#RUGER 9MM CARBINE PC#
#RUGER 9MM CARBINE PLUS#
#RUGER 9MM CARBINE SERIES#

The ghost ring sights cost more, but they are generally considered better for defensive purposes, as they allow faster sight alignment under poor lighting conditions plus a longer sight radius for greater accuracy. The standard model uses notch-and-post sights, while the GR models are equipped with ghost ring rear sights.

In addition to caliber, the Carbine also comes with a choice in iron sights. A slight pressure on the trigger or on the bolt handle, however, will disengage the bolt lock so that the bolt can move for firing or clearing the action. To prevent this, the Carbine uses a bolt lock that locks the bolt securely closed so that a fall will not dislodge it. Since blowback guns of these calibers require heavy bolts, the inertia of dropping the gun can cause the bolt to come partially open, rendering the gun unfireable until the bolt is manually closed all the way. The combined mass serves to hold the breech safely closed during firing, while keeping the center of gravity forward, so the gun handles well.Īnother unique feature is the bolt lock. These two parts are held together by strong, rigid steel bars. To prevent the gun from being too unbalanced by the large bolt, the bolt consists of two parts the main body of the bolt is fairly light and located in the receiver, while the other part is just a weight located under the forend of the carbine. The action is a simple blowback design, which requires a fairly massive bolt to handle the pressure of 9mm and. The Carbine has some unique design features.

#RUGER 9MM CARBINE PC#

In early 2019, Ruger introduced a variant PC Carbine model with free-floating M-LOK handguard, and also reintroduced the. More than ten years later on December 29, 2017, Ruger announced the reintroduction of a new upgraded 9 mm takedown model called the Ruger PC Carbine with the PC now referencing the old Police Carbine name and the product descriptions calling them Pistol Caliber Carbines, which has a 16.12-inch (409 mm) threaded barrel and accepts not only the Ruger SR9 pistol magazine, but also magazines from Glock, Ruger American Pistol and the new Ruger Security-9 pistols via interchangeable magazine well adaptor inserts. In 2007, Ruger discontinued production of the original Police Carbine, citing low demand. Since the PC-9 has a 16-inch (410 mm) barrel, it provides more muzzle energy with the same ammunition used by pistols which often only have 4-inch (100 mm) barrels (see internal ballistics), thus better stopping power, accuracy and effective range than pistols. The intent is that an officer will carry a Ruger P-Series pistol as a sidearm, and keep a Police Carbine available (for example, in the patrol vehicle) as a more offensive weapon if needed. It is intended as a shoulder-braced weapon for law enforcement use, although it was available for sale to civilians as well. 40 S&W caliber cartridges and magazines of the P-Series pistols.īoth the PC9 (the 9 mm version) and the PC4 (.40 S&W version) are modelled after Ruger's highly successful Ruger 10/22 rimfire carbine.

#RUGER 9MM CARBINE SERIES#

The Ruger PC-9 Pistol Caliber Carbine is a blowback centerfire semi-automatic pistol-caliber carbine manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., designed as a companion to certain Ruger P series semi-automatic pistols, using the same 9 mm Parabellum and. Ruger PC Carbine with Tasco red dot sight (Canadian version 18.6 in barrel with 10 round Ruger SR9 box magazine)ġ0, 17, 33, or 50 (drum) round Glock or Ruger SR9 box magazines

Ruger 9mm carbine