Ruger PC carbine - recalls, product updates?

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I'm looking to buy a new PC carbine in 9mm, model 19100. Do I need to care about the date of manufacture? That is, have there been any "model updates" (that is, product improvements or recalls) during its years of manufacture? Or are the ones made today the exact same as the original version that came out in 2017.
I just don't want to buy a version that may not have had the bugs worked out, especially with Ruger's past history of recalls. I am not aware of any recalls on the PC carbine, but I thought I would ask first. Thanks
 
You can check on Ruger recalls at this site: https://ruger.com/safety/announcements.html

Nothing there about the PC9 so far. Seems like most of the changes since its introduction have been options, such as the new factory chassis and forend. I bought mine just over two years ago and the latest one I looked at a couple weeks ago appeared identical, though I wasn't really doing a comparison at the time -- just wondering whether I 'needed' another one.
 
My only suggestions with the PC are these:
Once you have the mag well insert you want in place blue Locktite the fore end screw, as mine has loosened on occasion when shooting.
Check the barrel nut tightness as you take down/reassemble for cleaning-storage etc.
Other than these two things my first-year PC with the GLOCK magazine insert has been golden. :thumbup:
Stay safe.
 
Thanks all. It's on order. The seller gave me the S/N and I checked with Ruger: Made in 2018. They confirmed what you are saying: No changes during the production run.
 
I have a PCC In 9mm and I absolutely love the thing. To me it's an adult size 10/22, has the size, weight, and recoil to say hey I'm not a toy. It's been dead reliable and very accurate for me.

P.S. I'm aware a 10/22 isn't a toy and should be handled with safety as top priority.
 
FYI, there is a video on YouTube about a PC9 user who mentions that forcefully slamming in a magazine into the gun while the bolt is retracted will eventually bend the ejector over time.

Seems strictly a competition-related issue, but I thought I'd mention it. Avoid the issue by either reloading with the bolt in battery, seating the magazine without violence (my choice), or just slamming away and considering the mag well adapter a cheap, disposable part (Ruger sells them for $30).
 
Steel Horse Rider said:
Texas: If you buy one and read the label on the end of the box it says Ruger PC40. Sorry if that hurts your purist views.
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Many were not around for the first time Ruger made a small, light carbine that used pistol ammo. That is where this confusion comes from. The original did not last long as they could not find much market for it. As so often happens after they stopped making them the price started to climb with those who just had to have one. Having always been a fan of these kind of guns I did have one of the originals for a time. Someone who just had to have it talked me out of it. The new one is, IMHO a VAST improvement. I have not looked but suspect the old style is not nearly as sought after now.
 
Keeping the designations for older Ruger 'Police Carbine' line straight from their current 'Pistol Caliber Carbine' line involves some understandable confusion. Ruger contributes to the issue, as their advertising has used the PC acronym for both models. https://ruger.com/products/pcCarbine/models.html

I believe the earlier series designations were PC9 and PC4. Their magazines were compatible with Rugers now-discontinued P-series pistols, and the older model carbines can be identified by their one-piece stock, barrel band, proprietary Ruger scope mounts, and the two crosspins visible in the stock above the trigger.

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A local friend of mine bought one of the older 9mm models back before they were discontinued in 2007 and now wishes he had the new Glock-compatible version.
 
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Dave DeLaurant said:
Keeping the designations for older Ruger 'Police Carbine' line straight from their current 'Pistol Caliber Carbine' line involves some understandable confusion. Ruger contributes to the issue, as their advertising has used the PC acronym for both models. https://ruger.com/products/pcCarbine/models.html

I believe the earlier series designations were PC9 and PC4. Their magazines were compatible with Rugers now-discontinued P-series pistols, and the older model carbines can be identified by their one-piece stock, barrel band, proprietary Ruger scope mounts, and the two crosspins visible in the stock above the trigger.

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A local friend of mine bought one of the older 9mm models back before they were discontinued in 2007 and now wishes he had the new Glock-compatible version.
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I too think the new version is FAR better but, being as many seem to always "have to have" something after it's no longer made, he may be able to sell or trade the old one for a new one. The mags and the takedown were two really great idea's the new design came out with. When I first heard they were going to market with these it impressed me no end that they would make a gun that was set up to not only use their mags, but another companies too. VERY forward thinking on their part. Wife has an American 9mm so I keep meaning to order up a mag well to use those mags too for ours. VERY fun and useful little rifle.
 
I live my PC Carbine 9mm. It has become my favorite long gun for fun and target shooting. I did install an Odin Works “Atlas 9” compensator on it and it actually does reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise is minimal. I also have a Sig Sauer “Romeo 5” red dot on it. I have the “high” mount on the red dot which allows me to also use the iron sights but I am planning to put a low QD mount on the red dot sight. The higher mounted sight is awkward with the stock as it is and I have no intention of changing the stock.

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I bought a “Savior” brand takedown bag / backpack with shoulder straps so I can carry my PCC on my motorcycle when going to the range. I got it on Amazon. It’s 27” long and very handy. I cannot find it on Amazon now. It may be discontinued but they have a similar model that is 30” long.
 
Since cases are being discussed, I'll add my sub-$20 padded mandolin case purchased new via eBay. During transport, the barrel/forend is enclosed in a short Sackup sleeve.


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I recently installed a MWT forend and a tritium SeeAll sight. That little piece of picrail near the muzzle is for a QD weapon light. The low-profile magazine is from a Glock 26.

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Alex Clayton said:
... he may be able to sell or trade the old one for a new one.
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I think Jim's plan is to stuff his older carbine in the safe and sell it to some Ruger collector when the timing is right -- the gun may not be as good as the takedown model, but being relatively uncommon I'll bet he'll eventually come out ahead on his purchase. He can also buy the new model at distributor cost, since he's an FFL dealer.
 
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For cases for these there is a Co called FSDC that makes a nice case. They were originally an exact copy of the one Ruger used to send with the Take Down 10/22. Run about $50 on Amazon. I bought a couple of them. Use them for taking any of my PCC's to the range and it works for all of them. On the Ruger it will only work if you do NOT use all 3 of the stock spacers. If you like using all of them it makes it a touch too long. Looks like they FSDC) have improved it with a new version now. From the way it looks I like the newer version even better.

https://www.amazon.com/FSDC-CARETAK...ack+Takedown+Bag+Gen+II&qid=1595725318&sr=8-1
 
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