IntenseImage Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) I am prepping to buy a new gun for Steel and 3 Gun matches and have pretty much narrowed it down to these: JP GMR-13 ... Not sure if 14.5 or 16 Quarter Circle 10 build SIG MPX, but mags are stupidly expensive CZ Scorpion EVO carbine The JP is probably the gold standard of the group and since this will never see an SBR stamp, seems like the most logical choice. It's also mid pack in terms of cost. Let's hear your opinions, and if JP, which barrel length Edited February 17, 2016 by IntenseImage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I have a couple of the Just Right Carbine's and have been plenty happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlhead Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Barrel life on a 9mm is long, the crown will certainly need to be cleaned up before the barrel is shot, I would go with a 16" so the muzzle device can get pulled. If the JP is the gold standard, and is in the middle of the pack cost wise, it seems a simple choice. Get the one you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onepocket Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Good point on the 16 for cleaning. Didn't even think of that. I was in the mindset of that there arent many 9mm comps to try so just go short and pin it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBamBoo Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I have a JP 14.5" upper in a QC10 Colt pattern lower. This combo runs like a clock. The down side to the pinned comp as mentioned above, is you can not remove it for cleaning. And shooting WWB ammo lead fouls the comp very quickly. I have to use a brass punch I filed down to a chisel point to remove the lead fouling about every 200 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnhowell1 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 16" JP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_pinto Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 14.5" GMR-13 for me, recommended by the man himself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 14.5" GMR-13 for me, recommended by the man himself.. What reasoning did he give? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_pinto Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I think its all about the ability to move faster in tighter spaces. I know, it's only an inch and a half, but I have to agree that transitions will be a split second faster and knowing me, I will get hung up in snow fence regardless so might as well shed some weight.. We were building specifically for USPSA PCC.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Shorter barrel is better - you gain almost nothing ballistically by going over 14.5". For USPSA, an SBR is likely to be quicker-handling, but of course we have no published rules yet (SBR may not even be legal). If it was me, and if SBR was an option, I would hold off until the BoD releases the provisional rules. If SBR is off the table, go 14.5" with permanent brake. The JP and CZ are blowback guns, which will likely kick more than the gas-operated MPX. I would try to shoot each before making the decision. You might also consider a conventional Colt-system AR15/9 with top-drop-in mag block. This approach is likely to be cheaper. If you go the SBR route, it would give you other caliber options in the future. Lastly, Colt mags are ubiquitous, relatively inexpensive, and can be made in multiple capacities (I have factory 32s, a modified UZI 40, and a home-made welded 62 rounder). All this could be yours: Edited February 17, 2016 by StealthyBlagga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) USPSA isn't on my radar with this just yet. And length for steel and 3gun I don't foresee as a problem. I absolutely love the MPX features but they seem to have some growing pains Edited February 17, 2016 by IntenseImage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpheus Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 USPSA isn't on my radar with this just yet. And length for steel and 3gun I don't foresee as a problem. I absolutely love the MPX features but they seem to have some growing pains Everything in this thread sounds familiar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 If I had the $$ I would go with JP for sure but I don't so I bought a Just Right Carbine in 9mm and it runs like a champ so far. It'll eat anything I want to feed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhall Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 MPX is pretty sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I lucked into what must be one of the last Stag 9's to come out of the factory! Lol Cheap at $700-800 or so and just runs and runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropsitos Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Jp 14.5". Love it. If it wasn't a Jp I would go with qc10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Jp 14.5". Love it. If it wasn't a Jp I would go with qc10 How about a QC10 lower and JP 14.5" bbl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Well after some debate, I ended up going w the MPX Carbine. Cabelas had a screaming deal on a combo pack - carbine w romeo3 rds for $100 more than just the rifle. Had $50 in points to burn so went w it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropsitos Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 How about a QC10 lower and JP 14.5" bbl? Don't know a reason you couldn't, maybe you'd save a little money? The qc10's look great (images anyway), better than the Jp honestly. The angled cut on the front of the qc10 magwell better matches the angle of the glock mag. Don't know how the qc barrels conpare though I am planning on grabbing one for an integrally suppressed upper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Well after some debate, I ended up going w the MPX Carbine. Cabelas had a screaming deal on a combo pack - carbine w romeo3 rds for $100 more than just the rifle. Had $50 in points to burn so went w it That looks sweet... please let us know how it shoots. In particular, how does the dot recover back on target between shots versus a blowback AR15/9 (hopefully you can borrow one for comparison). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Well after some debate, I ended up going w the MPX Carbine. Cabelas had a screaming deal on a combo pack - carbine w romeo3 rds for $100 more than just the rifle. Had $50 in points to burn so went w it That looks sweet... please let us know how it shoots. In particular, how does the dot recover back on target between shots versus a blowback AR15/9 (hopefully you can borrow one for comparison). I haven't had a chance to shoot my friends JP yet, but took the MPX out tonight to zero it. Dot moves high right as expected, but for me, settles right back on target. Was quite pleased w the gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) I am glad you are enjoying the MPX and the SIG Romeo3. I think the fact that it's a rotating bolt versus a blowback gives it a very different feel that the others on the market. Mine shoots great but I haven't had a chance that I test it yet with the new brake. Maybe Friday I can get out. Edited February 24, 2016 by alma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 I can't wait to SBR this and shorten it up for steel matches. What comp is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) I lucked into what must be one of the last Stag 9's to come out of the factory! Lol Bud's still shows them in stock. Are they shutting down the 9mm line? Edited February 24, 2016 by Flatland Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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