W/ a 100 yd zero for a 115gr 9mm, you'd need to adjust for somewhere around 118" of drop (~40 moa) to hit at 300. Pistol cals really drop like a rock past 100.
ps. this is why USPSA is so fun with these guns.
-rvb
I will definitely be trying a USPSA match with this. There is that much drop out of a 16" barrel? MV/energy should be much higher than a pistol, but I suppose it is still a heavy bullet compared to the MV. Might need to get a 13F in front calling the artillery shots...
I wonder why? I read every post in this thread and found no love for the Mech Tech CCU carbine. I have one for a Glock 21 frame and think it's fantastic. The 45acp out of it really surprised me at the lack of noise and recoil. It is now a better option for home defense than a shotgun. My wife is in her 70's and she really likes it. I like it so well that a Glock 17 version is on the way and will be here at the end of the week. I found it to be a solid performer and very easy to keep clean. The company has more than enough mods to make it as you want. I don't care for the Kel Tec in any caliber and the Hi Point is no better, but that is just me. I do like the pistol/carbine combination really well. Just my thoughts.
Pretty much my reason. I snag a great deal on a NIB CX-4 Storm at a Pawn Shop. Also the hassle of converting from side arm to carbine, who needs the hassle.I considered one. But I could get a PSA AR-9 for about the same cost, without having to sacrifice my sidearm's availability.
I wonder why? I read every post in this thread and found no love for the Mech Tech CCU carbine. I have one for a Glock 21 frame and think it's fantastic. The 45acp out of it really surprised me at the lack of noise and recoil. It is now a better option for home defense than a shotgun. My wife is in her 70's and she really likes it. I like it so well that a Glock 17 version is on the way and will be here at the end of the week. I found it to be a solid performer and very easy to keep clean. The company has more than enough mods to make it as you want. I don't care for the Kel Tec in any caliber and the Hi Point is no better, but that is just me. I do like the pistol/carbine combination really well. Just my thoughts.
I will definitely be trying a USPSA match with this. There is that much drop out of a 16" barrel? MV/energy should be much higher than a pistol, but I suppose it is still a heavy bullet compared to the MV. Might need to get a 13F in front calling the artillery shots...
MV/energy should be much higher than a pistol..
I wouldn't expect too much extra velocity from a 16" barrel. maybe more, maybe less.
Wanted to chrono some ammo today for my PCC.
My 147gr USPSA load:
886.9 Fps (130.x PF) from a Glock 19. (Right where I expected it to be; usually 135+ PF
from a G34)
852.7 Fps (125.3 PF) from my 12" RRA barreled AR.
I might actually have to work up a new load, maybe 124s for this new PCC before I go to any major matches with it. (Or see if the barrel speeds up a little after a thousand rounds....)
-rvb
Intereting. I was talking with a PCC guy last Sunday and he was able to back off the powder and make power compared to his pistol. Just depends on the gun I suppose.
Just curious how many people here use plated bullets in their 9mm carbines? Seems like a cheaper alternative to FMJ, if they stay under 1200 fps.
Plated in CX-4 Storm. No issues.Just curious how many people here use plated bullets in their 9mm carbines? Seems like a cheaper alternative to FMJ, if they stay under 1200 fps.
Just curious how many people here use plated bullets in their 9mm carbines? Seems like a cheaper alternative to FMJ, if they stay under 1200 fps.
Intereting. I was talking with a PCC guy last Sunday and he was able to back off the powder and make power compared to his pistol. Just depends on the gun I suppose.
Yea, depends on gun and load. I am using Titegroup which is a faster powder, so it's going to quit making pressure faster....
-rvb
I am running the HiTech coated bullets in mine.
Plated in CX-4 Storm. No issues.
Only have used Xtreme plated bullets in my MPX, they do great. It only has a 5.5" barrel so guess not a carbine though
I run plated or coated in my EVO carbine.