New gun: Ruger LC45

[GunnyGene]

I know there's not much interest here on evil black guns, and this one is a first for me. But thought some of y'all might be interested.

Ruger just announced this model at ShotShow, and I decided to try to get one. The LGS had just got one in the shop 2 days ago, and the price was right so bought it. $749. You can read all about the model here:

https://ruger.com/products/lcCarbine/sp ... 19309.html

I'll be sighting in later today if the weather cooperates.

[GFK]

Nice! Well, you never know when such a firearm will come in handy.

[GunnyGene]

Nice! Well, you never know when such a firearm will come in handy.

My thoughts exactly. Forgot to mention that it will also accept the 26 rd Glock pattern sticks from KSI and others. I did shoot one mag a little while ago off the porch, but it's still drizzling so I didn't hang any paper. Functions well, no issues.

[BigAl52]

Id buy one simply for the fact that its a pistol caliber carbine. But I already have a Ruger PC Carbine in 40 S&W and dont see then need for another. I like the PC alot and it has never not functioned. Its also alot more accurate than I thought it would be.

[GunnyGene]

Id buy one simply for the fact that its a pistol caliber carbine. But I already have a Ruger PC Carbine in 40 S&W and dont see then need for another. I like the PC alot and it has never not functioned. Its also alot more accurate than I thought it would be.

BBTI did a comparison of different .45acp in various barrel lengths in 2015, which is interesting. Std. velocity 230grn FMJ doesn't get much of a boost from a longer barrel, but the +p ammo really shines.

http://ballisticsbytheinch.com/45auto2.html

[Ernie]

Something else to think about.

[BigAl52]

Something else to think about.

Getca one Ernie they are truly alot of fun

[GunnyGene]

Something else to think about.

Getca one Ernie they are truly alot of fun

And very intimidating.

[5shot]

I'll be watching for your range report Gunny because I've been talking myself into getting one of these....especially if one turns up at that price!

[GunnyGene]

I'll be watching for your range report Gunny because I've been talking myself into getting one of these....especially if one turns up at that price!

Maybe this coming Fri. Weather forecast looks promising.

ETA: Something that's usually important for folks is Grip feel. The LC grip is a little thicker than the typical 1911, but is considerably narrower front to back. Grip angle is identical to a 1911. All of the controls are easily reached if you have avg. length digits, without changing your grip. If you're comfortable with a 1911 grip, you should be ok with the LC grip.

The gun can be fired with the stock folded, but I wouldn't advise it, since you lose access to the left side safety and the bolt lock, and it interferes with your thumb if it's not fully extended. The butt stock is easily removed if you want to shoot it without shouldering it.

PS: What I paid was the Military/Police discount price (10%), so about $830 without that. And of course the Governor got his 7% on the $749. And I bought 2 Glock mags and a box of range ammo, so out the door it was about $889. No NICS fee tho.

[Ernie]

Something else to think about.

Getca one Ernie they are truly alot of fun

You people truly are enablers. The idea of a 45 ACP carbine is appealing. I bought a Hi Point 9mm carbine because a pistol caliber carbine seemed like a great idea and it is fun but I am not a true 9mm fan and I have more 45 auto pistols so it kind of makes sense. There is also the fact that 9mm is a lot cheaper than 45 so I have some thinking to do.

[Vaquero]

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The gun can be fired with the stock folded, but I wouldn't advise it, since you lose access to the left side safety and the bolt lock, and it interferes with your thumb if it's not fully extended. The butt stock is easily removed if you want to shoot it without shouldering it.

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[GunnyGene]

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The gun can be fired with the stock folded, but I wouldn't advise it, since you lose access to the left side safety and the bolt lock, and it interferes with your thumb if it's not fully extended. The butt stock is easily removed if you want to shoot it without shouldering it.

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This ain't Mogadishu, and you ain't SpecOps.

[BigAl52]

Something else to think about.

Getca one Ernie they are truly alot of fun

You people truly are enablers. The idea of a 45 ACP carbine is appealing. I bought a Hi Point 9mm carbine because a pistol caliber carbine seemed like a great idea and it is fun but I am not a true 9mm fan and I have more 45 auto pistols so it kind of makes sense. There is also the fact that 9mm is a lot cheaper than 45 so I have some thinking to do.

Ammoseek is your friend Ernie if you are not a reloader. 2A warehouse is a good place to buy reman from.

[GunnyGene]

I'll be watching for your range report Gunny because I've been talking myself into getting one of these....especially if one turns up at that price!

Shoots pretty well. I've put 78rnds down range at 10 and 25 yds to break in some & get reasonably sighted in with the factory sights. No functional problems at all. I won't show the targets just yet, since this was with the factory peep sights and my shootin' eye ain't what it used to be. I've got a Holosun HS510C in transit so that should help with group size, etc. Thought about a scout scope, but I don't anticipate shooting anything past 35yds or so with this gun. I have the same optic on my TS-12 shotgun and it works well for close range. Got other guns for 100yds +.

[BigAl52]

Gunblast on YouTube tested one. He really liked it. He had a Trijicon on his. Only 600.00 for one of those Way out of what I would spend on a dot. But his groups were excellent

[BrokenolMarine]

I would like to have a 45acp pistol caliber carbine, but I really want a Thompson, heavy as they are.... as hard as they are to come by and as expensive as they can be unless you get REALLY lucky. It's on my bucket list. I'm not looking too hard at guns not on that very short list unless I get lucky and find someone I trust to sell off a few of my duplicates or extras... I don't just sell to anyone...
(Too much time in LE and two years in Firearms Transactions at State Police.)

It looks like a great option though... will look forward to a more in depth review after you get your optic and have had it for a while.
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[GunnyGene]

I would like to have a 45acp pistol caliber carbine, but I really want a Thompson, heavy as they are.... as hard as they are to come by and as expensive as they can be unless you get REALLY lucky. It's on my bucket list. I'm not looking too hard at guns not on that very short list unless I get lucky and find someone I trust to sell off a few of my duplicates or extras... I don't just sell to anyone...
(Too much time in LE and two years in Firearms Transactions at State Police.)

It looks like a great option though... will look forward to a more in depth review after you get your optic and have had it for a while.
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I kinda miss the Thompson and other small arms we had in inventory back in the day. M3, BAR, select fire M-14, etc. Oh, well. Couldn't afford to feed them these days anyway.

The Holosun showed up yesterday, so I'll be zeroing that later today. Then I'll need to set up the chrono, and check MV for a variety of ammo I have. Probably wait for a few days for that. I haven't seen any MV stats on-line for this gun yet, but wouldn't trust them anyway. Can't wait to see how the 255grn +P hard cast in a 16.5" barrel performs.

[BrokenolMarine]

I had the Garand and the M1A (M14) on my bucket list as well, but dropped them due to the ammo costs. I shot Match Grade copies of both from the "Special Racks" in the base armory during High Power matches in the Corps, and loved them, especially the M14s, but couldn't imagine having to pay for those cases of National Match 308 ammo. We once drove to Ford Island at Pearl Harbor and picked up two pallets of Match ammo for the M14 the Navy no longer needed, in return for a favor I had been doing for a Navy Captain. Coordinating the Marine involvement in a conservation project on the small island of Kahoolawe. I would hate to think what those two pallets of match ammo would sell for these days.

[GunnyGene]

I had the Garand and the M1A (M14) on my bucket list as well, but dropped them due to the ammo costs. I shot Match Grade copies of both from the "Special Racks" in the base armory during High Power matches in the Corps, and loved them, especially the M14s, but couldn't imagine having to pay for those cases of National Match 308 ammo. We once drove to Ford Island at Pearl Harbor and picked up two pallets of Match ammo for the M14 the Navy no longer needed, in return for a favor I had been doing for a Navy Captain. Coordinating the Marine involvement in a conservation project on the small island of Kahoolawe. I would hate to think what those two pallets of match ammo would sell for these days.

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