Pcc reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 233 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 42 posts to rank the best Pcc brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/pistolcalibercarbine, r/liberalgunowners, r/NFA, r/Firearms, r/10mm. Top-rated brands include B&T (4.6/5), Ruger (4.6/5), Extar (4.5/5).
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Reviews233
Subreddits16
Posts42
Brands43
Products86
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#1
B&T
4.6
(38)
"A direct blowback PCC at that. Shit is dumb."
"B&T apc9 or 9k with foregrip and factory b&t tp9 mags"
"B&T out of all those. The cmmg has a history of issues if you like to shoot a lot."
"I no longer have the Scorpion and have four B&T PCC's 😂. Yeah they're just the best."
"I love my GHM9 … fantastic shooter… I have a custom build AR9, a Scorpion Evo 3, Kel-Tec Sub 2000 and a GP Stribog and the GHM9 is by far the smoothest and most accurate of all of them"
"I love my GHM9"
"B&T APC9 PRO Or SIG MPX If you wanna ball go with a JP and you’ll never have to tinker."
"Went with the GHM9 with Sig Lower (because one set of Mags for 9mm is enough)"
"I have a good amount of PCCs to include B&T, CZ, and CMMG. My reco: B&T all the way."
"From your options the APC9 Limited without question. It comes with the aluminum lower ($650 value) and Elftmann trigger upgrade (A must)."
#2
Ruger
4.6
(34)
"I have a Ruger. Love it."
"They have multiple configurations to suit your preference."
"Ruger is a fantastic investment. The PC carbine is based almost entirely on the 10/22 platform."
"My Ruger PC Carbine has been rock solid. Mine was in the 500 range."
"Rock solid. Not sexy, but damn effective. I love mine."
"Let him buy they ruger pcc. The mossberg would have been a great choice also."
"Honestly Ruger’s PCC is pretty damned good, especially for the price."
"My Ruger PCC is solid. I have over 3000 rounds through it."
"The Ruger PCC and PC Charger are under rated and over looked. My PCC is stupid fucking accurate."
"Another vote for the Ruger. I absolutely love mine."
#3
Extar
4.5
(21)
"Extar EP9 Pros: $500, takes Glock 17 mags, takes standard AR drop in triggers, AR style controls, requires no lube, has a threaded barrel, comes with a 3 slot MLOK hand guard, 3.3lbs dry, cleaning is really easy, thing is stupid reliable."
"Awesome gun. Cheap. Light. Reliable. Accurate. Soft shooting."
"Look at the reviews on this puppy and tell me there’s a better pcc for the money."
"EP9 all the way. 450$ is its MSRP, so saving $$."
"For a 9mm PCC, I highly recommend the Extar EP9 and visit r/extar and check out the honest outlaw reviews. It’s a US made, poly 9mm PCC that uses Glock mags, for $475 that rivals competitors in the $1500 range."
"Extar EP9 or EP45. I have the EP45. Awesome PCC for $500!!!"
"Extar EP9. Runs magnificently, eats all ammunition, Glock compatible magazines."
"Over a thousand rounds in now and I still love it. Reliable, great shooter."
"I would go Extar EP9. * AR controls * Takes Glock mags."
"I 2nd this. Love love love my ep9. Reliable workhorse."
#4
CMMG
4.2
(22)
"Not very unique looking but I just got a CMMG Banshee and it's absolutely perfect"
"Mine runs like a Cadillac after all the tuning"
"I have CMMG banshee in 45 that is very rad."
"CMMG Banshee in 9mm - pick your magazine type."
"I have the CMMG Banshee and it’s perfect."
"I've never had an issue with my banshee"
"I recommend the CMMG Banshee, they have 9mm and 10mm. I have close to 8500 rounds on my 9mm with 8” barrel."
"MK10 Banshee"
"CMMG Dissident ain't half bad either."
"Theres a few other that are better as well. Banshee cmmg, scorpion Evo, sig mpx."
#5
Stribog
4.3
(11)
"Ive got a Stribog Sp10a3 thats a fantastic 10mm pcc. I shoot hot stuff through it, with a suppressor. I use it as my bedside HD. Very reliable."
"For home defense aka reliability i think I'd probably go stribog number 1, then cz scorpion"
"A3 Stribog is what you’re looking for. Well within your budget, roller delay, and a great shooter."
"I love my Stribog sp9a3 and my Extra ep9 for my budget pick."
"If you want shorter, Stribog, CMMG come to mind. With hot bear loads and the ability to rapidly get rounds on target it could be helpful."
"Also went to 2A gunstore in Damascus(?) the other day and they have a really cool selection including some PCCs (Stribog, Ruger PC Charger, etc.). Highly recommend."
"Stribog a3 is $1k and roller delayed. Worth checking out."
"I have a Stribog that’s been solid."
"Stribog"
"Take a look at the Stribog, could be a good fit. Like $800, reliable, accurate"
#6
CZ
4.5
(10)
"I haven’t shot many PCC’s but I have shot a CZ scorpion and I loved that."
"CZ Scorpion about a grand."
"SP5 and related variants/clones is a pretty incredible firearm. Stupid reliable, easy to be accurate with, plenty of aftermarket."
"The scorpion with a VFG and Franklin armory binary trigger, is my favorite for weight/comfort/control."
"Best for the money: CZ Scorpion. Best for the feels: AP5. Best overall: B&T APC9."
"The Scorpion is fantastic. I would also say the PSA AK-V is a contender for nicest PCC."
"Get a scorpion 3 plus."
"CZ scorpion 3+ . Trigger is great loud reset and iron."
"Scorpion with the nexus receiver, duh."
"As someone who owns and loves the CZ Scorpion, do not consider that one if the key criteria is "out of the box" as the stock trigger and grip were the most uncomfortable I've ever experienced."
#7
Dead Air
4.1
(8)
"CAT MOB is a vibe, but the Dead Air Mojave 9 impressed me at a range outing recently."
"I use my Wolfman primarily for 300blk, but every now and then on my radial delayed CMMG upper. It works out extremely well."
"I currently own a dead air wolfman and getting a lithium for the light weight."
"I like the DA ghost but I wouldn't mind more suppression."
"You couldn’t pay me to deal with Dead Air anymore despite the wolfman being a bomb proof PCC can"
"Wolfman, R9, Omega9K, MG7 (in .358), ResiliantR9"
"I’d take a look at the DA Wolfman and CAT MOB"
"Neither the Wolfman or the R9 are optimal on a pistol. Although the Wolfman being a smaller diameter would be better."
#8
Smith & Wesson
4.5
(6)
"Yes recommend the s&w fpc. Carries 63 rounds in 3 mags onboard of 9mm."
"The smith FPC weighs 2 pounds less than the ruger pcc. I have both and prefer the FPC as a backpack gun."
"Check out the Smith and Wesson M&P FPC. I love mine."
"Do you need it to fold? No, but it's nice to have the option."
"I like my S&W response because it shares mags with their pistols."
"Super light, super soft shooter, mag compatibility with the M&P9 line, and it’s a folder."
#9
Foxtrot Mike
4.6
(5)
"Build with a FM9 lower and 7" upper. Everything you need is less than $700."
"I “built” my FM9 by buying the complete upper and complete lower separately and it’s been awesome!"
"I love my Foxtrot Mike and after updating the spring and buffer to what Blowback9 recommends, it has run with no issues."
"I'm building a foxtrot mike 9mm pcc with 7 inch barrel. Glock mags, sb3 brace, all aluminum lower, no tax on the firearm."
"If you want a pistol caliber situation like the Smith & Wesson response, look at foxtrot Mike products."
#10
Beretta
3.8
(6)
"A good semi-auto platform like a Beretta 1301 is hard to beat."
"I love my Beretta PMX. You’ll probably have to spend an extra $250 getting the brace pic attachment and the brace."
"An option that gets slept on is the Beretta PMXs. Usually around $850 and it used in active duty by the Italians."
"These days most people would likely prefer a sw pcc or a ruger pcc, but I wanted the beretta pcc."
"Great deal right now with the $150 rebate after the discount. Beretta PMX (B&T P26)"
"The Beretta CX4 Carbine was also a sweet little PCC, but they are hard/expensive to find."
#11
H&K
4.4
(5)
"The mp5/k will be the best 9mm subgun to suppress."
"H&K MP5k and a lithium running subs is a great combo. CAT MOB pretty quiet too"
"Try to find a lightly used MP5/MP5K clone, or even a used H&K if you want to make a lifetime-investment out of it."
"My apc9 was reliable, but louder and sharper recoil than mp5. MP5 >"
"Tried and true mp5 or clone /thread"
#12
Rugged
3.8
(5)
"Until cat drops their 45 pistol can, I would say the rugged obsidian."
"I actually have both an R9 and Obsidian 9 oddly enough, with cases and cases of ammo through both and I'm not planning on cleaning either soon, still sound great."
"I was thinking of the something comparable like the rugged obsidian which breaks down and is a 9mm can."
"I own both an obsidian 9 and dead air Wolfman. It’s a great all around can."
"Obsidian is decent, but CAT MOB or Lithium"
#13
YHM
4.3
(4)
"R9 is an awesome PCC."
"Sounds like Lithium/YHM R9 could be the move then"
"The r9 was my first 9mm can that i bought. it does a good job on various pccs for being fairly quiet."
"Yhm r45"
#14
R9
4.0
(4)
"I have 2 R9s, one on a scorpion and one on a ap5. Great PCC can."
"I have a R9. It's a fantastic PCC can. It's too wide for a pistol."
"I use one of my R9s on several different blowback hosts, and the other one stays on my roller delayed 9mm MP5 clone. It's a good budget option."
"R9 and MG7 are too fat to make a good pistol suppressor. I have both, I have used them on pistols, and I bought better pistol suppressors."
#15
JP
5.0
(3)
"“Best PCC for competition?” = JP Enterprises JP-5."
"THE JP-5..if you know you know..if you don’t it validates you’ve never spent real-time shooting."
"JP5 or MP5 is your best bet for suppressed pcc."
#16
Mean Arms
5.0
(3)
"Mean arms maul."
"Mean Arms. They have a bunch of different angled lock pieces to tune it. I’ve had mine for over a year with zero issues. Dead nuts reliable with no maintenance."
"The best PCC is without a doubt either the JP5 or a mean arms build"
#17
Sig Sauer
4.7
(3)
"MPX doesn't disappoint"
"Sig MPX beats the MP5 in felt recoil, ergonomics, and its pretty quiet as well."
"Sig MPX but it'll be a couple of grand for the pcc alone."
#18
Raven
4.7
(3)
"The Raven would be my top choice."
"The Lockhart Raven in 9mm is probably the best choice so far."
"I picked up a new blemish 9mm for around 1500$, got about 2k rounds thru it and it’s been good."
#19
SilencerCo
4.7
(3)
"RS9 had significantly less back pressure and was still just as quiet."
"Pew science said the lithium was slightly quieter on a full size Mp5 compared directly with the Rs9."
"One semi-drawback is the inability to run the RS9 at full potential with anything but direct thread."
#20
HK
4.3
(3)
"I love mine and there's been several that have made it over 100,000 rounds on original parts."
"Gotta go with the HK UMP-45."
"I'm a big fan of my HK USC, but I would never pay retail for it haha also fun if you decide you wanna bite the bullet and send it off to be UMP-ified."
#21
Kel-Tec
4.0
(3)
"Just got a gen 3 sub 2000. It’s pretty sweet."
"I have one. It’s cool but if I had to buy my sub2000 or a EP9 again. I’d get EP9."
"A cheap but fun PCC setup is the Keltec Sub2000"
#22
Springfield Armory
3.7
(3)
"Kuna seems to be doing very well and even though it's got proprietary mags they're cheap as hell"
"I’m looking hard at the new Springfield Armory Kuna with RDB. Wondering if they sat back at looked at previous issues with other PCCs and fixed some shit."
"I also bought a Prodigy that I didn’t realize was early production and it had a lot of issues. Had to go back to Springfield twice for warranty work. Shoots perfectly now and their customer service was great."
#23
CAT MOB
5.0
(2)
"My CAT Mob is my favorite."
"For PCC if you want the quietest possible that’s tested i’d say CAT MOB, PTR Vent 2, and Wolfman in that order."
#24
S&W
5.0
(2)
"FPC is great. Everyone who's shot mine loves it. They say the red dot is like cheating."
"Same on the Bog and the EP9.
I also have the S&W FPC which is easily the softest shooting, like a .22."
#25
JP Enterprises
5.0
(2)
"JP Enterprises roller delayed JP-5 is one of the very best 9mm PCC platforms made today."
"Give me that over any of these options any day."
#26
Juggernaut Tactical
4.0
(2)
"My AR-9 that I have currently has run flawlessly, and the JT-9 upper & lower is likely going to be my next setup as a backup for my main AR-9."
"Juggernaut Tactical JT-9"
#27
Mach 3
4.0
(2)
"The Mach 3 is also modular. So you can adjust length. And the threaded cap comes in several thread pitches. Very versatile. Tames the sound a bit too"
"Especially the Mach 3 which you can get an end cap with a flash hider"
#28
MG7
4.0
(2)
"I have an MG7 in .458 bore. Ironically I don't have a. 45 host. I use it mainly with my 9mm pccs. It works just fine."
"The MG7 is also a good budget option."
#29
MP5
4.0
(2)
"MP5 or MP5k is excellent but with dated manual of arms."
"MP5 or JP5 will be the lowest gas options."
#30
PSA
4.0
(2)
"PSA has 9mm ar's that'll take glock mags."
"The PSA AR-V or AK-V are also super fun, cheap mags and are in the 700-800 range."
#31
Speer
4.0
(2)
"There's also certain 9mm loads specifically made for carbines. E.g., https://www.speer.com/ammunition/gold-dot/gold-dot-personal-protection/19-59GDC1.html"
"For plinking with cans I like Speer lawman 147gr"
#32
A2 Birdcage
5.0
(1)
"For under $10, the A2 Birdcage is damn hard to beat, especially for a 9mm PCC."
#33
Olympic Arms
5.0
(1)
"Love my Olympic Arms 10mm AR with a 16" barrel and dedicated 10mm mags."
#34
Obsidian
5.0
(1)
"Off hand id say obsidian 45. Also can get 9mm endcaps I believe that fit it. I have 2 obsidian 9 and they are great."
#35
MAC
5.0
(1)
"I can tell you my MAC 5K chews through anything I put in it, including Federal HST 147 (your hollow point)."
#36
Dissent
5.0
(1)
"I have a suppressed 300 blk Dissent and I love it."
#37
Daniel Defense
5.0
(1)
"GHM9 or Banshee if you want a PCC. I have both and they are awesome. My home defense setup is DDM4 PDW in 300blk tho."
#38
SLR Synergy
5.0
(1)
"The SLR Synergy Linear Hybrid Comp is goated"
#39
Sig
5.0
(1)
"Sig MPX"
#40
Century Arms
5.0
(1)
"It’s now my dedicated PCC for competition. It takes glock mags."
#41
Kriss
4.0
(1)
"The Kriss vector is good too in 9mm but I have issues releasing the mag when naturally holding"
#42
Draco
4.0
(1)
"I love my Draco 9s, it’s 9mm you can put a suppressor on it as well."
#43
Freedom Ordinance, PSA, Foxtrot Mike, Stern Defense
4.0
(1)
"A classic AR 9 that takes Glock mags it's my recommendation."
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