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The idea of taking a handgun and slapping a stock on it to make it a little carbine is nothing new. There are examples floating around in both the flintlock and percussion era and I've even seen at least one Volcanic so equipped. In the very late nineteenth through the early twentieth centuries, the set up appears to be more common, and was adopted by several powers. Mauser C/96 and various derivatives of said, the venerable Browning Hi-Power, a number of European machine-pistols, even some Smith & Wesson revolvers, etc. were around and some were quite popular by standing armies, law enforcement agencies, and private citizens.
Then, for various reasons, the concept faded, though it occasionally pops up in the present era. While there are likely practical reasons, a major factor in this nation is likely the legal status. NFA34 tightly regulated said and, according to the inflation calculator, $200 was around $4,498.80 in 1934 dollars; putting it out out of reach for many buyers in the private sector. Later, when CCW/CHL arrived, many states allowed handguns, but not rifles to be covered by said.
So, what say you, would the stocked pistol concept be more popular among civilian shooters now sans obnoxious laws or would the idea have, largely, just faded away anyway?
Then, for various reasons, the concept faded, though it occasionally pops up in the present era. While there are likely practical reasons, a major factor in this nation is likely the legal status. NFA34 tightly regulated said and, according to the inflation calculator, $200 was around $4,498.80 in 1934 dollars; putting it out out of reach for many buyers in the private sector. Later, when CCW/CHL arrived, many states allowed handguns, but not rifles to be covered by said.
So, what say you, would the stocked pistol concept be more popular among civilian shooters now sans obnoxious laws or would the idea have, largely, just faded away anyway?
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