What's the point of AR-15 pistols?

[NMGonzo]

I wanted one so badly ... but then I want a lot of silly things.

I think they are cool factor = gazzillion. But I don't know about the terminal ballistics out of the barrel being worth the bother.

 

[SEE IT LIKE A NATIVE]

An AR pistol or PLR16 type would be an excellent home defense weapon ! High capacity ,low recoil , small highly frangible high velocity projectile that will stop a man at close range yet is less likely to over penetrate an intended target ! The biggest drawback is the noise ! Kevin

 

[justice06rr]

Because they are fun!!!

Have you ever shot one?? If not, they are a bit different than your normal 16-inch or longer rifles. It also allows you to have a shorter firearm that is more maneuverable in close quarters or inside vehicles while still having the firepower of a conventional rifle.

This goes with the mentality of putting scopes on pistols.... because you can. I always thought that was weird. Scopes are typically for rifles right? but you still see people put them on their handguns.

 

[C0untZer0]

What is the point of the Marlin Camp Carbine? - mnhntr

I recall a recent story where NYPD fired 84 rounds from their pistols at a suspect and only hit him a half dozen times or so = something about 7 entry and 7 exits wounds... but whatever.

It seems that when DEA switched out their 9mm carbines or sub-guns for .223 a lot of police departments did too. I'm not sure if NYPD ever had long guns in their squad cars.

But a carbine in general gives you easier target aquisition, steadier sight picture / more accuracy. Not a lot of LEAs are using them but I don't see why not - they fill a need.

The 9mm is starting to drop at around 110 yards and the .223 is obviously still sailing... This may count for something if your officers are going to miss a lot.

 

[Jacob L Freeman]

The same reason Taurus considered making a .223 revolver. I think they exist for the same reason AR rifles exist.... because they're cool. Are they practical? Do I need one? Does my wallet need to lose any more weight? No, no and no. I don't need a lot of things, some of the things I own have no reason to exist, yet I have them anyway.

A Kel-Tec PLR16 is on my wishlist.