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Ruger PC Carbine Semi-Automatic 9mm 16.12" Threaded Heavy Barrel 17+1 Rounds
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SKU: WX2*0704828
Overview
Built for shooters who want a practical 9mm carbine with familiar magazine compatibility, this Ruger offers a versatile setup for range use, home defense, or general field carry. It includes two magazine wells for Ruger SR Series 9mm magazines and Glock double-stack 9mm magazines, along with an ambidextrous magazine release and charging handle for easier handling. The easy takedown design supports transport and storage, while the adjustable ghost ring rear aperture and protected front blade provide a straightforward sighting system. A threaded heavy barrel, integrated Picatinny rail, and underside accessory rail add flexibility without changing the carbine’s straightforward purpose.
Why Hunters Choose the Ruger
Includes Two
Magazine wells for Ruger SR
Ambidextrous Controls
Reversible magazine release and reversible
Easy Takedown
Design simplifies transport and storage
Adjustable Ghost
Ring rear aperture and protected
Includes 17-round
SR magazine and accessory adjustment
Key Features
- Includes two magazine wells for Ruger SR Series 9mm and Glock double-stack 9mm magazines.
- Dead blow action uses a custom tungsten weight to shorten bolt travel and reduce felt recoil.
- Reversible magazine release and charging handle support ambidextrous operation.
- Easy takedown design allows quick separation of the barrel/forend assembly for transport and storage.
- Cold hammer-forged heavy barrel features ultra-precise rifling and 1/2x28 threading for muzzle accessories.
- Includes adjustable ghost ring rear aperture, protected blade front sight, and integrated Picatinny rail.
Best Used For
- Hunters wanting a 9mm carbine that accepts Ruger SR or Glock double-stack magazines.
- Shooters who prefer an ambidextrous layout with reversible controls and adjustable length of pull.
- Users needing an easy-takedown carbine for simpler transport, storage, and range setup.
- Those planning to add muzzle or rail accessories to a threaded, Picatinny-equipped platform.
Specifications
| Action | Semi-automatic |
|---|---|
| Ambidextrous Features | Reversible magazine release and reversible charging handle |
| Barrel Length | 16.12" |
| Barrel Material | Cold hammer-forged, chrome-moly steel |
| Barrel Type | Threaded heavy barrel |
| Buttpad | Soft rubber buttpad |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Capacity | 17+1 rounds |
| Included Magazine | 1 x 17-rd. SR magazine |
| Included Tools | Hex wrenches for rear sight adjustment, buttpad spacer adjustment, and charging handle |
| Length Of Pull Adjustment | Yes |
| Magazine Compatibility | Ruger SR Series 9mm magazines; Glock double-stack 9mm magazines |
| Rail | Integrated Picatinny rail; underside rail for accessories |
| Receiver Material | 7075-T6 billet aluminum |
| Sighting System | Adjustable ghost ring rear aperture and protected blade front |
| Sling Attachment | Sling swivel studs |
| Spacers Included | (3) 0.5" spacers |
| Stock Material | Glass-filled nylon synthetic |
| Takedown Design | Easy takedown |
| Thread Pitch | 1/2x28 |
| Trigger | Light, crisp trigger pull with minimal overtravel and positive reset using proven 10/22 trigger components |
Pros
- Includes two magazine wells for Ruger SR Series and Glock double-stack 9mm magazines
- Ambidextrous controls with reversible magazine release and reversible charging handle
- Easy takedown design simplifies transport and storage
- Adjustable ghost ring rear aperture and protected blade front sight
- Includes 17-round SR magazine and accessory adjustment wrenches
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The carbine is set up for either Ruger SR Series 9mm magazines or Glock double-stack 9mm magazines, but it does not include both magazine types in the box.
- The included 17-round magazine is an SR magazine, so users running Glock-pattern magazines may need to source compatible magazines separately.
- At 16.12 inches with a threaded heavy barrel, it is a compact rifle-caliber-style platform, but the threaded muzzle may add setup considerations depending on how you plan to configure it.
- The easy takedown design supports transport and storage, but it also means the rifle is intended as a modular system rather than a fixed, one-piece setup.
Suggested Comparisons
- Pistol-caliber carbines
- Semi-automatic carbines
- 9mm carbines
- Takedown rifles
Suggested Accessories
- Magazine pouch
- Muzzle device
- Sling
- Cleaning kit
Frequently Asked Questions
What magazines does the Ruger PC Carbine accept out of the box?
It includes two magazine wells: one for Ruger SR Series 9mm magazines and one for Glock double-stack 9mm magazines. It also includes one 17-round SR magazine.
Is the Ruger PC Carbine easy to transport or store?
Yes. The long description states it has an easy takedown design that allows quick separation of the barrel/forend assembly for transportation and storage.
Can the charging handle and magazine release be set up for left- or right-handed use?
Yes. The product description says both the magazine release and charging handle are reversible, making the carbine ambidextrous.
Does this model have threading for muzzle accessories?
Yes. The barrel is listed with 1/2x28 threading for muzzle accessories.
What sighting system comes on the PC Carbine?
It comes with an adjustable ghost ring rear aperture and a protected blade front sight.