Ruger PC Carbine
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- Paul tests the Ruger PC Carbine along with other pistol caliber carbines.
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Sorry that I'm a bit late getting around to watch your videos. I tend to be preoccupied with my own virtual endeavors and whatever "real world" life I can squeeze in. Have seen several this weekend and just wanted to say that I find your work very interesting. I love your slightly quirky personality, and believe me; I know "quirky"!!! I generally speed right on past "quirky" into the "weirdo" category myself, and I'm proud of it. :-)
I've not seen everything you've done, but it's very obvious you have REAL experience and know what your're talking about, not to mention being very articulate, as well.
I see lots of common sense regarding firearms and ammo in your videos, often on topics where quite a lot of people tend to fly off into all sorts of myths and misconceptions. You provide lots and lots of useful little tips that I hope your viewers appreciate.
Take care! Hickok45
Thanks. That means a lot coming from you.
Hi, Hickok45!!
This made me smile. It's cool to see people in this world collide in good ways, like that one where Hickok reviews guns he doesn't like.
Love Hickok45 and Paul. Maybe they should make a few videos together?
Kurt Krieger I think that’s a great idea! They could spend a week getting videotaped and edit it into a couple of months of releases. Include the guy from USOG. I’d watch them just talking about guns.
*About your regular lines, like 'you be the judge!" - I LIKE the ones you use - they fit my hand better! And such lines are NOT old or boring, they are CLASSIC and have become part of the modern day gunner's vocabulary! So keep it up and bravo to you sir!*
ditto
Agreed.
Don't feel the need to try out new phrases - the ones you are using communicate the subject matter well. After all that is the reason for language.
Let those that would suggest doing something different, make their own channel. I'll gladly watch, and I'll be the judge. And...more gun channels...cool!
Do they get the point across? You be the judge
When watching with subtitles, TH-cam’s algorithm mistakes gunfire and the subsequent report for applause. I find this accurate.
Accurate or not, at least highly appreciated :-D
Kinda makes me happy knowing that.
😂
I've noticed that too, I love it.
Chronographs don’t always agree with each other and certain environmental factors like elevation and ambient temperature can affect chronograph results.
Ask your doctor if chronograph is right for you.
If your chronograph reading remains on the screen for more than four hours, consult a physician immediately.
HAHAHA
rjcass33 my Dr. believes nothing . He only says “ hmm, hmmm, aha, hmmm. So I’m sure he would agree
cjhyde78 Thanks , Good thing I have plenty of people telling me what to do. A man can’t entrusted with his own welfare. That’s what everyone says. It must be gospel!
Use responsibly, take only as directed ... 😄
"You be the judge", the gold standard, needs no change. You could say, "make up your own d##n mind" but that would confuse those who don't. Stick with what works, it's a trademark now.
I like the you be the judge as well. It let's the viewer digest the evidence as presented.
You just don't mess with success!
Yes, leave your “You be the judge” as that is your signature & that can’t be dated. The other endings make sound like a dufus.
Why don't we ask the meat target?
Don't change a thing Paul. Love your presentations and phrases just the way they are!
Paul Harrell is simply the best. I'd watch him do a review on butter knives!
Paul, tnoutdoors9, GodFamilyGuns, hickock45, TheFirearmsGuy, and IV8888
Or dental floss. Maybe even tooth picks and home-knitten socks . . .
@GYPSY KING FURY Is this butter knife the right butter knife for both butter *AND* margarine? *YOU* be the judge . . .
@@thomasraahauge5231 "However, the Beretta butter knife can *also* be used for spreading Nutella, Peanutbutter, and even grape jelly. And it works equally well in either right or left hand! Furthermore, I have never had a single malfunction, even when spreading cream cheese on a toasted onion bagel. Again, folks, don't try this at home, I'm what you call a professional."
If ammo prices keep going the way they have you will.
Who else would like to go watch paul in person doing demonstrations
me honestly
Hnter Gaming ✋🏼
I'm seeing the Paul Harrell Stadium.
I think he'd sell out stadiums.
Me 🖐🖐🏻🖐🏼🖐🏽🖐🏾🖐🏿
Axiomatic...caveat...ad astra...meat target...Shatneresque pauses...with all that being said...Yay! It's another Paul Harrell video!
And,with all that to choose from, they complained about" you be the judge "???
sfcablecar don’t forget the *YABBITS!!!!*
Remington calls it metal-case.
We're on TH-cam today, so please bear with any idiocy and/or trolling you may read in the comments section. Are any of those people serious? You be the judge.
So how’d we do?
Paul I can't explain this but when I watch your videos I feel like I'm 30 years in the past in a good way and it keeps me coming back
We need "You be the judge." T-shirts.
On the back, they say “this T-shirt fits my torso better.”
I'd buy one.
I’ll buy a few myself!!
Yes.
Don't try this at home; I'm what you call a professional would look great too.
Tell them to shove it. We that have been watching a long time love your catch phrases.
I hope he never changes to please the spoiled brats.
Yep. Don't change, Paul. You have your following because of who you are, what you do and the way you present.
Paul Harrell makes America great.
"Don't try this on earth, I'm what you call a space alien, and until next time remember, resistance is futile!"
Resistance is not futile. It is voltage divided by current.
Holy shit
Never give up never surrender
Paul: I can’t shoot this rifle very well.
Me: I wish I had his accuracy.
Even Paul's most "embarrassing" results would make most people proud.
Paul is a beast. My Chrono would be screwed
FM: Me too buddy, but I'm not what you'd call a professional.
Florida Man Edo Hypnotoad Evangelist oof!!!
No joke man as i wish that every time i watch this guy. I mean have you watched him fire off the M1 and M1A!?!
Greetings from the Czech Republic. About a half a year ago I bought the Ruger PCC, since then I´ve put around 400 rounds through it and not a single malfunction.
I´ve also tried different loads, even ones that are very weak and it chewed through everything. The only thing I don´t like is the takedown feature, because if you do not
tighten the barrel correctly, it shoots horrible. That being said I put a Vortex Crossfire red dot on it and am being able to get 5 cm(2 inch) groups at 50 meters(55 feet).
The reason why I bought the ruger was the cost since Evo and Ar9 cost around 32500 crowns (+-1500 dollars), and ruger costs 18500 (+-840 dollars).
The weight is good thing for me since I don´t carry it around and it keeps the shots in place. I can only recommend.
Paul Harrell.....I wish there were more Paul Harrell's in the world. (Take that as a compliment as it was meant as a compliment.)
Paul Harrell IS a national treasure. Keep it up Paul, it's much appreciated.
I agree. I would say he could be the President, but I like him too much to put him through that.
Paul Harrell is a level I aspire to.
@@AZURLITENTERTAINMENT I would love to have Paul give an education to all our sitting politicians on firearms. Maybe then they could tell the difference between an automatic, a semi-automatic, and a single fire firearm. And then they at least could not claim that a .223 / 5.56 is as powerful as a .50 BMG, and claim ignorance when confronted about it.
Douglas Warden lol the boomer posts
get a notification from Paul and instantly clicked off of the video I was watching to watch his newest presentation.
Saaaame
Yes, the true history of the Ides of March can wait.
I do the same
I wish I could talk like this guy. Some people just have this incredible ability to talk without stuttering or stopping to have to think, Paul's one of em. So intelligent on all matters gun. Really enjoy watching these vids.
Rehearsal and editing
@@richarddilorenzo8188 mostly rehearsal/planning
@@gutyourtrust Agreed. A big part of teaching is communicating concisely and even just one or two practices of a presentation makes a world of difference.
“Don’t try this at home, I’m what you call a professional.
ShaZAM!”
This is Paul Harrell. If anything, it should be a "Sha-boom"...
BAZINGA
Been waiting all week for a video that fits my hand this well.
Always love Paul's evaluations. My experience with my PC Carbine is much different. My aging eyes do better with a scope, so I put a 1-4 power variable scope on my Ruger PC Carbine. Not having sighted it in, I began at 10 yards, and after putting a hole in the target, I failed to see any other holes from my subsequent rounds. Upon approaching the target, I found all my rounds produced a single hole not much larger than a 9mm bullet. I was impressed, to say the least, so I sighted it in and went to 15 yards, where I was able to place all rounds in a single, slightly ragged hole. So far, all I had used was some 30 year old, cheap, brass colored Chinese ammo. I found that my Underwood, +P, Extreme Defender, 65 grain ammo, was just as accurate, although the point of aim changed by about an inch. Losing the Iron sights, proved to me that this carbine is capable of exceptional accuracy. I will have to Chrono the Underwood ammo, but I'm guessing MV will exceed 2000 FPS (close range deer a possibility?) I had zero problems with function, and am very impressed with the PC carbine. I have no connection to Ruger, or any other manufacturer, but I am impressed.
That's a great point. It was a very good video, and he did mention the short sight radius was easily rectified, but it would have been even better to see a comparison between the Ruger PC Carbine and the Beretta CX4 Storm both scoped with the exact same glass or red or green dot optic. Maybe Paul will use some patreon money to purchase two or three identical Holosuns that he can make direct comparisons with.
I have to say I purchased this on a impulse buy for a decent (california) price. It being a Ruger it was practically a given that it would be reliable. I also knew that it being a Ruger that at least in my experience, it would likely be very inaccurate out of the box like my old mini 14. When I finally got a chance to shoot it I was correct on the reliability. Hundreds of rounds of different stripes, zero hiccups. Both the ruger mags and the included glock well worked great.
I was DEAD WRONG about the accuracy out of the box with the Iron sights. Similar to like how you described I saw the first hits from about 15 yards. Many rounds went thru the exact same relative entry point. I was very impressed. I think I'll pick up another one if I can find it.
I have a PC carbine (using Glock magazines) with an EOTech red dot sight mounted and I have to say out to 100 meters it is shooting groups within 2-3 inches (Federal 115 grain)...about the maximum I would employ it with 9mm. My wife and I (both ex military and LEO) think it is a great carbine right out of the box. We are both really impressed with it.
Good point. The barrel is good quality and is capable of good accuracy. A simple 4x scope made mine very accurate. . That Ghost ring works ok for quick shots but not for any distance.
Same feelings here. I like the Ruger and can't see squat without a scope. So the dislike of the sights doesn't really help me evaluate how the Ruger will perform for me.
"Don't try this at home; I'm what you call a professional. And Hi-Ho Silver...AWAY!"
Perfection!
You found it!! ROFL
"Don't try this at home; I'm what you call a professional Bang Zoom Straight to the moon Alice!"
I kinda liked the Scooby Doo, but no...Stick with the old stand by. Screw the nay sayers, It's your channel Paul.
" Don't try this at home " and " GET OFF MY LAWN ! "
I like the PC carbine but wish it came in a "pistol" configuration
Or bullpup, there was a company back in the day that made one for the marlin camp 9, maybe someone will make them for the new crop of pcc’s
It does now. On Ruger website
It's only a matter of time now. The new "chassis" model has a pic-rail stock mount already so all they'll have to do is create a shorter fore-end. 8"-10" with an mlok handguard would be perfect imo.
There's a 6.5" version now. I know that's shorter than some people were hoping for, but apparently people can happily ring plates with it at 100 yards, and the extremely compact size means you can have a large suppressor on it and still have a very convenient takedown size.
It does. It's called the PC "charger"
Bought my Ruger PC Carbine nearly 2 years ago when they first came out. Thousands and thousands of rounds later I still love that thing shooting it at least a few times a month. Mine has a nice trigger and is very accurate. Great video. Subscribed.
Uses glock as well
The Rugar is what I'm looking at. Especially since I found out it can use Glock magazines. I'll probably get one in another month or so.
@Fred Freddy I added a Solosight to mine. Nice red dot.
Only one issue for me: It’s heavy for a take down. Off to the gym I go😆
Does have bolt lock open on last round fired? Especially with Glock mags?
Finally...a politically correct carbine.
39Thorns came to the comment section for this
Get out👎🏿
39Thorns same thought. Associational Brain huh?!
Not when you put the 32 round Glock mag in it. ;)
Lol
Your phrases aren't getting old. We really enjoy your presentations and I very often learn from them. Keep it up!
Paul Harvey managed for 56 years with a couple of phrases. Paul Harrell hasn't worn his out yet.
Those people should go watch videos of bearded loud mouths if they need more edgy content.
@@kftc1980 I've written and presented training material for over 2 decades unfortunately when you think you're too redundant you'll find some people who need reminded just a bit more. Paul's doing fine!
A good catch phrase is like the mountains: They don't grow old, they just weather well . . .
For the record, if it fits, wear it. My Ruger PC9 Carbine fits me and has been a ( fun gun ) to shoot. I did mount an optic and weapon light and have a 32 round Glock mag inserted. I use +p ammo and have had no issues with function. It is my favorite bedside weapon. Good video!
Right on
Patrick Davis at first I thought you were Wolverine.
And there is the reason for its’ existence.. Stops home invasion dead in its tracks.
Exactly, Glock 19 on nightstand for wifey, plenty of mags for both!
Glad I'm not alone in adoring my PC9! For the same reasons, too!
Start adding some Mr. Rogers lines in there to spice things up.
"I'm what you call an adult, and thanks for being my neighbor!"
Now that is funny
Truth be told as much as I like firearms I do not want to live next to a full time gun range.
haha
Ha
My Ruger PC9 runs glock mags and I love it :)
When I served aboard the Galactica the CX4 saved me from The Cylons in many a battle!
So say we all.
Ok, I *DID* actually laugh out loud at the “meddling kids” ending!!!!
The only thing that needs to be changed about your catch phrases is..... *WE WANT SHIRTS WITH THEM ON THEM!!!!!!!*
As one who watched Scooby Doo i really enjoyed that one XD.
I would take two shirts ..... size Large! "You be the the judge"
Finna Sprang; yea! Baby yea!
Signed;Mr. Herbert from Family Guy
“I’m whatcha call a Professinol.”
or “Do try this at home and quit being a little bitch about it”
Now if Ruger would come out with a 10 mm PCC I would be happier than a carp in a septic tank!
There is less velocity difference between 10mm and .40 S&W than you might think. Only about 100-150 fps more. There is already a .40 S&W version of the PC9.
@@b.griffin317 I don't have any .40's I have 9mm and 10mm. And most real 10mm far surpass .40.. I also handload and 10mm can completely knock .40 out of the game.
@@b.griffin317 Huh? Maybe between .40 and the watered-down crap that Federal puts out for sale at big-box retailers, but most definitely not true for the maximum safe pressure levels for each cartridge firing the same bullet weight.
A Ruger 10mm OCC wouldn't even notice real 10mm pressures.
@@rhettharring8254 Most ammo in stores is like that. Unless you pay out the ass or reload 10mm is overrated as you are shooting a 40S&W with a bigger case. Not all MOST. MOST. NOT. ALL.
Sorry if I come off as an ass but if I don't make sure people understand that part they will latch on as if I said all
I’ve only put a few hundred rounds thru my ruger. But it’s been flawless so far. That’s all with Glock factory mags and pmags.
Man this is so weird, I was literally just thinking to myself, "when is Paul gonna release a new video?" Not 10 seconds later I open up TH-cam and there it is. I think Paul has telepathy.
He’s the gun god!
@@zero_meercat8624 hands down my favorite gun TH-camr. I appreciate someone just feeding me the information in a calm collected manner, most of these guys are just too high strung and cocky.
no, he has great timing
Probably something to do with your internal clock
@@yawningkitty457 no, betacuck4lyfe has great timing
I'd like to see how the added velocity effects hollow point expansion.
I had the same thought
Same
I think he has a video addressing this. PCC ammo selection maybe.
ditto
Lucky Gunner did a video it.
I like this guy! He just tells it like it is. No BS, no spin, just facts. He is not presumptive or arrogant. He has a quiet confidence. Good job!
Keep it up, Paul. I bet nearly everyone watching your content wouldn't change a thing about your presentation style.
Paul's catchphrases are, like knowing, half the battle.
Cobra!
Stark Parker knowing may be half the battle, but the other half is violence
Watch with closed captions on, every shot he takes has an [Applause] lol
Dude! I noticed that, too, was cracking up hard hahah!!
I wondered if I was the only one that did that! LOL
Ben Averitt I’ve noticed that with other gun channels when I have captions on for one reason or another; every time they shoot it reads “applause”.
Don't change a thing, Shatnereque pauses and speech impediment included.
Mike Goodman
“Impediment” suggests that there is a problem, or “hinderance”. Neither is true in Paul’s case. Maybe that wasn’t the word you were looking for?
@@jonkR96 don't have time for this. Go back and listen to the video. If I'm Wrong, big deal. If you're right, big deal.
@@GoodmanMIke59 are you sure you don't have time Mike? This seems like exactly the type of thing you would have time for.
Agreed !
@@pagnedaman3777 Dude......
Would love to see the Hi-Point Firearms 995TS tossed in the mix.
Same here! It will make a hell of a lot better club, too!
Why?
I was just about to bring up the HiPoint, I have one in 45 and I like it.
Oh, ya, my little beast. Accurate, reliable, seems to eat anything and heavy. Did I mention it was heavy?
My only real annoyance with the gun is the cheek pad pulls the beard if you have one or chafes the skin if you don't. Someone suggested sprinkling the pad with baby power, but that might spoil the little beast's beast image.
But I thought the mags weren;t compatible with the pistols in the 9mm cal.
"You be the Judge" is a perfect way to say what you are saying and let others take it as they will
You just can't replace that catch phrase. Not without angering the catch phrase gods, and who wants to do that?
Paul i still like the way you say "you be the judge" and start and ending. I learn a lot from your channel. Thank you very much. God bless you.
A new Paul Harrell video and holy hell its almost 37 minutes long, my day is complete.
Another great video. I find the Ruger PCC to be an awesome rifle when you stick a nice red dot sight on it and use glock mags.
Agreed on all points.... except the glock mags. Tried both and have better results with the ruger Security 9 mags.
why would anyone make a politicaly corect carbine?
It’s a patrol cap carbine.
some people actually like the look of traditional rifles
matsv201 So right! I prefer my carbines to be politically incorrect. Triggers the loony lefties.
@@terryboyer1342 yea.. if the carbines dont have triggers... Its kind of useless
just realized the joke went over my head lol
I'd love to see a comparison of the Underwood "philips screwdriver" ammo in a PCC vs a pistol. That ammo has no risk of over-expansion at higher velocity.
Also, the sarcasm a the end made me laugh. 👍
Those rounds are devastating to fleshy targets, but they have a tendency to over-penetrate light barriers like drywall. Not a great choice for use in home defense, but outdoors, they’re awesome.
Truly, I’m fixing to hunt with some 9mm extreme penetrators out of a ruger pcc next deer season. We shall see how it goes!
The location of the rear sight on the Ruger PCC is actually an enormous attraction for me. Being 60 yo but still having 20/15 vision it works well for me because I, as most all people beyond their late 40's, require Reading Glasses for anything up to about 18". I even added all the spacers on my stock, increasing the pull but also giving me a usable sight picture. The ability to use Glock Magazines in it is also another huge plus for me. I love my old P95 but the mags won't work. The cut out in the mag body that catches the Magazine Latch is in a different place so without modification i.e. gettin' Farmer on it with a Dremel, they won't work.
"...go do the right thing you meddling kids! "
That's amazing.
we have a winner
I always thought Mary Ann would fit my hand better than I fit into Ginger's hand. LOL. I'll see myself out.
I have a PC Carbine. I too have “aging eyes”. Shoots ok with stock sights. Put a $20 red dot on it and GREATLY improved the accuracy. Also have a G19 so I changed out the mag well. Works great with G19 mags, G17 mags and fun sticks. Hundreds of rounds, no malfunctions, although the brass has lots of soot on it.
Paul, your “catch phrases” are fine. I enjoy all of them, please do not discontinue. As far as your “speech impediment”, never noticed it. And your “shatneresque” pauses, never noticed. As always, love your videos. Craig, C/2/16 1st Inf Div. 1969
I, also, swapped the mag wells to the Glock mags. Good 3rd party Glock mags are much easier, and less expensive, to find than Ruger mags.
What model red dot did you put on for $20?
Might I recommend a Holosun 507c or a 508t? It costs a bit more than $20 but has shown its self to be very durable
I like adding your unit is cool. 2FA 1st Armored Division
Keith Reinert here is the link www.amazon.com/CVLIFE-1X22X33-Green-Sight-Reflex/dp/B00A36MKUO/ref=sr_1_58?crid=3J3HIB85BRULY&dchild=1&keywords=cv%2Blife%2Brifle%2Bscopes&qid=1574021261&sprefix=Cv%2Blife%2Cprime-instant-video%2C877&sr=8-58&th=1
When I first bought my Ruger PCC I loved it, but within a few hundred rounds it started getting fails to eject which were usually stove pipes with the occasional partial extract and resulting log jam. Over a few more range trips and some attempts at 'process of elimination' switching ammo and mags, the problem only got worst. I was about to give up on it when I thought to check the three Allen head screws that affix the 'takedown' coupler to the receiver; sure enough they'd come quite loose. I re-tighten them and it's run flawlessly ever since. The only thing I didn't like about it, other than that brief time it wasn't behaving, was how hard it was for my quinquagenary eyes to quickly or easily get a sight picture using the iron sights. A red dot most certainly resolved that issue, but I still wanted a better iron sight set-up should the red dot fail. Enter the Tandemkross fiber optic from sight upgrade. That along made all the difference. I decided to take it a step further and used florescent orange paint on the ghost ring to make that pop. Now it's so, so much easier and accurate to shoot. I too was surprised at how much recoil is felt, I suspect it's the tungsten block in the bolt carrier group.
Hello friend from the distant past! I've long wanted one of these and given the chance to fire one was shocked at the felt recoil. It's 9MM! Why does it feel like I'm getting slugged?
I may end up revisiting the platform now that the MK2 versions are out and I have a more realistic expectation of the platform. There's a lot to offer here. Thanks for your input on potential assembly flaws. :)
OK complainers: Call Home Depot and yell at them instead of Paul!
Done.
Any complainers can un-click this video. I like P.H. the way he is.
I called, they said it was mislabeled and it’s a cement block. I told them they angered Paul. The manager donated his wages to a jackrabbit breeding farm that stocks forests for hunting and will no longer charge Paul for plastic folding tables, duct tape or spray foam insulation, (I asked them to add the last one because it’s cool to shoot although it accomplishes nothing except making a mess).
I live in Tennessee, I've actually heard someone call it a brick-o block, I lived in the northeast were cinder blocks were common (and actually made of cinder) and I worked for a company that manufactured and sold concrete block. Yet I have never met a person in my life call it a cotton swab not a q-tip (unless you were a medical professional) or for that matter a tissue over kleenex.
the sound difference between ammo types was really distinctive, did not think that would be so pronounced.
Subsonic
Yep! That was the 147 grainers
not only subs, they all sound different with different bullet weight, even the supersonics
Thank you Paul for 36 minutes(!) of review on:
1) a PCC you don't really care for,
and
2) A PCC I bought earlier today.
(Did you sell yours?)
With the included Glock mag-well it can be fed by a Glock-style 2 x 50rd "double-drum" which could be fun when I get together with an old College buddy and we go plinking in the hills,
he with his $1/round 30-30 and I with my $.22/round 9mm.
Yes, two rather differing impact energies but what's a jug of colored water or a shoot-n-see sticky target care.
I also thought it might be reasonably effective should crowd control become an issue on the home-front brought on perhaps by a Kung-Flu panicked pack of 2-legged beasties.
Excellent review, and no, you didn't burst my bubble. I didn't expect Creedmoor accuracy and I respect your bias-free perspective.
Stay Well -
The bit no one can factor into a review is how much someone else is going to enjoy that firearm. If you like a particular gun, for whatever reason that appeals to you, you'll enjoy it. If you keep worrying about what others think about your firearm or caliber, you'll never be happy. Too many seem so invested in their choices and uninformed opinions gained from the internet, they get really upset over anyone else choosing an alternative. IMO, there's nothing worse than someone trying to tell someone else what gun they should have and why the one they are buying is worthless, without having the slightest idea what that person's circumstances are and the environment they live in. I'm just glad there are other enthusiasts out there and that manufacturers keep coming up with new and sometimes resurrected versions of products from the past to tempt us to buy something else. That's one of the things I like about Paul's videos, is that he doesn't try to tell others what they should do, but instead discusses things and puts forward ideas that help you make your own decisions and learn some new techniques and things along the way.
Now revisit this comment (on price) in Jan 2021 haha. Fun times though.
@@ryanf922 I don't think it's all that valid a point to compare pricing in a healthy country to that of the same country when under siege by foreign & domestic enemies.
I have this carbine... and it is very accurate. I wondering if his take down barrel nut isn't adjusted right. Mine was incredibly inaccurate until I adjusted it
I have the Ruger and it is very accurate.
I do believe his issue is with his own application of the sights, not with the rifle's actual ability to hold a group. There's a big difference between the weapon itself being accurate and any given shooter being accurate with it.
Been looking at this gun pretty hard. So you like it eh?
I have the older one in 40 cal and its very accurate.
abortedlord I believe that’s what he kept saying.
I love my Ruger pc9. I have the insert for Glock magazines installed and l bought a few 33rd. fun sticks.
I have a keltec sub2000 that I feed almost exclusively on fun sticks. It just makes sense to have more mag capacity in a carbine.
Indeed, a 30 or 33 round magazine is ideal for pistol caliber carbines, which are a better choice for urban and suburban locations than an AR-15 for self-defense.
It's a bedside carbine that when dealing with an assailant home intruder, one doesn't want to over penetrate into the neighbor's home and take them out too - and if have to go into the outdoors with it, will be able to shoot more accurately at range than with a pistol. And it's manageable when using 30rd mags with it - a pistol with a 30rd mag hanging out of it, not so much. In some jurisdictions, it's easier to obtain than a pistol. Beyond self-defense scenario, it's fun to shoot and more affordable than the rifle cartridge long guns, but admittedly not as affordable as 22LR for just pleasure shooting. Sometimes one wants to pleasure shoot with more serious punch but not at .308 prices (yeah, yeah, I know - that's what the Russians gave us 7.62x39 for - cheap pleasure shooting).
NOT NO MORE 😫😫😫
Well, I’ll give Ruger this. They produce a wide variety of guns at reasonable prices...even if they’re not always the best
They are what Keltec could be if keltec gave a crap about it's QC.
I would love the have that Beretta Storm, but it 2-3 time the price of a Ruger PPC.
Nothing wrong with my pc carbine put a red dot on it and shoot tennis balls at 35 yards on the run !! Truck and camping gun carry it around in a Wilson tennis racket case !! Love it !!
@@thomasmackay9264 yeah, the Ruger has nice options. A Picatinny rail is a huge bonus, and good optics are getting common and cheaper.
Is the Ruger version of the AR-15 worthwhile?
I have a Ruger ppc I've put about a thousand rounds through it and no malfunctions not due to ammo
Paul took a detailed subject and broke it down professionally. I personally like pistol caliber carbines, and agree their blowback design seems to add to felt recoil. A 9mm +p round out of a 16 inch barrel carbine can be a show stopper to be sure.
Yes it can a very overlooked tool
I like that the Ruger also can use Glock mags
I saw sometime ago a review of that Ruger PC carbine.. in the review they were saying that they had problems using the Glock magazines in it. Getting a lot of Miss feeds. But understand that was only one review on the rifle. There are many others
Nah, those are non factory Glock magazines that fail. I made a video demonstration of this a while back. For some reason it doesn't like off brand Glock magazines.
@@herewardthewatchful1014 I don't like Non Factory mags , I have 2 for a G20 10mm , I have not had any jams in that gun with many kinds of ammo . Just because my glock is OK with them , has little to do with any other gun / mag combo ........ Get you some REAL Glock mags !!
@@danoneill2846 - I only own one non factory Glock magazine out of 20, and that is the only one that doesn't function in my Ruger PC carbine. That very same magazine works in both my Glock 26, and my Glock 17. But for some reason doesn't work in the PC carbine. Malfunction after malfunction 👎
Demonstration of the non-factory magazine here: th-cam.com/video/nydXa3lJHT4/w-d-xo.html
Every Magpul mag I've used in my PC9 has worked flawlessly. I only use Glock factory or Magpul magazines
Bottom line: Swap in the Glock mag well, put a sight on the pic rail, and it's a worthwhile pc carbine.
I have bought n sold firearms for 40 yrs and Glock is the only company I have not owned, or do I plan to buy. Not saying anything negative about Glock
@@jimmyruger7529 Fair enough. I more meant that someone buying this was statistically more likely to have a Glock, anyway. Or at the very least, would prefer the cost/availability of Glock mags over Ruger mags (I fit in the latter category).
I thought it should have been noted that, with the Glock magwell, there is 100 per cent interchange ability with Glock 9mm double stack guns/magazines
Sounds like Paul would still disagree for himself. He didn't shoot it well, and it's about the same size as whatever AR he had there at the end. Might as well throw the red dot on the AR and have something more powerful that way.
@@RonSpilker Yes and no. If you are inside buildings on a regular basis (like an instructor is), and can't have a suppressor most of the time, your ears will thank you! 9mm burns a LOT less powder, at lower pressure!
I have had zero malfunctions in mt Ruger PC9 carbine and have fired over 6 various ammos of 6 various ammo companies. and have shot several hundred total rounds. LOVE this gun.
Still searching for a similar sport coat to go with my wheel gun
Johnny Gavita i think lm gonna be Paul next halloween. Nothing more terrifying
@@alfredangelici8294 Thank you, my father resembled Dennis Weaver.
Try LL bean
He has a video on where to get the coat somewhere in his uploads. Apparently tons of people have asked so he answered.
@@fcadcock that's for the shooting jacket. I think he was referring to the intro with Paul wearing a plaid sport jacket. I'd bet you could find one in Goodwill.
"This is you wearing 3A body armor." Was that supposed to be a confidence builder?
If I'm wearing 3A body armor it's because they've come to take my AK and AR away So is that good enough against their .223/556 rounds?
@@TartanJack Not much... Class 3A body armor cannot handle an intermediate rifle ammo.
.223Rem/5.56NATO can tear apart any body armor below class 3 armor....which within 100m.
Wow, I guess that's better than having the slug actually penetrate your body, but it looks like the 9mm could still inflict serious concussion force injuries to internal organs. Plus, it looks like a real big owie that would have you doubled over on the ground. About like a kick in the chest from a mule.
Have you tried the Ruger PC Carbine with an optic on it? I’m interested in one, which is why I ask. They also use Glock mags as well. So that would add to it’s versatility true?
I think so that's why I want one so bad
he stated in the video that glock mags do increase its versatility however he isnt a big glock fan which is onther reason why he prefers a different carbine and pistol combination.
Good video. I love My PC Carbine. I'm surprised at your accuracy issues. Mine shoots very good groups. Then again, with most things Ruger, it's usually a coin flip between a great weapon and a lemon. My issue was FTE's before Ruger fixed it. Now it runs flawless. At the end of the day, Ruger made a great plinker. A fighting PCC is going to be much smaller like a MP5 or AR9, not a PC Carbine. Although it has some practical convenience for bugging out since it's a take down.
I love mine and at 50 yards I can shoot a 3-4 in hole with a couple fliers here and there
Finna Sprang there’s more to emergencies than just tornadoes. Are you telling me all the people recently in California that had to evacuate because of the wild fires were not “bugging out”. Call it what you like, but when I leave due to an emergency, I most certainly take the defense of my family into consideration. So STFU and kindly take your non expertise elsewhere.
Very true regarding ruger. Either you get a fantastic deal of a gun or you get a dud
changing your ending line is like going to New Coke.. just keep it classic dude.
One of these was shot in my Gunsite class with a simple sig Romeo red dot, and other than the range limitation of the cartridge, it performed extremely well. Honestly everybody was impressed. After what I saw and shooting a few rounds myself I wouldn't hesitate using or recommending one. ...and it's a takedown!
If it was more carbine in size and weight, there would be no need for a takedown.
@@onpsxmember I don't really see the two as mutually exclusive?
@@SaftonYT
It isn't, it was a pointer towards the weight and overall size which is atypical for a a carbine. While it's nice to take it apart, I joked that taking it apart made it able to share the weight between two people.
@@onpsxmember Fair enough.
Dont listen to that guy, you be the judge and your exit statement are great! That being said, I kinda did like the scooby doo ending.
I got my pcc last year, put on a sig optic, switched to glock mags, put 33 rounders through it dozens of times. NO malfunctions even with the cheapest steel cased ammo. easily 2,000 rounds down range.
I like to see you test the Kel Tec Sub2000 Gen2 9mm and compare in with Hi-Point's 9mm pcc.
I want a pmr30 kel tec make some very intresting guns i want a savage boltgun in .22 tcm aswell
I'll stick with my C X 4 Storm and it takes the P X 4 Storm magazines if you use the P X 4 adapter. It's a true carbine......
I have one in .40 S&W, I think it's great.
well its a .40 enough said.
I carry 40, I want a pistol carbine, But I need my long range gun first.
Best use of a .40 S&W frankly. More power than 9 or .45, less expensive than 10mm, and snappy recoil just isn't a thing with carbines.
The Marlin 9mm Camp Carbine also works with the S&W 69xx Series compact 12-round magazines.
Some of the best firearms content on TH-cam? Don't change a thing!
I agree fully
Clicked faster than Mr. Harrel could say "I _do not_ like hyper ammunition".
Good video Paul. Just a couple notes about the CX4. It can be bought configured to the PX4 or the 92 and you can change out the magwell adapter for either model of pistol. I think the adapter runs around $40. The other thing is that there are 1/2" spacers to change the length of pull of on the CX4, I believe a total of 2". Sierra Pappa's trigger upgrades do help quite a bit.
My gf has the PCC Ruger. Its short enough because she has TRex arms.
She loves it and the rest of us really enjoy shooting it as well.
Never had a problem with ammo.
My takeaway here is: "We need a sidearm chambered in 5.56 that will accept AR15 magazines and fit my hand better."
The elephant in the room.
Kel-Tec PLR16
I've owned a Ruger PCC for over a year now and I actually rate it among my favorite firearms. But I can't find any fault in this testing methodology. All points that were brought up were spot on. What might be a great fit for one person is not necessarily a good fit for another.
Agreed
Still loving it? i got one this week.
Mr. Harrell should have done mag compatibility demonstration using glock mags.
The S&W 469 takes a 12 round magazine. That was the magazine the Camp 9 was designed around. 469s will work with 59 mags but not the other way around.
I was about to say... my 6906 was a 12 shot.
I was going to ask about that, thanks
"same Harrel time , same Harrel channel"
I like it!
The Marlin comes with a magazine compatible with the S&W 6900 Series, which was the short/compact series of the 5900 series and had 12 round mags. I had a Marlin Carbine and the mags would swap from the S&W Model 6906 or the earlier 469 Compact 9mm. The Carbine and the 69 series pistols would also take the 5900 series mags, although they would protrude from the mag well. In fact my reload mags were from my S&W 5906 I carried at one time.
I've had my Ruger pc9 for awhile now and the sights are a little too close to each other. I remedied that with a red dot though. I've also paired mine with a glock 19 and for me it was the best way to go.
The Ruger and a G45 are in my go bag
Yep, I have the same pairing and same sights.
They made the sights that way so that they wouldn't lose zero when "Taken down" The front and rear sights are both on the barrel... that being said, my red dot on the receiver holds zero just fine.
What I find keeps bringing me back to Paul’s videos is his character and the matter of fact way he presents information. A big part of what makes these videos special are the catch phrases and sarcastic humour. Keep it up!!!
The failures on the Marlin outweigh it's accuracy.
@PaulHarrell I like how you end your videos. It is what makes you...."you" and I like that.
30:21... Is that a smile I see beginning to form after your usual disclaimers? 😂😁 Thanks for the upload and for continuing to share your education and observations with us Paul!!!
Also that ending had me in tears 🤣
I can't believe Paul is only 38 years old
Ruger PC 9 (takedown) and a Glock 19 "Will Work". and take the 33 round magazine.. or 15 round clips/magazines.. EDIT: didn't like the clumsy buttstock extensions and the feel of the weapon.. SOLD it.. and went to an AKV..... Love that much better... Takes CZ mags...
"You be the judge" works just fine for me, sir!
Now that Ruger is making 5.7 pistol they should make a carbine in that caliber too
bingo we have a winner!
It's in the works
AR for sure
Talks about doing the pc 9mm style that's popular and maybe a mini 14 style later.
*Love this channel- I WAS waiting for him to also note that the Beretta had the adjustable stock spacers too*
Even with the stock spacers the Ruger still fits me better than the Beretta.
Go to the rental gun ranges. They all love the Beretta, it’s far away their favourite PCC. However the Ruger is new and is showing up and may also end up taking this spot. So far however both my local ranges say the Beretta is still their favourite. However the Kriss Vector is the favourite for shooters, (probably due mostly to appearance and reputation).
But already there is a very large aftermarket for the Ruger and at least 3 configurations and 3 new trigger groups so there’s that.
I vote for more of the "Scooby Doo" villain endings!
"Picked up the Ruger PCC cause it used Ruger pistol magazine's." -- Said no one ever
yeah, the best thing about that gun is the take down, personally i think its ugly and the sights suck. but its a take down,
@@stevew278 who cares if the carbine is ugly? Hell, we have 3 Jeeps in the family and they have taken us thru mountain trails in Colorado and the Moab area. Function over looks every day.
Yeah well,,, if it came interchangeable with the SR1911 I would think about getting it.
@@kennethcurtis1856 you can have both function AND looks, you dont have to choose. plus the mud and dust washes off your jeep. The carbine has got a mag well twice as large as it needs to be, rear sight way too forward, and if youve ever seen any slower framed videos of the carbine, the magazine giggles in the well everytime its shot. Hi points are ugly as shit i dont care how functional they are. I can get functionality from 99% of guns on the market, if theyre not going to make it pretty then thats a -1. this gun is a takedown so it gets a +1 for that, cancels out the rest.
Well I bought one to go with my Sr9 compact and like having the magazines fit both. I added a Trigicon reflex sight, fun little rifle.
You phrases are perfect!
I watch just to hear “you be the judge”.
I watch for the casual execution of the watermelon at 0:15.
@@old_guard2431 Oldie but goldie 😁
Paul from the Ruger handbook, did you do this after assembly of the two pieces? "3. Tighten the adjustment knob by rotating it clockwise until the barrel/forend
assembly is securely connected.
NOTE: You should feel some resistance when turning the barrel/forend
assembly into the receiver, but it should not be difficult. If further adjustment
is needed, remove the barrel/forend assembly and “tighten” or “loosen” the
adjustment knob accordingly.
NOTE: Following barrel installation, the best fired shot accuracy will be achieved
if the action is dry cycled prior to actually firing ammunition in the rifle: Remove
the magazine from the rifle and be certain the chamber is empty. Keeping the rifle
pointed in a safe direction, pull the bolt handle fully to the rear while holding the
bolt lock up, then release the bolt handle, letting it “slingshot” (freely fly forward)
into the ready-to-fire position. Repeat 2 - 3 times. This will properly “seat” the
barrel assembly."