Okay, I am 19 and SC prohibits me from owning a handgun. Its stupid that I can throw a rifle or shotgun in the car and drive all over the state with it, but not a handgun...
Anyway, I have been looking at options for a carbine/rifle. The #1 choice at this point is the Keltec Sub2000 in 9x19, Glock configuration. I figure this is a great choice because it folds to 16" x 7". I have not seen anything smaller than that. Plus, 9mm is cheap as far as centerfire pistol rounds go. The compactness is pretty important to me. I want to be able to stick it under the back seat or in a backpack or briefcase. Glock mags are a plus, because in a couple of years, I plan on buying a Glock. The $300 price tag is another plus, as I can't lay out more than about $400.
The next smallest choice is the Keltec SU-16. More expensive, but .223 power. Only problem is it is larger, and .223 is more expensive. Plus, I could do without the boom! of the rifle cartridge. I already have enough boom satisfaction with my Mosin, .30-30, and Mavrick 88. If anybody has a pick of the Sub 2000 and the smallest of the 16" Su-16s folded sitting next to each other, I would appreciate if you can post it for a good size comparison.
I'd consider taking my .30-30, but it just is not compact enough for my tastes and it is a heirloom. .30-30 ammunition is also expensive. Other than that, the .30-30 is great. I cannot modify it, however. In the future, I am going to buy a used and abused one and have it either parked or Tenneferied and put on a synthetic stock, ghost ring sights, and a red-dot. But that is a long ways away, when I have some more money.
The 12 gauge, I cannot modify (it ain't mine). It would also be large, even with a folding stock and 18" barrel, and expensive. (a stock and barrel- around $100 each) and the SG is range limited.
So do ya'll think? If you know of anything smaller than the Sub 2000 that is legal for a 19yo to own at under $400, let me know!
Anyway, I have been looking at options for a carbine/rifle. The #1 choice at this point is the Keltec Sub2000 in 9x19, Glock configuration. I figure this is a great choice because it folds to 16" x 7". I have not seen anything smaller than that. Plus, 9mm is cheap as far as centerfire pistol rounds go. The compactness is pretty important to me. I want to be able to stick it under the back seat or in a backpack or briefcase. Glock mags are a plus, because in a couple of years, I plan on buying a Glock. The $300 price tag is another plus, as I can't lay out more than about $400.
The next smallest choice is the Keltec SU-16. More expensive, but .223 power. Only problem is it is larger, and .223 is more expensive. Plus, I could do without the boom! of the rifle cartridge. I already have enough boom satisfaction with my Mosin, .30-30, and Mavrick 88. If anybody has a pick of the Sub 2000 and the smallest of the 16" Su-16s folded sitting next to each other, I would appreciate if you can post it for a good size comparison.
I'd consider taking my .30-30, but it just is not compact enough for my tastes and it is a heirloom. .30-30 ammunition is also expensive. Other than that, the .30-30 is great. I cannot modify it, however. In the future, I am going to buy a used and abused one and have it either parked or Tenneferied and put on a synthetic stock, ghost ring sights, and a red-dot. But that is a long ways away, when I have some more money.
The 12 gauge, I cannot modify (it ain't mine). It would also be large, even with a folding stock and 18" barrel, and expensive. (a stock and barrel- around $100 each) and the SG is range limited.
So do ya'll think? If you know of anything smaller than the Sub 2000 that is legal for a 19yo to own at under $400, let me know!
