Why pistol caliber AR?

[bear22]

Hi guys -
New to ARs but not new to firearms.
I've been researching for a while and I've narrowed my search for my first factory purchase and will be going with the 5.56 chamber, but I was curious if you guys could let me know when you own your 9mm or 22 AR.
Is it stricktly for plinking?

[ryr8828]

I bought my SW MP 15-22 because it's cheap to shoot and fun.

I bought a 9mm upper so I can shoot at steel targets at closer than 100 yds. with a rifle that's similar in size and weight to my 5.56 rifles.

[C4IGrant]

The main reason is cost. Some like the cost of the 9mm vs .223.

.22's, well they are just fun!


From a training standpoint, many shoot houses do not allow .223 so if you want experience with running an AR in a confined space, you will need one in a pistol caliber. This is why I have one.


C4

[Kokopelli]

For use at my local indoor 25m range.. The 9mm is surprisingly accurate at the 100m outdoor range as well. I keep 9mm ammo for pistol range work, so the 9mm carbine integrates well with my recreational shooting. Ron

[bear22]

Thanks guys - that is what I was assuming the reasons to be.

Follow up: Assuming funds were of concern, would you recommend waiting to buy another AR that can be converted "permanently" to 22 or 9mm, or buy a conversion kit/upper and make the temporary swap out on your 556 AR when you want to? Any negative in taking the conversion kit on and off?

[C4IGrant]

Thanks guys - that is what I was assuming the reasons to be.

Follow up: Assuming funds were of concern, would you recommend waiting to buy another AR that can be converted "permanently" to 22 or 9mm, or buy a conversion kit/upper and make the temporary swap out on your 556 AR when you want to? Any negative in taking the conversion kit on and off?

The conversion kits generally do not work all that well.

For me, I would buy the M&P 15-22 or the .22LR and the Colt 9mm AR for 9mm.


C4

[Kokopelli]

The conversion kits generally do not work all that well.

For me, I would buy the M&P 15-22 or the .22LR and the Colt 9mm AR for 9mm.


C4

X2.. I have a Colt 6450 9mm and it runs great.. All day, any day.. I have no experience with the rimfire or conversion AR's.. Ron

[bear22]

The conversion kits generally do not work all that well.

For me, I would buy the M&P 15-22 or the .22LR and the Colt 9mm AR for 9mm.


C4

Thanks! Any suggestions on choosing between the 15-22s ... MOE, threaded, unthreaded, etc that you carry?

[C4IGrant]

Thanks! Any suggestions on choosing between the 15-22s ... MOE, threaded, unthreaded, etc that you carry?

Get the MOE version. More Bang for the buck.



C4

[bear22]

Get the MOE version. More Bang for the buck.



C4

Your site is showing out of stock - is that accurate? If so, any ETA?

[SteveS]

I have been shooting ARs since the 1970s and last winter I tried a 9mm AR for the first time at the range and I liked it.

[John Hearne]

I have a 15-22 and a 9mm AR. They fill different niches.

The 15-22 is a good marksmanship trainer - think Appleseed targets. It's also useful for any single shot drill like a snap shot. You can shoot a lot and not spend much money.

I really like the 9mm. The recoil is almost identical to my real AR, and it will knock over steel targets. The cost savings isn't as great as a .22 but a 9mm AR and plate rack or Safe Direction Rotator is an awesome time.

[Frag Out Inc]

I also purchases a smith and wesson mp15-22 for plinking and also for small game around my house such as ground hogs and birds/squirrels. Besides that it has not form as far as training with it like you would a ar-15 chambered in larger calibers. They gun is way way lighter than a ar chambered in 556 or 223. Also the biggest and most obvious is the recoil is not even close to what your going to feel with a bigger gun. A 22 is like shooting a bb gun compared to a 223.

[Ir0nHide]

I'm looking at buying one of the the Colt 9mm's since i reload so much 9mm and it would be a LOT cheaper for me to train with. Plus i wouldn't feel as guilty with shooting so many rounds at the range.

[Kokopelli]

The 9mm Colt rocks at the indoor range.. That's just the deal.. :D Ron

[Ir0nHide]

The 9mm Colt rocks at the indoor range.. That's just the deal.. :D Ron

Most of my training is inside the 100yd range anyways, so it sounds like i know what route to take now!

[Kokopelli]

Lucy just runs and runs.. 8) I gave the Burris to my son, but the irons work fine at 25 yards.. Ron

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Most of my training is inside the 100yd range anyways, so it sounds like i know what route to take now!

[Alaskapopo]

Hi guys -
New to ARs but not new to firearms.
I've been researching for a while and I've narrowed my search for my first factory purchase and will be going with the 5.56 chamber, but I was curious if you guys could let me know when you own your 9mm or 22 AR.
Is it stricktly for plinking?

I got a 9mm AR for training purposes and for indoor carbine matches that never materilized. I sold the 9mm and never looked back. I have a 22 long rifle build now that I use for training and its a huge help.
Pat

[grendelbane]

I love my 9mm AR. Shoots cheap reloads and shoots good, though not far.

And, I have discovered, chicks dig 9mm ARs.:smile:

[Kokopelli]

I love my 9mm AR. Shoots cheap reloads and shoots good, though not far.

And, I have discovered, chicks dig 9mm ARs.:smile:

I was somewhat surprised how well the shoot on the 100m range.. Ron

[SteveS]

I tried a 9mm and a 22 LR at the range and they were both very nice to shoot and I would guess the 9mm with quality HP would be good.

[TehLlama]

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I had a hunch that all cats love grippods.