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Mech-Tech Glock carbine conversion opinions..
Lucky007
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I am thinking about getting a carbine upper from Mech Tech for either a Glock 17 or Glock 22. If you've used one of these units, how was the accuracy and reliability? Were there any problems overall? Did you put a sling on the gun or any other practical attachments other than optics?
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Apparently, per a relatively recent ruling of the BATFE it *is* legal to convert a pistol into a carbine using one of these conversions, then convert it back again to a pistol without creating an SBR or requiring paperwork/tax stamp:
http://www.mechtechsys.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=431
On the original question, these have been around for at least ten years, and they use a simple straight blowback design, so they should be fairly reliable so long as you're using normal ammo.
As to what to hang off the thing, I think that depends entirely on what you intend to use it for.
IMO, a pistol caliber carbine like this is really intended for close range only and I don't think magnification adds much here. Yes, I know its "possible" to make hits with something like this out to 100+ yards, but once you get out that far you lose velocity and get significant bullet drop. Too much magnification and you may lose some of the quick "pointability" of the gun, which is one of the big advantages of something like this.
For optics, personally, I'd go with a simple dot sight.
If you think you ever may be shooting the gun somewhere OTHER than a range, a sling is a good idea. IMO, a rifle sling is like a handgun holster. If you intend to carry the thing anywhere outside its case, its not really optional.
Bipod might make sense if you were going to use this for hunting/survival.
If you're going to use this for defense (maybe to share mags and ammo with your sidearm), a stock ammo pouch/carrier to hold a few extra magazines could make sense.
For a defensive gun mounting a flashlight could also make sense. I also don't think it would be "crazy" even to mount a bayonet (if that's feasible).
I'd note that Mech Tech sells their unit with no buttstock too. Some folks have assembled the unit as a pistol using a handgun scope.
I have one in 1911 and enjoy it for what it's worth - a short range plinker, fun and with OK accuracy. They are easy to assemble. Mine is very reliable and uses the AR 15 adjustable stock. The add ons are a bit "mall ninja" style but I found the rail and AR carrying handle to be worthwhile.
Being a blowback design the action gets dirty as heck, but with the "lower" removed is easy to clean.
From what I've read the 10mm does very well in this unit, folks plink out to 100 yds. The 45 ACP is good for about 50 yds and even then it's "bang, wait for it .... whap" as the bullet meanders to the target.