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  • BankShot

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    I've got a new Ruger PC 9mm carbine on order. It is the basic model without the M-Lok handguard. What do you guys that have one think of them and what are some of the best upgrades for the money? Thanks.
     
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    Route 45

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    This right here. :)

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    https://www.tandemkross.com/Fiber-Optic-Front-Sight-for-Ruger®-PC-Carbine™_p_606.html

    Also this:

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    https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/MI-Ruger-PC9-M-Lok-Bolt-Handle-p/mi-pc9bh.htm
     

    spencer rifle

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    I have the old school model, which had standard sights (OK) or ghost ring (longer sight radius, all around better sight) and you could add a rail for optics. Doesn't break down (come apart) like the new ones. Stone cold reliable. And cheap now (if you can find one).
     

    2A_Tom

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    Is this like the 50th PC9 thread, or have I missed some?

    Not ragging at all I think it is a great rifle, since I designed it and sent drawings and specs to Ruger, years before they put it out.

    I am still waiting on my free rifle and a couple of shares of stock.
     

    JHB

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    I have the base model. Then added a Midwest Industry chassis a Carbon Fiber hand guard and a Primary Arms red dot. That brought the weight down to two oz less than stock. I think it is a fun little carbine that is over weight by two lbs. Reliability is great just to heavy.
     

    BankShot

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    He probably means the basic model without the M-Lok handguard. They all have a picatinny rail on the receiver for optics.

    Duh, Sorry. That is what I meant. Guess I shouldn't be posting on INGO and working at the same time. I'll correct the original post so I hopefully won't confuse anyone else.
     

    BankShot

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    Is this like the 50th PC9 thread, or have I missed some?

    Not ragging at all I think it is a great rifle, since I designed it and sent drawings and specs to Ruger, years before they put it out.

    I am still waiting on my free rifle and a couple of shares of stock.

    Sorry, maybe I should have searched more before starting this one. I hope they give you the recognition you deserve. :D

    Also, Thank you for your service. My brother was in the 82nd Airborne in the late 80s - early 90s. We had a friend that was a Navy pilot and always said he was crazy for jumping out of a perfectly good plane. :D
     
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    2A_Tom

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    No problem with starting a new thread. It is a good subject. They will never acknowledge it.

    My specs called for interchangable mag wells, but when it came out as a break down I was happy. I also suggested they make it in 9mm, .45 ACP and .40 S&W.

    I am just glad they made it.
     

    Route 45

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    No problem with starting a new thread. It is a good subject. They will never acknowledge it.

    My specs called for interchangable mag wells, but when it came out as a break down I was happy. I also suggested they make it in 9mm, .45 ACP and .40 S&W.

    I am just glad they made it.

    Do want 45 ACP model.

    :)
     

    2A_Tom

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    That was all sent in before I finally got a hold of a Marlin Camp 45.
     

    BankShot

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    I wish I had bought one a few months ago when they were readily available locally for $499.

    That is what mine was priced for when I ordered it from RK Guns Saturday morning. They now have $539 on them. My order is still showing as "processing". I'll feel a lot better when it ships and much better when I have it in hand.
     

    SAILORGOLF46

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    I picked mine up used and it had a flash hidder on it, don't know if it adds much to the function. I added a 42 mm Tasco red dot and it works great for shooting a steel plate racks at 50 yards. This PCC was a logical choice for me as I have a Ruger SR9 & a SR9C so mags are interchangable through all 3 guns. As noted above it is heavy, If you have shot a Ruger mini 14 it is about the same. Mine has never malfunctioned and it does well with nato loads. I am not a bulls eye shooter just want to hit torso size items if needed. Good luck and enjoy it, also Ruger CS is one of the best.
     
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