C-clamp grip on Ruger PC Carbine

[Flashman]

I am thinking about supplementing IDPA and steel matches, possibly USPSA, with PCC.  The AR style choices are a bit overwhelming, and, to be frank mostly expensive, and to some degree if one builds or assembles a rifle, a little risky in terms functionality and reliability.  Someone in a similar thread recommended the Ruger PC Carbine at least as a starter platform.  Reliable, durable and relatively inexpensive (and uses the same Glock mags).  My question is this.  With the model that has the aluminum free floated hand guard, and using a red dot or similar sight (at normal height) is it possible to use the thumb over the hand guard grip without interfering with the sight picture as is done with AR's? 

[dtuns]

You would have to have a really low dot for any interference.

 

[Boomstick303]

21 minutes ago, Flashman said:

Reliable,

 

I not seen this to be the case in competition at least.  To be fair That could be due to the low number I have observed as I have only seen about 2-3 in competition. 

 

I would do your research before buying.  

Edited October 13, 2022 by Boomstick303

[MatroskinT]

I use it in USPSA, the weak point is the ejector that you can bend eventually if you slam the magazine in.

Get the taccom parts to make ergos better. The barrel is getting hot so certainly you can get the "ULW Handguard for Ruger PC Carbine". also helps with the grip.

BTW it eats everything I feed it.

Edited October 13, 2022 by MatroskinT

[Boomstick303]

33 minutes ago, MatroskinT said:

the weak point is the ejector

 

That makes sense.  The issues I observed seem to extraction/ejector related.

[Texaspaul]

You could end up like mine - the only thig stock is bolt and receiver

[Zachjet]

My pc9 runs and eats anything. 
I did all the basic internal mods to it

plus the jawbone mag release.

only thing I wish I had was a bolt release button. (10 round mag limits where I live) 

 

Edited October 14, 2022 by Zachjet

[DwightSchrute]

On 10/13/2022 at 9:01 AM, Flashman said:

With the model that has the aluminum free floated hand guard, and using a red dot or similar sight (at normal height) is it possible to use the thumb over the hand guard grip without interfering with the sight picture as is done with AR's?

Absolutely.  I have the Midwest Industries M-Lok Handguard on mine, and I’ve never noticed any interference whatsoever with the Deltapoint Pro I use with a Cross Slot Scope Mount on top of the receiver.  The only addition that I would consider a “must” for USPSA competition with the Ruger PC Carbine is the Jawbone Tactical Drop-In Mag Release.

[bigdawgbeav]

this is mine with the iron sights and my thumb (or the meaty part of my hand) are not in the way.  And this is with really low irons.