The purpose of the police carbine is to bridge the gap between the handgun and the precision rifle. The Ruger PC Carbine is simple to maintain and highly maneuverable.

This gives Ruger® PC Carbine owners more options for the size and type of light that will fit, as well as the option of mounting more than one accessory at a time without interfering with the sling.

So, Ruger took note and made some excellent choices when designing the Ruger Police Carbine. One of the most impactful choices for the Ruger PC is the 9-millimeter ammo used in this long gun.

Ruger has rolled out a PC Carbine chambered in 9 mm with interchangeable magazine wells that allow the use of many common Ruger and Glock magazines.

It’s the rifle many of us learned to shoot with, and it’s still regarded as one of the best, if not the best semi-auto rimfire rifle ever made. Of course, it’s the Ruger 10/22, and right now ...

On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff closely examine Ruger’s PC Charger takedown pistol chambered for 9 mm Luger.

The new Magpul Industries Nylon-polymer PC Backpacker Stock for Ruger PC Carbine presented at SHOT Show, January 22, 2020. (Matthew Cox/Military.com) ...

Ruger calls it the 9mm PC carbine. Introduced just before the end of the year, the weapon features a 16-inch barrel and an interchangeable magazine well, allowing it to take any 9mm magazine.

New for 2018, Ruger’s PC (pistol caliber) carbine looks to be an excellent choice for home defense, combining the best attributes of a handgun and a long gun in a home-defense weapon.