9mm SBR AR

[hrearden]

Anybody have any insight into an SBR 9mm AR? It seems to me that the SBR (10" or less) would be the best course of action with a 9mm AR unless one loaded their own cases for rifle duty. I was thinking this kind of setup with a decent can would be a good first step into Class III. Thoughts?

 

[DaKruiser]

I'm expecting my stamp anytime for mine, I'm going 10.5", and with a can should be about the size of a 16" carbine. I've read you can't get much more umph from a 9mm past a 5" barrel though.

Sounds like a fun first to me, that would be cheaper to shoot and quieter than a 5.56 suppressed. They're a blast to shoot, I've ran mine at Friday Night Steel and loved it!

If you're going to build it, check out the DDLES dedicated lowers, they're sweet!

 

[revsaxon]

Highly suggest you go that route. Im running a 7.5 barrel with a gem tech multimount. Using a non-field stripable adapter (think the brand starts with an h, but don't remember for sure).

Thing shoots like a dream and is stupid quiet.

 

[saleen4971]

that DDLES lower isnt a bad deal either. was expecting worse. the BCG is a bit pricey, but these days not too bad. looks like an awesome way to go - esp. with some 33rd 9mm mags!

 

[shooter521]

I agree. While not my first foray into Class 3, it is one of my most enjoyable.

 

[hrearden]

You guys' pics are pretty much what I was imagining. Glad to hear so many positive reviews. Ill definitely start to ramp up research. Any feedback on any of the parts used is appreciated.

 

[rkwhyte2]

I hope to have the stamp for my 10.5" Rock river 9mm AR within the next month. Sept 11 will be 6 months from my first pending date.

 

[rvb]

I enjoy my 9mm AR. Mine sports a 5" barrel. Perfect!

-rvb

 

[beeeman]

I recommend the SWR Octane 9 HD-2. User serviceable, and you can use it on your 22LR and 300blk subsonic as well. Great 1st can.

 

[OneBadV8]

10.5" on this one.

Build thread: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/class-iii-nfa/189128-9mm-noveske-sbr.html

 

[LLDJR]

My DDLES is 5.85" barrel. Great out to 75 yards or so

I would not buy from DDLES, they have a substantial back log, and I sent my SBR to them to look at because it would not cycle, on their suggestion, and Jon did not look at the gun for 3 months, so I told him to ship it, and it took me nearly a month to get him to answer the phone and then and get them to send it back. Some are on wait for over a 1 year on parts they "said" were in stock. Never again with DDLES for me,

I would go elsewhere.

 

[DaKruiser]

My DDLES is 5.85" barrel. Great out to 75 yards or so

I would not buy from DDLES, they have a substantial back log, and I sent my SBR to them to look at because it would not cycle, on their suggestion, and Jon did not look at the gun for 3 months, so I told him to ship it, and it took me nearly a month to get him to answer the phone and then and get them to send it back. Some are on wait for over a 1 year on parts they "said" were in stock. Never again with DDLES for me,

I would go elsewhere.

Dang! That really sucks! That is one good looking lower though! Did you get it running?

And since everyone is posting pics, here's mine as it sits now,

 

[hrearden]

I saw the bolt gun and was like "f#ckin' sm@rtAss!" lol

 

[hrearden]

I like the ones that are around 5-7" that you guys are showing me. LLDJR, that one would look sweet with a can.

 

[LLDJR]

I like the ones that are around 5-7" that you guys are showing me. LLDJR, that one would look sweet with a can.

I'm waiting on my Gemtech 9mm MM, I'm dieing to take possession, bought it in Feb 2013, still waiting on ATF

 

[FordMan79]

LLDJR, What kind of stock do you have on that?

My DDLES is 5.85" barrel. Great out to 75 yards or so

I would not buy from DDLES, they have a substantial back log, and I sent my SBR to them to look at because it would not cycle, on their suggestion, and Jon did not look at the gun for 3 months, so I told him to ship it, and it took me nearly a month to get him to answer the phone and then and get them to send it back. Some are on wait for over a 1 year on parts they "said" were in stock. Never again with DDLES for me,

I would go elsewhere.

 

[FordMan79]

revsaxon, what brand barrel? I have been looking around for 7.5" 9mm barrel myself.

Highly suggest you go that route. Im running a 7.5 barrel with a gem tech multimount. Using a non-field stripable adapter (think the brand starts with an h, but don't remember for sure).

Thing shoots like a dream and is stupid quiet.

 

[revsaxon]

revsaxon, what brand barrel? I have been looking around for 7.5" 9mm barrel myself.

I honestly couldn't tell you. That entire upper is a Gem-tech Talon, so its whatever barrel they were using the day they built that batch.

I just checked and couldn't find any distinguishing markings on it, so im going with.... gemtech brand.

 

[rkwhyte2]

LLDJR, What kind of stock do you have on that?

Looks like Fab Defense to me. They make some nice stuff.

 

[LLDJR]

MAKO, its the IDF / Israel Defense Force