Impressions on shooting Ruger PC9

[Min]

I shot around 300 rounds of Winchester 9mm today through my Ruger PC9. This is the first time I shot this gun. One thing suprised me: the recoil. It was noticeably more pronounced than through my 9mm semi-autos. I expected little to no recoil, but the opposite was true. I believe the longer barrel made those Winchester rounds more potent due to velocity increase. The dirt was flying high on the berms behind the targets. I tried to sight in my Bushnell 3-9X scope, but the screws kept coming loose due to recoil (when placed on a sandbag). Nevertheless, it's comforting to know the PC9 is rated for +P+ ammunition. It's a heavy gun - making it rather uncomfortable to shoot standing for a long time (either that or I need to work out).

Still, you can tell those rounds went downrange with more authority than they would otherwise through a 4" handgun barrel. With +P hollow point ammo, I can imagine the devastation the longer barrel would make on organic targets.

I'm still waiting to get the Beretta CX4, but until then, I'll be happy shootint this Ruger. I may sell it later when the Beretta arrives, but then again, I may not!

 

[dakotasin]

can you compare the recoil w/ a 'regular' rifle cartridge (223, 30-30, 338, something)?

was curious about accuracy, but if you couldn't get your scope hammered down, i don't guess you'd really know...

 

[Min]

I haven't shot the other rifle calibers you mentioned. But it's more than .223 out of my 16" AR15 with compensator (which is very mild).

The gun grouped well today, which makes me think it is capable of good accuracy. It's just that I had trouble making the groups where I want them!
When I say grouped well, there were ragged three shot holes at 25 yards.

 

[keederdag]

I thought that the PC-9 was a slick piece. I just wish it would accept other mags; glock, beretta, S+w ect. Kel-tec kinda cornered the market on this option, but I wish others would follow suit.

 

[Target Shooter]

Heavy Recoil? I don't know what kind of hot rounds you got ahold of, But My PC4 is sweet. little to no felt recoil with PMC factory ammo. The only thing that I don't like about it is its inability to digest Blazers.

 

[762x51]

I had a PC-9 a while back and noticed the same thing as Min. In my opinion it was a little less recoil than my 7.62x39 AK....but very similar. I'd say a cross between a .223 AR and an AK. Surprised me as well.

Nice rifle.....albeit a bit heavy and annoying to take apart. Just didn't fit in my collection.

Mine loved Blazers too....thats all I was shooting out of it for a while.

 

[ajacobs]

The Recoil stems from its blowback opperation. IT is certainly a fun little rifle.

 

[ranger7]

I owned a PC-9 for a while. I too was suprised with how much recoil it had. I agree it's due to the blowback operation. In most auto pistols the locked breech soaks up the recoil.

I also have a Kel Tec Sub-9 (also blowback) and it's recoil is a little snappy too, but probably less than the PC-9 because the heavy bolt on the Sub-9 soaks up a lot of it.

Alan