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re: What Personal Defense Weapon (think 9mm SMG) is everyone using?

Posted on 5/19/25 at 10:11 pm to
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
27168 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 10:11 pm to
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Don't be a dumb frick like me and forget ear protection.


It’s time we have the talk.

Buy a silencer. Just trust me on this.
This post was edited on 5/19/25 at 10:15 pm
Posted by Judge Smails
Native Son of NELA
Member since Mar 2008
5547 posts
Posted on 5/21/25 at 10:20 am to
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Holosun 503 I got for $170 a few months ago.


Something like this?

Primary Arms
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
82634 posts
Posted on 5/21/25 at 1:26 pm to
Yes sir. It's a green dot but it seems to job nicely enough. I might get something new and move the 503 to my PA-15 10.5" barrel
This post was edited on 5/21/25 at 1:31 pm
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
82634 posts
Posted on 5/21/25 at 1:51 pm to
PSA has the Daniel Defense Retro here for $1,299.99

Edit. Wrong thread again but oh well
This post was edited on 5/21/25 at 2:06 pm
Posted by Judge Smails
Native Son of NELA
Member since Mar 2008
5547 posts
Posted on 5/21/25 at 4:14 pm to
What optic are you considering for your Kuna? I think the Holosun I linked would be ideal for occasional use?
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
82634 posts
Posted on 5/21/25 at 5:40 pm to
I'm looking to spend somewhere in the $200-400 range so I'm open to suggestions
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
27168 posts
Posted on 5/21/25 at 6:15 pm to
I have one of these and I really like it a lot.
It the Holosun AEMS.

I don’t see that anywhere else sells these.

Primary Arms
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
82634 posts
Posted on 5/21/25 at 6:23 pm to
There's plenty of other other places that sell it, but they're all the exact same price

Is it as bulky/ blocky as it looks?
This post was edited on 5/21/25 at 6:25 pm
Posted by Judge Smails
Native Son of NELA
Member since Mar 2008
5547 posts
Posted on 5/21/25 at 7:03 pm to
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I'm open to suggestions


I’m lazy AF. I plan on buying whatever you buy.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
27168 posts
Posted on 5/21/25 at 7:41 pm to
Not bulky but it is block. I like it especially with the clear covers on it.
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
82634 posts
Posted on 5/23/25 at 8:19 pm to
Not that you're looking but some still might be (I'm not either)

But this was released from MAC this month and it slipped by me

LINK

MAC 12755001 IX 9mm Luger 30+1 6.50" Threaded Barrel, Picatinny Rail Receiver & Rear, Black Polymer Grip $630.46



quote:

The MAC IX is a rugged, modular 9mm PCC built for reliability and performance. It features a proven direct blowback system for minimal recoil and fast follow-up shots, and accepts MP5-style magazines for dependable, familiar feeding. With a monolithic upper, full-length Picatinny rail, and M-LOK handguard, it’s mission-ready—whether for competition, defense, or the range.


This post was edited on 5/23/25 at 8:21 pm
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
82634 posts
Posted on 5/25/25 at 5:07 pm to
I'm sticking with the Holosun 503 on my Kuna. It's exactly what I need

Just leaving the range and sweating my dick off

This is 25 yards with the Kuna (one flyer which was me). 9 or 10 shots off of a table to dial it in. Some were basically same hole. About 150 rounds of reloaded brass through it now and I couldn't be happier. I did a full mag dump at about 15 yards into the box and didn't even take of picture of that splatter all over the place



Also, off topic but if you don't have a have a Winchester Xpert 22lr, you should look into them. It does take 10/22 mags as well. I have this combo in the picture. Bottom pic is the 22 at 35 yards, 10 shots



$340.00 here.

I shot two screw heads with the 22. One is kind of top right you can see the impact just barely

The second one is where I smoked the screw and sent it sideways

This post was edited on 5/26/25 at 2:02 pm
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
22035 posts
Posted on 5/25/25 at 7:53 pm to
quote:

Holosun AEMS.


I have one on a .556 SBR. It’s the tits.
This post was edited on 5/25/25 at 7:54 pm
Posted by SquatchDawg
Cohutta Wilderness
Member since Sep 2012
17040 posts
Posted on 5/26/25 at 7:30 am to
Wouldn’t the easy answer be whatever you have and feel the most comfortable/competent with?

I’ve had 3 occasions where the alarm has gone off in the middle of the night and all of your plans go out the window when you’re half asleep and that thing starts blaring. All were false alarms but I’ve gotten pretty good at getting the handgun from my closet safe (we had small kids) and calming myself. Of course the first time I come out ready for action and the wife has already walked out, turned on the lights and turned the alarm off.

I have an M&P 9 that I feel very comfortable with and it’s my go to choice.
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
55051 posts
Posted on 5/26/25 at 7:59 am to
I've a dog who is a great alarm and a SAR 9 under a pillow.
Posted by SquatchDawg
Cohutta Wilderness
Member since Sep 2012
17040 posts
Posted on 5/26/25 at 11:46 am to
Another option would be a tomahawk. I would think some dude running around in a dark house in his underwear with a tomahawk trying to kill you would make you question your life choices.
Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
66141 posts
Posted on 5/26/25 at 12:09 pm to
That Kuna with some heavy hollow points would probably jump to near the top of the list for this thread.


Posted by Judge Smails
Native Son of NELA
Member since Mar 2008
5547 posts
Posted on 5/26/25 at 1:57 pm to
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I'm sticking with the Holosun 503 on my Kuna. It's exactly what I need


I found a variation of the Holosun AEMS in a local shop & went with it. Still haven’t gotten a chance to shoot it. I’ll check out the .22 you linked.
This post was edited on 5/26/25 at 1:58 pm
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
82634 posts
Posted on 5/26/25 at 4:02 pm to
Looks like just me and Smails have been able to pick one up on this board so far. Just cleaned it all of the way through and it was a breeze to disassemble, clean and reassemble. He needs to get off his arse
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
22516 posts
Posted on 5/27/25 at 9:22 am to
If I was going to get one of these in 9mm, seems like something like a 6-8" integrated suppressor is the most ideal? Longer barrel than a pistol for some extended range and accuracy, but still short and manegeable.

I don't see the point other than saving 20-40 cents a shot for 9mm over 5.56 if you are going with the same size gun.
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