More pistol to carbine conversions

novus collectus · Sep 8, 2008

Ok, so here is another version:

http://www.impulsegunbarrels.com/onlinekatalog-nov03/eng-09-bausaetze.htm

If you ever wanted a carbbine in 10mm or .357 SIG, then this sounds good.

So that gives us, in addition to the one above, Mech Tech:

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http://www.mechtechsys.com/

The un-named manufacturer:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=453843

And the Buntline Special carbine conversion:

http://www.lisc.net/usfa.htm

Anyone know of any more?

zoostation · Sep 8, 2008

I saw a guy with the mechtech conversion one day up at Continental. He really liked it, said it worked well.

novus collectus · Sep 8, 2008

zoostation said:
I saw a guy with the mechtech conversion one day up at Continental. He really liked it, said it worked well.

That is one of my "to buy" things. I want one for 10mm though, so I guess that would mean I would have to buy a Glock finally.

I would like one with a folding stock, but I doubt they make them.

kohburn · Sep 8, 2008

if i have a stock I want a fore grip - supprisingly those don't seemto come with any sort of foregrip except for the mechtech

zoostation · Sep 8, 2008

novus collectus said:
That is one of my "to buy" things. I want one for 10mm though, so I guess that would mean I would have to buy a Glock finally.

Except one never buys a Glock "finally." One buys a first Glock, "for starters." Then, like Tribbles, they begin to multiply.

NateTheShake · Sep 8, 2008

zoostation said:
Except one never buys a Glock "finally." One buys a first Glock, "for starters." Then, like Tribbles, they begin to multiply.

Ah how true it is... They are economical, reliable, and accurate. Right now I have a 19 and 17L, but eventually I'd like to own a 26. I'm still hoping the next Glock will be a thin-line design like the G36, but in 9mm...

My fantasy specs for the "Glock 40":

Caliber: 9X19mm
Length: 6.29"
Height: 4.17"
Width: 1.11"
Line of Sight: 5.672"
Barrel Length: 3.46"
Weight: 18.5 oz empty/22.95 oz loaded
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds

I think that would sell well in the carry states. I'd buy one just in the hope I can one day I can carry it in MD.

zoostation · Sep 8, 2008

Yes I wish Glock would come out with a "slimline" gun other than the 36. And in all honesty, even the 36 isn't that much slimmer. I believe it's a width of 1.10" as opposed to 1.18" on the standard models. While the grip length is cut down nicely on the subcompacts, even the baby Glocks are little chubsters.

However I still plan to pick up a 27 shortly. The thing I like about the 27 is it is fully compatible with .357 SIG with a correct barrel dropped in if I want to start shooting that again, and supposedly is compatible to 9mm with a 9mm barrel dropped in. It doesn't work the other way around with the 26 going to .40 with a .40 barrel, because of the extractor placement on the slide. At least that's what others have told me.

txiyo · Sep 8, 2008

anyone selling this for the Beretta U22 Neos?

novus collectus · Nov 11, 2008

marknakasone said:
anyone selling this for the Beretta U22 Neos?

Close to it.
http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com/item.aspx?pid=62268

novus collectus · Jan 13, 2010

Carbine conversion of Ruger MK III

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/11/20/ares-22rcu-carbine-conversion-of-ruger-mk-iii-pistol/

erwos · Jan 13, 2010

novus collectus said:
Close to it.
http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com/item.aspx?pid=62268

THAT THING FINALLY CAME OUT? I thought it was gonna be in BATFE hell forever!

I'm thinking one of those plus a rimfire scope could make for a nice little target rifle - no need to rezero on conversion either, given that the rail is integral to the barrel. Sweet! You just made my day, Novus!

Andras · Jan 13, 2010

I got a Mechtech CCU back in the 90s to use with my Para-ordnance P14 frame kit. The problem was that the bolt battered the front corner of the aluminum frame. I ended up getting a steel 1911 frame from a great-uncle to use with it. Recently I picked up a steel frame Para (SX12) but the firing pin lock interfered with the bolt. I stripped the SX down and pulled out the pin safety lifter, and had to swap manual safety's since the stock extended safety hit the CCU and couldn't be engaged. I have it all figured out now, and the SX12 frame will also accept the 14round P14 mags.

dwnthehatch · Jan 13, 2010

marknakasone said:
anyone selling this for the Beretta U22 Neos?

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/13132

They became available mid December.

Plenty of pics here: http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312533

erwos · Jan 18, 2010

I emailed Beretta about the legality of the using the kit to go from pistol to rifle and then back to pistol, and they swore up and down that it was A-OK. Reasoning they gave was that because it was explicitly registered as a pistol, it's OK to go back to as a pistol.

This is ever so slightly different than the T/C or AR-15 case (where the frame/receiver was either registered as a firearm or a rifle, but not a handgun). In fact, this could be the reason that the Glock carbine kit makers feel safe, too.

I've shot off an email to the ATF about it, so we'll see what they say. Just trying to do the right thing here - I don't want to find out post-facto I'm breaking the law, especially when I've got a fair bit invested in pistol barrels for the Neos.

novus collectus · Jan 18, 2010

erwos said:
I emailed Beretta about the legality of the using the kit to go from pistol to rifle and then back to pistol, and they swore up and down that it was A-OK. Reasoning they gave was that because it was explicitly registered as a pistol, it's OK to go back to as a pistol.

This is ever so slightly different than the T/C or AR-15 case (where the frame/receiver was either registered as a firearm or a rifle, but not a handgun). In fact, this could be the reason that the Glock carbine kit makers feel safe, too.

I've shot off an email to the ATF about it, so we'll see what they say. Just trying to do the right thing here - I don't want to find out post-facto I'm breaking the law, especially when I've got a fair bit invested in pistol barrels for the Neos.

erwos · Jan 18, 2010

Bah, ATF rejected my mail server (and thus, email). Gonna have to punch it off from some other account.

I saw some other letter posted that seemed to imply registered pistols still only had the one way rifle transition, but I suppose we'll see. One benefit of being unemployed is that I do have some time to pursue this little issue.

CKOD · Jan 19, 2010

novus collectus said:
Carbine conversion of Ruger MK III

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ares_22rcu-tfb-tm.jpg[/IG]
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wait, wouldnt that just be buying a rifle then? other then taking the same mags, might as well have a 10/22, unless you really need the collapsible stock. Plus I'd expect the light bolt on a Mk2/3 to open earlier then a heavy bolt on a 10/22, and I'm not sure if that could cause issues on a 16" barrel.

Threeband · Aug 30, 2016

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smokey · Aug 30, 2016

What's the best pistol carbine conversion for the shower? Bonus points if I can make it from filipino curtain rods or open carry it as a cap and ball revolver.

j_h_smith · Aug 30, 2016

txiyo said:
anyone selling this for the Beretta U22 Neos?

I had a pellet gun almost just like in the 70's. Came as a pistol with an attachment to make it a carbine.

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