By: Friedrich Seiltgen
Copyright © 2024
ABOUT RUGER
Sturm, Ruger & Company was founded by William B. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm in 1949 in a small, rented machine shop in Southport, Connecticut.
In 1949, Bill Ruger duplicated two Japanese “baby” Nambu pistols in his garage from a Nambu that he acquired from a returning Marine near the end of World War II. Ruger copied the silhouette and bolt system of the Nambu for use with the Ruger Standard pistol, which eventually became the Mark IV.
The Standard became so successful that it launched the entire company.
In 1964, Bill Ruger and Harry Sefried designed the 10/22 rifle, and a legend was born. Ruger states that over 7 million 10/22 rifles have been produced to date in all configurations, making it the most popular rimfire semi-automatic rifle in the world.
The 10/22 rifle is so popular and has so many aftermarket parts and accessories that a complete 10/22 rifle can be assembled without using a single Ruger factory part!
In 2024, the 10/22 celebrates its 60th year in production with a 60th-anniversary carbine edition.
Ruger now produces a full line of revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, bolt action and AR-pattern rifles and is one of the largest firearms manufacturers in the world.
RUGER LC CARBINE IN .45 AUTO
The LC Carbine, previously available in 5.7×28 only, is now chambered for .45 Auto. It’s also been updated with a right and left-hand bolt release, an octagonal handguard with M-LOK slots, and a reversible magazine release. It is compatible with most Glock pattern .45 magazines, as older Glock magazines that feature only one magazine latch slot may still be used with the LC Carbine, but the magazine release button must remain on the left side of the rifle.
THE RECEIVER & FURNITURE
The receiver is an aluminum alloy and Type III hard-coat anodized. The LC Carbine comes equipped with an adjustable stock with a length of pull from 12.60 inches to 14.60 inches, and the stock is a reversible side-folding stock attached using the Picatinny rail on the end of the receiver to mount. The handguard is CNC-milled and hard-coat anodized and features M-LOK slots and multiple QD sockets for attaching slings. It is equipped with the Secure Action fire control system, which includes a protected internal hammer and bladed trigger that provides a smooth pull, clean break, and positive reset. The focus on safety is impressive and consists of a 1911-style ambidextrous manual safety, trigger safety, a neutrally balanced sear with significant engagement and strong spring tension, and a hammer catch.
THE BOLT & BARREL
The bolt is positioned over the barrel and provides balance. The alloy steel barrel is rated for use with SAAMI-spec +P ammunition, is 16.25 inches long with a 1:16-inch right-hand twist, and is threaded .578″-28, allowing for the attachment of muzzle brakes, flash hiders, and suppressors. A thread protector is included.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Semi-Automatic, Blowback operating system
Caliber: .45 Auto
Magazine Capacity: 13 Rounds
Sights: Ruger Rapid Deploy adjustable folding sights and full-length Picatinny rail for optics
Barrel Length: 16.25 Inches
Overall Length: 30.60 Inches with stock extended; 28.66 Inches with stock at shortest length of pull
Weight: 7.1 Pounds
MSRP: $1,009
URL: www.ruger.com
THE VERDICT
The LC Carbine is ideal for a backpack gun, small game, or range. It ships with one magazine, an M-LOK QD sling socket, and hex wrenches.
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Friedrich Seiltgen is a retired Master Police Officer with 20 years of service with the Orlando Police Department. He conducts training in Lone Wolf Terrorism Counterstrategies, Firearms, and Active Shooter Response. His writing has appeared in RECOIL, Soldier of Fortune, The Counter Terrorist Magazine, Off Grid, American Thinker, Homeland Security Today, and The Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International.
Contact him at [email protected].