9mm PCC of choice for ultimate reliability and battle type use.

[GerardSamija]

I think it was the cop in the video above who mentioned that Glock mags function very reliably, but their weakness is a tendency to blow out the bottom plate and throw cartridges everywhere. He also gave a lot of focus to changing out magazine springs after a lot of use owing to the tendency of springs to wear out after enough load-unload cycles. More of an issue for full-auto though, where a very fast spring rise is crucial, usually not so critical for semi-auto. And on the subject of springs, he mentioned swapping out mainsprings after something like 7,000 to 9,000 shots if memory serves, with blow-back actions, as springs weaken with use. As for Glog magazine base plates, I suspect Magpul or SGM or other Glock-style magazines would suffer a similar fragility problem.

Of course an advantage we Canadians have comes from rivets; with our magazines pinned at 10, who cares if the bottom plate blows up? Just duct tape over the bottom to keep the spring end from catching on anything and keep on shooting. Who knew there was an advantage to rivets?!

 

[Canuck44]

Prior to the Drama Teachers OIC I would have said best buy for your buck:

*Beretta CX4 Storm 9MM
*Scorpian Evo (Pistol Version or Carbine)

They both serve LEO/Mil in their countries of origin

Now that our Drama Teacher has passed his OIC

Ruger PCC 9MM with the traditional stock and forearm. Mine has been dead nuts reliable, accurate and is capable of extended round counts via Glock mags when the longed for Zombie World erupts in front of us. (Sarcasm). The Ruger is mainstream. well designed subject only to Ruger's sometimes sketchy QC. Add a scope and you are good to go for gopher kill paradise.

* 18+ inches to avoid registration preferred. Just in case the Liberals re-interduce their ban when they take their next turn.

Take Care

Bob
ps Had a chance to play an IDPA stage with an MP5. Three round triple taps brought a whole new meaning to the sport. :>)

 

[Kalau604]

I read that the PC 9 was really reliable that was why I made it my first gun. First time at range it was flawless firing an assortment of different ammo brands. I bought another few hundred rounds of Remington and now have had non stop failures to eject after firing with new rounds getting jammed up. My local range officer suggested the ammo is dirty and to stick to better stuff. It may also be time for a deep cleaning. Hopefully diff ammo and a cleaner gun will be the solution to my woes and not an issue that requires a return to Ruger for maintenance.

 

[JW85]

I read that the PC 9 was really reliable that was why I made it my first gun. First time at range it was flawless firing an assortment of different ammo brands. I bought another few hundred rounds of Remington and now have had non stop failures to eject after firing with new rounds getting jammed up. My local range officer suggested the ammo is dirty and to stick to better stuff. It may also be time for a deep cleaning. Hopefully diff ammo and a cleaner gun will be the solution to my woes and not an issue that requires a return to Ruger for maintenance.

What brand of ammo?

 

[thegazelle]

Just curious - between the FX9 (9mm) and JR Carbine (9mm or .40), which one would you consider most reliable (less quality issues, takes a variety of ammo) and suffers less issues/failures? I am leaning more towards the JR, mostly due to availability (though I would prefer the .40 version). Thoughts and insight based on your personal experience with each would be much appreciated.

 

[Murray 3-D]

Just curious - between the FX9 (9mm) and JR Carbine (9mm or .40), which one would you consider most reliable (less quality issues, takes a variety of ammo) and suffers less issues/failures? I am leaning more towards the JR, mostly due to availability (though I would prefer the .40 version). Thoughts and insight based on your personal experience with each would be much appreciated.

Reliability wise new gen JRC takes the cake for sure, old gen... not so much haha. Im sure the newer iterations of the FX9 are getting better aswell.

 

[thegazelle]

Reliability wise new gen JRC takes the cake for sure, old gen... not so much haha. Im sure the newer iterations of the FX9 are getting better aswell.

Thanks Murray.

I like the OP's reference to "battle type use". My dilemma is I'd like to get the JR, but may also consider funding the purchase by selling off something I already have. I do love the versatility of PCCs - it's a nice hybrid type of gun in my opinion, but would you rate the JR OVER any of the following:

Keltec Sub2K G2 .40
TNW ASR 9mm
Kriss Vector 9mm
Ruger PC 9mm

 

[CosmicTopSecret]

I would suggest checking out the B&T APC 9 (NR) and the B&T GHM9 (R).
I don't have personal experience with them, but worth taking a look.
Arm&Gun has some content on them on his YouTube.

 

[Steve140]

I have both a TNW and a JR in 9mm. I haven't used the TNW yet but the JR has been pretty reliable and accurate so far. I have one of the newer ones and it hasn't jammed on me yet. The nice thing about it is it takes Glock mags and lots of AR goodies bolt right on like triggers, stocks, safety, hand guard, etc.