NRA Exhibits, Carbines
Pros: Compact, accurate, cool
Cons: Rough trigger, price
Calibers: .223/ 5.56 x 45
Price: $2,295.00
When the original Steyr AUG was banned from further importation years ago, the AUG’s already in the USA jumped dramatically in price. This new AUG SA is specifically for the civilian market in the USA and should lead to more reasonable prices. The Steyr is very reliable, ergonomically superior to most carbines in it’s class as is designed inherently ambidextrous. The tremendously compact design makes the AUG ideal for building searches and for movement in and out of vehicles. The new Steyr AUG SA has changeable barrels and a picatinny rail for attaching advanced optics.
Welcome back, AUG.
Pros: Sturdy, improved stocks
Cons: Rough trigger
Calibers: 7.72 x 39 mm
Price: $1,200.00
Las Vegas based Arsenal Arms is known for making one of the highest quality domestic AK-47 type rifles on the market. Value-added features like improved stocks, attachment rails and muzzle breaks make for excellent additions to the sturdy and reliable AK-47 platform. Prevalence of magazines, ammunition and spare parts argue in favor of purchasing an AK-47 type rifle not to mention its reputation in the field for being nearly indestructible.
Pros: Very compact
Cons: Caliber
Calibers: 5.7×28mm
Price: $1,699.99
There is no doubt that the PS90 is an amazing ultra-compact weapon. (Some may argue it does not qualify as a true carbine.) If you need an ultra-compact personal defense weapon and don’t mind the medium-low caliber cartridge, then the PS90 is for you. I am not yet sold on the 5.7 x 28 mm cartridge but I guess if you get your hits, it should be good enough to resolve an engagement with goblins. Kudos to FN for the innovative design.
Pros: Ergonomics, compatibility
Cons: price
Calibers: .223 5.56 x 45 mm
Price: $2,199.99
While priced a little on the high side, this bullpup allows for a full-barrel to maximize the power of the cartridge while keeping the carbine in close for shooting stability and portability. The FS 2000 uses AR-type magazines, a familiar cartridge and is designed for the most advanced optics. The FS 2000 ejects expended casings forward and gives the user a lot of stock to grip the carbine while firing.
Pros: Compact, serious cartridge
Cons: I can’t buy it yet
Calibers: 4.6 mm
Price: ?
This weapons system is not yet available to the civilian market but I hope it will be soon. Here is why…
