Perhaps better known for their bolt action rifles, South Dakota-based Parkwest Arms have introduced a pistol caliber AR-based pistol – the PW-P9. The PW-P9 feeds from Glock magazines, is available with a standard rear or a side charging handle and has a [Read More…]
9mm pistol caliber carbines are becoming extremely popular in today’s firearm market. There are already a lot of options for you to choose from like the Heckler & Koch MP5, CZ Scorpion Evo III, SIG Sauer MPX, and more. Today the market is receiving yet another [Read More…]
Strike Industries recently released their new line of muzzle devices in the new Strike X-Comp lineup capable of fitting on multiple firearms in multiple calibers without purchasing an additional compensator. The new X-Comp line features three different muzzle devices, [Read More…]
B&T USA has just announced the arrival of the SPC9 – Special Purpose Carbine – that combines features and characteristics from the B&T APC9, H&K MP5, and the AR-15 platforms. Critics of most blow-back operated pistol caliber carbines often note [Read More…]
In recent years PCC or pistol caliber carbine has rapidly exploded into popularity in the competition scene with many enjoying it for its ease of entry and fast pace. For a long time direct blowback guns like CZ Scorpions, AR9’s and gas-operated rifles like the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the rare, only-400-made B&T KH9-SD, a compact 9mm pistol caliber carbine that competes directly with the H&K MP5-SD, but with a couple of amazing features. For one, the KH9-SD has a ported barrel with an integral suppressor that slides under a [Read More…]
Combining modern firearm designs and layouts with a lever-action mechanism always results in some of the most unusual hybrids of the firearms world. We’ve earlier seen a couple of such guns – the Red Ryd-AR, a lever-action AR-15 made by American BrickWurX [Read More…]
One of the main focuses of Nevada-based Franklin Armory is creativity. One particularly creative product series with which they have made waves, their Binary Triggers, has been previously released for ARs, AKs, 10/22s, MP5 clones, and more. These triggers are unusual in [Read More…]
CAA just dropped some pretty big news recently on their YouTube channel by announcing that they will be developing their very own pistol caliber carbine. The MCK PCC will be available in both 9mm and 10mm options, will use either Glock magazines or CAA magazines as well [Read More…]
Scheel Manufacturing is a competition-oriented firearm parts and accessories manufacturer founded by competition shooter Corey Scheel. The latest and most interesting product of this company is a roller-delayed buffer system designed to convert blowback AR-pattern [Read More…]
Just 10 years ago, it seemed like submachine guns and pistol caliber carbines would soon be a thing of the past, or at least they will become very niche firearms like revolvers or scout rifles. But the firearms industry trends move in mysterious ways, and now [Read More…]
Molot Oruzhie first showed the prototype of this PCC in May of 2019. Back then, they were calling it Agishevsky PCC. Later, in October of the same year, they brought this pistol caliber carbine to the Arms & Hunting 2019 exhibition, and the gun got an official Molot [Read More…]
About a month ago, JP Enterprises published a teaser video where they showed their new pistol caliber carbine called JP-5. They’ve been designing this PCC for about two years and were planning to release it at the SHOT Show 2021, which, as you know, was canceled [Read More…]
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…]
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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…]