The New Ruger PC Carbine

Similar to Ruger’s long discontinued PC-9 and PC-40 carbines, but greatly improved!

Features:

Uses either Ruger SR-Series and Security-9® magazines, or Glock pistol magazines after switching out the included magazine well.
Easy takedown similar to the Ruger 10/22 Takedown rifle.
Ambidextrous: Reversible magazine release and reversible charging hand.
Cold hammer-forged, chrome-moly steel barrel with ultra-precise rifling provides exceptional accuracy, longevity and easy cleaning. The heavy contour barrel provides consistent accuracy, while barrel fluting sheds unnecessary weight and allows for quick handling.1/2″-28 threaded barrel with included thread protector allows for use of standard muzzle accessories (flash hiders or suppressors).
Soft rubber buttpad with spacers allows the rifle to be properly sized for different shooters or varying levels of outerwear or defensive gear (three, 1/2” spacers included).
Durable, glass-filled nylon synthetic stock features sling swivel studs for rapid sling attachment and forward mounted accessory rail to allow for a variety of under-barrel accessories such as lights or lasers.
The grip features a proprietary texture for enhanced control.Light, crisp trigger pull with minimal overtravel and positive reset utilizing proven 10/22® trigger components.Also includes: one, SR-Series pistol magazine and hex wrenches for rear sight adjustment, buttpad spacer adjustment and charging handle removal.
Currently only offered in 9mm, but I’d be highly surprised if it is not soon offered in .40 S&W.

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Questions:

As of December 2017 these haven’t reached the general pubic yet. Hopefully there will soon be some YouTube torture tests. If these test favorably I think that they would make a great addition to any home defense arsenal. Questions that I have include:

How reliable is the carbine with 115 grain, 124 grain, and 147-150 grain subsonic loads?
How reliable is the carbine with different hollow-point and FMJ loads?
How reliable is the carbine with standard pressure vs. +P pressure loadings?
How reliable is the carbine with steel case and aluminum case ammunition?
How reliable is the carbine with an attached suppressor?
Is there any type of blowback in the shooter’s face with a suppressor attached (as with many AR-15 style rifles)?
Does blowback with an attached suppressor dirty up the the carbine’s action faster than without an attached suppressor?
The magazine well looks very shallow. How much magazine wobble can be expected, and how reliable is the carbine with a Glock 33-round magazine?

I will update this post with new videos and answers to these question as they become available. Look for an actual Savannah Arsenal review of this carbine very soon.