{"id":30053,"date":"2020-03-15T03:00:56","date_gmt":"2020-03-15T03:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=30053"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:15:29","slug":"the-ruger-pc-charger-pc-carbine-redefined","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/the-ruger-pc-charger-pc-carbine-redefined\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ruger PC Charger – PC Carbine Redefined"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m not sure which group of people is more annoying: the \u201cDoes it take Glock Mags?\u201d people or the \u201cWill it cycle mini-shells?\u201d people. Probably the latter, but either way, I can satisfy the first group. The PC Charger from Ruger is their latest-and-greatest gun in the PC Carbine line. That said, this isn\u2019t a carbine, but a pistol. A really big<\/em> pistol. The Ruger PC Charger comes with both the Ruger SR series magazine well and a Glock magazine well.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be real; that was a baller move on Ruger\u2019s part.<\/p>\n

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It was humble and made their weapon appeal to a more substantial part of the community. The ability to use Glock magazines<\/a> opens it up to cheap extendos from ETS<\/a>, and KCI<\/a>, as well as the most inexpensive OEM magazines on the market. Don\u2019t forget we have access to drums for Glocks from KCI that make this little gun into quite the little chopper.<\/p>\n

What Exactly is the Ruger PC Charger?<\/h2>\n

The Ruger PC Charger sports a 6.5-inch barrel and uses the same modular chassis as the tactical models of the Ruger PC Carbine. The barrel is removable so it can be broken down into a much smaller weapon. The chassis has a 1913 rail to accommodate MCX style braces of which I\u2019ve added \u2014 this was a gift from our friends at SB Tactical. The FS 1913 brace is one of my favorites and the perfect addition to this weapon system. It takes what is a relatively clumsy weapon and makes it much more tolerable.<\/p>\n

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The PC Charger is the pistol version of the Ruger PC 9.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the SB Tactical FS1913 brace, this would be the most modern TEC 9 on the planet. It\u2019s a little big and a little bulky and a little hard to handle without a brace. The little gun weighs a mere 5.2 pounds but feels a bit heavier in a traditional pistol shooting stance. The handguard design makes it a bit easier to get a grip on the forward section of the gun, but it\u2019s just a little messy without a brace.<\/p>\n

The PC Charger doesn\u2019t come with iron sights but does have a scope rail. A quick toss on of a red dot gives you a competent sighting system for a 9mm sub-gun. I used the SIG Romeo5<\/a>, and it proved to be a perfect height for the brace equipped PC Charger. The handguard gives you a few M-LOK slots with a hand stop that comes with the gun. The barrel is free-floating, too, although a 9mm sub-gun isn\u2019t exactly known for its accuracy.<\/p>\n

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The PC Charger Ergonomics<\/h2>\n

What I love is the fact that Ruger designed the PC Carbine and, by extension, the PC Charger, to be easy to use for lefties. The charging handle and magazine release are reversible, and the safety is a crossbolt push button. I run the PC Charger as a right-hander, so my magazine release and charging handle are on the left side for easy access with my nonfiring hand.<\/p>\n

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Ruger’s Pistol Caliber (pistol) Charger very well placed controls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Both the magazine release and the charging handle are quite large and easy to access and reach. The gun has a manual bolt hold open, and the bolt does hold open after the last shot. A quick touch of the charging handle is necessary to send the bolt home.<\/p>\n

The included AR 15 pistol grip is nice, and I like that I can swap the pistol grip with any other on the market. I like the included model, but I can see Magpul fans making a swap. Tritech Tactical makes an AR grip that will house a Glock magazine if you want to carry a reload onboard your PC Charger. The options are all yours.<\/p>\n

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Speaking of options, the barrel is threaded with a \u00bd x 28 thread pitch, so toss on the muzzle devices or suppressors or your choice. The PC Charger is plenty modular and gives you options for attaching muzzle devices and accessories at your leisure.
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