Ruger 9mm PCC model differences
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troy fairweather
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One is a threaded barrel the other is nonthreaded
The 9101 is made for sale in those socialist/commie block states that prohibit threaded barrels and "high capacity" magazines. So in addition to the non-threaded barrel, the SR series magazine that ships with the 9101 is a ten round magazine instead of a 17 round magazine. No problem, any size Glock mags will work with either.
The PC Carbine is IMO, a great rifle. Very easy to shoot, accurate, good sights, Glock mag compatibility and a takedown. The trigger is good also. I often find myself going through far more ammo than I thought I would when I bring it out.
troy fairweather
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Ya there a fun gun, they are pretty accurate to. Feel comfortable to me, has more weight then it looks. They had a small hiccup when first released, but ruger quickly fixed the problem. Id like to pick up the new ones they have, and hope they make a 10mm, tho I don't think they can.
lemaymiami
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I was pleasantly surprised recently to learn that they not only also have models in 40 cal - but also a new model with a full barrel shroud... It's well worth a visit to the Ruger website for a run-down on the entire family of PCCs they offer...
I grabbed the first one I found at a gun store. I've had it just over a year and have a couple thousand rounds though it so far.
I was surprised at the accuracy. So far it's been flawless. At our last 2 gun match half the carbines were Ruger PCCs. They showed up some pretty high dollar AR rifles.
I'm going to the NRA Concealed Carry Expo next month. I'm hoping to get an idea if Ruger is going to release a .45 ACP version.
I was surprised at the accuracy. So far it's been flawless. At our last 2 gun match half the carbines were Ruger PCCs. They showed up some pretty high dollar AR rifles.
I'm going to the NRA Concealed Carry Expo next month. I'm hoping to get an idea if Ruger is going to release a .45 ACP version.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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Liked mine so much--I bought a second one.
Never know when something you really like will be changed or discontinued.
Never know when something you really like will be changed or discontinued.
22250Rem
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Been mentioned already but mine's the model 19101 non-threaded barrel because threaded barrels are a no-no around here. Got it a year ago last month. Nice and solid and reliable. Still using Ruger 10 rd. mags but I also own a 9mm Glock 19 so that may change in the future. I could see why having another one would be nice but don't plant ideas in my head; as I'm trying to thin out the collection. But I could see myself with two of 'em. I think it's a solid, well engineered design. And they are heavier than they look, but not excessively. That was my very first impression first time I ever saw one in person when the LGS owner handed me one over the counter. I put a down payment on it within two minutes.
Riomouse911
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A great gun! It’s sorta like a 10-22 on steroids so you’ll find yourself wanting to plink and shoot it like you would a 10-22... which explains the earlier post about burning through more ammo than you’d think you will.
I have the fluted/threaded barrel one with the Glock magwell insert. Flawless with G-19,17 and the Glock 33 round mags so far.
I painted my front sight white, then blaze orange, with Testors model paint to help it stand out a bit more than stock. I don’t intend on red-dot sighting it...yet.
Stay safe.
I have the fluted/threaded barrel one with the Glock magwell insert. Flawless with G-19,17 and the Glock 33 round mags so far.
I painted my front sight white, then blaze orange, with Testors model paint to help it stand out a bit more than stock. I don’t intend on red-dot sighting it...yet.
Stay safe.
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I have one of the regular threaded 9mm PCCs. Unfortunately it stovepipes badly, and is really beating up the front of the ejection port, knocking the black coating off and leaving little dings in the aluminum. It seems to be worse with hotter 9mm, but it usually doesn't make it through a mag without jamming.
I asked Ruger about it when calling about another rifle I had problems with and they sent me a few parts to try, an ejector, an extractor and an extractor spring. Unfortunately the part swap didn't do any good, so I guess I'll be sending it in to Ruger once I get my other rifle back from them. I'm glad to hear most folks are having good luck, maybe they can get mine straightened out.
I asked Ruger about it when calling about another rifle I had problems with and they sent me a few parts to try, an ejector, an extractor and an extractor spring. Unfortunately the part swap didn't do any good, so I guess I'll be sending it in to Ruger once I get my other rifle back from them. I'm glad to hear most folks are having good luck, maybe they can get mine straightened out.
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I have a PC9 and love it. It probably is the most favorite rifle of the family right now. My son and I still shoot our 7.62x39 Americans quite a bit, but the PC9 definitely gets a good workout regularly. I could see picking up another one for sure. They are accurate, designed well, Glock friendly, and eat everything I feed it. What is not to like.
Sistema1927
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As an "early adopter", my LGS was only able to get one of the neutered versions (no threaded barrel/10 round mag only), but I bought it, slapped in the Glock mag adapter, and have had a blast with it. If I had a "can" I would have waited, but this little carbine has been just great.
commygun
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I love it. Even more than the fun-to-shoot (most guns are fun to shoot) aspect, I appreciate how intelligently it was designed. It's a $500 carbine, for cryin' out loud! If Ruger could do that with the PC, I have to wonder why some other guns aren't better than they are.
They really are funny little carbines. I got mine, with the threaded barrel, when Turner's had a Grand Opening sale for around $400...yup, we can have threaded barrels in CA
The most surprising thing was the weight for a pistol caliber carbine. The recoil was a bit more than I expected, but it was mostly due to the weight of the reciprocating breech block. The largest advantage of adding a muzzle break is the added weight at the end of the barrel dampening barrel whip. A really nice ad-on is the factory free float foreend...if they ever offer it as a separate item
Volquartsen will soon be introducing a drop-in trigger assembly
The most surprising thing was the weight for a pistol caliber carbine. The recoil was a bit more than I expected, but it was mostly due to the weight of the reciprocating breech block. The largest advantage of adding a muzzle break is the added weight at the end of the barrel dampening barrel whip. A really nice ad-on is the factory free float foreend...if they ever offer it as a separate item
Volquartsen will soon be introducing a drop-in trigger assembly
Pat Riot
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I bought one and it is my favorite long gun. I love shooting it.
I did install an ODIN Works Atlas 9 comp / muzzle brake on mine and it does make a difference in recoil and muzzle rise. Like 9mmepiphany said, the Carbine does have a little kick from the heavy bolt sliding back under recoil so a brake only helps a little with recoil but it does make a difference. I like it more for the reduction in muzzle rise.
On mine I left the magazine release on the left side. I am right handed so pulling and inserting the mag left handed and having the release on the left makes it easy.
The PC Carbine is a lot of fun.
I did install an ODIN Works Atlas 9 comp / muzzle brake on mine and it does make a difference in recoil and muzzle rise. Like 9mmepiphany said, the Carbine does have a little kick from the heavy bolt sliding back under recoil so a brake only helps a little with recoil but it does make a difference. I like it more for the reduction in muzzle rise.
On mine I left the magazine release on the left side. I am right handed so pulling and inserting the mag left handed and having the release on the left makes it easy.
The PC Carbine is a lot of fun.
Midwest Industries makes an M-LOK, free-floated hand guard for the Ruger PCC 9:
http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/MI-Ruger-PC9-M-Lok-Handguard-M-LOK-Compatible-p/mi-crpc9.htm
My PCC 9 has functioned perfectly, thus far. Some are surprised by the weight of the carbine. Its weight is very comparable to that of a 16" barreled AR carbine with polymer furniture. The Ruger PCC 9 is not quite 5 ounces heavier that the Ruger AR 556. I find the balance of the carbine to be very good.
Being a blow-back design, there is more recoil impulse than many expect. I actually find it comparable to shooting an AR in .223 Rem/5.56x45 mm. I also have a Hi-Point 995TS 9 mm pistol caliber carbine with the same length barrel as that of the Ruger. The Hi-Point is a little lighter. The recoil impulse is just about the same.
http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/MI-Ruger-PC9-M-Lok-Handguard-M-LOK-Compatible-p/mi-crpc9.htm
My PCC 9 has functioned perfectly, thus far. Some are surprised by the weight of the carbine. Its weight is very comparable to that of a 16" barreled AR carbine with polymer furniture. The Ruger PCC 9 is not quite 5 ounces heavier that the Ruger AR 556. I find the balance of the carbine to be very good.
Being a blow-back design, there is more recoil impulse than many expect. I actually find it comparable to shooting an AR in .223 Rem/5.56x45 mm. I also have a Hi-Point 995TS 9 mm pistol caliber carbine with the same length barrel as that of the Ruger. The Hi-Point is a little lighter. The recoil impulse is just about the same.
Did you put a muzzle brake or flash hider on yours?. If so where did you get one??
I looked for one but the price is lame compared to one for an AR.
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/anyone-witha-ruger-pc-carbine-flash-hider.843911/
I was going to mention the Midwest handguard the other day then got busy with something else and forgot. It is a pricey option ($160) but I will likely end up going that path. Results will be posted when I do!
Taccom makes 9 mm compensator/muzzle brakes in two different lengths that are said to work well on the Ruger PCC 9 (I have not tried one):
M-Carbo also sells one:
http://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-pc-carbine-muzzle-brake.aspx
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