Ruger PC Charger
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manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co.


PC Charger

In 2020, following the success of Ruger's PC Carbine, Ruger announced the PC Charger - a 9mm pistol based on the Ruger PC Carbine's chassis. The PC Charger is compatible with AR-style pistol grips, and featured
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compatible slots for mounting compatible accessories. The PC Charger maintains the interchangeable magazine well system in order for the weapon to accept both Ruger Security-9 and Ruger SR9 magazines as well as
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magazines. The Charger also uses the same action as the PC Carbine - a dead blow action. The magazine release and charging handle are reversible to accommodate right or left handed use. The pistol ships with a 17-round magazine, though a 10-round state compliant model is also available. The PC Charger shares components with the popular
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rifle, and features a trigger with a four-pound pull weight. The Charger is designed to accept many accessories, including a brace, that make it easier to use and more accurate than a traditional handheld pistol. While the PC Charger does not look like an orthodox pistol, it was designed to meet the legal status of one in the United States, as defined by the ATF. This might allow the PC Charger to be carried or used in ways that other firearms might be restricted from, though local US State laws often vary.


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