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the Ruger PC 9 Charger pistol...

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Looks like a nice gun (....aren't they all.... :mrgreen: ).

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https://ruger.com/products/pcCharger/sp ... 29100.html

My wish list for it:

1. An accessory barrel in 22 TCM, maybe 10"

2. An integrally suppressed barrel maybe 10"

The first would probably get 2500 fps or more from 40 gr 223 bullets (ballistics established at 2,000 fps @ 5" barrel and 3,000 fps @ 16" barrel), and would use the same magazines. Might require a lighter spring like the 1911's do. It would penetrate hard stuff for applications needing that.

The second would just be....quiet.... 8)

One of many on-line reviews - https://www.americanrifleman.org/articl ... c-charger/
...and the SBT brace - https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gear- ... ing-brace/
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That's cool! I love my PC9, nice shooting carbine.

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That MSRP is kinda high, but that's an interesting platform.
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Doc, have you watched any reviews on the new Uzi Pro?
Bill, whats money, when you can sell it here to one of us afterwards! :lol:
I want one to replace my hi-point planet of apes 9mm.... todd/3leg
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres

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Colion Noir on the PC Charger - https://youtu.be/VxJdRTkJGUE
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I snagged one early thankfully.
Arm brace too... :mrgreen:

Now I want a stock for my 22LR Charger with that 1913 rail on the back. . . .3leggedturtle’s post got me thinkin’....
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Doc, A 135-150gr RN or aFP bullet going 900-1000fps would be quiet and effective. Sorta like a short rimless .38 Special! :P
B4 i saw the binary trigger for the Charger, took an extra 10/22 barrel and cut down to 6". Then I sanded it down until it weighs 9oz. My Charger with Weaver 2.5X PCH scope on weighs 3lb 5 1/2pz without mag in. Hate to see what the 6" carbon fiber barrels goes for. I'm hoping Ruger will sell the brace adapter with rail separately.
PC9 Charger a brace would be a great, subsisting backwoods gun. Right up there with a 30/30 or 357 lever. YMMV Todd/3leg
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This 'chassis' (aluminum skeletonized stock) looks like a good (not cheap though) option - Odin Chassis - it has a built-in 1913 rail that would fit the SB folding arm brace (...which I can borrow off my 9mm Charger.... 8) )

The ultimate barrel would be an integrally-suppressed one - Innovative Arms Integrally Suppressed Charger Barrel - no throwing off the balance, or extra length.

The downside of 'integrally suppressed' barrels is that they mean you're investing a big chunk of money on only one gun. My Mystic (LibertyCans) cost something around $850 back when I got it, but it is one you can take apart to clean fully, so can use cast bullets and 22 LR without issues, plus it came with 5/16" and 1/2" adapters so I can use it on probably ten or more guns (any AR, any threaded gun of 0.357" caliber or less, although full-bore magnum like 300 Winchester isn't recommended, but 308 Win is acceptable, or 35 Remington, 357 Mag, etc...). So the 'real cost' (at least how I man-splained it to my wife [risking death]) was only around $85 per gun, right.... :D And of course the tax don't count, cuz it's for a STAMP, not a gun...... :wink: However, if you wanted to make a Charger into an 'ultimate bug-out gun' it would probably be the ultimate setup to have the integrally suppressed barrel and a light 'chassis' and light arm-brace. A top quality red-dot in my opinion is as reliable as most irons, and super light weight, but there are also other sighting options that don't involve batteries.
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