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Posted: 3/25/2011 5:31:17 PM EDT
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I've been seriously thinking about getting/building a 9mm carbine. The MechTech CCU looks beautiful; sleek, frills optional, and best of all will use my G17 mags. I don't see many in threads here, so I'm wondering if they're any good? How do they shoot? Are they accurate? Are they reliable? And, would you buy one again?
Looking for honest reviews and insights. Pictures are good too. thanks, lukus |
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I've never owned one, but I have shot several over the years –– reliable, but overly heavy IMHO. For G17 mags, a KT SUB2K has it beat in almost every practical way. Again, JMHO. But in .45 ACP for G21/Kriss mags, IMO it makes much more sense as the only real competition is the Kriss which is very expensive and (again, IMO) not very aesthetically appealing in non-NFA trim (the SBR version looks much better to me). So, while the G21 Mech-Tech is on my list, a G17 one isn't and (since I have two Oly GL-1s and a SUB2K) won't be. There are a couple of folks here who have them and I hope they will chime in here... |
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I had one and got rid of it late last year.
What I liked: Reliable Simple To Clean Sturdy What I didn't like: Mediocre Accuracy(compared to 9mm AR and Beretta Storm CX4) Didn't Balance Well(on the shoulder) Heavy Didn't Thrill Me Enough To Bring To The Range With Frequency |
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Thanks for the input so far. Weight doesn't really bother me. I would keep it pretty minimal; single rail, no lights, forward handles, etc. Probably just a red dot sight and the Magpul ACS buttstock. I'm assuming it's forward heavy, would this be the way to go?
Of more concern is the accuracy. I have a Camp Carbine in 9mm and it does 2-3" groups at 50 yards. This is acceptable to me for a carbine. Much more than that and I wouldn't be too happy. What will the CCU do? thanks, lukus |
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Thanks for the input so far. Weight doesn't really bother me. I would keep it pretty minimal; single rail, no lights, forward handles, etc. Probably just a red dot sight and the Magpul ACS buttstock. I'm assuming it's forward heavy, would this be the way to go? Of more concern is the accuracy. I have a Camp Carbine in 9mm and it does 2-3" groups at 50 yards. This is acceptable to me for a carbine. Much more than that and I wouldn't be too happy. What will the CCU do? thanks, lukus I have one in .38 Super, primarily because there aren't other options for that chambering. I'd tell you that mine is fairly accurate, getting the same 2-3" groups you're getting, but after doing some accurate loading testing to see how accurate it really could be, when I was cleaning it, I hear a thunk now and then. It turns out it was getting those 2-3" groups with the scope rings slightly lose and shifting back and forth.  I'll try to remember to give updates on how accurate it is with the scope fully tightened.
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Is there any ATF correspondence regarding the legal status of the pistol frame used in the MechTech?
MechTech steers suspiciously clear of this issue on their website, but the legality is clear that while a Title I pistol can become a Title I rifle, it cannot revert back to a Title I pistol again. Basically, unless MechTech has some ATF-approved approach to this issue, reverting your Glock back to its original pistol form after installation into a MechTech upper will be creating a "Short-Barreled Rifle". Since the pistol was redesigned to fire from the shoulder, it's forever considered a "Rifle" so you cannot reinstall the original slide and barrel unless it's an NFA-registered SBR. Anyway, not to preach, just wondered what MechTech's position is. |
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Quoted: Is there any ATF correspondence regarding the legal status of the pistol frame used in the MechTech? MechTech steers suspiciously clear of this issue on their website, but the legality is clear that while a Title I pistol can become a Title I rifle, it cannot revert back to a Title I pistol again. Basically, unless MechTech has some ATF-approved approach to this issue, reverting your Glock back to its original pistol form after installation into a MechTech upper will be creating a "Short-Barreled Rifle". Since the pistol was redesigned to fire from the shoulder, it's forever considered a "Rifle" so you cannot reinstall the original slide and barrel unless it's an NFA-registered SBR. Anyway, not to preach, just wondered what MechTech's position is. This is my primary concern with these, but it has been discussed and debated at length here and elsewhere. If I were to ever buy a MechTech conversion for one of my G21s, I would do so with the expectation that it would remain in that configuration and never again be a pistol (not a huge deal for me, as I have 3 G21s). YMMV. |
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I came across a Gen 3 Glock 17 lower by itself. It was new and a great price. I bought it just to eventually pair it up with the MechTech CCU. I wouldn't have to worry about any gray area in legality.
I still want a first hand report on the accuracy of the 9mm CCU. I'm not sure the .38 super is an apples to apples comparison. A friend of mine's dad used to shoot a .38 super competitively. He always said it was flat shooting and just plain one of the most inheritently accurate handgun rounds there was. Another question. Is the barrel removable? I want to thread it. thanks for the replies. lukus |
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Another question. Is the barrel removable? I want to thread it. I have one of the early 1911 CCU's (before they made them so they could use an AR stock). I haven't taken mine apart, though I have considered doing it to upgrade to the AR stock (I think they do sell the necessary parts for owners to do the upgrade). Is the barrel removeable? Yes, I'm fairly sure it is. Is it easily removeable? I don't think so, but I may be pleasantly surprised when I finally get around to buying the parts for the stock upgrade. |
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