Ruger PC-9 Carbine Takedown

[Member 5605]

I had the opportunity to get my hands on a Ruger PC-9 Takedown a little over a week ago and I've been running it through some paces.

First impression:
It's heavy, solid and probably well overbuilt like nearly everything Ruger makes. I had zero intentions of using the SR magazine it came with so I swapped it out for the Glock insert and purchased a good selection of Magpul G9 mags. Zero failure to feeds except the one because I didn't seat the magazine.

Sights:
Ghost ring work well, I was able to put rounds on target from 25-200 yards using Minute of Man.


Cycling:
So far it has shot everything I have asked it to in the form of reloads with different weights of lead and varied powder amounts. 115-147gr.

Trigger:
As expected on a Ruger.

I decided to mount a Vortex Crossfire II 1-4 optic on top of it because my intent was to keep it electronics free but have a good precise POA at 0-100y.



I managed to put varied rounds within a 4" circle at 100y using the optic on 4x.

Ran it suppressed tonight for the first time and it's telling me that I can run even slower velocities. Still getting some supersonic crack.

Ran well, a lot of blowback especially when running a dirty powder and makes a nice cloud of smoke around you.

So far I really like it. If you are in the fence, look me up next time you are down here and bring some 9mm ammo...


Yeah I'd buy another in a different caliber without hesitation like .45 ACP....?

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[Member 5605]

Found a subsonic recipe.

147gr XTP
3.5gr CFE-Pistol
1.100

Loaded a bunch, will post video running subsonic when I hit the range.

Update:

I have discovered I need a brass catcher for this rifle. It absolute SLINGS the brass. Because of this, I've rotated the bolt handle to the left side of the receiver so the brass catcher can mount flush to the right side.

 

[Dirt Sample]

By far my favorite gun in my stable at the moment. No its not as light as some, no its not as accurate as some, but it puts a smile on my face every time I shoot it, and is much cheaper to feed than my ARs. Well, that's subjective, it's cheaper per round to shoot, but I tend to shoot more rounds with my PC. I have a SPARC II on mine, and it hits everything I put the dot on, and eats everything it is fed.

 

[drstrangelove]

Just need to make em in 45acp and 10mm

 

[Deavis]

147 moly
3.2 g. Bullseye

Soft
Quiet
Accurate

 

[jordanka16]

Still need to work up a subsonic load for mine, I got some time though, buy a can in a month or so, then get it in maybe 9

 

[etrain16]

I've been on the fence about these, mostly because I'd prefer one in .45acp, but I like seeing the reports on them. Sounds like Ruger did it right this time. Now on to .45acp

 

[Certaindeaf]

I've been on the fence about these, mostly because I'd prefer one in .45acp, but I like seeing the reports on them. Sounds like Ruger did it right this time. Now on to .45acp

They're stocking up on paint for the Rainbow Special.














not really

 

[Member 34319]

Ya, these are pretty freaking cool little carbines. If only they came out with it a long time ago. It would have saved mean lot of money chasing the best PCC.

 

[Mister Bisley]

Definitely on my radar

 

[aasbra]

Found a subsonic recipe.

147gr XTP
3.5gr CFE-Pistol
1.100

Loaded a bunch, will post video running subsonic when I hit the range.

Update:

I have discovered I need a brass catcher for this rifle. It absolute SLINGS the brass. Because of this, I've rotated the bolt handle to the left side of the receiver so the brass catcher can mount flush to the right side.

Thanks for the reference. I picked one of these up and have enjoyed it the few trips out to the range. I agree on the brass catcher, after the first trip I added a brass catcher to the mix.

I am waiting on the tax stamp for a couple suppressors I plan to run on this rifle. So far, I have just ran 115 grain factory FMJ loads and some 124 grain coated reloads through it, and it works great. Haven't ran anything across a chrono though, so this info is helpful.

 

[Member 5605]

Subs:

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[Rick Shaw]

Excellent review and posts!

Wish list item for sure!

Thank you!

 

[Alexx1401]

Found a subsonic recipe.



Update:

I have discovered I need a brass catcher for this rifle. It absolute SLINGS the brass. Because of this, I've rotated the bolt handle to the left side of the receiver so the brass catcher can mount flush to the right side.

I use a Caldwell for mine made for AR's, works great. Uses the little mount that attaches to the rail. The mount does block the iron sights enough to make them hard to use. Works fine of course with any optic. I modified one to allow the charging handle to be used on the right since I originally wanted it for my 10mm. On my Ruger I moved the charging handle left just because I like it better.

 

[Member 5605]

After quite a few range trips with this rifle, I'm still impressed and well pleased with the purchase.

Now I need one in another caliber...

Oh and I can still run slower velocity than the 3.5gr of powder I'm putting behind it.

Next batch will be 3.0gr.

 

[41mag]

Now I need one in another caliber...

10mm sounds good too...

 

[jordanka16]

After quite a few range trips with this rifle, I'm still impressed and well pleased with the purchase.

Now I need one in another caliber...

Oh and I can still run slower velocity than the 3.5gr of powder I'm putting behind it.

Next batch will be 3.0gr.

More than 2000 rounds through mine over last year, I love it.

 

[Camelfilter]

Been thinking on these as of late. Never even handled one tho.

How's charging it & mag swaps? Suitable for folks with weaker arms/slight arthritic hands?

 

[41mag]

How's charging it & mag swaps? Suitable for folks with weaker arms/slight arthritic hands?

....you talking about me? you talking about ME?.........

 

[Camelfilter]

....you talking about me? you talking about ME?.........

Haha! Thinking along the lines of less expensive PDW's for folks, currently PS90's. Pricey & can be a bit of a challenge for some to charge.