Vern Evans
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. introduced the LC Carbine in .45 ACP at the SHOT Show in January of this year. It was a nice looking platform and seemed well thought out. A lightweight, 16-inch carbine, with factory threaded barrel folding stock, and it takes Glock mags. What more could you want? Well how about a 10mm? If that’s what you were thinking then it’s your lucky day, since that’s just what Ruger announced, the LC Carbine in 10mm.
The new Ruger LC Carbine chambered in 10mm Auto shares most of the features with its .45 ACP brother. It has a 16.25-inch threaded barrel, adjustable folding stock, Ruger Rapid Deploy folding sights and ambidextrous controls. The LC Carbine is only 28.6 inches long with the stock collapsed. It has right- and left-hand bolt releases, an octagonal handguard, a reversible magazine release and, yes, it uses Glock magazines.
The LC Carbine uses an aluminum free-float handguard that has M-LOK attachment slots, QD attachment points for slings and a full-length Picatinny rail. The adjustable, folding stock is reversible so you can fold it your way. If you prefer a different style stock it can be be replaced with AR-pattern stocks. The rear of the receiver has a Picatinny rail so you could also put on any stock with that interface.
Ruger uses their Secure Action fire-control mechanism in the LC Carbine. It combines a protected internal hammer with a bladed-safety trigger that has a short, smooth pull, clean break and positive reset. The 10mm LC is made in the USA and Ruger is recommending it for range use, home defense or hunting.
For more information on the Ruger LC Carbine in 10mm Auto check out Ruger.com or visit gun.deals or the sites listed below.
Specifications
Capacity: 30+1
Weight: 7.1 lbs.
Overall Length: 30.60 in.
Length of Pull: 12.60″ – 14.60 in.
Twist: 1:16-in. RH
Barrel Length: 16.25 in.
Barrel Feature: Threaded, Alloy Steel
Thread Pattern: .578-in-28
Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy
Grooves: 6
Stock: Folding, Adjustable Length of Pull
Sights: Adjustable Ruger® Rapid Deploy
Receiver Finish: Type III Hard-Coat Anodized
Suggested Retail: $1,049
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