Ruger 9mm takedown that can accept Glock mags

[Drivedabizness]

Hi Guys:

Thanks for this info!

Mine IS the threaded version (came with a thread protector on it).

I had emailed Ruger - they emailed back to provide my mailing address and rifle serial # and they will ship me a mag & hex wrenches direct.

Easy peasy _ really appreciate them standing up (assuming all goes smoothly once I provide the info).

I know its not the LGS or Rugers fault that our laws are so mucked up here...but it seems like the ought to be able to figure it out better.

[Mayor McRifle]

Hi Guys:

Thanks for this info!

Mine IS the threaded version (came with a thread protector on it).

I had emailed Ruger - they emailed back to provide my mailing address and rifle serial # and they will ship me a mag & hex wrenches direct.

Easy peasy _ really appreciate them standing up (assuming all goes smoothly once I provide the info).

I know its not the LGS or Rugers fault that our laws are so mucked up here...but it seems like the ought to be able to figure it out better.

Did you get the two buttstock spacers? If not, make sure Ruger sends you those as well.

[BigBamBoo]

Typicle Ruger.

And yes, I own a PC. That being said...I have never been a Ruger fan and just because I own one, I am still not a fan. YMMV


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[k1dude]

I've heard plenty of first hand stories about poor quality especially with the mini14. The Scout rifles seem to be pretty flawless.

Bummer about your PCC. But as BigBamBoo said, no surprise.

I didn't buy a Ruger Scout Rifle when it first came out because the one in my LGS was terrible. Fit and finish were horrible. So even the scout rifles were bad back then. I'm sure they've improved them since then, but man it was bad.

[BigBamBoo]

Ruger has always been the “working mans firearms”. Not a bad thing, but they have never been a top end manufacturer. And yes, fit and finish leaves a lot to be desired on some of their guns.

But hey....this is ‘Merica and capitalism is still king. That is why we have Ford and Chevy (think Ruger and Remington) and then we have Mercedes, BMW, etc.

There are LOTS of small companies building top end rigs....just a matter of what you want to spend.

I am sure Ruger will take care of you, but as you stated...sucks that you have to send it back, wait, etc.
Post up how it turns out for you.

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[sigstroker]

The "problem" was due to a lack of experience on my part.

The only semi-auto centerfire mag fed rifle that I own now is an AR which doesn't do what the carbine does. Prior to that I owned a Valmet, which also doesn't do what the carbine does, and a Ruger mini-14 but that was about 30 years ago and forget whether it did that or not; don't think it did. As it stands now, the only rifles that I own now are an AR, the PC carbine and a Savage bolt action 308. On the other hand, I currently own 6 shotguns and 9 handguns. In the past, I have owned over 40 handguns of various types/calibers but only one other rifle (a Winchester Mod 70 bolt action 30-06). BTW, my Saiga12 shotgun doesn't lock open and an empty mag does not prevent the bolt from closing either.

That said, my rifle experience is admittedly quite limited. Just giving a heads up to anyone else who might be as clueless as me about the inability of releasing the bolt w/an empty mag inserted in the mag well.

Your AR is the same way. Pull back on the charging handle with an empty mag in, and the bolt will stay back. If you push on the little paddle on the side, you are pushing the magazine follower down. Look inside and watch what moves when you push on the paddle.

From the first gun I ever got, and every one since then, I have always played with all the knobs and controls to see what does what. It's actually kind of mind boggling that EVERY gun owner doesn't do that.

[WWDHD?]

Yeah, I have a New Vaquero I bought new. Nothing wrong with it, but then again I think its pretty hard to mess up a SA revolver.

I've heard plenty of first hand stories about poor quality especially with the mini14. The Scout rifles seem to be pretty flawless.

It's disappointing but Im mostly just a little ticked at myself for not catching it before DROS. Every gun maker turns out a lemon once in a while. I was unlucky and should have noticed it so thats on me. But they shouldnt have let that one out of the factory, so thats on them. Hopefully they will take care of it.

Ruger is a stand up Co. I have no doubt they will take care of this in a reasonable amount of time & pay all the shipping too. Inconvenience for sure - but not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.

[vf111]

Finally picked one up today when I went in to my ffl to dros a Howa barreled action - he just got it in yesterday. Mine is non-threaded (I didn't care one way or other). Now to find an optic for it....

[pd5190]

I have not read all 45 pages of this thread with that said, those of you who have shot your PC carbines have you found any issues with the wide variety of 9mm ammo out there especially brass cased versus steel or aluminum cased ammo. Hollow points in all there variety compared to FMJ.?

[crufflers]

I've found accuracy to be better than expected and the triggers too. I have only tested with cheapo 9mm like S&B Herter's, AE, CCI Brass. All brass cased as far as I recall.

I have read reports that around 400 rounds it will start to get some random stovepipes, etc... and cleaning it makes it 100% again. Just a 2nd hand report I thought was interesting. Who knows what lube that guy was using. I'm using CLP.

I meant to play around with one last night to see if I can adjust the barrel nut to get the barrel sights to go off true, but I forgot.

[crufflers]

It's actually kind of mind boggling that EVERY gun owner doesn't do that.

IMHO, many people do it in the LGS while deciding to buy something each time.

Some people just don't mess with things or assume they work a certain way... or use live rounds to unlock their bolts

[splithoof]

I have not read all 45 pages of this thread with that said, those of you who have shot your PC carbines have you found any issues with the wide variety of 9mm ammo out there especially brass cased versus steel or aluminum cased ammo. Hollow points in all there variety compared to FMJ.?

I have had my Carbine for over three months now, and have around one thousand rounds fired, and have yet to clean it. I have used many different types of 9mm ammunition, including lots of steel-cased Russian ball, premium fighting loads (Federal 147 HST), and everything in between. This weapon continues to function even with some of the cheapest MaxxTech junk known for causing stoppages in a few Glocks and a M9 Commericial model. That it continues to function is no surprise.
Mine has a threaded barrel, and a Leupold Delta Point RDS. Everything else is completely 100% stock, and I see no advantage to start adding a bunch of aftermarket action stuff. My only criticism is that a rail section should have been added on the sides of the forend, not too close to the swivel stud as it is. Other than that, for my uses it is just about perfect.

[crufflers]

rail section should have been added on the sides of the forend, not too close to the swivel stud as it is. Other than that, for my uses it is just about perfect.

If you are not going to use rail sections, they can be uncomfortable to grip. I'd rather not have them on the sides or it be removable if anything. Honestly, you can add rail sections like the polymer magpul sections easily if you wanted to. It is nice they thought of a integrated receiver rail and low-pro unobtrusive front rail location at all IMHO. They modernized the PC9 just enough.

[splithoof]

I mount a short section of polymer rail to most all my rifles; I prefer to operate weapon-mounted lights using my left thumb. Streamlight TRL-1 or Surefire 300 are what I always use.
I also insist that EVERY weapon I use that is not a handgun be capable of mounting a decent sling; while it is good that Ruger even thought of it, for me their rail location is next to useless.

[Tere_Hanges]

Just wait for Magpul to come out with an MLok stock for it.