[M2 Carbine]

I just ordered the gun.

If you own one or have any experience with one, what do you think? Or even if you don't have any experience with the pistol AR guns, what do you think?

I already own the Kel Tec PLR16, AR pistol and AK pistol, so I know the strong and weak points of such guns.

I'm just buying the gun for fun. Although I might leave it loaded in the house or shop, along with a pair of ear muffs.

I'm in the process of loading about a thousand rounds for the Extar. That should break it in.

 

[ronin.45]

If I was going to do an AR type pistol, it would be one without a buffer tube. However, I think giant pistols shooting rifle rounds are more for showing off at the range than anything practical.

 

[wyntrout]

Here's a pocket-sized AR caliber pistol! I wouldn't want to fire this!

 

[M2 Carbine]

"Here's a pocket-sized AR caliber pistol! I wouldn't want to fire this!"

I'll shoot most anything, but I think I'd draw the line there to.

The Bushmaster Carbon 15 .223 is easy to shoot one handed. I think it's heavier than the Extar.
I was shooting it the last few days.
Of course I don't actually shoot that ear destroyer without ear muffs.

 

[72Cheyenne]

How does that work with no buffer?

 

[M2 Carbine]

This pretty in depth report can explain it better than I can.

http://www.alloutdoor.com/2014/02/17/extar-exp-556-ar15-pistol-review/

"The black, molded-in color will not chip, fade, or come off, and it matches well to standard Type III anodized upper recievers. In this case, the EXTAR EXP-556 has a new, proprietary upper and lower (with the molded in buffer tube plug) for the pistol that eliminates the need for a short or extended buffer tube. It uses standard direct impingement without the need for a heavy piston system. The end result of an all polymer upper receiver, polymer handguard, polymer based charging handle, polymer lower, polymer trigger assemble, polymer Mission First Tactical grip, and short proprietary bolt is stunningly light 2.98lb AR-15 pistol. Compared to anything else in the industry, it is the lightest by over 2lbs and the shortest by 6”-8”, and it does it all for $449, which is about a third of the Rock River LAR-15."