Ruger PC Charger Pistol Debuts In 9mm
Sturm, Ruger and Company has introduced a pistol version of their popular PC Carbine. The first model of the Ruger PC Charger Pistol is chambered in 9mm Luger.
The Ruger PC Charger Pistol features the same dead-blow action. It incorporates a tungsten weight that shortens bolt travel and reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise as well. The bolt itself is machined from chrome-moly steel.
PC Charger Offers Magazine Compatibility
Like the carbine, the pistol features interchangeable magazine wells so that it can feed from popular pistol mags. It ships with two magazine wells. One accepts SR-Series and Security-9 pistol mags. The other accepts Glock magazines. One SR-Series 17-round magazine is included.
A third magazine well, for compatibility with Ruger American pistol mags, is available at ShopRuger.com. All of the mag wells are flared at the base for fast, easy reloading.
PC Charger Pistol Is Accessory Ready
The pistol features a machined aluminum receiver that is hard-coat anodized for durability. There’s an integral Picatinny-style rail on top of the receiver. It provides ample room to mount a variety of optics. (The pistol has no iron sights.) Another section of Picatinny-style rail at the rear of the receiver allows for the mounting of an arm brace.
The fiberglass-filled polymer chassis includes an ergonomic pistol grip. But the pistol also accepts standard AR grips. QD cups are installed at the rear for the addition of Magpul quick-disconnect sling swivels.
The CNC-milled aluminum handguard incorporates Magpul M-LOK-compatible slots at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions. That allows for easy mounting of M-Lok rails and accessories. A factory-installed handstop at the 6 o’clock position keeps the support hand in position.
PC Charger Provides Well-Conceived Features
Both the magazine release button and the charging handle on the Ruger PC Charger Pistol are reversible. I shoot right-handed. One of the first things I did when I bought my PC Carbine was to switch the charging handle to the left side. Then I could operate the handle easily while maintaining a normal hold on the firearm. Hex wrenches are included so you can swap mag wells or reverse the position of the charging handle.
The cold hammer-forged barrel of chrome-moly steel is 6.5 inches long with rifling in a 1:10-inch right-hand twist. The muzzle is threaded (½-inch x 28) for attaching a suppressor or muzzle brake. A thread protector is included if no accessory is attached to the muzzle.
Ruger PC Charger Pistol Has Easy Takedown
The barrel and fore-end assembly of the pistol detaches quickly for easy transportation or storage. To disassemble the pistol, you merely lock the bolt back and confirm that the gun is unloaded. Push the recessed lever underneath, then twist and pull the sub-assemblies apart.
Two Models Available
For those in restricted states, a second model of the Ruger PC Charger Pistol is available with a 10-round magazine. The suggested retail price on each model is $799. For more information, go to Ruger.com.
Key Features: Ruger PC Charger Pistol
Type: Semi-automatic with dead-blow weighted action
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Magazine Capacity: 17 (10-round mags available)
Construction: Aluminum receiver with glass-filled polymer chassis
Fore-end: Aluminum with M-Lok slots
Barrel: 6.5 inches, chrome-moly steel with threaded muzzle
Overall Length: 16.5 inches
Weight: 5.2 pounds
Sights: None. Integral Picatinny rail provided
MSRP: $799
Steven Paul Barlow is a retired sergeant/station commander and former firearms instructor with the New York State Police. He is an avid hunter, fisherman, and enthusiast with all things related to firearms, knives, and survival. He has been writing on outdoor topics for more than 35 years. His collections of outdoor humor stories are available at BriarHill Books.