Originally Posted by
psalms144.1
So, I've been kicking this around for a while now. I have an FM9 braced pistol that is 100% reliable, and accurate enough for me to, on demand, place FAST hits on 6" steel out to 100 yards with 147gr JHP.
BUT, the upcoming brace ban is a problem. For whatever reason, I just plain don't want to stamp anything. So I tried the whole "cheek pistol" thing with both the bare buffer tube, and a Strike Industries shorty. Neither works well enough to meet the current performance of the braced pistol. Tried the tight sling press out that we used to use for "CWB" with our MP5KNs - again fine for 25 yards and in, but, FOR ME, slower and less accurate than just shooting a handgun. Past 25 yards, I'm MUCH better with a traditional handgun than the "sling" method, and the technique needed to make the "cheek" pistol work is just weird enough that I don't see me doing it under stress.
So, at this point, I think that the Administration's plan to make the world safe again is going to see me transition from my under-the-bed gun being a 5" barrel 9mm to a 16" barreled 5.56.
Though, I have thought about picking up a 8ish inch 300 BO pistol now, with an eye towards stamping it when the rule is finalized. That idea sticks in my craw, but it might be the best solution. If I'm going to jump through the hoops, I might as well get a can as well, and run the thing suppressed...