Ruger PC Takedown vs. Just Right Takedown

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66Milano

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I know that we have a great many Ruger fans within CanadianGunNutz.

I have two lever action rifles, and I would like to add a semi automatic carbine to my collection.

Having spent hours in various You Tube vidoes discussing the two guns; they both seem to be well received.

Having scoured all of the Gun Retailers associated with CanadianGunNutz; it looks like the Ruger PC Takedown is a little more expensive than the Just Right Takedown.

In addiiton, some of our retailers have the Just Right Takedown with a Crimson Red Dot included in the price. Now, I realize this scope is not the Rolls Royce of scopes, however, it does make the Just Right Takedown a little more appealing cost wise, as I would be wanting a scope for either gun.

I value the opinions of any members in this forum who might own one or both and get your thoughts.

I guess the question is; does the Ruger warran the extra few hundred dollars?

Thank You
 
As a matter of fact, I am left handed.

No, I haven't held either one.

I am 10 minutes from Cabelas and it looks like they have both in stock, so yes, I could try them out.
 
Suther said:
Which models are you comparing? The base model Ruger should be about the same price as a JR?
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Just Right Carbines, Takedown Elite Model / Crimson Trace Red Dot / Mag combo (Marstar 1,050 dollars)

and

Ruger PC Carbine Takedown 6-Position Stock 9mm Luger 18.6″ Barrel Non-Restricted (G4C 1,250 dollars). And then I need to spend X dollars on a scope.
 
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66Milano said:
As a matter of fact, I am left handed.

No, I haven't held either one.

I am 10 minutes from Cabelas and it looks like they have both in stock, so yes, I could try them out.
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The JRC may offer some unique benefit to a lefty (fully reversible ejection port and charging handle?). That's not to say the Ruger isn't lefty friendly. So yes, have a fun afternoon and go hold them, try a mag release and a bolt release on both and feel the ergonomics. Both are fine carbines so a few hundred dollars, or a better review (by someone that isn't you) is unlikely to substitute for how it feels to you. Also don't sweat the two hundred dollars - a small percentage in the overall cost of ownership, maintenance and usage. Anyways, that's all generic advice rather than model specific, and I acknowledge you came for the latter!
 
Many thanks for the well-articulated advice; very much appreciated.

As you say, at the end of the day, I need to make the best choice for me.

I think in the back of my mind, I was waiting to see if a member would say "don't buy the Just Right; it's garbage", but nobody is saying that.

Looks like both are good choices for some fun at the range.
 
66Milano said:
Just Right Carbines, Takedown Elite Model / Crimson Trace Red Dot / Mag combo (Marstar 1,050 dollars)

and

Ruger PC Carbine Takedown 6-Position Stock 9mm Luger 18.6″ Barrel Non-Restricted (G4C 1,250 dollars). And then I need to spend X dollars on a scope.
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There is a cheaper Ruger that comes with iron sights.

https://alflahertys.com/ruger-pc-carbine-canadian-non-restricted-variant-9mm-18-6-barrel-19103/

Have you seen the Smith & Wesson FPC? Another option in this category. I'm strongly considering getting a 9mm pcc and the FPC is the one I'll be getting if i do. https://g4cgunstore.com/product/smith-wesson-mp-fpc-9mm-18-6-black-non-restricted/
 
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Suther said:
There is a cheaper Ruger that comes with iron sights.

https://alflahertys.com/ruger-pc-carbine-canadian-non-restricted-variant-9mm-18-6-barrel-19103/

Have you seen the Smith & Wesson FPC? Another option in this category. I'm strongly considering getting a 9mm pcc and the FPC is the one I'll be getting if i do. https://g4cgunstore.com/product/smith-wesson-mp-fpc-9mm-18-6-black-non-restricted/
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Thanks for the response.

Two funny things regarding your post.

That was the gun (the Ruger you mention) that I was all-over a few days ago; I thought that gun was really awesome. But then I saw the Ruger that I posted (the one from 4GC) and I thought that is a really cool looking gun, so I was all over-it. Then I saw the Just Right gun, and between the Just Right being cheaper and with the Red Dot; I would need to spend close to five hundred dollars more to get the "###y" Ruger.

The second funny thing with regards to your post; yes, I have seen the Smith and Weson FPC. I read all of the comments within Tenda's thread on the gun, and I don't know if I like it or not.

Again, I guess I need to hold the three of them, and then make a choice. From what I have read online and in CanadianGunNutz; none of the three would be a bad choice.
 
I've played alot with the Ruger and a non-takedown JRC, buddy had the takedown version. Put the MCarbo upgrades in the Ruger and it should last forever. The JRC is quality and needs nothing out of the box.
The easier the gun is to take down the more you'll actually use that feature. The Ruger is easy, but I never bothered using that feature because the optic wasn't on the barrel and sometimes needed to be re-zeroed. It was never off by much, but my OCD didn't like that. The JRC takes a little more effort to takedown, the only time my buddy takes his down is to clean. His sometimes needs to be re-zeroed as well because the optic is on the receiver and not the barrel. So he rarely takes the barrel off.
That S&W uses a single big button to take it down, and has the rail on the barrel and not the receiver. No re-zeroing needed, takedown takes a second. If taking the gun down for storage or transport is important the S&W is the one to get.
 
If you enjoy curve balls check out aftermarket support before you commit. Different ways to dress up the same firearm for specialisations. For example JRC was designed to be AR15 parts friendly, so many economical accessories should fit. Ruger PCC's bolt recoil is entirely housed in the receiver (so no buffer tube, can operate stockless / brace / folder) and shorter interchangeable barrels are available from a site sponsor (Alberta Tactical Rifle Supply). So the Ruger Tactical PCC can be dressed as a Ruger Charger temporarily (play within the law etc). The S&W FPC is brand new so lacks aftermarket support currently, but is hard to ignore right now (I've not held one).
 
66Milano said:
...Again, I guess I need to hold the three of them, and then make a choice. From what I have read online and in CanadianGunNutz; none of the three would be a bad choice.
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Definitely, give them all a good squeeze in person. If you care about handling, it might be a very easy decision after that.

FWIW, the S&W FPC is very, very new on the market - Unlike the other two you are considering, it is not at all a proven product.
 
alpining said:
Definitely, give them all a good squeeze in person. If you care about handling, it might be a very easy decision after that.

FWIW, the S&W FPC is very, very new on the market - Unlike the other two you are considering, it is not at all a proven product.
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Excellent point. Thank You.
 
Not sure if I made the right decision; however, Tenda took $300 off of the Just Right Takedown, so I just bought it.
 
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