carbine options that use pistol calibers?

[AlDente67 563]

So I have a Beretta Storm carbine in 9mm.  Looking to add a .45 or similar.

 

Beretta pulled that model from their lineup for reasons nobody seems to know.

 

Are there any other options out there that don't cost over $1000?

 

I love the Storm for the compact and lightweight design, and I can use mags from my FS92 pistol, which keeps things simpler.  Interested to find a larger caliber than the 9mm and add to it from there.

 

Any suggestions welcome.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

How's this for an option-a pistol caliber carbine that uses your current pistol frame and ships direct, no ffl needed:

 

http://www.mechtechsys.com/

[tattooo 220]

Not sure of any other besides the Kriss in .45 which is over $1000

 

[Krdshrk 3,877]

.40 too?  or .45? only?

 

Hi Point has the 4095 and 4595 carbines.

 

Kel Tec Sub 2000 is available in .40.

 

Just Right Carbine is available in 9mm, .40S&W, .357 SIG, and .45 - but it's built more like an AR... takes glock mags though.

[Pew Pew Plates 358]

http://www.troupsystems.com/mauser45kits.htm

 

Ask and ye' shall receive 

[AlDente67 563]

I'm looking for an all-in-1 option, as I don't have a 45 ACP pistol to modify to begin with.

[AlDente67 563]

.40 too?  or .45? only?

 

Hi Point has the 4095 and 4595 carbines.

 

Kel Tec Sub 2000 is available in .40.

 

Just Right Carbine is available in 9mm, .40S&W, .357 SIG, and .45 - but it's built more like an AR... takes glock mags though.

I'm not married to 45, so any input is appreciated.  Just looking to supplement the 9mm collection without having to go through all the paperwork rigamoral for another pistol license.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

Ruger PC4 (no longer manufactured) has both 9mm and .40 versions.

[AlDente67 563]

Let me just clarify, I don't want another 9mm.  Something affordable in a larger caliber because the groundhogs are getting really huge here.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

I'm not married to 45, so any input is appreciated.  Just looking to supplement the 9mm collection without having to go through all the paperwork rigamoral for another pistol license.

 

Beretta Cx4 are still obtainable in .40 and .45... 

Plenty of 9mm AR options.

 

Taurus has the CT G2 .40 but mags are impossible to find (Same as the 9mm).

 

 

 

Probably out of your price range:

Auto Ordinance Thompson semi auto .45

FN PS90 5.7x28

Kriss Vector .45

[AlDente67 563]

Beretta Cx4 are still obtainable in .40 and .45... 

Plenty of 9mm AR options.

 

Taurus has the CT G2 .40 but mags are impossible to find (Same as the 9mm).

 

 

 

Probably out of your price range:

Auto Ordinance Thompson semi auto .45

FN PS90 5.7x28

Kriss Vector .45

If you can point me in the direction of a Cx4 in 45, I'm all ears (with credit card in hand)

 

That Kriss is pretty nice, but yeah, $1500++ is not where I want to be right now (baby need shoes and all that)

[PD2K 115]

How's this for an option-a pistol caliber carbine that uses your current pistol frame and ships direct, no ffl needed:

 

http://www.mechtechsys.com/

 

Hey was always interested in this...looks pretty cool.

[Moto102 7]

Marlin camp 45 uses 1911 mags. Tough to find but thanks to a fellow member I was able to get one!!!!

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

Hey was always interested in this...looks pretty cool.

I concur. Never seen one in person but they're always well reviewed. Will be taking a closer look at them when I get my 1911.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

If you can point me in the direction of a Cx4 in 45, I'm all ears (with credit card in hand)

 

That Kriss is pretty nice, but yeah, $1500++ is not where I want to be right now (baby need shoes and all that)

 

Gunbroker has a few - 

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=535444904  - $700 free ship, no cc fees

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=536984367

 

Is your 9mm Cx4 all dolled up?

 

I have a bunch of aftermarket stuff on mine - pondering getting the Sierra Papa trigger...

[Schrödinger's cat 87]

I like my sub 2000 .40

[siderman 1,138]

you should jump on that $700 free ship one and then grab this to go with it-

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=537297771

[302w 83]

Lever action 357?

[checko 180]

How is the kiss durability wise? I've always liked it

 

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[mipafox 438]

http://www.troupsystems.com/mauser45kits.htm

 

Ask and ye' shall receive

"Mauser conversion headquarters" ???

 

 

Tell 'em Bubba sent you and get your next cousin free?

 

That's full-on Bubba Gun.

 

Lever action 357?

That's what I'm talkin bout.

[Screwball 483]

So I have a Beretta Storm carbine in 9mm. Looking to add a .45 or similar.

 

Beretta pulled that model from their lineup for reasons nobody seems to know.

Same here... I love my 9mm CX4. Have the parts to run 92 or PX4 magazines, since I have both pistols.

 

In regards to BerettaUSA stocking them, Italy pulled them for the short term to fill other CX4 orders abroad (I'm sure the MX4, as well; automatic CX4). They said it should be back in the market sometime this year, but I learned to not take Beretta's timetable too seriously. Took them YEARS to get certain products (plural... happened to at least five off the top of my head) out that they said within the year.

 

I had an itch for a .45 rifle, and being I had a few AR lowers, I got into a Macon Armory upper...

 

 

For the upper and magazine block, it was just under $1,000. Uses HK USC magazines, as they are single stack and fit in an AR magazine well, but Macon Armory is going to be producing its own .45 magazines in the near future (already was told 15 rounders are in the mix). That rifle pictured weighs a whopping 5.6 pounds... and I might change out the stock to lower it a little more.

 

http://www.maconarmory.com/

 

Rudy is the owner, so either send him an email or give him a call, and he will answer any questions. Very good company, and puts out well made uppers/parts.

[njJoniGuy 2,131]

It appears that the original lot of 10 is now down to ONE

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=537342969

 

I got #7 of the litter

Can't wait to take it out with big brother!

 

Thanks, Siderman !!

 

 

eta

holy crap

it appears that there are now 24 more of them at the $299 buy-now price

Edited January 15, 2016 by njJoniGuy

[Krdshrk 3,877]

$300 for a Cougar is nice!  

[PK90 3,570]

If you raise your $1K budget a little, get a PS90.

 

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[siderman 1,138]

$300 for a Cougar is nice!  

sounds so nice you gotta say it twice! awesome deal for a great gun. anyone who has the cx4 in .45 NEEDS TO DO THIS!

[Screwball 483]

sounds so nice you gotta say it twice! awesome deal for a great gun. anyone who has the cx4 in .45 NEEDS TO DO THIS!

Unless you get a .45 PX4... and then the parts to convert the .45 over to PX4 magazines.

 

http://sierrapapacx4.com

[robot_hell 72]

What's the legality of that MechTech in NJ and NY state? Is it still considered a pistol when in its carbine form?

 

EDIT: I should have searched first, more info for the curious: http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/26772-is-the-mech-tech-carbine-kit-legal-in-nj/

[AlDente67 563]

So I looked at the Cx4 Storm in .45 and ended up with a Taurus CT40.  A bit cheaper, nice kit.  I'll see how it shoots after snowmageddon.   Reviews are not bad.  Snob friends scoff at Taurus, but it seems on par with the Beretta.  It just looks different.

 

Mags are impossible to find though.