AR-15 pistols

[00juice]

I am looking to get an AR pistol, and I'm looking for recommendations. Initially I was thinking of Bushmasters Carbon 15's. Then I started to read about lots of problems with them jamming. Now I have started thinking about Olympic arms and Rock River. I like the OA k23 and OA 98. Anybody own one and have any comments? I like the 98's not having the extension off the back, but I figure it will later be more difficult to find parts for. Basicly, I want one of these pistols that has the short barrels, goes bang every time, uses standard AR mags, and will be able to find parts for a long time. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

If you like not having the buffer tube off the back, goes bang, uses AR mags, and has parts available, don't forget about the Kel-Tec PLR-16. It's also a gas piston design so it doesn't get as dirty, plus you'll save some $$.

 

[SchHrdKncks]

I have a carbon 15 rifle and pistol with around 500 rounds each with no issue. I would not hesitate to buy another.

 

[00juice]

I'm still thinking about the carbon 15's, but I'd really like to hear from anyone with olympic arms or rock river pistol experience. There is something I just don't really like about the kel-tec's. I don't know what it is, probably irrational.
Thanks

 

[Geno]

No problems with my Carbon 15, Model 21. However, doesn't mean problems have not existed.

Is it true that carbon fiber is stronger than aluminum?

Doc2005

 

[00juice]

I really liked the idea of the carbon 15. I was planning on getting the 21s, until I started hearing about so many problems. I believe that most of them work well, but I'm just a little skeptical when I hear even a few comments about them jamming. I do appreciate the input though. Thanks

 

[M2 Carbine]

Basicly, I want one of these pistols that has the short barrels, goes bang every time, uses standard AR mags, and will be able to find parts for a long time. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I've got the Carbon 15 and two Kel Tec PLR pistols.
Although I have had no problems with the Bushmaster, IMO the PLR is superior in every way.
For instance,
Cost
Muzzle velocity
Reliability
Accuracy
Accessories
1st class customer service
Lifetime warranty

 

[00juice]

I may consider the kel-tec, despite my irrational thought to avoid them. Does anyone else have any experiences with any of these?
Thanks

 

[M2 Carbine]

Does anyone else have any experiences with any of these?

Check out the KTOG. There's not much going on right now but go back through posts of months past. There's a lot of info about the gun and accessories.
http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=50

 

[TIMC]

I love my PLR! Good shooting fun little gun getcha one!

 

[Still 2 Many Choices!?]

I love mine!!

I would suggest going the build it yourself route. It's more fun, and if you buy parts from a decent maker, you won't have any trouble with it going bang every time... I built mine out of a virgin RRA lower reciever, and Model 1 sales kit... I got basically all the stuff I wanted(really cool short barreled AR) without all the dough, wait, and fuss(cleo sign off) of going the NFA route .

If you don't like the idea of doing it yourself, or just don't want to have to wait to piece it together, I would go the PLR-16 route. Either way, these are some of the most eye catching, and contreversial pieces you will see at the range...

Heres mine with a cheapie BSA 30mm red dot on it just for the picture. It now has a simple BUIS on it, and is as accurate at 50 yards as at 25. Now I just gotta get a suppressor and SBR this thing!!!

Still 2 Many Choices!?