AR 9mm question

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My range only allows pistol calibers and I really want to get in to ARs. Is it worth getting a 9mm AR, or is it nothing like firing the .223? I imagine the mechanics are the same, which I am looking forward to learning about.

Also, what would a reasonable minimum price point be to get a reliable but basic 9mm AR? Any brands to avoid like the plague?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
 
As far as price goes, I'd say no more expensive than the cheaper .223/5.56mm relatives.

$1200-$1300.

Check the EE.

I would get a RRA if I were inclined to get a 9mm AR...but honestly I dislike the 9mm AR SMGs. I'd prefer a 10.5" 5.56mm rifle over the dedicated 9mm any day.
 
Keeping in mind that you have more access to an indoor range, I would say go for it! Yes the recoil is different than a .223, but youll get the feel for the rifle and once you become addicted you can move up to .223. Not to mention the money you save on ammo.

Price.. yeah anywhere from 1300-1500 is a decent price for a good 9mm ar. EE is your best bet.

Accuracy... i have heard of people shooting of ranges up to 125 with 9mm ARs, but that is at gong targets, and I think at that sort of range you would be hard pressed to find anything you could classify a "group". Atleast with comercial ammo.

Get one!
 
... I'd prefer a 10.5" 5.56mm rifle over the dedicated 9mm any day.
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He said he wanted the 9mm because his range only allows pistol calibre rounds.

Ammo is cheap and plentiful. 223 is quite a bit more spendy.
 
There was another thread with very similar questions recently, but, not to worry. It's worth discussing again.

If you are talking about shooting at a pistol only range, then yes the 9mm AR will be by far the closest thing to a "real AR" using pistol calibres. The "feel" of the .223/5.56 AR is a lot different than the 9mm, but the controls are the same, etc.

In Canada right now, I would not buy anything in 9mm AR that is not RRA or CMMG brought into the country by Questar. I personally would not buy a Bushmaster Carbon 15, and I would stay well away from all other brands. The only exception being Colt (which is what RRA are based on), if you can find one. I have a RRA and it is fantastic. I would never consider selling it, and that - to my mind - is one of the signs of a good gun.

On accuracy, I have found that mine is frighteningly accurate out to 50m. At 75m I shoot a little high. About an inch high a 100m, and when I shoot the 230 yard gong I have to "lob" rounds on target and shoot about 3 feet high.

I had two of the RRA 9mm AR's for awhile. 16" and 7".
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Now I just have the smaller one. What a "keeper" this little guy is. It's set up like this now.
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He said he wanted the 9mm because his range only allows pistol calibre rounds.

Ammo is cheap and plentiful. 223 is quite a bit more spendy.
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Yes I know. Thanks for the recap tips. ;) The 9mm ARs are a waste of money for what they are. They're not a rifle and they don't make a particularly great SMG.

My point is, all things considered, the short 5.56mm rifles are a better buy, BUT if you live in the city and all you have access to is an indoor range then get what ever the hell you want!
 
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In Canada right now, I would not buy anything in 9mm AR that is not RRA or CMMG brought into the country by Questar. I personally would not buy a Bushmaster Carbon 15, and I would stay well away from all other brands. The only exception being Colt (which is what RRA are based on), if you can find one.
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x2... Definately agree with this.
 
I shoot 9mm a lot - because .223 at 460 dollars a case + tax is expensive. When the ammo price drops down to 320 dollars a case like before, then I will shoot the 223 more.

Ammo price had increasesd by 40 to 50% in the last 2 years - but most people do not see a corresponding increase in earnings.

If this thing is used as a weapon, there is no way a 9mm can be replaced by 5.56. It is a looney for every paper target killed! For range fun and training within budget, 9mm is a go. You cannot deny the savings of close to 300 dolalrs per 1000 rounds if you reload. There are many drills that can be done with the lower cost alternatives.
 
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Thanks for the great info. Now I will continue researching independantly but I really appreciate the jumping off point. My club is talking about building a 100m indoor range and if they do that I will have a .223 as soon as I can get a transfer through! A 9mm may be my best bet until then, although it will mean selling my sig...so it is a big decision! I really appreciate the CGN community for sharing info so willingly with newbs in each area, it will keep our sport strong!
 
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