Setting the PCC Standard: Ruger PC Carbine
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- Suddenly, all things PCC are hotter than ever. Those unfamiliar with the pistol caliber carbine world won’t be able to avoid the platform any longer. Henry Repeating Arms’ new Homesteader was a surprise. Hi-Point Carbines are a budget steal.
But it’s the long-produced Ruger PC Carbine that continues to set the bar in the PCC market. Here’s what you need to know about the repeater and its many variants.
Thank you for an honest review for us dudes that aren't all about pretending to be tactical!
This is one of the best PC carbines on the market right now!
Gosh that was a pleasant review. No politics, no complaining, just good fun and informative. I love my ruger pcc.
What is this "politics" that you mentioned?
You mean things that affect whether you are allowed to own/see/touch your beloved pcc?
Or whether you could even watch videos like this or comment on it?
"Gosh", you are right. "Politics" at all, is just dirty, irrelevant, and we should ban it completely!
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@@bmaxseSwitch to decaf.
I've had mine for 3 yrs now. One of my favorites to take to the range. Never let's me down.
Or the takedown! No pun intended. I like the takedown to put in a backpack!
Love my Ruger PC Carbine in 9mm! It never fails!
My favorite gun reviewer! I wish Ruger would bring back the 44 Magnum carbine or out 357/44 in the Ranch rifle
That group at 50 yds with iron sights is just great
I like the looks of the homesteader, but I wouldn’t trust it as much as I’d trust a Ruger PCC. It’d be nice to see a wood version of the Ruger.
They’re expensive, but there’s wooden stocks for the Ruger PCC out there. Woodshop Wednesday is a company that makes them for example.
Henry QC has been crap for at least several years, and their components are cheap and unreliable. Oh, and the wood on most Henry’s is soft and easy to mar with light use. Go with Ruger if you want something that works and won’t have to go back to the factory multiple times. And you won’t need a mortgage for a Ruger.
Not gonna lie she got me with that "one downside" at the end 😂
I knew that was coming 😂
The big down sides realistically are the weight(its not that heavy but the fluted barrel makes it pretty front heavy) and short sight radius
I own and love this gun, Ruger you're listening, us Sig owners would like a P365X magazine adapter. The Sig P365 is probably the most popular CCW handgun on the market!
No recoil seems like a bit of a stretch, its comparable to a .223 AR in my experience but not very bad. I have the base model and like it I too added a muzzle brake mostly just to reduce the risk of a bore obstruction since stuff can more easily get into the barrel without it. My main complaints are the unnecessarily heavy barrel(does it really need the cooling fins, they add so much weight), the short sight radius(remedied with a rear peep sight or red dot), and the field strip. It's not hard to field strip but they are numerous tiny parts that can easily be lost due to being non captive. They just fall out once you pull the bolt they are held in place by the receiver. I've got 2K+ rounds through it with very few stoppages though.
I would love it if Ruger made one of these in 10mm and geared it towards deer hunting or one in 44 magnum
My Brother-in-Law has 2 Ruger 44Mag auto carbines. They look very much like a 10/22 on steroids. His Dad got them back in the 70s I believe...nice guns!
I bought a Ruger PC 9 over twenty years ago. It's a fun plinker type rifle. It was the first of the PC carbines.
Bought one about a year ago. Really good, fun shooter. Only about 200 rounds so far but not a single issue and uses my Security 9 mags with no issues. Have not tried Glock mags, don"t own a Glock. Trying to find an outdoor range in my area so I can shoot further than 25 yards.
I got the Ruger PCC chassis with mlok handguard and magpul furniture, and man I love that gun. It is always my go to on the farm and new shooters love it as it is an absolute pussy cat to shoot.
When the Smith&Wesson FPC came out, I was like yes. But, I think The Ruger is more reliable. More functional. I own 3 Rugers, and a S&W AR15. So, no bias. Both are Great companies.
I own both and they are both sweet shooters, only issue with ruger over 3+ years is the OEM extractor is garbage and I was replacing it every 1k or so. Finally bought the Mcarbo extractor and it’s going on roughly 5k rounds now. The FPC is no slouch though, very accurate and much much lighter, took awhile to get used to the mag release and lack of bolt release but that’s why we train. If I had to choose between the two I would probably go ruger just because the aftermarket upgrades are everywhere.
Love my pc carbine. Upgraded with the midwest industries chassis and handguard. Can't say anything bad about it.
It also picks up like 400fps compared to a handgun
my fave 9mm load: Federal 70 gr! for my Yugo Tokarev home d pistol and the PCC Carbine.
it's rated at 1625 fps and offers fabulous penetration & has enough vel for effective secondary missile effect..ie bone/rib fragment dmg, ala the amazing, yet un-findable 7.62x25mm round.. I can't seem to
find at what barrel length that 1625 vel occurs at? But..9mm's do top out about 16"..
anything much longer and they start slowing down again.
Another great video from Kristen, she really does a good job.
Love my Ruger PC Carbine. All the fancy rifles I have AK/AR and others whenever people go shooting with me because they're too damn cheap to buy their own guns everyone always loves shooting the Ruger the most. I used to have a bunch of people from Europe come over who of course are totally anti-gun at home love to go mag dump the 30 round Glock mag in the Ruger. I call mine AR style which makes purists angry but I don't care, it's great to have a rifle style gun that works with one of my pistols. Cuts down on hauling stuff around if up in the mountains camping, hiking, snowmobiling, cruising around in side by sides, whatever.
Would love to get one just wish they had a M&P Magwell.
Great review Kristin. Thanks for sharing it.
JT
Since it was mentioned in the video, I must say that the Henry “Homesteader” looks like a 3 legged dog; or a Hillary Clinton with a botched face lift. The Ruger PCC is the best. I just wish they’d make one in 10mm.
I bought the standard version like in your intro about 4 years ago. One of my favorite guns. Still haven't met another PC carbine that made me regret my decision..
Nice review it's all sunshine and rainbows for the Ruger PCC!
I've had mine with the Mlok handguard for a few years now and still love shooting it.
Thanks for the review, Sister K! I was on the fence about which PCC to get, and I think that Ruger will work nicely. I handled one a few weeks ago, and was pleasantly surprised by how well it pointed...think I'll start looking for one now that I see how little muzzle rise there is.
Now that thing looks fun
just found your channel - great review, every sentence added value and easy to listen to. Will be checking back in for sure. Thanks Kristen
EASY TO LISTEN TO?!?! I FEEL LIKE MY EARDRUMS BEING STABBED WITH A SYRINGE!
Is this the 19102 model?I just bought one can't pick up untill 28th very excited
Great review! What please is the exact model number of this version. Also, what is the brand of the muzzle break?
The best part is it's "legal" most everywhere, municipalities have varying rules about what an "assault rifle" is. One can get in trouble with one or a combo of, pistol grips, folding stock, large magazines, muzzle breaks, etc.? This baby will not be confiscated or get you thrown in jail if stopped by a road block or traffic stop. This baby is clean for a survival kit gun crossing state lines. Plus 9mm will be a great barter item, trade a box of 9mm for couple gallons of gas "I just want to get home"
l love mine.
Slapped on a Midwest industries fore end, a nice muzzle brake, a Limbsaver recoil pad, a tac light, and a Sig Sauer red dot.
Dropped in a Mcarbo flat faced trigger and Volquartzen hammer.
It blazes through the tactical courses I run it through.
I own the Ruger PC Carbine in 40 caliber. I love it!!
Thank’s for that great video ! I could not find the fiber optic rear sight and the muzzle break at rugers site, any suggestions ??
I hunted corn fields with a Ruger .44 Mag Carbine, my Brother-in-Law has a pair of them he got from his Dad.
Great gun... but I own the 6.5" barrel version. Ruger quality that takes any kind of ammo you can throw at it.
I got the backpacker model a couple days ago. It’s the first rifle I’ve ever owned shoots well and feels nice to hold so I can’t complain. Plus as the video say it does use Glock mags which is cool my only negative is that the Mag well is tight with the Glock mags maybe it needs some oil or just to be broken in after a couple range trips
I just bought one. What suppressor are using please?
I'm not a seasoned shooter, but I'm partial to a bolt action. I haven't seen any on the market. Does anyone know why noone makes a bolt action 9mm carbine / rifle ? Thanks for the responses, ahead of time.
Love mine. Great plinker. Gosh, it was also available in 38spl, I'd buy a few for sure!!
The threads on my ruger pcc fell off with the comp i had on it sent it back to ruger and they did an amazing job i really like my carbine. Ruger customer service and warranty is the best
Awesome review thanks!
A great video and pcc.I hope the Ruger makes .45ACP model.
It might set the standard, if the asking price drops $250!
Is the bolt release still the same like the 10/22 or did they finally make it where you just pull back on the bolt handle to release it, it would be nice if the simple upgrades weren't needed to get it to be smooth to run and change mags.
Just pull the bolt back on the pc
I installed a red dot and and awood stock on mine , and it's pretty nifty.
How does this 9mm PCC compare to the 10/22 as far as feel and ( except for the obvious differences) fit under stress conditions.
I have both because of how similar they are. Only difference is the location of the mag release, however you still use your support hand thumb to actuate the release so it's similar just not the same.
Amen sister...never too late. Love the ruger pc carbine
Couldn't mount a scope for the accuracy part?
This and a drum mag is sheer joy and giggles.
By the way, gret video!
In all honesty though, to those who have this or have handled it, it is still moderately loud? Like, plenty louder than a 22lr? For now I'm trying to go as quiet as I can.
not to bad especially w sub sonic
I had installed a biannary trigger and it has an insatiable appetite.😏🤣
Nice shooting and review!
Excellent review!!, thanks for taking the time to share your tjouhhts!!!!👍👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏😎
It’s kinda funny watching you blast off a magazine compared to when you unloaded the 45-70 a while ago.
Definitely one of my favourite rifles in my collection!
I love the pc carbine I changed my stock to the Magpul backpacker stock ... What sights are on your pc carbine shown? What muzzle brake ?
Looks like a fun carbine.
Like to see one in 357 magnum
Had a pc9 for a couple years. Runs great and shoots accurate. My wife isnt a shooter being from. asia, and could hit a propane tank at 100 yds 9/10 times. Great sight
Where did you get those sights ????
Not to be that guy but I have one of the first Ruger PC9's. Unless they have done some redesign you need to replace about two thirds of the internals to get it to run reliably. I had a bolt face retaining pin shear off after less than 400 rds and the trigger group had unusual wear as well. Last round bolt hold open rarely works with ruger or glock mags and the feed ramp needed serious polishing for anything other than ball. Maybe I just got a lemon but I wouldnt trust it for home defense. Decently priced but once you start adding in a new trigger group and replacing every garbage retaining pin it can add up. Lastly, I have suppressed 9mm platforms that run cleaner. You can literally spoon crap out of it after a range day. It has a place but its at the back of the line.
perhaps they have improved it since ? good to know but so far it's one of the first comments of that kind that I've read about PC9s, which makes me wonder if yours could be more of a dud just like you said..
I bought one in 2019 and haven't had any issues. I do think that the bolt face retaining pins look like a potential weak point but mine don't seem to have much wear after 2500 rounds or so. It does get a lot of sludge back in the action but I've let mine get really dirty with no issues. The field strip is easy but the tiny parts like the retaining pins for example can easily get lost so I don't recommend doing it i the field if at all possible.
You do the best videos!! I always see if you've done a review before anybody else. Thank you so much for the way you do things
I really enjoy taking my PC9 out, and yeah, it goes through a lot of ammo..Another great carbine I have is my Marlin 1895C in .38 and .357, that's one sweet little rifle, and lever guns are a lot of fun, the caliber is great with it as well. There's a reason PCC's are really gaining popularity, they're great firearms.
Theres a .40 cal version too
Excellent...you know your stuff and get to the point quickly.
I bought mine when they first came out and I have never regreted it. I love the Glock mag well because I carry a Glock. It shoots real good and I only use my reloads with no problems. My take down model came with a soft sided carry bag that you can carry by the shoulder strap on the back side and plenty of room for spare mags.
Very nicely presented!
Best thing about this gun -- the gun. Worst thing about this gun -- how easy it is to go through ammo!
* I made this comment before I saw the end of the video. Glad we're on the same page! 😂
The break is at 45 degrees.
I want her to be my mom.
Nice review, that you. I've been looking at this for a time. Think I will get one
this gun is so nice with the sights removed and the backpacker stock added and a nice red dot or prismatic scope. super light and handy. you can remove the grip plug and the barrel fitting on the buttstock to make it even lighter
You don’t need to remove the sights to put a red dot on it. In fact, the irons will sit well below the dot and can be used as a rough backup if the dot dies.
@@NotJOE420right, but it saves weight. they're actually pretty heavy and every oz has to be saved on the gun imo
🤣🤡🤣🤡 That .05 gram off will let you carry this gun all day long. 🤡🤣🤡🤣 Dafuq.
@@NotJOE420no it adds up. it's something like 6oz front and rear sight. combine that with replacing the stock with the lightweight magul unit, that's more than a lb off the rifle. Very useful if you want to mount an optic and and sling and not have it weigh a ton. laugh at yourself
@@ergofoxxxy Thats just dumb to remove the sights what if your red dot goes dead or breaks? The weight is not much at all
We like the Ruger PCC. In fact we like it so much, we have two.
Great video, thanks! I've got one of these carbines on order at the moment. I love that flash hider! Which kind is it? Cheers!
Love your reviews
Nice review, you won a new subscriber. Thanks for the video.
What a great review, i just bought the backpacker version of this rifle, and have yet to take it to the range , cant wait !
I have one just like the one that you are reviewing. I'm very happy with it.
I love my PC Carbine. Great shooter, too fun.
Only if it comes in .45 acp or 357 mag
Love mine. Good job on the review lady.
Can it take the p89 magazines?
I've had mine for about a year and absolutely love it!!!!.... I take ten mags with me to the range every time and your absolutely right about that downfall.... so much fun to shoot I breeze thru 9mm!!!!
One of the best reviews I’ve ever seen.
the muzzlebrake is not timed correctly LOL
In your opinion it isn't anyways, she just has it oriented similar to a slant brake on an AK. Muzzle climb tends to be up and to the right for a right handed shooter so orienting it like that isn't all that stupid. I've even seen people mount A2 flash hiders like that for this reason.
Great review
Love, love mine.....
Nice shooting mam
Does anyone remember the Marlin camp 9?
9mm carbines have been around for a while.
Magazine options are a great advance.
Love my PCC!
Would it be safe to say that a carbine such as this would at least double the effective range of the same round fired from a handgun?
Since you will hit what youre aiming at easily with factory sight at 100 yds, and I would bet out to 150 - I say yes
Depends on the handgun but I would say more than double when it comes to most of them. It increases velocity by around 20% over a Glock 17 from the tests I did but mainly it becomes substantially more accurate when compared to shooting 9mm from almost any handgun.
What the weight ? Pounds of rifle
About 6.8 lbs
@@mattwalters6834 also pretty front heavy, thats the main think I don't like about it
Don’t purchase certain high capacity guns from Big 5 sporting goods. They abide with the California state law.
They don’t sell guns anymore first, second they don’t sell high capacity. It’s illegal in California. So not sure what you are getting at.
So glad I bought one, one fantastic rifle.
Step it up and try the S&W 40cal model
they need to make barrel/forends available in the aftermarket, bc rn you're stuck with whatever you bought
They do...
@@Venomous87 there is one, but it's a 5 inch barrel with a 16 inch shroud and it makes the gun non take down
@@ergofoxxxy There are aftermarket stocks for it
@@redtra236 barrels/forends. they have stocks. i have a pc backpacker stock on mine
I would not say there is no recoil. It kicks more than 223. The tungsten weight is simply there to allow Ruger to shorten the length of the bolt and therefore, the action, more to the size of a 1022