Ruger PC Carbine Ejection Fixed, FINALLY! And it wasn't the extractor!

I finally fixed the ejection problem with my Ruger PC Carbine. If you watched my video about the upgrades I made to my rifle, you'll remember me talking about the ejection problems I was having. Not anymore! And it wasn't the extractor.

[@alpineshootingrange1223]

Bought a new PC carbine and after about 100 rounds, had severe ejection problems - while cleaning, I looked up this video and filed a small amount from the place specified as I found it to be rough and sharp as Al pointed out. Problem solved completely. Many thanks. ~ Bill

[@rogerkehl9670]

I too reload for every caliber I own, shot guns included, I bought the PC9 when it first came out in 2017, I was like everyone else, disappointed, I found MCarbo on the web and started upgrading everything they came out with to try and make this thing function 100% what good is a firearm if when you need it to go boom it doesn't. Anyway, I replaced every spring, pins, bumper everything with the same results, stovepipe or failure to eject. Then I just found your KZbin video on this, I haven't had this thing out for years, I thought, no way something as simple as knocking off that tiny little corner wound be the cats meow! I loaded up all 3 of my 17 round Ruger mags, went to my shooting range in my lower 4acres and dumped all 3 as fast as I could pull the trigger, I even shot from my hip and did the pointer finger trick, not one failure, 100%. success!!! Thank you Al! this thing is a blast!

[@garychapin448]

Ruger makes life difficult for its customers. It was thoughtful of you to do a video on fixing the PC 9 Carbine injection problem, but why would I buy a gun from Ruger that's made to fail? Ruger's indifference to customers' feedback on this issue is another example of a large firearm company ripping off its customers.

[@floydclark6710]

Thank you for the video! I've been looking into this FTE issue, but w/ my Ruger PC Charger. I was only having FTE issues when using ETS mags. I ordered an M*CARBO extractor for it. Seems like it should fix the issue. I wonder if this tip you're giving translates to the issue w/ the PC Charger. Regardless, thank you for the info!

[@richardfabbri1989]

Sweet video very informative!

[@hkentw]

Great tip. Thanks alot

[@ericb.4358]

TIP: Get a TANDEMKROSS or TACCOM dual lever safety to replace the awkward button safety. MUCH more ergonomic safety release/reset. This lever safety avoids the complaints people have about moving the hand on the stock or pistol grip, depending on the model you have. Plus it is totally ambidextrous for left handers or when shooting "weak" side.

[@captainshulet]

Hi Al - thanks for the video. Your accent doesn’t sound weird to me at all as I’m also in state! Question - what did you use to file the bolt?

[@MRgnargnargnome]

Thank you! Let’s fix my ejection problem!

[@MrbonziBonzi-th2zz]

TRIMMED CASES SLIGHT CAMPHOR

[@garysmith1157]

I bought mine in Nov 2018 and ran a few hundred rounds through it, uneventfully. My club in AZ hosts a big USPSA area match each year, and as an RO I saw a number of Rugers in PCC division so I thought I'd give mine a try. I felt the trigger was too heavy compared to my ARs so I tried the MCarbo hammer spring, but that resulted in a lot of misfires (and they have since discontinued it). Reinstalling the OEM spring eliminated the misfires. As for feeding and ejection, mine has been nearly flawless with about 6K of my reloads, which are 124 FMJs at 1200 fps. The only trouble I had on loading was trying to insert a fully topped off mag on a closed bolt (for an unloaded start) when I forgot to download a round or two. I'm still looking for a better trigger, but other than that I've been extremely pleased with my PC - guess I got a good one!

[@FedeCassola]

my friend, great explanation! My problem with my PC9, identical to yours, is extraction, when the case is trapped by the bolt when trying to insert the next ammunition. Is it the same problem you had? Or you can describe what exactly was wrong so I can decide if I solve it as you suggest or not. Thank you

[@Timpala44]

I was really liking and considering buying the backpacker model. But, until Ruger fixes the issue from the factory, I'm not buying one. Maybe they have already since this video is 2 years old?

[@jfk19780]

omg almost bought one new they were junk !!!

[@aos7194]

my ejection problem also includes a failure to feed. is this the fix to that issue or were you experiencing something different?

[@sageknight3131]

My pc charger geometry is exactly the other way. Maybe they fixed it?

[@Dr.Vincent_D_Gilmer]

Ive been trying to figure this out for like 2 years! No wonder the bullet had a big divot/dent in it!

[@Sanwizard1]

Nice fix! Wish Ruger would fix it.

[@mnrodriguez]

Thank you for sharing! Truly appreciate it!

[@2004schultz]

Thanks - this is very interesting / I am just starting to engage the issue of extraction. Ruger has sent me a replacement extractor and I am going to use a heavier load before deciding to change it. However, your suggestion is something I will certainly be thinking about. Thanks again.