variety of handguns. I have added a bolt-tube cover, Hogue hand-all, and bolt buffer to my carbine, which improved the feel significantly.

The High Point I shot was chambered in .40 S&W. It has better sights (which are also made of metal), and is slightly more accurate. The fit and finish are very rough though, and it is anything but ergonomic and well-balanced. Magazines are also hard to find, and limited to 10 rounds.

In summary, both guns are fairly equal performance wise. The Kel-Tec is much easier to clean, and magazines are easier to find, which is why I went with it.

 

[John Wayne]

Oh, almost forgot:

The Kel-Tec retails for around $300. I have seen them marked up as high as $450 NIB.

The High Point starts out around $200, but if you plan on replacing the hideous stock, the cost is about the same as buying the Kel-Tec.

Both guns are made in the USA and have a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer.

I would buy the High Point for use as a plinker, but would opt for the Kel-Tec as a CQB weapon due to its better balance and the availability of larger magazines.

 

[Grayman]

JW - I'm curious - what were your reasons for trading the SUB-2000 9mm for the .40?

 

[FFMedic]

The Beretta Storm is the most compact 9mm Carbine that can be said to be dead reliable and accurate. I have 20 round mags with mine. 1 stovebibe in about 5K rounds, that's it.

FFMedic

 

[ThomasT]

I'm on my second Marlin camp carbine. I stupidly sold the first one. I got the new one from Gunbroker for a total of $286.00 after all the shipping was done. I won't ever sell this one. I also bought 3 20 mags for $9 a peice. These guns shoot a lot better than people give them credit for.

I also have the Hi-point 9mm. Actually my son "borrowed" it several years ago. Thats a neat little rifle. Its never jammed except the one time i tried lead bullets. The nose dug in to the feed ramp. Don't worry about only haveing 10 round magazines either. There are a lot of folks here that protect their homes and persons every day with 1911 pistols that only hold 6-8 rounds of ammo. You can reload the hi-point just like you can the 1911.

Another plus for the hi-piont is when you look through the rear peep the front round hood is the same size. Line up the two holes, put the target on top of the post and fire the gun. Instant hit. They are the fastest and easiest open sights i have ever used.

 

[ThomasT]

I forgot that you asked about 22s. Any reliable semi auto 22 should work fine. I keep a loaded mag for my 10-22 near the gun.

I also bought a used Marlin model 60 a couple of days ago for 80 bucks from a local pawn shop. I shot it yesterday. I fired about 100 trouble free shots from it. A 22 makes a good low recoil, low noise defender. Not the best caliber but it will work. Something bigger is always better.

 

[TCB in TN]

I have a Hi point carbine in 9mm, or should say had, as my son has now taken it away from me. Have had it for maybe 2 yrs and have yet to have a FTF it is also very accurate (easily min of coke can at 50yards). I have shot the Kel-tec, and the C-X4 and IMHO unless hi-cap mags are really important to you then the Hi-Point is the best bet for the money.

 

[jayofthejungle1985]

I have a hi-point 995 also... everyone talks about how reliable they are... i dont quite see it....
i bought mine NIB, after the first range trip of about 150 rounds i took it apart for cleaning and noticed the firing pin was bent... called hi-point and had a new one in 3 days. Then installed it and put it back together and the bolt wont go completely in the stock like its supposed to. if i try to force it the seam splits... i have it put together correctly. the only thing i can think of is the plastic got a little soft and melted (?) enough to dent in, when it was taken apart for a about a week in my garage... i dont know... but hi point said to send it to them and they will fix it... SO they QC is great but ive read about alot of bent firing pins and other issues...
i like the kel-tec... takes g17 mags (33? rds) except for the sights

i dont know your price range but i would look into an mp5 clone in 9mm and the GSG-5 mp5 clone in .22

 

[briansmithwins]

I picked up a Vector SA Uzi. It's been reliable as long as I use hotter ammo. Wolf or S&B works fine in mine. I usually use S&B 9mm as it gives me about 4MOA groups.

Mags are cheap at ~$13 for either 25 or 32 round capacity. The weapon itself is dead simple and massively overbuilt for 9mm. People talk about which is better for AKs, 1mm or 1.6mm stamped receivers, the Uzi's receiver is closer to 2mm.

For $620 it's a great range toy and training tool. I get the most use out of mine at pistol matches where any pistol cal is allowed. It's a great chance to practice close range shooting. BSW

 

[BerettaRacer]

I've gotta vote for the Beretta Storm. Might be a couple of bucks more to buy but a great little gun. Easy to option out with add on's as you see fit, and mags are plentyfull.

 

[Kind of Blued]

American 180?

 

[Jeremy2171]

Olympic Arms makes a special lower that takes Glock mags in both 9mm and 40cal.

Here is mine in 9mm. Goes great with any 9mm Glock like a G17C

 

[Vaarok]

Calico!

M-100 or M-960, it's like you asked the exact question they answer.

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

 

[selector67]

Yep, for high capacity Calico is the way to go, heres mine with 100 round mag.

 

[EHCRain10]

I have the CX4 Storm, dead reliable for me, very compact and more accurate than I can hold with the iron sights paid $600 for mine used but that a little high from what ive heard so look around

 

[Semmerling]

CQB....9MM...and not a machine gun...get a pistol, as everything else is just more heavy cr#p, not giving you any more firepower, any more accuracy, any more reliability...and moves at half the speed in CQB. You might even like to have a free hand. As to the .22 question, is that for CQB too? :>

 

[Kharn]

I'd go with a Rock River 9mm AR15 or a Vector Uzi.

Kharn

 

[Crunker1337]

How's about a nice HK or HK clone?

 

[Domino]

CQB....9MM...and not a machine gun...get a pistol, as everything else is just more heavy cr#p, not giving you any more firepower, any more accuracy, any more reliability...and moves at half the speed in CQB. You might even like to have a free hand. As to the .22 question, is that for CQB too? :>

I would have to say that I strongly disagree with your statements. If you are implying that a 9mm pistol is just as effective as a 9mm carbine than you are dead wrong. My Sub 2000 carbine is just over twice the weight of my G19 unloaded and it is extremely fast to operate at under 30" in length. Shooting at 25, 50, and 100 range targets hit percentages are increased massively when compared to shooting any handgun. I can consistanly shoot mine between 4-6 MOA and velocity increases with 124g Gold Dots to be on par with .357 magnum handgun rounds. In fact, with everything you have said I have found the opposite to be true, my Sub 2000 does everything better than my G19 and its only disadvantage would be in its concealability (which is actually very good for a rifle) when compared to a handgun.

 

[Zach S]

Since I have BRD, I've got both in AR platforms. A 9mm RRA with a Hahn mag block, and a dedicated rimfire upper built with a KKF bbl and a M1S 9mm upper. I'll probably get a cheap stock and a LPK to finish a lower I have laying around to host the upper.

Neither one are cheap, far from it actually, but my go to gun in an AR in 5.56, so it makes sense to practice with something in the same platform. The gun I shoot the most often is my 9mm AR, the only reason I shoot it more than my rimfire upper is because I built that upper on Friday. The lady and I put about 200 rounds through it, it cost me about 13 bucks.

Far from cheap, but well worth it IMO.

 

[30 cal slob]

i ran a shoot house recently with a RRA 9mm AR. promag plastic 32 round mags.

most assuredly suitable for CQB, as long as you're not trying to clear a crawlspace.

not the cheapest option, however.

 

[24kshooter]

None - why would you waste resources on a 9 mm CQB ? If you just have to have a pistol caliber carbine at least get a 45 ACP or 40 Storm. There are no CQB 22 LR carbines. The orginal 30 M1 carbine works well for defense but would not be my first choice in a CQB - that's why AR 6.8's, 5.56's and shotguns are sold.