9mm Carbine?

[ripley16]

OK. that's enough now. I'm getting the 9mm carbine itch. The Beretta looks good but the Keltec and Hi-Point price cant be beat.

I went for a used Beretta CX4 Storm, the one pictured early in the thread in post #7. They are pretty robust, so long as you don't abuse the $8 buffer, so a used carbine in good condition may be a option. I paid $450 or mine and the guy threw in about 400 rounds of ammo and a red dot scope. Deals are out there.

The Beretta 92/M9 can be had for good prices too. The Inox Vertec shown was also used, came with CT laser grips for only $550. $1000 total for a top quality pistol & carbine set sounded good to me.

The Vertec is a great pistol by the way. Much more comfortable for my hand than a regular 92fs.

[JFootin]

I went for a used Beretta CX4 Storm, the one pictured early in the thread. They are pretty robust, so long as you don't abuse the $8 buffer, so a used carbine in good condition may be a option. I paid $450 or mine and the guy threw in about 400 rounds of ammo and a red dot scope. Deals are out there.

The Beretta 92/M9 can be had for good prices too. The Inox Vertec shown was also used, came with CT laser grips for only $550. $1000 total for a top quality pistol & carbine set sounded good to me.

The Vertec is a great pistol by the way. Much more comfortable for my hand than a regular 92fs.

[O'Dell]

Well, this thread got me off my duff and into action. I called Adventure Outdoors, today and they have one 45 Carbine with the foregrip in stock for $299. I'm picking it up Tuesday.

[ripley16]

Forgot a picture

See post #7, a picture of my Beretta pair, CX4 Storm and 92fs Vertec INOX

[JFootin]

See post #7, a picture of my Beretta pair, CX4 Storm and 92fs Vertec INOX

Oh, sorry. I wondered why you referred to the 'pictured' 92fs. Duh! I didn't go back and look at earlier posts.

I looked at the Beretta website and saw the INOX, but I couldn't find the Vertec. You said it is easier to grip. What is the difference?

[TheTman]

I used to want one of those Marlin camp carbines, but someone said they weren't very accurate? Anyway not so much intersted in those 9mm so much any more as a lever action .38/357 for camping and varmits and stuff. Not sure who even makes one anymore besides Rossi, and not sure I want a Rossi. Around here if you buy a Rossi, you're stuck with it as there isn't much resale value in them.

[ripley16]

I looked at the Beretta website and saw the INOX, but I couldn't find the Vertec. You said it is easier to grip. What is the difference?

The Vertec is out of production. The difference is that it has a straight backstrap instead of the usual bulbous palm swell, and ultra thin grip panels that lessen the overall grip size. Some people feel the regular 92fs grip is too large and the Vertec was Beretta's answer. It also has a short rail for attaching goodies. Otherwise it is a normal everyday Beretta 92fs.

[mr surveyor]

I used to want one of those Marlin camp carbines, but someone said they weren't very accurate? Anyway not so much intersted in those 9mm so much any more as a lever action .38/357 for camping and varmits and stuff. Not sure who even makes one anymore besides Rossi, and not sure I want a Rossi. Around here if you buy a Rossi, you're stuck with it as there isn't much resale value in them.

just my personal opinion, but the Marlin 1894c and the Henry "Big Boy" are probably the best quality in "off the shelf" lever guns in 38/357 (and above). I don't care for the tube feed of the Henry, but I love the smooth action. The Marlin would be first on my list. Both are in the $700 range, but both are of sufficient quality in materials and workmanship that they would last for a couple of generations of heavy use

[JFootin]

The Vertec is out of production. The difference is that it has a straight backstrap instead of the usual bulbous palm swell, and ultra thin grip panels that lessen the overall grip size. Some people feel the regular 92fs grip is too large and the Vertec was Beretta's answer. It also has a short rail for attaching goodies. Otherwise it is a normal everyday Beretta 92fs.

Yeah. I have very small hands. To illustrate, my CM9 without any grip enhancement is a perfect fit! I have bought more than one gun in the past that I ended up getting rid of because the grips were not comfortable for me. And Beretta seems to be making their new guns even more bulbous (re: Px4 Storm)! Most of the European gun makers seem to like big, fat heavy guns (HK, Sig, FN). It's too bad they discontinued the Vertec.

[gb6491]

I used to want one of those Marlin camp carbines, but someone said they weren't very accurate? Anyway not so much intersted in those 9mm so much any more as a lever action .38/357 for camping and varmits and stuff. Not sure who even makes one anymore besides Rossi, and not sure I want a Rossi. Around here if you buy a Rossi, you're stuck with it as there isn't much resale value in them.

You can get the Marlin 1894 in .357 (#1894CB357-20).
If your not dead set on a lever gun, Ruger makes a bolt gun in .357; their Model 77/357 (#K77/357-RSP).
FWIW, I had a Marlin 1894 in .45 Colt and an older Rossi 1892 clone in the same caliber. They are both decent rifles, but I ended up selling the Marlin as I liked the Rossi better. The guy I sold the Marlin to loves it and I'm happy with the Rossi.
Regards,
Greg

[TheTman]

They are both decent rifles, but I ended up selling the Marlin as I liked the Rossi better. The guy I sold the Marlin to loves it and I'm happy with the Rossi.
Regards,
Greg

I suppose if I look at it from an investment point of view the Marlin would be the way to go, but the Rossi had a 16 inch model with the big loop lever that I really liked and was much less expensive than the Marlin. It kinda reminded me a little of Chuck Connors' Rifleman's rifle. What was it about the Rossi that made you like it better, smoother action, more accurate? just curious. Not so much concerned about resale value, as most things will go to my son someday hopefully, if we can keep the Govt. under control that long.

[yqtszhj]

I went for a used Beretta CX4 Storm, the one pictured early in the thread in post #7. They are pretty robust, so long as you don't abuse the $8 buffer, so a used carbine in good condition may be a option. I paid $450 or mine and the guy threw in about 400 rounds of ammo and a red dot scope. Deals are out there.

The Beretta 92/M9 can be had for good prices too. The Inox Vertec shown was also used, came with CT laser grips for only $550. $1000 total for a top quality pistol & carbine set sounded good to me.

The Vertec is a great pistol by the way. Much more comfortable for my hand than a regular 92fs.

Yeah, I have the 92FS Inox with stainless controls. Bought that about a year ago. It's tha made in Italy version. I pimped it out with some wood grips when thay had them on sale but I think it makes it a little thicker in the grip. Funny thing is when I shoot that thing at 7, 10, or 25 yards i'm always 3-4 inches left of target. I thought the gun was shooting left until I let my oldest son shoot it and he put the first 3 rounds in the bullseye. After that I knew the problem, ME .

I have shot the .40 Beretta before at the range. A guy that goes there had one. It shot really well. Never thought much about it because I don't have any .40 cal's. Now I read there is a 9mm and now I'm like Hmmm......

[gb6491]

I suppose if I look at it from an investment point of view the Marlin would be the way to go, but the Rossi had a 16 inch model with the big loop lever that I really liked and was much less expensive than the Marlin. It kinda reminded me a little of Chuck Connors' Rifleman's rifle. What was it about the Rossi that made you like it better, smoother action, more accurate? just curious. Not so much concerned about resale value, as most things will go to my son someday hopefully, if we can keep the Govt. under control that long.

I like how the Rossi handles. I also like how the 1892 ejects brass on a nostalgic level. Accuracy seemed about a draw to me. If you go with an 1894 Marlin be sure to look up "Marlin Jam" on the internet before using it.

I like short barreled short barreled lever guns as well; mine being a 16.25" Marlin 336 RC in .35 Remington.

Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

I have the Puma in 45 Colt. The shorter octagon barrel. It shoots great and I live case hardened stuff. I put a Marble tang sight on it which works pretty well too. I've been looking at the Rossi Ranch hand but have not seen one in person. It doesn't look like the most convenient to shoot but the cool factor is off the charts.

[CJB]

I paid $600 for the KSG, out the door, as a pre-order.

Pricey... but I see them goin' the way of the StreetSweeper - being banned.