Pistol build purpose?

[fly boy]

I had a blast building my budget mid-length rifle build and starting toying with the idea of a pistol build.

What is the purpose for a pistol build? just close quarters? Carry in the truck? or is are they more for competition shooting?

Also, what are the different barrel lengths for?

Thanks

[buffalobo]

D) All the above.

Main purpose, fun to build.

[davsel]

Add a folding stock to a 7.5" pistol and it will fit in a standard backpack.

[Irving]

10.5" pistol fits in a cheap tennis racket bag.

[ray1970]

I'm going to put one together just because I still can. You never know what the future is going to bring.

Oh, and mine will be for when the zombies come.

[Irving]

Here is one I'm nearly finished with. Because they are fun to have.

[Zundfolge]

The main reason to build an AR pistol is so you can get what is basically a short barreled rifle without paying a tax stamp and getting one over on ole Uncle Sam ... sbr and sbs shouldn't even be in the NFA (since they were only included early on to close a loophole because pistols were going to be in the NFA, but when they pulled pistols out all the SBs should have been dropped too).

[DenverGP]

Additionally, you can have a loaded pistol in a vehicle, but there are laws against having a loaded rifle in a vehicle.

Very nice looking pistol there Irving. One of my two new lowers will be used for a pistol. I am planning on going with the "blade" like you've got. Currently planning a 10.5" barrel and a slim keymod handguard.

[Irving]

My barrel is also 10.5". The FastFire and blade make a world of difference in my opinion. I can't wait to get out and shoot it again.

[driver]

Primary arms has the shockwave on sale

http://www.primaryarms.com/kak-shkwv...kak-shkwv-blk/