Looks Pike a cheap HK MP5 knock off. Can't think of what use this would serve other than a range toy.

 

Probably be pretty handy for close quarters work. Or for woman shooters.

 

Seems that you already tried to start a thread on this:

http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=154005

It looks cool, I would personally give it sometime to work out the bugs if I intended on buying it. I am not saying all Taurus' are bad but I have been burned 2 times in a row on Taurus firearms.

 

looks like a cross between
beretta

and h&k

 

Thanks. Worth a look into!
I like Taurus quality and warranty.

 

I've always liked Taurus, probably cheaper than a H&K anything too

 

Seems aweful bulky for a pistol caliber carbine. I also saw weight quoted at 11-12 lbs depending on forend length. That just can't be right though. If it is, the thing is a pig!

 

Capacity is 34+1 for 9mm, 15+1 for .40 S&W and 10+1 for .45 ACP.

My glock 22 has the same capacity as this carbine... AND the awesome part that truly BOGGLES MY MIND, is the fact that the damn thing weighs OVER 10 LBS!!!.

At that weight I'd rather be carrying a 308+

 

I like that dang thang, i,ll have to see a few reviews first and then maybe.

 

How the hell does 134 oz = 10,11,or 12 pounds Now I did not finish highschool but even I know thats not right. 8.375 lbs for midlength. 9.25 lbs for long.

 

The only article I read on it didn't quote it in ounces, it flat stated 12 lbs plus for the long forend version and 11 lbs plus for the short one. Even at 8.3 lbs, that's a pig for a pistol caliber carbine, but at least not as much as I originally thought.

 

9 out of 10 internet commandos say there is no use for a pistol caliber carbine............................

 

10 out of 10 trolls post made up stats.

Even at 8 lbs.... A AR-15 m4 styled weighs less. Id like this if it was much lighter, or there was an option to change out the buttstock also add a flash suppressor would be good.

But seriously WHY would you have this only be 15+1 for 40 sw and 10+1 for 45???

 

Let use a little math here a ar-15 platform will allow a 223 to be a 22 LR with a bolt and Mazaine switch for $150 a 9mm upper is cheaper then that gun... so 3 guns for a tad more is what I would do..however I like the Taurus pt145 millenium pro...Dual tone of coarse. And a $150 bolt and mag for .22 LR would still leave money in my pocket..
Best part is,.. that is my decision to make... because this is America..

 

I would add it to the closet just because it is different than anything else I own.

 

i agree- way to heavy, a thompson weights 10.8 lbs. a HK MP5 weights 4.4 lbs.

 

do not want

 

If I have to shoot someone past 50 feet give me a rifle. This contraption has mall ninja written all it. Seriously, any normal person has no use for this except to fill a spot in the gun safe. Like I said "range toy".

 

The gun snobs and mall ninjas are obvious. This gun hasnt even come out yet and people are bashing it. Granted the weight is a big turn off but other than that there isnt much that can be said until folks start putting our reviews of it. Reliability, durability, accuracy are all important and so far are unknowns with this particular gun. I think ill wait and see what this thing can do before I completely judge it.:thumb:

 

I do not understand pistol caliber carbines. You give up the compactness of a pistol, and you give up the power of the rifle. Am I missing something, it just seems like you are getting the worst of both worlds ie a gun that large with minimal power and range.

 

Let's see, you get better accuracy than a pistol, less recoil, quicker return-to-target, higher velocity/energy due to the longer barrel, less risk than a rifle round of traveling through walls and into other rooms, and the ability to carry a single type of ammo for both your pistol and rifle if you are on the move.

It seems to me that it would make a good home defense/close quarters weapon.

 

Eh, I'll pass. Had a CX4 and traded it. Good shooter, just not my thing.

IMO, Taurus tried a little too hard to make it appeal to the "tacti-cool" crowd.

 

actually i was thinking HK USC......
http://www.hk-usa.com/civilian_products/usc_general.asp

i would own 1 to play with.
might be heavy but it would help tame recoil and muzzle jump for the ladies and as stated before,2 guns 1 round makes life easier for some, as far as it being Tacticool i dont see it anymore than other items out there!

 

Looks like Taurus is going after the Beretta Storm market. I'm sure it will be priced much less than the Storms.

There is nothing wrong with a pistol caliber carbine IMO....you will get out to 100 yards with it..the only down side I see is that the mags are not compatible with their pistols...at least from the picture that I saw.

 

I would liken that to an ******** gone horribly, horribly wrong.

 

any word on MSRP?

 

That would be a deciding factor.

 

Better idea is one of these: http://www.mechtechsys.com/

Glock or 1911 lowers are all that is needed. And there are plenty of places that sell completed lowers.

You get magazine compatability on something that does not fold

 

I'm not so sure that "Freakin Sweet" is how I would see it, but it does look like theres an inexpensive alternative to an MP5 coming to market. Hopefully it all works out.

Now, that Mech Tech stuff looks enterprising, especially in 10mm. That would be the ideal sub-gun IMO. Does anyone know if you can get hi-caps for Glocks in 10mm?

 

A local shop had an as-new .40 S&W Beretta carbine for $500, but I could not find a way to justify buying one. Dammit.

You really can't get much velocity with any pistol round, even in a carbine. Even a .223 kicks any pistol round's butt.

I thought about using 2400 or some other slow burning powder to take advantage of the long barrel, but I found out you really can't do that with a blow-back style weapon.

In the long run, my XDm .40 was far superior - it holds 17+1 rounds, and has all the other advantages of a pistol.

Still, I would not knock anyone who wants to get a pistol carbine! I bet they're a lot of fun.