The Ruger LC Carbine 5.7x28mm is a lightweight pistol-caliber carbine with a 16.25-inch threaded barrel, a side-folding stock and a 10-round capacity-compliant configuration (Ruger part no. 19302). Ruger builds it on a bolt-over-barrel layout with the magazine in the grip, which keeps the weight to 5.9 pounds and the balance neutral. It uses the same steel magazines and ergonomic controls as the Ruger-5.7 pistol, so owners of that handgun already know the manual of arms. The reversible, folding stock and collapsible sights make it compact for storage and travel.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 5.7x28mm, a flat-shooting, low-recoil cartridge shared with the Ruger-5.7 pistol.
• Barrel length is 16.25 inches, fluted and nitride treated for strength, accuracy and longevity.
• The barrel is threaded 1/2-28, with a thread protector for attaching muzzle brakes, flash hiders and caliber-appropriate suppressors.
• Capacity is 10+1 using a Ruger-5.7 steel magazine, one of which ships with the carbine.
• A 1911-style ambidextrous manual safety sits alongside an integrated trigger safety, so the carbine can be set to safe from either side.
• The stock is reversible, side-folding and adjustable for length of pull from 12.69 to 14.62 inches.
• Sights are Ruger Rapid Deploy folding sights, adjustable for windage and elevation, with a full-length Picatinny rail above for optics.
• The handguard is CNC-milled aluminum with Type III hard-coat anodizing and M-LOK slots for lights and accessories.
• Weight is 5.9 pounds, light enough for all-day carry in the field or at the range.
• Rifling twist is 1:9 inches right-hand, tuned for the 5.7x28mm bullet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the LC Carbine threaded for a suppressor or brake? Yes. The barrel is threaded 1/2-28 and ships with a thread protector, so it accepts common muzzle brakes, flash hiders and caliber-appropriate suppressors.

What is the magazine capacity? This is the capacity-compliant model, which holds ten rounds plus one in the chamber, and one Ruger-5.7 steel magazine is included.

Does it share magazines with the Ruger-5.7 pistol? Yes. Ruger designed the carbine to use the same steel magazines and familiar controls as the Ruger-5.7 pistol.

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A threaded, folding 5.7x28mm carbine with a manual safety on both sides gives you a compact long gun that still takes common accessories. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other semi-auto rifles.