TDC GA 9mm vs. JRC 9mm

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Apologies if this has been done to death, I read through the last 20 pages and didn't find(or missed) quite what I was looking for, and not much showed up in the search or google. Basically I'm weighing out whether the TDC is worth the extra cash over a JRC. I've got a Keltec Sub2k that has its issues(safety engages, stovepipes, honestly probably should go to the Vault for repair), and really reliability is what I'm looking for in my next gun.

So, the TDC GA in 9mm is at Wanstalls for $1279, and the JRC in 9mm Glock mags can be had for about $900 plus tax. Taxes in, the TDC will be about $1430, the JRC about $1000.

My breakdown of pros/cons so far:

TDC GA Pros:
-AR style pins takedown mechanism
-AR style index finger mag release
-Better reliability than the JRC? Seems to get great reviews in this regard, the JRC seems somewhat spotty, though it seems most things have been worked out
-Better factory trigger

Cons:
-$400 additional cost
-No bolt hold open notch
-Can't change out the fore-end. Not a huge deal, but some of the JR's look awesome with different front ends
-Availability. Wanstalls has em in stock now, but I don't know how often they get shipments, and I'll need to save/sell a little bit more to be able to afford it, whereas it seems more shops carry the JR's, and they're fairly regularly stocked


JRC Pros:
-$400 cheaper. Thats a lot of ammo/mags/accessories/money in the bank, and I can afford it now
-Bolt hold open notch. Not a huge thing really, mostly for making it visibly safe at the range.
-Able to swap out the front end
-Availability. Seems to be more readily available
-Threaded barrel

Cons:
-More difficult disassembly
-Reliability? Seems that many issues have been worked out since earlier models, but I still hear of some here and there. I would prefer not to have to run my gun "soaking wet" if I don't have to.
-Mag release location


So that's pretty much how I'm seeing it. The huge advantage for the TD is the takedown pins, and the seemingly better reliability. Cost is obviously the big one in favour of the JR. Does anyone have any input? Is the TD worth the extra $400? Really over all else I want a gun that will shoot every single time I pull the trigger, preferably without blowing crap back in my face.

Thanks for any input!
 
I had the same choice and went with the thureon becuase of how easy it is to take down and they are a flawlessly built gun
 
My 45 Jr is finicky for ammo, and I do run it wet, as advised to.

It's pretty solid, though, and takedown isn't a big deal - get an AR wrench or castle nut wrench and a single Allen key and that gets your bolt out. I don't bother taking the lower off.

Trigger is your typical crappy AR trigger but mine is slowly smoothing out. I was going to drop a new one in but I don't think I'll bother now.

Your question interests me also, since I might want to add a 9mm carbine in the future.
 
Actually they both have a manual BHO. The JR's is a bit more obvious.

I have the Octongonal forend with the rails (from Wanstalls) and it looks great (IMHO), reliable (as long as you don't overlube in the winter) and the manufacturer support is outstanding (there were some early issues with broken firing pins, but they will take care of you) and they continue to update/tweek things and are excellent at getting these updates out to their customers.

If you want something that runs and runs and runs, get a TDC. Built like a tank, the JRC feels... plasticy (again, IMHO).
 
I Have a JR in 9mm. No issues. Accurate. Fun to shoot. What I did with mine: I added a 13" troy quad rail (from the EE), A2 style carry handle with scope rail on it, A2 style front iron sight, Barska contour 3x9x42 scope. Just waiting on a cage flash hider and I'm all done. Plasticky? Not quite. Built well. Called the JR people a couple of times with questions, got immediate reply. And the JRs are around the shops. Here in Quebekistan, I have not seen a Thureon Defense to compare with.

If you want a pistol calibre carbine that's non restricted and can really be tricked out, either one would be a good choice. I do wish though that take down was a bit simpler, but it takes me 60 seconds to get the bolt out....no biggie
 
How does the JR feel plasticky? There's no plastic on it other than the standard AR buttstock, the rest is aluminum.

Mine works well, just keep it wet. I would prefer an easier takedown, but I can live with it for the twice a year full strip down. I scoped mine with a Bushnell AR-22 and the BDC dots correspond quite well with the drop of the 9mm round. Zeroed at 50, go up 2 dots, and it hits the turkey silhouettes at 150.
 
Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm leaning towards the Thureon mostly for the takedown.


jparent said:
Actually they both have a manual BHO. The JR's is a bit more obvious.
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Am I missing something with the TDC? I assume you don't mean to literally hold the bolt open with your hand, that's not what I meant haha. All the videos I've seen there doesn't appear to be a way to keep the bolt open.
 
Thanks for the replies guys. I was leaning towards the TDC, until I saw this on the E&E and couldn't resist. Photo belongs to the seller.

 
Thureon is worth the extra money. I've owned numerous examples of both and without question the thureon is the better gun. Only thing the JR has going for it IMO is a BETTER bolt hold open... But the thureon one works just fine (they all have it, very easy to use once you know how it works)
The thureon with the octagonal rails (GA model) looks as good as a JR with an upgraded quad rail. And, at the end of the day all you've got is a fancier quad rail, not a better gun.
 
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