Ruger PC Carbine
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Carbine · In Production · 2018
Overview
The Ruger PC Carbine is a 9mm semi-automatic carbine-caliber carbine featuring a dead-blow action for reduced felt recoil, interchangeable magazine wells accepting either Ruger Security-9 or Glock magazines, and easy takedown capability for transport and storage. It features a cold hammer-forged, fluted, threaded barrel.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3084 g (108.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 873 mm (34.37") |
| Barrel Length | 409 mm (16.10") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Manual Safety, Bolt Lock
- Features: Interchangeable Magazine Wells, Takedown Capability, Threaded Barrel, Picatinny Rail
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP $799-$1,069. Accepts Ruger and Glock 9mm magazines. Also available as SBR with ~12.5" barrel.
Background
The PC Carbine revived Ruger's legacy in pistol-caliber carbines, succeeding the discontinued Police Carbine that was a favorite of law enforcement agencies in the 1990s.