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**nikon777** · 10-13-2007, 11:10 AM

Thinking about going 9mm with my next build. Not sure of the best way to go. You have the RRA/Colt upper, as well as the Oly upper. I like that the Oly setup uses a standard lower. No special hammer etc. Also the RRA setup can be a bit finicky at first with the uzi mags. Or..may go the RRA route, use a drop in block, and pop in a 32 round pro-mag.

This is pretty sweet.

**nikon777** · 10-14-2007, 06:04 AM

Nobody?

Mr. Wolf · 10-14-2007, 06:48 AM

Nikon,

From what I've been reading, a pistol caliber carbine is an answer to a question no-one asked.

Now, I think having a weapon like the Beretta 92FS and CX-4 might be useful since it can share ammo and magazines but most agencies go with the carbine as a primary and the sidearm as a back up.

Now, if it's for economical range plinking and fun, hey have at it. I didn't get a clear idea of what you intend to do with the 9mm AR build.

Cheers,

Badshot · 10-14-2007, 06:50 AM

I'm running the RRA 9mm. It's way too much fun. When I snagged it the guy gave me a couple of the pro-mags and a couple of the colt mags. Well I sold the colt mags and bought 4 more pro-mags to replace them. No issues with the pro-mags at all.

Do note that there is a spring that covers the firing pin inside the BCG.. don't lose that

Lost mine in the first time I cleaned it and didn't even notice it until it went to the range the next time

Well it's only $2 to replace from RRA so no big deal

They don't use the gas system so replacing the hand guards and FSP with a mid or rifle length rail is cheaper because you don't need the gas block

**nikon777** · 10-14-2007, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Wolf

Nikon,

From what I've been reading, a pistol caliber carbine is an answer to a question no-one asked.

Now, I think having a weapon like the Beretta 92FS and CX-4 might be useful since it can share ammo and magazines but most agencies go with the carbine as a primary and the sidearm as a back up.

Now, if it's for economical range plinking and fun, hey have at it. I didn't get a clear idea of what you intend to do with the 9mm AR build.

Cheers,

Yeah, I just wanted something to plink with that's cheaper to shoot. I have a .223 AR that I built and I love it. I would however love a 9mm AR so I can practice with the AR format more often.

Mr. Wolf · 10-14-2007, 12:01 PM

Nikon,

Excellent! Any chance to practice drills is a good investment in time/resources.
Can't tell you how ofter I've seen folks who don't even know how to properly perform a function check or malfunction clearance on their own weapon.

For range plinking and drills have you thought about the Ceiner .22 LR option?
Ciener AR15 -> 22LR Review
Here's my write up and I love it! Scroll down for the groupings on the Fiocchi hypervelocity 40gr FMJ... fun for drills, cheaper than dirt.

If I make it out to Cleveland, I'll have to call you up to go to the range.

Cheers,

**nikon777** · 10-14-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Wolf

Nikon,

Excellent! Any chance to practice drills is a good investment in time/resources.
Can't tell you how ofter I've seen folks who don't even know how to properly perform a function check or malfunction clearance on their own weapon.

For range plinking and drills have you thought about the Ceiner .22 LR option?
Ciener AR15 -> 22LR Review
Here's my write up and I love it! Scroll down for the groupings on the Fiocchi hypervelocity 40gr FMJ... fun for drills, cheaper than dirt.

If I make it out to Cleveland, I'll have to call you up to go to the range.

Cheers,

Thanks wolf.

devilslayer · 10-15-2007, 04:27 AM

only 9mm carbine i want to shoot would be made by springfeild and have XD printed on it.... DO YOU HEAR ME SPRINGFEILD????

hardwarz · 10-15-2007, 10:05 AM

I'm in the middle of a 9mm SBR build. Short 5" barrel. 22" OAL. Started building the lower. Have the paperwork for the Tax Stamp and everything ready to go.

Why 9mm? Cheap to shoot!

Hardwarz

SteveW1958 · 10-15-2007, 05:56 PM

I built up one using the Oly upper and a Hahn block to use sten mags which I got for $4 each. Runs great. A 9mm AR is a very fun range toy, not much good for anything else though, same as my Oly OA-93 AR pistol. I wont be getting rid of either in the foreseeable future.

10-13-2007, 11:10 AM	#1
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 7,533	Who's running a 9mm? Thinking about going 9mm with my next build. Not sure of the best way to go. You have the RRA/Colt upper, as well as the Oly upper. I like that the Oly setup uses a standard lower. No special hammer etc. Also the RRA setup can be a bit finicky at first with the uzi mags. Or..may go the RRA route, use a drop in block, and pop in a 32 round pro-mag. This is pretty sweet. __________________ 1. Banning of future weapons. 2. Registering current weapons. 3. Confiscation. My blog

10-14-2007, 06:04 AM	#2
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 7,533	Nobody? __________________ 1. Banning of future weapons. 2. Registering current weapons. 3. Confiscation. My blog

10-14-2007, 06:48 AM	#3
Mr. Wolf XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 301	Nikon, From what I've been reading, a pistol caliber carbine is an answer to a question no-one asked. Now, I think having a weapon like the Beretta 92FS and CX-4 might be useful since it can share ammo and magazines but most agencies go with the carbine as a primary and the sidearm as a back up. Now, if it's for economical range plinking and fun, hey have at it. I didn't get a clear idea of what you intend to do with the 9mm AR build. Cheers, __________________ Mr. Wolf - "That's 30 minutes away, I'll be there in 10."

10-14-2007, 06:50 AM	#4
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	I'm running the RRA 9mm. It's way too much fun. When I snagged it the guy gave me a couple of the pro-mags and a couple of the colt mags. Well I sold the colt mags and bought 4 more pro-mags to replace them. No issues with the pro-mags at all. Do note that there is a spring that covers the firing pin inside the BCG.. don't lose that Lost mine in the first time I cleaned it and didn't even notice it until it went to the range the next time Well it's only $2 to replace from RRA so no big deal They don't use the gas system so replacing the hand guards and FSP with a mid or rifle length rail is cheaper because you don't need the gas block __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

10-14-2007, 12:01 PM	#6
Mr. Wolf XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 301	Nikon, Excellent! Any chance to practice drills is a good investment in time/resources. Can't tell you how ofter I've seen folks who don't even know how to properly perform a function check or malfunction clearance on their own weapon. For range plinking and drills have you thought about the Ceiner .22 LR option? Ciener AR15 -> 22LR Review Here's my write up and I love it! Scroll down for the groupings on the Fiocchi hypervelocity 40gr FMJ... fun for drills, cheaper than dirt. If I make it out to Cleveland, I'll have to call you up to go to the range. Cheers, __________________ Mr. Wolf - "That's 30 minutes away, I'll be there in 10." Last edited by Mr. Wolf; 10-14-2007 at 12:03 PM. Reason: errr. wrong city listed :)

10-15-2007, 04:27 AM	#8
devilslayer XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,072	only 9mm carbine i want to shoot would be made by springfeild and have XD printed on it.... DO YOU HEAR ME SPRINGFEILD????

10-15-2007, 10:05 AM	#9
hardwarz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ak-Rowdy, North side Summit County (Akron, OH) Posts: 396	I'm in the middle of a 9mm SBR build. Short 5" barrel. 22" OAL. Started building the lower. Have the paperwork for the Tax Stamp and everything ready to go. Why 9mm? Cheap to shoot! Hardwarz __________________ Always remember the Menendez brothers legal defense, "Sometimes I miss my mom, but then I reload."

10-15-2007, 05:56 PM	#10
SteveW1958 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SW PA Posts: 385	I built up one using the Oly upper and a Hahn block to use sten mags which I got for $4 each. Runs great. A 9mm AR is a very fun range toy, not much good for anything else though, same as my Oly OA-93 AR pistol. I wont be getting rid of either in the foreseeable future.

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