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Anyone seen one, tried one, or even bought one? Thoughts and recommendations?
1 posted on 01/26/2018 11:54:20 PM PST by Reno89519
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2 posted on 01/27/2018 12:07:47 AM PST by BeauBo
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It’s an intriguing concept and makes it cheaper to practice, but you won’t enjoy the same high velocity as a rifle round.


3 posted on 01/27/2018 12:10:46 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (Democrats call Americans "Deplorables" and illegal aliens "Dreamers".)
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They have made these for awhile, there was a prior version pc carbine they made in both 9mm and 40 cal that work with the pistol mags. check gunbroker.


4 posted on 01/27/2018 12:13:50 AM PST by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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I have enjoyed Ruger products since the early 70s

It’s like a Cummins diesel or a nubile tan blonde in a body glove thong bikini or Led Zepplin IV

Some things are just dependable and you have faith in them


5 posted on 01/27/2018 12:14:04 AM PST by wardaddy (As a southerner I've never trusted the Grand Old Party.....any questions?)
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I have the cheaper Hi-Point version and like it well enough. As always better capacity mags are the key.


6 posted on 01/27/2018 1:10:20 AM PST by Boomer (Leftism is a Mental Cancer on Society! Pray for a cure for the diseased and damaged left!)
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Looking forward to getting one. Why not?

The old Ruger “PC” stood for “Police Carbine”, then they stopped making them. I’m not sure what the new “PC” stands for. Practical Carbine? Very practical.

I love pistol-caliber carbines. Mine are lever guns except for a Marlin Camp-9. That piece is a great little rabbit getter for cottontails and jacks. Very smooth, no appreciable recoil.

Threaded? Take-down? Glock mags? Fine for home defense, varmints, and all around fun shooting. I’m a Veteran, don’t like loud noises. Put a can on that son of a gun and I’m happier!

Even in 9mm I’m looking forward to putting this in the truck backpack.

My question???? Where’s the .45???

I’ll buy one of those for sure. And a .40. Duh.


8 posted on 01/27/2018 1:51:55 AM PST by KitJ (Shall not be infringed...)
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If I can find one, I’ll buy it tomorrow so that we can try it out Sunday. Gonna need to buy another gun safe soon.


9 posted on 01/27/2018 2:22:17 AM PST by Reno89519 (PRESIDENT TRUMP, KEEP YOUR PROMISES! NO AMNESTY AND BUILD THAT WALL.)
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My thought is that I want one. I like the concept of being able to share ammunition and magazines with my pistol. That, and Ruger quality has never let me down.


10 posted on 01/27/2018 2:55:23 AM PST by Kommodor (Terrorist, Journalist or Democrat? I can't tell the difference.)
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I’m partial to the Keltec Sub 2000. Folds to 16”. Comes in 9mm or .40.
Can get them in several varieties of pistol mags, Glock, Beretta, S&W.....
https://www.keltecweapons.com/rifles/sub-2000


12 posted on 01/27/2018 4:53:44 AM PST by Vinnie
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I have one of the discontinued PC9 carbines. Nice little weapon. The rubberized stock is heavy enough to be a weapon in its own right.


13 posted on 01/27/2018 5:52:24 AM PST by NewHampshireDuo
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You forgot to mention the most interesting aspect of the Ruger PC Carbine, other than the Glock magazine adapter. It is a takedown in the style of the Ruger 10-22 Takedown:


14 posted on 01/27/2018 5:59:55 AM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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Haven't seen or touched one myself, however IMO it might be useful to have so long as one understands its limitations. I would expect almost 0 recoil. One thing I like about it is the breakdown feature.

9mm is probably the most common pistol round in use these days, so one could get ammo at any WalMart in Podunk, Oklahoma.

Yes, Ruger has made something like this in the past so a person might save a few bucks by checking gunbroker, etc.

17 posted on 01/27/2018 6:24:29 AM PST by OKSooner (Joan Rivers, RIP)
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Not sure why I need a gun that is as big as a rifle, weighs the same as a rifle, is as expensive as a rifle, but shoots a pistol cartridge. I like that it will take std capacity mags but so do my pistolas.


20 posted on 01/27/2018 7:42:15 AM PST by Brooklyn Attitude (The first step in ending the war on white people is to recognize it exists.)
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They are OK for short distance shooting. I wouldn’t trade my AK in. :-)


22 posted on 01/27/2018 8:43:12 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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If they eventually make it in 10mm Auto I’d be interested. 9mm is simply not enough power for what I’d have to shoot here in N. Idaho.


27 posted on 01/27/2018 1:53:49 PM PST by 43north (Its hard to stop a man when he knows what's right and he keeps on coming.)
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Ruger sure has gone down hill since Bill Ruger died. He never would have allowed the production of a 9mm rifle.


33 posted on 01/27/2018 5:53:37 PM PST by maxwellsmart_agent (.)
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