So, I've long been in the mindset that a gun long enough to fire an intermediate cartridge might as well fire a rifle cartridge instead of a pistol cartridge. I have had short ARs for a while now, and while I really like them, some newer pistol caliber carbines have caught my eye. Mainly the B&T ones. Anyway, what are your opinions on 10.5" ARs, Dracos, etc. versus something like a B&T pistol, MP5 clone, LWRC SMG45, etc. Comparing them both using either stocks or braces.
Anything other that the following?
PCC
Pros: slightly shorter, generally cheaper range ammo, quieter (in self defense or suppressed), extremely convenient with braces, small enough to fit in backpack/hiking pack/etc.
Cons: really need to use hollow points, bonded, etc. (More expensive duty/carry rounds) generally expensive, mags cost more, fires less effective round, generally expensive to get into.
Shorty AR/AK/Etc.
Pros: cheap mags, cheap range/duty/carry ammo (xm193 at $0.30 is great), better round, more effective at longer ranges, some pretty good cheap options, mags interchangeable with rifles and super cheap.
Cons: hellaciously loud (probably hard to hear if fired in self defense), slightly longer package, doesnt suppress quite as well.
Please give me your opinions. Really debating getting a B&T GHM9, but does it do anything better than a 10.5/11.5 AR?
Anything other that the following?
PCC
Pros: slightly shorter, generally cheaper range ammo, quieter (in self defense or suppressed), extremely convenient with braces, small enough to fit in backpack/hiking pack/etc.
Cons: really need to use hollow points, bonded, etc. (More expensive duty/carry rounds) generally expensive, mags cost more, fires less effective round, generally expensive to get into.
Shorty AR/AK/Etc.
Pros: cheap mags, cheap range/duty/carry ammo (xm193 at $0.30 is great), better round, more effective at longer ranges, some pretty good cheap options, mags interchangeable with rifles and super cheap.
Cons: hellaciously loud (probably hard to hear if fired in self defense), slightly longer package, doesnt suppress quite as well.
Please give me your opinions. Really debating getting a B&T GHM9, but does it do anything better than a 10.5/11.5 AR?