I am looking at several options for a travel pack rifle that I can take interstate in my car (so no SBR). An AR pistol is one option, but there are several issues with these that concern me. My 16” AR carbine is another option, but it’s bigger than I wanted in this role and is rather expensive.
Two other options I am considering are the Beretta CX4 Storm in 9mm and the Aero Survival Rifle in .357 SIG.
The Beretta is a known quantity while the ASR is just an idea I’ve read about on-line.
With this in mind, what is the effectiveness of Federal’s standard pressure 147gr HST (my current carry load in my G26) when fired from a 16” barrel at 50, 100 and 150 yards? Is this a viable self defense round from this long a barrel at this range?
If it isn’t, would a +P round, either 147gr or 124gr be any better?
If no 9mm will be effective at this range from a 16” barrel, I may start looking at .357 SIG out of the ASR in the same role.
I know a rifle caliber is better than a pistol caliber, but the PCCs would be easier to carry than my carbine, and avoid the issue of unintentionally shouldering a brace-equipped pistol. They also offer a few other advantages that may make them a viable choice, but only if the round is effective at long range.