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11/2/2008 3:16:06 PM EDT
Hope this is the proper section to list this quiestion..  I am looking to purchase either a Mac or a Tec before they are banned.. just wondering if anyone has a preference to either or have any horror stories on either..   they will only be used for fun out at the farm and the range..(by no means for protection; thats my glocks job!)  

Not looking for a bunch of offtopic posts. just interested in responses from people who have shot either or both and what there likes/dislikes are and there overall preference..   thanks in advance for all of your input!
11/2/2008 10:31:04 PM EDT
[#1]
Ok, I know I am not really answering your question that well, but the main reason you havnt gotten many (or any) yet is simply most people here do not have the love for these guns. The two guns you asked about have no semi practical use. AS F/A toys, they are an in expensive way to get into the NFA F/A market. However, almost everyone here would agree that a Glock with a 30 rd mag is more practical, or if you want a good investment, the 30 rd Glcok mags.

buying a Good working example of these guns is almost already a pain, many dont work right or are literal JAMM_O_MATICS. You can seriously buy a good semi pistol for the same price, Beratta 92, Glock 9mm or 40SW, or even a SIG for $400.

If you really must have a pistol of these styles, I would say buy a mac. They are more reliable, not by much, but they are better none the less.
11/3/2008 12:33:47 AM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
Hope this is the proper section to list this quiestion..  I am looking to purchase either a Mac or a Tec before they are banned.. just wondering if anyone has a preference to either or have any horror stories on either..   they will only be used for fun out at the farm and the range..(by no means for protection; thats my glocks job!)  

Not looking for a bunch of offtopic posts. just interested in responses from people who have shot either or both and what there likes/dislikes are and there overall preference..   thanks in advance for all of your input!


If you want a pistol with big mags, get a G34 and a shiteload of G18 mags. They'll be a better investment than a POS tec/mac

If you want a pistol caliber carbine, get that Berreta jobby in 9mm. CX Storm or whatever.
11/3/2008 1:16:47 AM EDT
[#3]
Get an MPA-30 MAC-11 copy, much better built than the original Cobray guns, and they actually work well. The Tec-9's are very un-reliable, they jam a lot.
11/3/2008 5:57:26 AM EDT
[#4]
I have "horror stories" with both (a 9mm MAC carbine and a Tec-9) and echo what others are saying.

Just get 33rd factory mags for your Glock.

The Tecs and Macs still won't be worth much even if they're banned. Get AR lowers, and AR and AK mags if you want to "get something before they're banned".

11/3/2008 9:09:14 AM EDT
[#5]
get a 92FS and 4 or 5 20 rd factory mags

works for me
11/3/2008 1:13:01 PM EDT
[#6]
i know i would get most ppl saying get a 30 rd clip for ur glock...  i plan on that! my glock is what i use for carry..  have just always wanted a Mac, and itll just be for fun, deffy not bought for protection or reliability!

GUNDISASTER- Thanks for your input. I was looking into the mpa 30's actually..  my buddy got one n i liked it...  wondering if u know any place online to order them?   my friend went thru bkarms but said it took the go over a month to ship it out. just wondering if u know where to possibly find a deal on em n if ne place has them in stock?
11/3/2008 8:55:14 PM EDT
[#7]
What about an UZI Copy?
11/3/2008 9:03:04 PM EDT
[#8]
Tecs are JUNK. Absolute junk. I owned both, still have my cobray M12. fun gun! Although i never shoot it. much better than the tec though.
11/4/2008 5:37:31 AM EDT
[#9]
The Cobray guns are horrible, Trigger slap from hell.  The factory fix for this is a little piece of foam tubing slipped over the trigger.  I haven't seen a TEC-9 in years.

There are MUCH better options.
11/4/2008 10:52:28 AM EDT
[#10]
Ever notice how ALL the bad guys on Walker , Texas Ranger used Tec-9's? I always laughed my ass of watching that show! I remember one episode when the bad guy actually used an HK SP-89 and thought, boy the show must have got a budget increase!!!
11/4/2008 3:09:00 PM EDT
[#11]
Buy a MPA MAC,runs like a raped ape and takes cheap STEN mags-here.

http://www.masterpiecearms.com/