Luke Cuenco 08.31.22
When it comes to tiny cartridges that pack a punch few are as powerful and as accurate as the fabled FN 5.7x28mm cartridge. Originally designed for dedicated use in the FN P90 bullpup submachine gun, the 5.7x28mm cartridge has since only been adopted by a small handful of successful firearms to date. Ruger, however, has decided to change that with the introduction of the new Ruger LC Carbine chambered in 5.7x28mm. The new carbine features a near-fully ambidextrous design, a 16″ fluted barrel, and a folding telescopic stock making it not only capable of taking full advantage of the high-velocity cartridge but giving it a lot of the same compact abilities that the P90 has without the P90 pricing.
Ruger Unveils Its New Ruger LC Carbine Chambered in 5.7x28mm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce the lightweight, compact Ruger® LC Carbine™ chambered in 5.7x28mm. The compact nature of this carbine owes to its bolt-over-barrel design and feeding through the grip. The Ruger LC Carbine has a full 16.25″ barrel, features a reversible side-folding stock adjustable for length of pull, and is compatible with Picatinny rail-mounted accessory stocks. The stock and Rapid Deploy adjustable sights can be folded for storage.
Utilizing the same magazines and controls as the innovative Ruger-5.7™ pistol, the LC Carbine is the ultimate range companion. Even when using typical 40 grain 5.7x28mm jacketed bullets, this high-performing carbine’s felt recoil is comparable to a .22 LR. Like the Ruger-5.7 pistol, the LC Carbine utilizes Ruger’s safe, reliable and proven Secure Action™ fire-control mechanism that combines a protected internal hammer with a bladed-safety trigger that has a short, smooth pull, clean break and positive reset. The fluted, nitride-coated alloy steel barrel is durable and lightweight and allows for the attachment of standard muzzle accessories.
Ruger President and CEO, Chris Killoy, took time out at the range with the new LC Carbine and says, “I can’t describe how ergonomic the LC Carbine feels in your hands. You have to experience it on the range to really appreciate how it balances and moves. The controls are intuitive and conveniently located, and the lack of felt recoil makes it hard to put down.”
Made in the USA of strong and lightweight materials, the Ruger LC Carbine is ideal for the range, backpacking, small game, or anywhere a versatile and reliable carbine is appreciated.
The Ruger LC Carbine has an MSRP of just under $1,000 and if it’s anything like other Ruger products then you should probably be able to pick it up for well below that asking price at your local gun shop once the hype surrounding the new gun has died down. I’ve personally had about 2 weeks’ worth of experience with the new LC carbine so far and everything looks quite promising. There will be a full review of the new LC Carbine coming soon over on The Firearm Blog so if you’re interested in how this hot new carbine stacks up against the other options currently on the market be sure to head on over there to read the full review in the following weeks.
