The Roni has somewhat of a Marmite Effect on people – some love it, some hate it, and a few shrug at it. I personally rubbished it for some time, but recently I have changed my mind somewhat completely.
There are some things a Roni can do:
- Improve your accuracy and recoil control
- Provide real estate for you to fit optics, accessories, and slings
- You can leave it unattended in your vehicle
- It’s cheaper than an actual carbine, and you don’t need to licence it
And there are things a Roni can’t do:
- It doesn’t improve your handgun’s terminal ballistics
- It also doesn’t directly increase your magazine capacity – but it kind of indirectly does
Apart from these attributes, there are quite a few things worth unpacking about the Roni. Some you may agree with, and others you might not.
So, does the Roni have a purpose for South African gun owners? And is it worth the price tag? Watch this 10-minute video, and find out:
CHS Guns and Ammunition graciously entrusted me with their demo Roni (which I promptly put a dent into).
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Review by Gideon Joubert.
Gideon is owner and editor of Paratus.
