Recreational shooting and other stuff
My quest to continue improving my trio of Ruger Mark pistols lead me to the Volquartsen Bolt Tune-Up Kit. This $38 kit contains a firing pin and extractor for the MKI, MKII, MKIII, MK IV, and 22/45 models. While I’ve been able to shoot most ammo without issue, once I added a suppressor, reliability became … Read more
Both the Ruger PC Carbine and PC Charger are compatible with the Ruger Security 9 magazines. Since I have both of the PC variants, I figured I should try out the Security 9, as it seems like the ideal companion sidearm. For those not familiar, the PC Carbine is a 9mm Takedown rifle which can … Read more
In my quest to build the ultimate 22 Charger, I got my hands on a Summit Precision carbon fiber barrel. Normally available as an 18.5″ barrel, Summit Precision will do custom lengths. So mine is a 10″ Charger-length barrel. Where many companies are offering a steel barrel with an aluminum sleeve, Summit Precision’s barrels are … Read more
Ruger’s PC Carbine has been very popular, so they followed it up with a PC Charger. Is it better than the original? That’s a matter of personal preference. But it certainly seems to be more sought-after. And for good reason. It’s chambered in 9mm, has the option to use Ruger Security 9 or Glock magazines, … Read more
Last month, I upgraded my PC Carbine with the Upriser chassis from TandemKross. I also received their “Internal combo”, along with a few other parts, which I installed at the same time. Now that I’ve had sufficient trigger time, I can report back on the those upgrades too. The parts in question are listed below, … Read more
Ruger’s Precision Rimfire rifle sits in a nice spot in their product line. With the success of the Ruger Precision centerfire rifles, they realized the value of a rimfire version, which makes a great trainer for the centerfire rifles. It’s also for anyone who wants to get trigger time without spending a fortune. Although rimfire … Read more