{"id":843,"date":"2019-07-08T19:31:05","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T19:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/?p=843"},"modified":"2019-07-08T19:31:06","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T19:31:06","slug":"pistol-caliber-carbines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/pistol-caliber-carbines\/","title":{"rendered":"Pistol Caliber Carbines in Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC for short) are long guns chambered for pistol cartridges – typically 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP – and have become increasingly popular in the shooting world. While PCC\u2019s are prevalent as home defense and plinking guns, they\u2019re also growing on the competitive shooting scene. Many matches, including USPSA and IDPA, have expanded divisions to allow pistol caliber carbines. This created a new lane for both shooters and manufacturers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The AR-9 is one of the most common types of PCC’s used in matches. AR-9’s are patterned after the AR-15 rifle. They commonly use Glock or Colt pistol magazines. This makes it easy for shooters to convert to the platform from pistol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As they’ve gained in popularity, more PCC options have popped up that don\u2019t follow the AR-15 pattern. The Sig MPX uses a gas piston system, giving it a softer recoil in comparison the blowback style of the AR-9\u2019s. Other options, like the Ruger PC Carbine, CZ Scorpion Evo, KelTec Sub 2000, Beretta CX4 Storm, Hi-Point 995TS, and even some sub-machine guns (shot in semi-auto), can be found at matches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep reading if you\u2019re interested in shooting pistol caliber carbine at a competition or if you want to know the best pistol caliber carbine upgrades and modifications you can make.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pistol Caliber Carbine in Steel Challenge<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Steel Challenge Shooting Association<\/a> (a subsidiary of USPSA) was the first organization to incorporate PCC into matches, officially recognizing it in the spring of 2016. There are two divisions you can compete in with a PCC: Pistol Caliber Carbine Open (PCCO) and Pistol Caliber Carbine Iron Sights (PCCI). <\/span><\/p>\n

As the names imply, PCCO allows electronic optics and PCCI is strictly iron sights. Steel Challenge allows compensators\/muzzle brakes and flash hiders in both divisions, but suppressors are not allowed in either. It must have a stock attached and be capable of being fired from the shoulder. Short barreled rifles are permitted if the shooter is in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.<\/span><\/p>\n

The start position of PCC shooters is at the low ready, with muzzle pointing at the aiming flag that is present on all stages. The shooter\u2019s finger must be outside of the trigger guard, but the safety can be off.<\/span><\/p>\n