Gun Review: Ruger PC Carbine

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Mar 18, 2022 // By:admin // No Comment

Here is my latest purchase (assembled)

a Ruger PC Carbine 9mm

did I mention that it’s a take down ?

Yup, there is is (the chamber at the end of the barrel is the bayonet mount fitting into the action of the receiver.

It’s a very nice setup.

You are likely asking ? “what’s the bid deal ?”

I’ll answer that with “it uses my existing 9mm ammo”

It uses pistol magazines

Ruger SR9
Ruger Security-9
Ruger American (with adapter installed)
Glock mags (with adapter installed)
and found adapters on eBay for Sig mags (including the 365)

I have a number of existing firearms in my house and plenty of ammunition for them in 9mm

(already keeping different ammo for 30-06, .38 SPL, .380, and .22LR … I don’t want any more calibers to worry about)

I want a carbine that can use one of my existing calibers. (and a PC Carbine fits that need, well … at least for 9mm which is the most common caliber out there)

the criteria for the choice:

reputation of manufacturer
dependability of item
ease of use
accuracy (for short-medium carbine use … 50-150 yards)
flexible platform (accessories)
ease of loading and cleaning
compact and maneuverable

added features

1/2 x 28 threading for muzzle break (or suppressor)
picatinny rail for scope or red dot
adjustable butt stock (inserts)
full adjustable rear sight (windage and elevation
front sight has bladed protection
reversible charge bolt
reversible Mag Ejection
gain approx. 200 ft/second on bullet velocity due to the 16″ barrel)
basic observations
- not cheaply made (good solid feel, cold forged barrel with fluting)
- good sights (both mounted on barrel so the sight radius is a bit short)
- a little heavy for a carbine, but manageable

What I’ll be doing to it:

stage 1 (done)

disassemble, clean (degrease), lube, and reassemble
switched charge handle to left side
changed inserts in butt stock for custom length
fine tuned iron sights at indoor 25’ yard range (then later at outdoor 100 yard range)

Stage 2 (done)

add tactical red dot sight in forward position

Stage 3 (done)

replaced grip with 14” extended M-Lok hand guard rail (Midwest Industries)
- (more flexibility in attachments and better cooling of barrel)
installed 2” picatinny rail at forward bottom of new guard rail
- (place for bipod)

Stage 4 (done)

installed additional picatinny rails (Grolent Dark Earth)
- (place for light, laser, and Mantis X 10 training module)

Stage 5 (d0ne)

replaced action pins and trigger pin (full length steel pins)
- (easier strip down, cleaning, and servicing)
installed better recoil buffer pad at rear of bolt action (and steel retainer for guide rod)
- (more durability and life of rifle)