Could somebody enlighten me as to why you would go with a 9mm AR over a standard .556 or other rifle round? What are the benefits? Particularly the ones with just a buffer tube and no stock it looks a little weird to me but I'm new to the concept.
I have both, but went with 9mm due to cheaper ammo. The ones with no stocks are registered as pistols and in my opinion are just plinkers/novelties, but I'm sure they have some practical applications for those that own them. BTW what am I doing up and why so serious?
I used to think the same thing, WHY?
After I was able to play around with 1 I knew why.
The 9mm AR's are extremely fun for plinking & very accurate.
Ammo is cheap compared to 5.56, & like dustingaunder said "9mm AR's are flippin sexy".
The pistols are are alot of fun too, but not as much fun as the rifles.
In my experience they're an interim.
Most folks I know that have 9MM pistol AR's are waiting for their tax stamp to come back so they can slap a buttstock on it.
Not all, some are completely happy with the pistol configuration.
For those waiting to get their stamp back, the reason for using it in a pistol config., is so they can shoot it with the short barrel.
You can't legally have a barrel shorter than 16" on a rifle without a tax stamp.
If you've never tried it, give it a shot.
Run a full mag thru 1 & I guarantee you'll like it.
9mm ARs are fun to drive, and more potent with a shorty barrel than a 5.56(IMO), not to mention they bump fast and smooth, and stay on target pretty well when doing so. One of these days I'll pony up and go SBR, a can, and one of those long, light, sexy YHM foreguard that goes just past the barrel, with a down grip... one of these days! OOoooo! If I ever win the lottery I'll get a RDIAS, or something to the like. If only, if only.
A box of 50 is $10 at wally world. How much is a box of 50, brass case 5.56 again?
What's with the buffer tube, and no stock? Good question. It saved me $200, and a lot of paperwork. It took some getting used to for me too (the way they look), 'til I shot one. Now it just looks normal to me. You cheek the tube like the stock was there. Very steady. Espicially with a sling. If you live nearby, you can come shoot it... yoooooulll see!!! Bwahahahaha!!! Worse than black tar heroin!
Dig this guy's short 9mm AR!!!! It is semi auto;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1BD0XkSXq8
I used to think the same thing, WHY?
After I was able to play around with 1 I knew why.
The 9mm AR's are extremely fun for plinking & very accurate.
Ammo is cheap compared to 5.56, & like dustingaunder said "9mm AR's are flippin sexy".
The pistols are are alot of fun too, but not as much fun as the rifles.
In my experience they're an interim.
Most folks I know that have 9MM pistol AR's are waiting for their tax stamp to come back so they can slap a buttstock on it.
Not all, some are completely happy with the pistol configuration.
For those waiting to get their stamp back, the reason for using it in a pistol config., is so they can shoot it with the short barrel.
You can't legally have a barrel shorter than 16" on a rifle without a tax stamp.
If you've never tried it, give it a shot.
Run a full mag thru 1 & I guarantee you'll like it.
what is this tax stamp?, or where do i read about it?
Sweet, Dustin. What sights are those?
How much and give it to me!!!
How much and give it to me!!!
Centurion C-4 Diopters. I'd sell it for about $2k. 
PLEASE stop! I am getting an itch..... You must stop NOW for the love of God. LOL......
Do it! With a suppressor and short barrel they are a blast to shoot. It is probably my favorite gun to shoot. Cheap to feed, movie quiet, low recoil, and flippin' sexy looking.
