Ruger Police Carbines

NagantShooter

August 07, 2002 23:29

I am considering buying a pistol caliber semi-auto carbine, is the PC9 or 4 a good choice or should I choose something else? Please give your opinions.

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  Ronald J. Snow

  August 08, 2002 04:31

  The Maine State police have these firearms and most officers I have talked to consider them garbage. The sights are terrible and they expect to see the firearms replaced shortly. Not sure what the replacement firearm will be yet.

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  royc38

  August 08, 2002 05:50

  Why don't you consider the old favorite the m1 carbine. I think that they are some of the most fun guns to shoot. I have owned at least one since 1989 and they are great tuff little guns that you can shoot all day and they don't beat you to death.

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  rballi

  August 08, 2002 06:31

  There are not many semi auto pistol caliber carbines out there. The main ones that come to mind are the Ruger PC series ~$350, the Marlin Camp series ~$350 and the Hi Point carbines at about $150. The Ruger comes in 9mm & 40 cal, the Marlin in 9mm & 45acp, the Kel-Tek Sub 2000 in 9mm ~$350 and the Hi Point in 9mm. Of the above three, I like the Ruger PC9. The sights on all of them can use improvement. I think the Ruger is a better built gun.
  
  H&K also makes a semi auto carbine in 45 acp, but that will set you back about $800
  
  Have you considered a conversion for your AR-15 type rifle? That is another option. Also, Mec Tech offers carbine conversions for Glocks and 1911 style pistols for $300, but , they require you having a gun to convert.

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  Nighthawk

  August 08, 2002 06:31

  The Ruger PC9,or .40 are great guns,of the two I would chose the 9MM because they except the P- series Mags.The 9mm mag is still availiable with after market 15rd magsup to 30rd.I think they are over priced.Gun Test magazine put it up against the Hi-Point arms 9mm carbine and gave the Hi-Point the best buy rating.I bought a Hi-Point and have found no fault with it whatsoever.It came with a muzzle Break a Beamshot Laser and tactical sling.And the company which is owned by MKS who gives the gun a lifetime warranty.The Polymer stock is ideal for combat situations,and it comes with a single stack 10RD Mag.
  
  Best!!
  
  Rugster

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  Gordian Blade

  August 08, 2002 11:13

  I have a PC9 and I don't care for it, mainly it's the trigger pull - hard, long, and not smooth. It's rugged, though. I mounted a cheap scope on it, so I don't particularly mind the crappy iron sights. I like my Marlin Camp 9 better. Just my personal opinion.
  
  PS -- The PC9 uses Ruger or compatible 9mm mags, the Marlin uses S&W 5906 or compatible mags. Kel-Tec uses either Glock or S&W mags (one or the other from factory). Hi-Point uses their own. I have a 5906, so that is another reason I prefer the Marlin.
  
  Edited by - Gordian Blade on 08/08/2002 15:16:58

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