'New' Ruger LC Carbine 5.7 X 28mm

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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is introducing the new Ruger LC Carbine, a lightweight firearms chambered in 5.7x28mm. The compact nature of the LC carbine is due in part to a bolt-over-barrel design (also called a telescoping bolt) and a magazine that fits into grip of the gun versus going in forward of the grip. The Ruger LC Carbine has a full 16.25-inch barrel that is fluted and finished with a 1/2x28 tpi thread, allowing you to mount your choice of muzzle brake, suppressor or other muzzle device. On top of the gun is a length of Picatinny rail with a pair of detachable Rapid Deploy adjustable sights. The rail also permits the mounting of your choice of optic on top of the gun. The removable hand guard is lined with M-Lok for mounting other accessories, and both the side charging handle and the magazine release are reversible for left-handed users. The LC Carbine also features a reversible side-folding stock that is adjustable for length of pull. The stock is compatible with other Picatinny rail-mounted accessory stocks, and both the stock and Rapid Deploy adjustable sights can be folded for storage.

Ruger President and CEO, Chris Killoy, took time out at the range with the new LC Carbine and says, “It’s difficult to describe how ergonomic the LC Carbine feels in your hands. You have to experience it on the range to really appreciate how it balances and moves. The controls are intuitive and conveniently located, and the lack of felt recoil makes it hard to put down.”

Using the same magazines and controls as the innovative Ruger-5.7 pistol, the LC Carbine is well-suited to a variety of tasks. The carbine’s felt recoil is comparable to a .22 LR, even when using typical 40 grain 5.7x28mm jacketed bullets. Like the Ruger-5.7 pistol, the LC Carbine uses Ruger's proven Secure Action fire-control mechanism that combines a protected internal hammer with a bladed-safety trigger for a short, smooth pull, clean break and positive reset. The fluted, nitride-coated alloy steel barrel is durable and lightweight and allows for the attachment of standard muzzle accessories.

The small size and light weight of the Ruger LC Carbine, combined with the performance of the 5.7x28mm carbine make this gun an excellent choice for activities such as backpacking, hunting small game or just trips to the range. MSRP for the Ruger LC Carbine is $969usd, and more information on this gun or other products from Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is available at ruger.com.
 
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I don't wanna get excited about this because then I'll jinx it coming up here, but hot damn I've been waiting a century for an affordable 5.7 option to get into up here.
 
bnk2 said:
I don't wanna get excited about this because then I'll jinx it coming up here, but hot damn I've been waiting a century for an affordable 5.7 option to get into up here.
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It won't be any cheaper than the pistol so I don't know what you figure is changing.

I just hope the lower isn't just a 57 frame. It won't make it here if so. I haven't had time to watch any videos or read about it...
 
B said:
It won't be any cheaper than the pistol so I don't know what you figure is changing.

I just hope the lower isn't just a 57 frame. It won't make it here if so. I haven't had time to watch any videos or read about it...
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I'm more meaning that it'll likely be far cheaper than it's only long-arm competition in Canada, the PS90.
 
bnk2 said:
Also based on initial cursory inspection, seems like it uses a different lower with the same grip/trigger guard molds.
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If you are right that is great news. I have never had much use for the pistol but out of a PCC that little round could be a lot of fun and very useful for varminting.
 
its gotta be cheaper than the $2600 for the PS90.

Ruger lists the MSRP at $979 US.
so that would be like $1275 CAN plus import charges.
still half the price of a PS90.
 
Now that I think about it, there could be an issue. I suspect this uses the same serialized fire control unit as the Ruger 57. Given that I believe that is the serialized part of the pistol, I don't know how it will be classified NR even with OAL and barrel length criteria met. Hopefully there's a workaround.
 
bnk2 said:
Now that I think about it, there could be an issue. I suspect this uses the same serialized fire control unit as the Ruger 57. Given that I believe that is the serialized part of the pistol, I don't know how it will be classified NR even with OAL and barrel length criteria met. Hopefully there's a workaround.
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I’m not so sure your correct, go on the ruger website look at the serial number placement on the 5.7 pistol, and than compare to where it’s at on the rifle (right side of frame), they’ve possibly already worked around this. Why else make the changes if they didn’t need too? Woulda been less engineering to slap a pistol lower on the rifles upper. Ruger has always had an eye on foreign markets like Canada, so I’m hopeful that’s the case.
 
gallen270 said:
I’m not so sure your correct, go on the ruger website look at the serial number placement on the 5.7 pistol, and than compare to where it’s at on the rifle (right side of frame), they’ve possibly already worked around this. Why else make the changes if they didn’t need too? Woulda been less engineering to slap a pistol lower on the rifles upper. Ruger has always had an eye on foreign markets like Canada, so I’m hopeful that’s the case.
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Here's hoping you're right. I just always expect the lab to pull some &@#$ery that makes it tougher to own something cool like this.
 
gallen270 said:
I’m not so sure your correct, go on the ruger website look at the serial number placement on the 5.7 pistol, and than compare to where it’s at on the rifle (right side of frame), they’ve possibly already worked around this. Why else make the changes if they didn’t need too? Woulda been less engineering to slap a pistol lower on the rifles upper. Ruger has always had an eye on foreign markets like Canada, so I’m hopeful that’s the case.
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You are right about the serial - seems engraved on the upper. The thing about the Ruger 57 pistol is that they are using a FCU similar to how p320 or Steyr M2 are - i.e. the lower is not the serialized part... and it's serial shows through a window on the grip module... They could just not have been able to leave that window open... We'll see when there are mote detailed disassembly reviews. But for the sake of being able to import this, hope you are right :)

mbogo3 said:
LE will not be pleased.Now they need to make it in 7.62x25
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How well does 7.62x25 feed from the ruger 57 mag?
 
rmsg0040 said:
$1 per round
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if you do some shopping you can pick it up for $0.35 per round.
and now with the round getting NATO designation last year and more and more manufacturers starting to make pistols and rifles that use it the prices should continue to drop and be more readily available.
or at least that is the hope!
 
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