Pistol calibre carbine vs. AR15 help me decide

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Hey guys, so I own a glock 22, and have been reloading for it. Which got me thinking as I have now sized 2300rnds maybe I should get a pistol caliber carbine to help me chew through it.

Now I have sold some pieces and saved some money, but grow conflicted. Do I get the kel-etc sub 2000 in 40 (if I can find one). A JR carbine in 40. Or I could go another direction and just get an AR and start reloading 223.

Looking for pro's and cons. The obvious is restricted vs non restricted

Appreciate your feedback

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Personally, I'll wear the G22 on the hip and sling an AR anytime.
I'm not a fan of pistol caliber carbines personally. They're good as camp plinkers and rodent guns.
But when I go in the woods, it's a 12ga or a lever anyways. Or a hunting rifle. The pistol caliber stuff is sort of neither here nor there to me.
For fun and games, the AR rules so my vote is get the AR and reload .223. Your 2300 stockpile of .40 has no expiry date and you'll be surprised how fast it'll disappear!
 
I say get yourself a Norinco CQB-A and have some fun with it. The nice thing about ARs is that they are relatively easy to sell if they're not your thing. I'm not sure about pistol caliber carbines.

-S.
 
I had several 9mm carbines and they are perfectly fine at the range,..but when you get out in the "wide open spaces" like a farm or similar,...you can really see the limited distances you get. 150 yards seems like a good distance at the range, but really falls short in the big out doors. 300 yards looks short out in the field, LOL
 
Love my Lever action 44 mag and 29-2 Smith in 44 mag
Incoming is a Vector PCC in 10mmAuto and a Glock 40 MOS
I also own an AR15 and a .40 Apeiro.

They all have pros and cons. 3 gun cqb i think the Vector Glock combo will be hard to beat. But after 80 yds the AR will have an advantage.

The AR is easier to customize than the Vector and less money. The only negative is its restricted status.
 
I definitely enjoy my TNW asr in 9mm. Don't let these guys fool you about knock down power or taking it in the Bush. I recently dropped three hogs with mine using Hornady American Defence, the heaviest sow was 320lbs. The first one took one round to the head and it folded. Second was two quick chest shots and it folded, then the third took about 4 as it was on the run through the Bush. Distance was approximately 50-60 yards. I wouldn't suggest anything over 100.
 
I think it really boils down to where you see the most value in shooting rifles, and how you shoot them.

If you do a fair amount of bush shooting, the JR carbine is a decent rifle, but obviously limited with range. The cross compatibility of using your G22 mags and ammo is a bonus.
Do You hunt, and what can you hunt with .40s&w on Vancouver Island? - if that is even a consideration for you.
Is your range set up for long range shooting, or are you interested in shooting past 100m?
A pistol caliber carbine is great fun from 0-50m, but really limited to about 100m realistically.
Are you interested in participating in competitions, and what type? This may drive your decision somewhat.
Handloading for straight walled pistol cases is really straight forward and easy, and you are already set up for it - bottle necked rifle cases is a bit more complicated (read: pain in the as$) in comparison, so that may be a factor for you - at least initially.

As you likely already have a range membership and already shoot at a range with the G22, that aspect is already covered considering the restricted nature of the AR. They are an attractive rifle choice regardless of restrictions overall due to ergonomics, accuracy, dependability and (IMHO) offer about the best value for money out of any firearm available today. There is a wide range of options for caliber, quality and differing attributes to suit the type of shooting you want to do.
Reloading for it is rewarding by providing cheaper, better quality ammo that is available from the factory, regardless of caliber chosen, even if you don't go for the de-facto .223/5.56 round of choice.
 
PCCS are a compromise gun. Too big to be a pistol and too under-powered to be rifle. I had a JRC and the lack of bolt-hold open and the mag release being on the wrong side made me trade it for an AR-15. I haven't regretted it once.

The upside of using the same mags in both is lost on us since we're not carrying pistols in the bush.
 
There's very few 9mm carbines I'd ever buy, most of them being prohibited sub guns or sub guns that are not yet classified here.
Why not get an AR in 556, and expand your reach. With some training you can shoot your glock 22 out just as far as you could a JRC or CX4, an AR you can punch out to 600m with relative ease.
 
I am leaning towards the AR now. I am looking at competing in wpfg at some point soon, so I'll be getting more range time in any with my glock.
I do hunt, but I have specific guns I hunt with. Not much for hunting on VI for pistol caliber stuff. At least, in areas that aren't better suited to a shotgun.

I think the range capability of an AR is what is attractive over the pistol calibers.

I was looking at the LE military promo on SFRC S&W 16" AR) thinking that would be a quality AR at not a bad price to start with, if they get more in
 
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