The third build is our first pistol caliber carbine of the reboot. In lieu of waiting for (I presume) a preferred B&T GHM9, Charlie decided to build his own PCC, patterning after Noveske’s Space Invader. Warning: if you are a delicate flower, some of the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James visits Thunder Ranch and speaks with the guys from Aero about their big SHOT Show unveiling of their as-yet-unnamed pistol caliber carbine AR-15. As of right now, they have a prototype up and running with 20,000 rounds through it, and James got to try it out at the [Read More…]
Faxon Firearms have launched their new line of 9x19mm AR platform pistol calibre carbines. The Bantam PCCs are available as a 16in barrel carbine and a 10.5 inch braced pistol. Both feed from Glock pattern magazines and comes with M-LOK forends. Faxon describe the new [Read More…]
So you worked hard and well to order and build what you consider to be the lightest Pistol Caliber Carbine ever? Believe it or not, now it’s probably the time to add some weight to it! In my opinion, as a competitive rifle shooter for the past 10+ years, it is [Read More…]
Florida-based Global Ordnance and Slovakia’s Grandpower have announced that the roller-delayed Stribog SP9 A3 pistol has been cleared for importation into the US. Here’s Global Ordnance’s announcement in full: Global Ordnance LLC of Sarasota and [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Aero Precision Pistol Caliber Carbines](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200124_091947-660x260.jpg)
Aero Precision has been a long-time favorite AR-15 manufacturer of mine. Blending affordability with quality, Aero Precision has been the start of many AR builds for me. This year, we have all been blessed with the announcement of Aero Precision Pistol Caliber [Read More…]
At the very end of last year, Angstadt teased their newest firearm with a cryptic video and a product launch countdown page. Well, the wait is over and the new MDP-9 has been unveiled. The MDP-9 is a new roller-delayed blowback subgun. Just as Heckler & Koch [Read More…]
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Angstadt Arms have teased the unveiling of their new ‘subgun’, with a video featuring their previous pistol calibre carbine, the UDP-9. Angstadt have released a teaser trailer for the new MDP-9 but we don’t get a look [Read More…]
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. recently released their free-float handguard version of the PC9. The welcome addition of the free float handguard model to the PC9 platform breathed a breath of fresh air into the pistol caliber carbine market. Ruger has decided once [Read More…]
Stern Defense magwell adapters are a great way to caliber convert a mil-spec AR-15 lower to shoot a pistol caliber. They started with a Glock magazine adapter. Check out my review of their MAG-AD9. They have also made adapters to use Beretta 92 magazines and even [Read More…]
Given the popularity of the Ruger PC Carbine, especially in ban states where aesthetics are banned, some people have taken it upon themselves to give the people what they want. Ever since the Ruger PCC came out, fans have been clamoring for Magpul to make a takedown [Read More…]
Falkor Defense has been deliberately taking their time in rolling out a Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) so everything is just right, and now they are ready to unveil the FG-9 as their 1st PCC to the market! Everything about it is meticulously crafted or curated from [Read More…]
Good news for pistol calibre carbine lovers, Stag Arms have introduced their new PXC series. Not only does it feed from Glock mags but it also has a last round hold open. The PXC will initially be chambered in 9×19, with other calibres to follow, and is available [Read More…]
Sureshot Armament Group has teased a couple of images of a prototype PCC that they are planning to launch soon. I reached out to Valentin Vlasenko, the founder, co-owner and chief engineer of SAG, who kindly told me some details related to the mechanism of operation and [Read More…]
Global Ordnance and Slovakian manufacturer Grand Power have announced a partnership that will allow Global Ordnance to supply Grand Power firearms in the US. This includes the new STRIBOG SP9A1 pistol calibre carbine which had been selected for evaluation in the US [Read More…]
The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) of the Czech Republic has announced some exciting news for anyone interested in shooting Pistol Caliber Carbine or Mini Rifle. They have asked to host the First World Championship for Pistol Caliber Carbine and [Read More…]
PCC – Pistol Caliber Carbine – is growing and with IPSC just having introduced the Division in the start of 2019 it will only keep growing. JP Enterprises have always had a close heart to competitive shooting so it’s no surprise that there will be a [Read More…]
The Ruger Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) has garnered some popularity for people who want a take down rifle in something other than .22lr. The Ruger PCC has also found increased popularity in states with restrictive gun laws like California and New York. While the Ruger [Read More…]
Rainier Arms now offers a billet AR-15 style pistol caliber carbine receiver set. It was first introduced during TriggrCon 2018 firearms convention and now it is available for preorder. No matter if you are saying it in all seriousness or with sarcasm towards the [Read More…]
Pistol Caliber Carbine, PCC, is growing in popularity. It’s a blast to shoot and matches are far easier to setup than for normal rifles. So it’s understandable that the market offers what the customers are looking for, hence the increase in PCC related [Read More…]
My friend Brian Miller aka @bkmiller556 on Instagram, loves to tinker with guns for the purpose of USPSA competition. When the Ruger PC Carbine came out I agreed to buy one if he would make upgrades for me. Here are some of the Ruger PC Carbine upgrades he has made. [Read More…]
While the overall market for AR-15s continues to remain consistent as of late, one sub-market within that category that continues to inch upward are pistol-caliber carbines (PCC). With the ability to share ammunition with people’s handguns, the more affordable [Read More…]
At the second SCAR Owner’s Group Shoot down in North Carolina, Jarod of Parker Mountain Machine was there showing off many of his products. In the SCAR Owner’s Group he is well known for his barrel re-threading services as well as his SCAR upgrade [Read More…]
At the last Big 3 East we met the great folks at Stern Defense. They have only been in the industry for a few months and showed off their Glock magazine adapter for use in Mil-Spec AR-15s. We got one of their MAG-AD9 and 9mm upper in for review. Not All Glock Magazine [Read More…]
When you’re not a Glock or a Colt shooter – Quarter Circle 10 once again proves why they offer more PCC lower styles than anyone else on the market. In their most recent offering, QC10 introduces the S226 stripped lower receiver, engineered for use with Sig [Read More…]
At Big 3 East we met the people of Stern Defense. There they unveiled their AR-15 mag adapters to turn your AR lower into a pistol caliber carbine. They have adapters for Glock and M&P 9mm/.40. They also have adapters for M&P45 and Beretta 92. I was impressed [Read More…]
You have to hand it to Ruger – over the past few years the Newport, New Hampshire headquartered firearms manufacturer has transformed their image from “bolt action and rimfire” to “backpack-ready and NFA” (raise your hand if you predicted that Ruger would [Read More…]
At IWA, I walked past EMTAN’s booth.See photo below. Nothing of much interest as their booth had AR-15 style rifles. That is until I spotted something on the wall that looked interesting. It is a 9mm AR that uses CZ Scorpion Evo mags. Considering the [Read More…]
Quarter Circle 10 – the company resulting from a cowgirl in Texas with a deadeye, steady trigger finger, and an attitude the size of state itself. Let’s take a look at what’s currently available and then what’s new for this specialist in the [Read More…]
Found this photo in a KRISS Owners group. It looks like a KRISS Vector and an AR had a child. I don’t see the benefit of having just a long mag well other than for the aesthetics of a KRISS Vector. So why not just buy a KRISS Vector? With the KRISS, the barrel is [Read More…]