Ruger PC Carbine

Shooting and discussing the Ruger Pistol Caliber Carbine. Be sure to watch through to the very end. We'll obtain another one here at some point and give another one a shot.
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[@motonegros]

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[@mr.gunwrites2491]

And the last thing!

[@quaranjones2359]

Epic comment

[@StormLaker]

Ha ha haaa would be the last thing they heard:-).

[@SteveReynold]

Hickock would talk things over. His son shoots on sight.

[@asavageturtle8319]

L E T S S M O K E S O M E P O T

[@EURIPODES]

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@Pistol Pete I'm not old enough to know that show but I do...

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@@badfellow8422 I'm only 22 but Hogan's Heroes is pretty great

[@NCrdwlf]

My German grandpa was more direct. " of course you don't know anything , anything at all"😂

[@anexsanderlourenco7367]

Hello, I live in Brazil and my country has taken firearms out of the population ... only the government and the bandits have weapons, and the Brazilian Taurus company has a monopoly on the manufacture of weapons in the country ... and I'm using google translate . thanks for the videos and the sample of how wonderful true freedom is.

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

anexsander lourenço lo siento mucho. Lo mismo esta pasando aqui en los estado unidos.

[@boxmen210]

deveria ser crime desarmar um cidadão de bem :/

[@pilotguy1141]

Internet User the Second Amendment is used daily silly snowflake.

[@anexsanderlourenco7367]

we are already infected with civil disarmament, people are afraid of having weapons ... and the people who defend freedom are called facists ... our hope is the presidential candidate Jair Messias Bolsonaro ... the only one who defends the civilian weaponry

[@lvcas2001]

Só os brazilian

[@allgasnobrakes4979]

I love when he says let’s smoke some pot 😂🤣

[@DrRosko]

Why? Do you get a hard on when he shoots 2 litres too?

[@Piggy-0145]

Dr. Rosko yep

[@tc4423]

Well, yes. I find his smoking of pot and dealing with the 2L threat quite entertaining, while i smoke my bowl

[@elmort611]

Same bro

[@cainmt6]

Just bought one last month. I love it. Ruger has addressed all problems with it.

[@Roux_504]

Really good to hear

[@james4878]

Awesome. I'm looking at picking one up. What problems have Ruger addressed?

[@jonathonscott2139]

@@james4878 All of them

[@wadetaylor1299]

What u pay?

[@sambro9134]

@willyberg123that model is about $630

[@jermsmason2082]

I love your simple humor and the lack of vulgar language, thats what makes you different from 99 percent of youtube channels.

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Jerms Mason he is classy.

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[@francissullivan6400]

Profanity is a sign..you DO NOT KNOW what you are professing to teach..👍

[@ticktackindustries5493]

You're right, thats also what i like about this channel

[@taylor1999gamer]

“I had an uzi for a while so, pretty familiar with those” *fades to hickok45 riding a bike*

[@Prado805]

helmet on, smile on his face looking forward minding his business, handlebar basket with a brown grocery bag, big bulge on his waist area, only a long black clip sticking out his waist side.

[@caleburman3488]

I'm just imaging the music from up as it fades to him on the bike

[@ahuman2695]

@@Prado805 mag*

[@ValkRover]

My bike is Valkyrie 97, Ruger 10/22 tekedoun perfekly much the pokets... 100% legal in Canada

[@jakdexter2832]

But does it take glo-... Well look at that ;-)

[@Killing4Pleasure]

But does it 80s hip-fire?

[@jeffengland2791]

Justin, actually .... lol

[@chriswhusker]

You just downright beat everyone to it. Well played.

[@imtrash1894]

Yea it can tak glock mags if you change something in the receiver

[@tylerdillon6229]

SOUL GLOW?

[@johnb2005]

Test firing several different types of ammo with several different types of magazine combinations to see what one worked best in this weapon to determine the possible cause of the malfunction is what separates Hickok45 from other KZbinrs.Others woulda just bashed the weapon without going the extra mile or giving a detailed explanation as to why the malfunction may have occurred.Hickok45 really did a great job with the review of this new 9mm Ruger.

[@JeffinTD]

Yeah. I’ve run various glock mags, and everything from 88g hollow points to 124RN powder coated wheel weights and mine seems to feed everything and anything. Ruger is known for customer service. This seems like a fluke, and I’d bet they will take care of it.

[@jlbrpt]

But it didn't explain the problems, it was just possibilities. However, if you buy a Glock or FN, they're ready to go with whatever ammo you put in them.

[@pewpewTN]

@@jlbrpt This Ruger Carbine is as well. Me & my buddy both own one & are well over 1k rounds combined & never had any issues with it.

[@Brandon-to9vp]

Lol everything brand new need a break in period, come on now

[@dthompsont3796]

It's amazing that you can actually see the bullet flying through the air when you are shooting that small red disk.

[@yantheyam5622]

It's not the bullet you see but the air wave it creates due to it's speed. Still, I agree, quite cool 😎

[@lumpyzx2645]

@@yantheyam5622 no, it's definitely the bullet, I know from experience shooting a pc carbine as well as many other firearms with relatively low velocity projectiles such as a glock 19 or an airsoft gun

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Because is just a pistol grip rifle so there is not much velocity as ur typical high power huntng rifle that has over 2000 fps velocity

[@jeffblackmon288]

Ever fired an M60?

[@The_Black_Falchion]

@@jeffblackmon288 Tracers are fun to watch, especially when you see them ricochet.

[@andyfletcher3561]

Ok, now I KNOW I didn't just witness Hickok45 miss 5 in a row. I realize the world is in a mess, left is right, up is down, but I had no idea it was this bad...

[@walterminer4990]

Lol!

[@timbopie4504]

We're screwed!!!

[@Supdude.]

These are truly the end times...

[@andyfletcher3561]

Ok, well now I just feel bad. Thanks a lot there Jones ;o)

[@whatifitistrue7408]

Does the barrel get too hot?

[@El3v8]

Over 5 years of watching Hickock45 and have still not found a bad video.

[@thebritiannicscribian991]

8 years now!

[@mikedeegan9342]

Agree 100%

[@smugskeletor193]

Greetings from Poland. Godspeed and keep your head up, hickok45. S H A L L N O T B E I N F R I N G E D

[@st1ch3s38]

Why are you here then?

TOOK A TRIP TO FLORIDA LAST YEAR. LONG STORY...I WAS IN GREAT DANGER.....BUT.......I WAS ARMED......THANK YOU GOD! I THOUGHT OF ALL OF THE HORRIBLE THINGS THAT MIGHT HAPPEN TO ME...BUT....I WAS ARMED :-) RODNEY K....FEEL SORRY FOR YOU...YOU EITHER CAN'T THINK...OR YOU CAN'T FEEL COMPASSION. EITHER WAY...YOU ARE A DANGER TO FREEDOM AND HAPPINESS.

[@ThatGuy-te9wh]

gutën tag polen

[@SweWince]

I love the Polish's intensity

[@fredjimenez2679]

Been a long time Ruger pistol fan, but have not gone beyond the 10/22 in rifles. I've avoided the Mini 14 for years due to my small inner city dwellings. I'm now in the market, having retired to TN, for a plinker in a larger bore and am excited about the new PC Carbine. Thanks for your honest review and enjoyable videos.

[@originalgangsta5462]

Im in jackson tn. Were you living

[@arkwill14]

I think a big advantage to having this gun is the same one cowboys found with .45 colt lever-action rifles -- both your pistol and your rifle shoot the same ammo so when you are out on your own and not able to replenish ammo easily you have the ability to carry more ammo and use whatever tool is best for the situation. Edit: Ok, ok, so apparently I am not up to speed on my history of American west firearms of the late 1800's. But _whatever_ caliber they, or whoever, used - the concept is the same; when your rifle and pistol shoot the same ammo you've just increased your loadout capacity significantly when you might not get replenishment any time soon. For that reason, my revolver and my lever action both shoot .357 Mangum/.38 Special (and I _know_ neither was used by cowboys of the old west). This gun would give me the same flexibility with it and my M9 Beretta (and it looks like it easily breaks down smaller than my lever-action for carry in a backpack.)

[@Treestandtroubadour]

Yessirrrr

[@smithjohnson617]

A huge advantage to the ruger system is that If you carry other p-system handguns (like the p93,94,etc.) the mags are actually interchangeable with the carbine, allowing you to just carry one type of magazine and ammo together.

[@matthewcastellano9229]

i never thought about it like that tbh but that makes a whole hell of alot more sense. always wondered why so many lever actions were chambered in revolver cartridges

[@zer0deaths862]

Fills the 'Short Range - Long Range' gap.

[@wadetaylor1299]

Winchester never had 45 cal was 44-40 cal in Winchesters and colts

[@Mavrick2787]

I love how the resolution and video is so high grade you can see the bullet arc to the gong. Love this channel. Keep up the great work

[@Adamclark17223]

Agreed

[@SpaceMissile]

it's really satisfying

[@TheASSedoTV]

This legend of a man is so popular, that when you have a notification on his new video and press watch button immediately to be the first to see it, as a result you already get like 3k views and a hundred comments. Damn. Nothing but love!

[@succccccccccccccccc2328]

TheASSedoTV and al of them will be "first"

[@TheMwarrior50]

2:20 you can start seeing the 9mm go down range THATS SO COOL!

[@strapsnraps8567]

I can see youre new here

[@ManuelGarcia-xv2qf]

caliber 22

[@prodsludgemasterk]

Adriel R okboomer

[@thealandude9146]

@@prodsludgemasterk Get lost

[@prodsludgemasterk]

@@thealandude9146 what are you doing with your life...your responding to comments at 7:00

[@collinhennessy1521]

In states like NY where obtaining a permit to keep a pistol in your own home is very difficult, one of these would be excellent for home defense.

[@InputHercules]

You need a permit to keep a pistol in your home? Thats crazy!

[@collinhennessy1521]

@@InputHercules Yes, and the county I live in doesn't give them to anybody who isn't friends with a judge or law enforcement official.

[@slowpokerodriguez5768]

@@InputHercules yes New York has some ridiculous gun laws

[@BangBangBo]

Collin Hennessy I live in NJ, do you know if I can bring my pistols to NY? I own a cabin there. So it’s my property and my firearm.. Thanks either way. Looking for a hiking gun, Sub 2000 WOULD have been perfect..

[@collinhennessy1521]

@@BangBangBo No, you cannot bring your pistols or a sub 2000 into NY. You will be charged with a felony, and your guns will be destroyed, even if you somehow beat the charges, which you won't. Call 1-855-LAW-GUNS to find out more. If you own property in NY, you may be able to get a NYS pistol permit, which is required to merely possess a pistol in your own home here. The Sub-2000 is out of the question though, it is an assault weapon under NYS law, and you missed the deadline to register or surrender it by about 5 years.

[@raytheguyinthechair2791]

The problem lies with the extractor. It's a crappy stamped piece. Mcarbo makes a nice machined extractor with a lifetime warranty

[@raytheguyinthechair2791]

@J V I did pretty much every internal upgrade I could on mine . Springs ,pins, extractor,trigger , compensator and tons more . It absolutely shoots like a AR and I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw how dirty it got. I thought something was wrong when I took I down after the first shoot

[@callaseter4811]

Thank you sirs for what you do . Your extra effort , your honesty and making your videos so family friendly with no profanity. Prayers for all of us . 🙏💕

[@rafaelmadrigal9038]

Love this rifle. Very accurate and feels great on my hands. Easy to clean and maintain. No misfires nor malfunctions.

[@tomubl2655]

any misfires or malfunctions?.... i want one but i think i will not be the first guy through the door and wait and see more reviews.....

[@psykikninja]

any misfires or malfunctions????

[@MrBossilini]

700 rounds through my pc carbine , 3 jams so far ( it was with cheap ass ammo , the Winchester rounds never jammed but the no name did 3 times ) . Solid gun , I love it

[@Trippyisop]

literally malfuntions 2 minutes into the videos🤣

[@kjsytnmbcz003]

@@psykikninja Also this rifle is somewhat heavy..

[@cmainez45]

I didn't see you tighten the barrel nut. . Could be the cause of the malfunction. .I could be wrong

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

The hi point 9mm Carbine is ranked one of the very best I already researched this so negative replies hold no water

[@charlesharper7292]

I've had several different Rugers. I have never been disappointed by any of them.

[@davidmcnerney3048]

Definately getting one.This is perfect for me here in NewYorkistan

[@collinhennessy1521]

I'm picking mine up on Thursday.

[@rocco3686]

David Mcnerney I’m in The Communist state of NY as well and I am wondering if you would recommend this rifle or the Keltec sub2000 ?

[@matthewemrys1798]

Just picked up mine today during the COVID-19 pandemic & SJW "let's destroy other people's shit, that has nothing to do with George Floyd's death" period in NYS because this was the only weapon available I could get same day.. No one like Cuomo outside NYC. In fact we don't like NYC either...

[@stevennewman4778]

I’ve put a lot of rounds through mine. No issues. I find it best when reassembling to tighten the adjustment wheel to where the barrel won’t go back in. Then loosen it one notch at a time until the barrel slides back into place. With a tight reassembly I’ve had no jamming issues.

[@runawaybuns]

@@matthewemrys1798 Looking into getting one soon, how has it been treating you?

[@NuclearGrizzly]

A PC Carbine in 10mm would be perfect.

[@jamesbreen7394]

NuclearGrizzly No it wouldn’t. There’s a reason companies don’t make blowback guns in giant calibers.

[@bullfrogjay4383]

NuclearGrizzly Yup !

[@NuclearGrizzly]

James Breen I have a Dauphin AR in 10mm. It's a blow back and runs like a top. Olympic Arms still makes one. And there's Hi Point.

[@KERNFUZED]

High point 10mm !! is out

[@harvey_weenstain8857]

Precisely what I’m waiting for

[@Cambone13]

The amount of malfunctions is a little disappointing. Hopefully this is just early production run bugs and they can sort this out.

[@forrest225]

Cambone13 I'm wondering if its because he didnt tighten the barrel nut when he assembled it.

[@Cambone13]

I noticed that, and I couldn't remeber if you were supposed to do that so I went to MAC's channel to check his video only to find he's suspended his channel.

[@forrest225]

Cambone13 I believe 22 plinksters video showed it.

[@forrest225]

Cambone13 Woops, I think 22 plinkster suspended his channel too. i dont remember if he is on full30.

[@BrendenDrivesMeCrazy]

Canadians ! I highly recommend this gun. Non restricted, 10 +1 capacity, feels great and solid. You will prolly spend a grand on it but I believe it's worth it. You know you need one now more than ever. Dont leave yourself and your family without a defense option when the rebellion starts. I'm hoping the Americans god bless em start it .

[@swifthartless]

Im in canada heading to buy one this weekend for the reasons you stated

[@swifthartless]

Picked it up and shot 500 rounds with out a single jam or missfire 10 of 10 reccomend

[@BrendenDrivesMeCrazy]

@@swifthartlessyeah it's cool man. put a red dot on that bad boy and you will be good to " harvest" any threat . Best of luck good sir

[@crumdog_millionaire_]

@@swifthartless nice man, I have one too and have never had a malfunction. Great gun!

[@raytard8995]

Civilians in Canada are not allowed a gun for self defense.

[@olddvr]

I just retired from my Sheriff’s Office after 30 years, I carried a Glock 19 for the last 10 years and I believe I’ve found my first post law-enforcement purchase (gotta spend that pension money somewhere, right?). I’ve got about a half dozen G19 mags lying around that I don’t think my Glock will mind sharing. Boy, Ruger and Magpul are gonna LOVE me! Magpul just announced a stock for this carbine like the X-22 Backpacker for the 10/22 Takedown. So those will be my next two - the 10/22 Takedown and the PC Carbine, both with the Magpul stocks. As you might guess, I’m kinda fond of Ruger. My BUG on duty and my off duty carry is the LCP II which I love! How silly was I in thinking that retirement meant buying fewer guns, lol

[@Mrgunsngear]

thanks for the look at the rifle

[@anthonyn.3575]

Ditto !

[@lynngarretson]

As heavy, beefy as a hi point carbine? My 45 cal is heavy but shoots awesome. Small feral hogsbeware

[@lynngarretson]

Dam. What shooting as usual

[@lynngarretson]

Awesome size rifle. Want...... Trade hi point 45 carbine..

[@armstrong2052]

Mrgunsngear Channel 10mm version and I'm in.

[@robnamowicz8073]

I agree with one of the other commentators, that this is family friendly is a big plus. Very educational, topical and 'a real nice guy.' Thanks

[@SuperRamcharger]

So far, zero issues with my Ruger PC carbine after 1000 rounds with Glock mags, never bothered with the Ruger mags due to availability, price and capacity. Offhand, one 30 round 2" hole at 50 yards. Maybe I got lucky?

[@BCvictoria]

Took mine out to the range yesterday. Right out of the box, put 150 rounds of pretty budget ammunition through it. No stoppages or issues at all. Both SR mags ran fine. One I got with the rifle, one I ordered separately. A nice little carbine. 😁 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Billybobcan]

Weird, my pc9 carbine never jammed over the years

[@susanissajoke]

Anyone who claims theyve never had one malfunction either doesn't really shoot, or is just lying

[@Billybobcan]

I did not shoot thousands of rounds but hundreds of rounds, about 400. So far no malfunctions yet. Maybe if shot over 1000...@@susanissajoke

[@tyranadoinfernorino8014]

So much freedom in one mann.

[@martinh1309]

tyranado infernorino man*

[@tyranadoinfernorino8014]

I added the xtra n bcuz tf2

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Just read your statement on Facebook on the school shooting. THANK YOU for your boots on the ground common sense. Its needed when emotions run high.

[@Thesongstaysthesame]

Papa T much agreed.

[@MrADjam5]

Broke mine in over last weekend. Worked flawlessly with super (115gr) and sub 158gr 9mm. No FTF or FTE. Was planning on using it with Glock mags only. So did not fire with Ruger mag it came with. Used OEM Glock 17 mags. Thought about a red dot or reflex, but the ghost rings do the job and are not fragile. Might put a laser on fore end rail. It fits in 10/22 Takedown bag. Thanks Hickok45 for all your reviews.

[@DrSimnjanovski]

Did the same. Put a red dot on it and ended up removing it and sticking to the iron sights. Work great and no batteries :)

[@michaelmarshall3729]

I had similar issues with my PC9 after the 400 round mark. Among inspection I found that the extractor and bolt head pins were prematurely beat up and worn out. I replaced them with some Mcarbo tool steel pieces and its been smooth sailing since.

[@DingDongDaddyFromDumas]

2:20 is it just me or can you see the bullets in the air before they hit the target

[@DrSimnjanovski]

You’re probably seeing the “trace” based on the temperature out there and the heat of the bullet cutting through the air...just my guess :) But yea, you can see movement before the hit.

[@billglueck9705]

I bought one this week and just took mine to the range. I have the Magpul PC backpack version. Brought it to the range with the cheapest Wolf steel case ammo I had. Along with other more expensive ammo. Used Glock Mags. I sent 250 rounds down range of three different brands of ammo. No issues. Liked all of the ammo equally as well. I was able to "James Bond" my target at 40 yards shooting the target dead center in the head without adjustment. The out of the box accuracy was impressive. No malfunctions of any kind. Was having so much fun I sent another 250 rounds down range. No issues and the accuracy was equally as impressive. The RSOs at my club were intrigued. Were friends and they all wanted to shoot it so I let them. One of the RSOs is a woman. After firing the rifle and watching me show them how it breaks down, snaps into back-pack mode and holds the extra Mag in the stock they all decided they have to have one too! Universally loved by everybody that fired it. Thought the price was a great value given the quality of the weapon, made in USA and the Magpul stock and accuracy. Fun factor is off the charts. Out of the box accuracy is amazing. Just installed a Feyachi Red Dot sight as my first upgrade. Back to the range to Zero the red Dot and send more freedom down range! After 500 rounds down range my rifle is as reliable as any Semi I have ever owned. Fun factor is off the charts. Practical usability as a compact home defense weapon, survival weapon, bug out weapon and plinker that takes Glock or Ruger posts mags is outstanding. This rifle does everyrhing I hoped it would exactly the way I hoped it would or better. I live in an anti 2A state with many restrictions on what we can own. The Ruger PC (Politically Correct) Carbine is a home run and great value for those of us that live in anti 2A states. If you are taking about a home defense semi auto and don't own one yet this should be on your radar. If you are in a blue state I suggest you do what I did and run out and get one before they are on the next list of banned firearms in your state. Bravo Ruger!

[@krogge10]

About to get one on buds and I’m in IL. Thanks for the reassurance

[@a-t5380]

Ight pic one up this weekend…

[@ysccl]

I’m mighty interested as a guy in WA!

[@sentineloffreedomforever1381]

I love the modularization of it. if this takes off its going to spawn all kinds of trigger systems and barrel systems and magazine systems and it's going to be a real tactical game changer

[@fisherandharper5511]

I have been wanting one of these, but the number of malfunctions you had here gives me pause.

[@justinriley8651]

Buy something made no later than the 1970s and it'll probably work if it's not wore out. Check out even a mid eighties 10/22 and compare it to a brand new one big difference.

[@giausjulius4]

I've watched other videos and there have been no malfunctions. Could just be Hickok's gun. Ruger is pretty good with getting issues fixed I've heard. Always smart to do more research before you buy though.

[@patrickrossi75]

same here

[@Warblade357]

He didn't tighten the barrel nut!

[@totallyjonesin]

It's the lube.

[@TheDrRJP]

One nice feature of the PC carbine is that it takes 10/22 upgrades like the BX-25 trigger which will give you a 3 lb pull

[@covid-19ispsychologicalwar10]

TheDrRJP Kidd trigger is about 10x better than the BX25

[@rubbermaidable]

Pretty sure those triggers are different.

[@chance2smoke]

Say whaaaaaaaaa.....??

[@MoonsaultMadLad]

I have a PC Carbine and it shoots like a dream! Sucks you had some malfunctions but I have zero issues!

[@Brandon-to9vp]

Might have been the weak ammo 🤣

[@exime9500]

@@Brandon-to9vp wasnt he using AE? that stuff is not weak

[@scottroder5516]

I want one if they ever come out in 10 mm, 44 mag, or even .357 mag. That is the first time I witnessed a Ruger failing to feed repeatedly.

[@Redshomested]

My sr9 did all the time, I sold it just to get rid of it

[@richclay7928]

You should have seen my SR40....could not get 2 rounds through it without a jam until I sent it back to Ruger. Perfect now but they rebuilt most of the slide and parts of the lower.

[@AtlasJotun]

From the calibers you mentioned, I'm guessing you're more familiar with Ruger's wheelguns ;) Most any rim-fire Ruger will experience malfunctions with any mag greater than 10 rounds, factory or aftermarket. Center-fire too, in my anecdotal experience: my boss just got a new magazine for her LC380, many feeding failures with the factory unit. Always after the 2nd shot, and usually won't get the last two to feed either on the last trip out. The LC9 (from which the 380's janky mag is adapted) has very similar problems.

[@jamesquigley8840]

Have you seen the ruger 44 carbine

[@Buckshotshoey00]

My SR9C has been flawless since day 1, AFTER I removed the magazine disconnect!

[@savagele]

It's been my experience with pistol caliber carbines using a blow back design that bolt velocity is critical in conjunction with how healthy the magazine spring is. The bolt needs to have a cycle velocity fast enough and with sufficient force to make it it's full travel to eject the empty case forcefully and return to battery also with enough force to strip and chamber the next fresh cartridge. The magazine spring has to be healthy enough to have that next fresh cartridge ready to go when the bolt makes it's return trip to battery. If the bolt is too slow or the magazine spring is weak, a pistol caliber carbine will not function 100%.

[@Brandon-to9vp]

Just use hotter rounds 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Cooldibs]

Great vid! In my opinion it's 2018, guns should run 100%

[@littlewillie5293]

Lol but really how many times does an old Colt 45 malfunction and those were made lond time ago

[@jeffadams9807]

I Would Like To See Ruger Make This In 10mm & 30 Cal...

[@Nomad-Rogers]

Might as well buy the HI Point version unpopular opinion.

[@jamiemartin1793]

I love mine with the Glock mags. No complaints so far.

[@marknorwood7521]

Does it run the 33rd mags reliably as well?

[@tigermanmccool4037]

@@marknorwood7521 long as then mag is not resting on anything , shooting from a table a few times I had a miss feed but because a little pressure from the way I was resting it .....I really enjoy it

[@DrSimnjanovski]

Ironically, I’ve had no issues with the Glock mags, at any capacity ... a few with the Ruger ones. If you run 15 or more, my suggestion would be to run hotter rounds to be sure it cycles properly. Usually issues like that are more with your ammo than the firearm. Have fun!

[@pewpewTN]

Same. I already have a ton of Glock mags so it made sense to switch to them. Runs great for me.

[@frjhracing]

I see a couple responses with the glock high capacity in question - I run Elite Tactical 31 mags occasionally - I've had no misfires with those specific mags after a couple hundred and just some 115 blazer rounds. I can say with certainty that most of the glock related misfiring mags are due to the snug fit either A) wearing out or B) bad tolerances from the factory. The ETS mags have a noticeably tighter fit then even my glock branded variants (I think mainly due to the glock mags used in my other stuff frequently and having some wear). The mag adapter may be an issue too if you have mag-non-specific feeding problems. The other day I took two other friends out and we probably sent 300+ rounds through it without any feeding problems. So its interesting seeing all the problems in this video.

[@offdaheez]

"Best laid plans of mice of men" that was perfect time to say 'lets shoot some rabbits' lol

[@earthshapeyoga8024]

its a break in issue, i feel they are including stronger type springs in anticipation of loaders feeding it hotter ammo since its a carbine type structure... but aside from that, who else thought "A bayonet would be nice on that"

[@stevenblakely8478]

Now that you said something it definitely needs a bayonet 😉

[@robertreed4299]

Fucking hated those thing when I worked at small city agency in Prince George county Md. located on little patuxent river at Howard county line. This was back in the late 90’s. Most of the officers wanted to purchase their own AR’s as patrol rifles but was denied. Agency bought those. No one carried it.

[@tradingtrucker247]

Sir, when I'm interested in a new weapon, I look to your vids for advice! Sorry I took so long to subscribe!

[@Civil_Luke]

I have one and haven't had an issue so far. Been only shooting 115 grain Winchester, Federal, and Tula bulk ammo. I've only run 1 33 round mag through it so far though. I've noticed the 33 rounders seem to have a lot of play and I'm thinking that may be the culprit for malfunctions.

[@Bongo_Fury]

VAPrepper but he had malfunctions with the regular Glock mags and even the Ruger magazines. Which kind of mags are you using?

[@Civil_Luke]

I commented before watching the full video. Should have waited until the end but I'm just using standard Glock mags. Based on what I'm seeing on the forums it seems to be pretty reliable. My guess is he got a dud. Time will tell though.

[@sweatmachine69]

Mine runs pretty well also. I was shooting mostly Federal 115g stuff. Bump fires pretty easily too, or so I've heard.

[@Luwinkle]

Ruger literature, which nobody apparently reads, DOES say that the extended mags might have issues.

[@lancenorton1117]

All of the rounds I have fired thru mine have been with the Ruger Mags. Several hundred rounds and no malfunctions.

[@Sportsman101]

Just hearing “hickock45 here” makes my day

[@monkeyslap]

I've got one of the originals from the early 2000s. Bought it 2013 when it was already discontinued for like $900! Now they released it again, but for half that! Worth every penny though. One of the best all-round guns to shoot.

[@southernyankee3802]

Too much oil. I've had a Ruger PC9 for over 3 years now and have not had a single malfunction yet. I've use Ruger and Glock magazines including the Glock 33 rounder. I've used everything from 115 grain FMJ to 147 grain JHP. I also use American Eagle and Winchester ammo. I know I've put over 4,000 rounds thru it. The salesman I bought it from cautioned me not to over oil the weapon. I noticed when you removed the trigger that it had a lot of excessive oil in the breach and slide. I also own the Ruger American pistol also in 9MM. I would love to see it modified to accept Glock magazines. Now that would make for a perfect combination.

[@nmr6988]

I watch on Full30 and on your channel. I wish Full30 had a better page setup. It's actually hard to find specific videos.

[@paperback10]

I have this great PC Carbine - I use a variety of Glock type magazines - I have shot maybe 1,000 rounds through it - mostly 115 grain non-plus P Winchester range ammo. I haven't had any issues with that. Literally the only problems occurred when I tried using some cheap reloads that I'd purchased at a gun show - they didn't seem to have enough power to fully run the action. My only gripe is that the carbine is a little heavy to hold standing for an extended period. Because its 9mm you can shoot this carbine at indoor ranges, which is a huge benefit during the cold dark wet winter months!

[@jamiesloan5902]

I respect almost all of your findings, and comments. But, I really think you need to take a look at the newer Ruger firearms. They are NOT the same quality as the Ruger of old. Trust me... I've been burned on TWO Rugers lately.

[@thomassmestead6424]

I too have noticed a drop in quality in Ruger products in the last few years. It's a shame,really.

[@scottphillips5388]

I purchased this gun, and have fired hundreds of rounds through it, with no problems,but using Glock mags. It worked so well, my Freind just purchased it as well. Great show, enjoy watching your reviews.

[@Quentin217]

I bought mine new in '19, and I have fed it almost exclusively 124-grain hardball over four and a half grains of Bullseye. I have only used the Ruger magazines. It never misses a beat. I have had a few malfunctions with bare lead bullets but that is all. I have learned not to use those. Accuracy is excellent especially with a red dot sight.

[@johnb2005]

Equip it with a Red-Dot site and Forgetaboutit ‼️ 🇺🇸

[@Hogheadsforbreakfast]

Very innovative, the mag compatability is a big selling point. Just a few caliber conversion kits away from being a best seller I'd say....

[@oimissed1292]

love me some Hickok in the morning

[@grandgao3984]

Such a sweet experience trying out one of these. Thank you so much hickok for your thorough review and gun safety vids, invaluable for new shooters who are deep into the theoretical knowledge but just getting started on the practical side!

[@krisledbetter1025]

Is it just me or can anyone else see the bullet projectiles from 2:18 mark onward?

[@XanderSause]

I was interested in this rifle when I saw it pop up on my video feed, curious as to how it would stand up. I love your unedited truth telling video's because honestly with as many failures as I saw with this rifle, I will not be buying one until they've had some time to revamp and redesign it to fix those issues. Thank you for doing what you do best Hickok45!

[@johngnipper8768]

You may not have to worry , now you cant get one....

[@whereswaldo5740]

Typically don’t get the first ones of anything that comes out.

[@frankedgar6694]

Michael, he did a follow video and had zero problems. I only use Ruger mags and have has no problems in 2 years. In bed followup video, he concludes the issue was magazines, not the rifle.

[@iamsean92]

this the only vid i saw with feeding issues. out of like a dozen.

[@klauserji]

And that's probably the mags fault.

[@DrSimnjanovski]

Mags or perhaps the defense ammo...smart reminder for all of us to spend the money and ensure our home defense guns cycle properly with the ammo we select!

[@KonaLife]

@@DrSimnjanovski Hickok didn’t lock the wheel nut when reattaching the barrel early in the video, which probably explains the FTFs - not the ammo.

[@DrSimnjanovski]

@@KonaLife fair point brother!

[@nicholaspietrzak9992]

I feel like any gun designed to take multiple kinds of magazines will have malfunctions.

[@littlewillie5293]

Precisely

[@alexwcobb]

They include a conversion magwell for Glock mags

[@randysmith2866]

It jammed several times. Anyone know if this is normal? Am looking for something reliable; this doesn’t look like it !

[@jeffadams9807]

A Gun Store That I Went To Is Selling Theirs For $995... I Paid $500 Total For Mine, Out The Door From Another Gun Store... It's A Good Little Rifle...

[@artbmarshall]

Try to loosen the torque on your stock bolts. For some reason if I over torque my 10/22 stock bolts, it increases friction on the bolt and causes similar failures.

[@TheSuburban15]

Mike McD. There is a torque spec for the 10/22 stock bolt, but I haven't been in the game for a while and can't remember what it was.

[@frankieknuckles9610]

Why aren't the companies perfecting these guns before they get released. Why does the public have to figure out what the problems might be?makes no sense.

[@FearScherer]

Cause pre production and production are two entirely different things. Takes a very fundamentally reliable action to surmount teething issues

[@a.hollins8691]

Same reason video games are buggy as hell. Why de-bug your software when the public will pay you to do it themselves?

[@45dgwatson]

After watching this video I purchased one of these. It is so much fun and versatile as I can use my Glock 17 and security 9 magazines. My only complaint? the infernal Ruger bolt release is just as frustrating as the 10/22 magazine release. Otherwise it was amazingly accurate out of the box. I ran a boresnake down the barrel and grabbed some old, mixed brand ammunition. Thanks for your review!

[@rmblwgn]

Volquartzen extended bolt catch

[@bertalafacousl4384]

I own this... upgrade needed mcarbo exact edge extractor. Fixes the magazine drop and 95 % shell extractions

[@stephenwilder4809]

“This mag might not work ...its a different color”

[@livincincy4498]

"whoops lets take the safety off" = Reality TV

[@indianaoutdoorfanatic9593]

I realize your as good as they come, and I love your video's but, from an old Vet, and retired LEO, give those mags a good smack to insure they are seated.

[@tank2449]

smack as in once full loaded smack the mag primer side of the case into your palm?

[@ianmangham4570]

@@tank2449 Smack the bottom of the mag hard into the receiver

[@spankthemonkey3437]

Ian Mangham that's what she said

[@ianmangham4570]

@@spankthemonkey3437 Ya can't educate bacon boi, a say ya can't educate bacon.

[@spankthemonkey3437]

Ian Mangham naw but you can eat it

[@jensmangelschots3648]

So jealous of Americans. Those prives are really incredible. Here in Belgium I can get one for around 1000 euros (1150USD). Really insane. As always great video!

[@austinshort4678]

watching this in 2021. seems like a dream or distant memory getting that much ammo for $160 haha

[@johnnyhawkins43]

I've got a lot of respect for ruger!!!!!!!

[@frankedgar6694]

I’ve watched this video about 4-5 times now. Got my Ruger PC a year ago. Just noticed him saying some people can hit with it better than with a pistol. My wife has a Beretta M9 and was resistant to rifles. She’s been shooting pistols for 2 years. Right out of the box she hit better at 5 and at 15 yards with this weapon. We both still love this weapon.

[@ericmcginnis9413]

With the Ruger PC being a rifle and the added length of the barrel no surprise someone would have better accuracy using the rifle!

[@whereswaldo5740]

My wife loves the PC carbine with aluminum fore end. Suppressed and subsonic they are super accurate. I had to get one for me.

[@kendo4242]

In a landmark decision today (3/29/19), judge Benitez of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California has ruled that the law against magazine capacity in California is unconstitutional, effective immediately, I believe. Subject to 9th Circuit of Appeals down the road, but that is the law as it stands now. Victory! Thanks to the NRA for their work on this. I just picked up this rifle in Ca. this week, and will be upgrading my mags soon!

[@pikesticker]

4/17/19 The lifting of the CA high capacity mag restrictions only lasted one week before a second judge issued a stay of the original law until all the appeal process has been completed. IOW, it will eventually end up in the Federal Supreme Court where its likely to finally be ruled unconstitutional to settle the matter once and for all. It is noted that in that SINGLE WEEK California gun owners purchased several million 30 round magazines locally in gun shops, from neighboring states, and online before the ban was back in place. Don't think CA residents are all anti-gun....there are more chapters of Friends of NRA in California than any other state. The 2nd A is alive and well, even if its 'covertly' in LaLa Land.

[@keithagn]

From Canada: you Yanks are lucky to have the 2nd. We do not have that constitution protection . Yet firearms were as much as important in the growth and development of our country as yours.

[@DerWaidmann_]

RIP

[@Darkpara1]

@@keithagn we need them due to all the poverty, and crime ridden streets we enjoy in the US.

[@lksw42439]

Chris Lucas idk what poverty has to do with needing guns... but crime is at an all time low across the US, there’s some cities with relatively higher amounts of violent crimes but they’re the exception. Don’t buy the mainstream news BS. We’re safer than we’ve ever been, it’s just violent crimes are sensational and there’s more coverage of them because it sells well.

[@miketoney2475]

I had the same problem with my 10/22 takedown. I tightened the barrel and it went away only ran about 100 rounds through it since but seems to have made the problem disappear.

[@00buck2]

Been shooting over 60 years and my Ruger pc 9mm carbine shoots everything I put in it as long as it's 9mm with no problems. Have owned and shot many different brands and my opinion is that most of the better guns are made by Ruger . Thanks for the video.

[@damagio2527]

I purchased one before I watched the video and while waiting I came across this video…I normally watch Hikok45 before I buy…I watched and thought….dammit, what have I done? 😂. Fortunately, I put 100 rounds through it today using 4 different brands of ammo using Glock mags and it was flawless…not one problem thank goodness. I also upgraded the extractor and pins with MCarbo replacements. Very smooth and fun to shoot. I would like to get 1000 rounds through it before making a final judgement but so far so good!

[@possum-king2416]

they need some furniture that makes it look kinda like a ppsh

[@tonyblane3587]

Seems like it would have been smarter if they just build it with a folding stock

[@mdredheadguy1979]

Tony Blane They may not have done that so it could be compliant and legal for sale in restrictive states, such as California.

[@beaubeltram6250]

@@mdredheadguy1979 but it's still illegal....yay

[@KonaLife]

@@beaubeltram6250 The Ruger PC-9 that’s featured in this video, or even the MLOK version, is not illegal in CA, dummy.

[@beaubeltram6250]

@@KonaLife everywhere i look the have a 15 round magazine

[@charlie1826]

"Why would I want a big ol' gun like this to fire a pistol cartridge" because ITS SUPER FUN that's why

[@tolpacourt]

v e l o c i t y

[@JamesSmith-yq4kz]

He’s only man I know who can laugh and still hit what he’s aiming at

[@joelrausch4824]

OK the Ruger PC carbine....let's break it down.....7.5 lbs....THAT takes two hands....7.5 lbs ...are you kidding me ?? So when you break it down you better have a sack to put it in otherwise your hands are tied...7.5 lbs ??...for an elephant gun maybe....but a carbine..... to fire 9mm down a 16 inch barrel ?? A beautiful looking gun but about as practical as a portable baby grand piano. Kel tec ,baby ,kel tec

[@stuartmarkman769]

I bought mine yesterday for 529.00 and it is well worth the price. Can't wait to go to the range and try it out. I also have a Hi Point 955 carbine, and laugh if you must but it is a real fun weapon to shoot and it likes all my reloads except it doesn't like polymer rounds very much.

[@tearemupfishing8780]

Ordering one today. Really enjoyed this video. Merry Christmas!

[@jonesperkins1382]

I wish they would make a side folding stock for this. Just like the ones I used to have on my 10/22

[@wasntmeXYZ]

They do! Check out Midwest Industries

[@angelswayofadventure8368]

you can actually see the bullet fly even without a slow motion when he shot the paint can...

[@GunBlue490]

I'm a Ruger armorer. Lubrication is the first cause of feed problems, especially with auto loaders. Use oil very sparingly, if at all, and you will have no problems. Rugers are made to function dry, with only a wipe of oil, and will not wear out.