Anyone really LOVE their AR-15 pistol?

[socalbeachbum]

I had for a while a nicely made AR-15 pistol, with a rather heavy CNC machined upper and lower and hefty handguard.

But I could never get comfortable with it. I tried a single point sling, and a longer buffer tube, but it seemd to me it just would either be fired from a bipod on a bench, or stay in my gun safe so I offed it.

Am I the only one that sees it as a novelty?

 

[TIMC]

I haven't had mine long enough to make an informed decision but for right now I really like it. I don't think it will ever be a favorite over any of my AR rifles but it does have a nitch as a truck gun/play toy. I may SBR it so I can put a stock on it.

 

[M2 Carbine]

I have a AR pistol but I hardly ever shoot it.
Instead I favor the Kel Tec PLR-16.

IMO, the Kel Tec is three times the gun at a third the price.











If it wasn't for the ear killing muzzle blast the Kel Tecs would be my primary HD and vehicle guns.



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[TIMC]

I differ on that, had the Kel Tec for quite a few years, good little gun but the AR pistol does have way more advantages over the Kel Tec.

 

[socalbeachbum]

TIMC, what length barrel is that?

 

[allaroundhunter]

I also just seem them as a novelty. However, that does not mean that they aren't fun guns or that others can't have a use for them.

To me, they still require a two hand hold in order to control them, so they fill my hands as much as a long gun. If I want a defensive weapon that takes two of my hands, I want it to be am AR 15 rifle so that I have a point of contact on my shoulder for more control. Will the rifle have a slightly longer barrel? Sure, but that also means that it moves the muzzle blast further away from my face which can be a help in a defensive situation.

If I need a gun that is smaller for maneuverability, then I will choose a handgun. I am plenty comfortable with using a handgun for defense, and it allows me a gun that I can fire well and accurately with one hand in the event that my other hand is occupied.


As you can see, I never mentioned the fun factor of one. This is because to me, fun factor is the last thing that I consider for a firearm purchase (as of now). Each of my guns serve a role, if it isn't for hunting or defense, it is a training tool (.22s). I currently don't have the money to buy a gun that will only see occasional use at the range, and honestly, that is all that I would use a pistol AR for if I had one.

 

[dhracer]

I love my ar pistol. It has a 10.5" barrel and it is totally comfortable when shouldered. It's a bast too shoot and it still reasonably accurate. I see no need whatsoever to get an sbr stamp and put a stock on.

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[TIMC]

TIMC, what length barrel is that?

The barrel is 11", its a Rock River lower with a YHM upper. The suppressor is a Liberty Torch Q/A.
This is how she looks without the suppressor.

 

[tarosean]

I dont care for them at all... A tax stamp however changes that.

 

[Fishbed77]

The only purpose I see for an AR-15 pistol is as a basis for an SBR conversion.

 

[VA27]

I built mine last summer. It's so much fun that after I let some friends shoot it they all built one. One guy built one for himself and two more for his sons.

 

[OilyPablo]

Not a fan.

Becoming a fan of SBR as noted. Need to learn the legal stuff.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I have a Sig P556. I like it. Not sure yet if I'll keep it or not. Haven't shot it enough to decide.

 

[justice06rr]

I'm in the process of building my AR pistol and going with a 7.5inch barrel. I know its gonna be a fire-breather and one loud gun, but I'm used to it.

Its not a novelty item if used correctly in a CQB/HD scenario. More capacity and firepower than a standard pistol and just as maneuverable. To some, it will have no purpose I'm sure.

 

[TIMC]

I started with a 7" upper on my pistol but sold it and went with the 11" so I could achieve the velocities I wanted.

 

[M2 Carbine]

I started with a 7" upper on my pistol but sold it and went with the 11" so I could achieve the velocities I wanted.

Bullets from a 7 inch barrel will not penetrate 1/4 inch steel.
Bullets from the 11 inch barrel (Kel Tec) will zip right through the steel plate.



7 inch barrel = 2296 FPS WWB
11 inch barrel = 2514 FPS WWB

Its not a novelty item if used correctly in a CQB/HD scenario. More capacity and firepower than a standard pistol and just as maneuverable. To some, it will have no purpose I'm sure.

I don't care what I was armed with I would not care to go up against someone armed with a .223 pistol, who knew how to use the gun.
Like I said, the only reason the .223 pistol (Kel Tec) isn't my primary house and vehicle gun is the ear shattering muzzle blast.


Even at 100 yards a 30 round magazine can easily, quickly be dumped in the target while standing.

 

[TIMC]

I don't care what I was armed with I would not care to go up against someone armed with a .223 pistol, who knew how to use the gun.
Like I said, the only reason the .223 pistol (Kel Tec) isn't my primary house and vehicle gun is the ear shattering muzzle blast.

I agree the PLR-16 is a force to be reckoned with in a CQB scenario, I really liked the one I had. I just went to an AR pistol for the versatility. My AR pistol is a loud beast too without the suppressor.

Isn't the PLR a 10" barrel?

 

[tarosean]

More capacity and firepower than a standard pistol and just as maneuverable.

Hmmmmm this is a standard pistol that not only has a greater capacity it weighs about 5lbs less..

 

[M2 Carbine]

Isn't the PLR a 10" barrel?

Your right. Actually closer to 9 inches.

Don't know why I'm thinking 11 inches. Maybe that stuck in my mind because of the Phantom flash hider.

 

[Clark]

I almost never sell any gun, but I did an AR15 pistol 10 years ago.
It was a Carbon 97 or something.

The noise came through the headphones and through the ear plugs.

I paid $1k + shipping and FFL.
I shot it twice.
I sold it for $850 - 15% commission at DJ's.
My wife picked up the check.

The odd thing I really like .223 rifles, I have a reamer and a dozen dies.

 

[TIMC]

The noise came through the headphones and through the ear plugs.

That's where suppressors come in handy!

 

[yzguy87]

Nice grips tarosean! What kind are they?

 

[gym]

I never understood the purpose of those pistols either. I had an AK underfolder, but that had a stock on it and was accurate when using the stock. These pistols are not for carry, and are more of an oddball weapon. Maybe in some states where there is a lot of land that you transverse on a daily basis, "for protection" near the border, or situations like that. But not much use for the suburban or urban dweller.

 

[tarosean]

Nice grips tarosean! What kind are they?

They are VZ's.