Anybody seen a: The Mech Tech Carbine Conversion Unit

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those things have been around for a while, kinda neat, if I had a Glock or a 1911 I'd probably buy one. Never seen one in action.
 
Had one for .45, the grip was just too close to get the correct position on the trigger. Great idea, but I like the idea more than the unit. Ditched it.
 
I've handled them, but not shot one. They seem solid enough, good weight and seem to be well made. The main reason I haven't taken the plunge is the stock. They have that awful wire stock or the adjustable, and I pretty much hate both of them. If they were available with something like an A2, I would likely have one at the top of my list. Just my $.02.
RT
 
I have had one for several years and have been slowly accessorizing it to death:



If you're worried about muzzle velocity get the .460 Rowland version and load some barn burners for it. Mine is .460 Rowland, but all I ever shoot are .45 ACPs -- I like mine to stay subsonic.

Mechtech makes a padded nylon cover (shown on mine) that makes a huge difference on the factory stock. If you don't like the factory stock there's nothing stopping you from cutting it off and bolting on something more to your liking. Since this photo was taken I have put an ACE skeleton stock and hinge on mine.

I am currently debating whether I should get a cheapo RIA double stack or just stay with the single stack lower and buy more 10 round mags.
 
I've seen one using a glock. It had the fabric over on the stock. The owner liked it and it seemed accurate when I shot it.
pete
 
I have one on a Glock 22 and fitted with a ATN sight. It is well made and functions properly. The maker claims an increase of 200 fps in velocity and in testing I have found it to be accurate (870 fps in the pistol, 1070 in the carbine). That additional 200fps @ 100 yds translates to the same energy at 100 yds as the pistol at the muzzle, which is impressive. The accuracy @ 100 yds is also very good as it will shoot in a 4" group when shot from a solid rest.
The wire stock is less than perfect and I have fitted a wood insert and added some padding under the nylon cover which makes a big difference in the feel.
The manufacturer recommends the use of a "stock" Glock with the exception of an extended slide take down. When I first assembled mine I had a Ghost Rocket connector installed and that did cause problems with the trigger reset. When I changed out to a 3.5 factory style connector the problem disappeared.
The ATN Ditigal sight is well suited for this application but it does have it's little problems. It maintains "0" and the brightness is good but it does not like cold weather. The battery is the problem and not something it the sight. I often shoot with friends who use the same sight and they experience the same problem, namely the battery looses power and the "red dot" fades.
 
I've had one for my 1911 for several years. I like it.

I use it in the winter to get some rifle practice in at the indoor ranges that only allow pistol calibers when it's just too darn cold to sit out in the snow for a few hour at a time.

Getting used to the "spang" from the bent steel stock is about the only problem. Otherwise it's easy to switch back and forth between pistol and carbine formats and that longer barrel makes the .45 acp a lot more accurate downrange.
 
They have a new version out now with a collapsible stock plus a conversion to put a collapsible stock on the regular version. I haven't shot mine a lot, but I like it, for now it is a good home for my RIA single stack. any idea what the difference is between the .460 and .45acp versions?
http://www.mechtechsys.com/
Tim
 
Dang Cortland, that thing looks cool...

I just have an extra RIA lying around and was thinking the CCU may be just the ticket, as I'd like a rifle bigger than a 22, but still shoot cheaper pistol ammo.

Although milsurp is cheap too.
 
surprised nobody has been looking at this with a glock 20 in 10mm, since it is a supported caliber..
 
any idea what the difference is between the .460 and .45acp versions?
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.460 Rowland is designed for higher pressures than .45 ACP. It is based on the .45 ACP only 1/16" longer to prevent .460 Rowland ammo from chambering in .45 ACP firearms. In the CCU 230 gr. .45 ACP projectiles are propelled to a maximum velocity of about 1050 fps; with .460 Rowland that becomes about 1650 fps. A .460 Mechtech can use either .460 or .45 ammo.
 
I have handled a couple and shot like one mag out of one. I kind of like the idea but there are some problems.
1)it comes only with a rail,you have to add an optic or buy the extra stuff to have iron sights.
2) The stock is funky,needs some work for anthing more than casual shooting


Nothing that can't be fixed up but it all takes time and money.If someone has a Ar lower the same money would be beter spent on a pistol caliber upper that is a proven design.

If it is something somebody really wants-go for it,just doesn't seem to be the best way to spend the firearm budget. Hi points are ugly but I think they are more shootable and some of the kel-tecs also might be something to look at
 
I like the looks of that collapsing stock. It's about the only way I'd own a glock, personally--the SNed part, at least--but the idea of a safety-less rifle with a collapsible stock that takes 9mm ammo seems nifty; and who knows, maybe on the CCU, the grip angle wouldn't feel so...uncomfortable.

Ah well.
 
Just so I understand the rowland .460 thing, you still use a regular 45 ACP frame, but the .460 topend from mechtech?

Or do I need to find a .460 1911... which I personally have never heard of, but there's probably 10 of 'em in a shop just around the corner...
 
The .460 upper will work with any .45 1911 lower.

I haven't seen the new factory collapsible stock in person, and I remain skeptical. It looks exactly like a Feather carbine stock, which is as flimsy as you could possibly imagine.
 
And because I failed to ask all my questions at once, you have to use .460 mags? Or regular .45 ACP mags?

They only mention on the web site that the .45 frame fits the .40 and 10mm, they don't say anythign about it fitting the .460.

But I have to say, I like the way it looks all tricked out. I suspect my shooting would consist of no more than 100 yards generally speaking. You shoot yours much?
 
I believe the .460 bullets are seated slightly deeper than .45 bullets so it works out to the same OAL and the same mags.

I don't shoot mine that often. I only recently had it threaded, so now that it's suppressed it'll probably see more range time. .45 silencers are not known for the quietness, especially on pistols, but with a 16" barrel the suppressed CCU is quiet enough dry to shoot comfortably without hearing protection.
 
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