Why pistol caliber AR?

**SteveS** · 06-10-12, 19:59

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** · 06-10-12, 22:04

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** · 08-12-12, 21:58

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** · 08-20-12, 17:21

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** · 08-20-12, 17:47

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

Ron

**Ir0nHide** · 08-20-12, 17:55

Originally Posted by Kokopelli

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

Ron

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

**Kokopelli** · 08-20-12, 18:02

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

Originally Posted by lairdlan

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

**Alaskapopo** · 08-21-12, 02:57

Originally Posted by 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?

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