MAC ???

[rag]

I'm still waiting on the approval of my fullsize Vector, but I've always wanted a MAC in .45cal.
I would like to get a Powder Springs, but which types should I definately avoid, I've heard the "Texas MACs" aren't good due to inferior or not complete welding, but I have seen them that are advertised as having a complete weld, would these be OK or should I avoid them. What about the Jersey MACs or other brands?
Thanks

[compuvette]

I have an SWD 9mm MAC-10 and it is fine. I would stick with Powder Springs or SWD.

[Racer]

I have both a Mac 10/9 RPB overstamp and a Powder Springs and they both run fine and have no wear issues. I think that likely by now all the Texas Mac's have been welded properly, but I would check any one I was going to buy very closely.

[al nukem]

The Powder Springs are the most desireable, the SWD finished ones also have full welds, the Jersey ones & the texas guns not made in lingville are the ones that might need attention.

[dan d.]

I thought I heard that the Jersey and Texas MACs use different parts than the SWD/PS and that replacement parts are hard to find. PS MACs are only a couple hundred more than Jersey/Texas MACs so me personally would only consider a PS.

[rag]

Thanks!
Powder Springs it is!
Anyone have one for sale? :D

[DiabloRT]

The M10s in .45 are a bear to shoot. The M10 in mm are nice, but the mags are very expensive. Both are heavy

My pick would be an SWD M11 9mm with a sten conversion.

[Bunker Hill]

I don't find the M-10/.45 to be all that bad. Then again, it's not a gun you'd likely want to choose when spraying a target more than 25 yards away or so :) I've yet to buy a suppressor for mine (still waiting on the Gemtech Viper.45), but I've been told that's the best way to tame the beast. I'd love to have a little more between my hand and that muzzle as well! :D

[agusta]

Can you get the sten conversion in any MAC (IE:380,9mm,45)

[Gun Shot]

Holy year old thread batman!

agusta, I believe the sten conversion is only available for M11/9mm, as they are 9mm mags.

[ranger55]

The M10 in .45 is not bad, it does have more recoil than a 9mm of course but it is manageable. I have hit drums and such a 50 plus yards with mine at shoots eaisly. The sliding wire stock needs to be replaced for better control in MHO.

[chili17]

The only two mac family smgs that can take the sten mags that I am aware of are the M11\9 and a M10\9 that uses modified sten mags. In M10\9s bolt might be a issue depending on what type in in the gun (single or double feed mag). Practical Solutions does do a UZI mag conversion for the M10\9s that is neat. They put on a UZI grip and you can get a mini side folding stock. If I had a M10\9 that is the way I would go. I do have a M11\9 that I converted over to take sten mags that I am happy with. Hope this helps.

[rag]

Since I started this thread... here's an update:
My PS MAC10/.45 should be approved any week! :D
Thanks Kathy at EliteIron!
And thanks to everyone here for their suggestions!

[Glockdude1]

Originally posted by DiabloRT
The M10s in .45 are a bear to shoot. The M10 in mm are nice, but the mags are very expensive.

Actually the .45 grease gun mags are quite affordable at about $12 for the NIW 30rd mags. Now the 9mm double stack mags for the M10 9mm, are expensive at about$100 a piece.



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