Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

[Seabiscuit]

Hiya folks, a short time lurker and airsofter here.

Our subject for today is pistol-carbine conversion kits. Recently I've seen more and more retailers are sporting these, particularly the Glock lines.
Besides the ability to attach RIS accessories, what's the point in them? I much prefer the maneuverability you get with a pistol.

So are they just gimmicks? What are your thoughts?

Classic case of overcompensation?
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[MilataryMupet]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

they become a solid platform for the pistol to allow you the ability of more accurate shots
and look nice :D

[Tyler]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

until i own one i shall hate them due to jealousy,
once i have one I'll be happy.

[Bluegill]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

Personally I don't like them. I don't understand why you wouldn't just buy a rifle... OK, they can look quite awesome and you get über rep from taking a little briefcase along and opening it out into a weapon (I don't know if the FMG comes into the category?) but I think it's gimmicky. Each to their own though

I think I might have to see one in the field and have a go. Then and only then, may I change my mind!

[Joefuski]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

Wouldn't have one given. I like keeping a pistol as something I can use with ease and quickly. How would you pull out one of the carbine kits in a quick draw....or even get some form of holster?

For something like the carbine kits why not just buy an SMG for a back up?

[sparrowhawk]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

i have to say that i love my carbine kit....with a glock 18c its light,fits me really well, very maneuverable, great rate of fire,good attachment points, sounds great....no complaints

[parkinator]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

loathe just buy an mp7 or 9

[North West Outpost]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

I fancy one. Not so sure I would have the Magpull one though. They are well over priced for what they are.

[Tyler]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

I fancy one. Not so sure I would have the Magpull one though. They are well over priced for what they are.

is'nt that just mag pull all over any ways?

[Stickybomb]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

I love them, they look Über!

[sparrowhawk]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

loathe just buy an mp7 or 9

i have an mp7 and mp9......and i like my carbine kit more....

[I love Airsoft]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

I owned a kwa glock 17 with hera arms kit and was very nice. It's a lot funner to shoot than just having a pistol and look very nice. Some say they are pointless but are very useful for cqb can attach flashlights, hologrpahics and even grenade launchers.

[sparrowhawk]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

and lasers and flip-up sights

[DCRISP07]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

Picked up a 1911 kit off here for a cheap £30.

Not yet used it properly as I haven't had the money to buy another 1911 to do up. (new hop rubber, longer tightbore etc) to make a sniperpistol type thing.

Do admit I like the handiness of having The ability to draw my pistol quicker, but at the same time it's good to have something different.

Big issue for me though is the fact I had to remove the slide safety for it to fit, and the slide release/lock is hard to press as it's so close to the body of the kit.

[Joefuski]

Re: Pistol-Carbine kits - like or loathe?

I just don't see the point in turning a pistol into something you can effectively already buy :/