The Ruger PC Carbine Backpacker (brand part no. 19129) is a takedown pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9mm, built to break down small enough to fit in a backpack or truck bag for shooters who want a dependable rifle within reach without the bulk of a full-length carbine. The 16.12-inch barrel is rifled with a 1-in-10 twist for reliable 9mm performance, and fiber optic sights come standard for fast target acquisition without an optic. Its takedown design and light weight make it a natural fit for truck guns, backpacking, and home-defense storage alike.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in 9mm, sharing ammunition with many common defensive handguns.
- Built around a 16.12-inch barrel for a compact, easy-to-handle carbine profile.
- Rifled with a 1-in-10 twist for reliable stabilization of common 9mm loads.
- Feeds from a 17-round magazine, with one included.
- Equipped with adjustable, fiber optic sights for fast target acquisition without an optic.
- Uses a takedown design, true to the Backpacker variant, that breaks the carbine into two compact sections for storage or transport.
- Measures 35 inches overall, keeping it compact for its class.
- Ships at approximately 8.1 pounds in its case, light enough for backpacking or truck-gun duty.
- Runs a semi-automatic action for reliable cycling with common 9mm defensive loads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does takedown mean for the PC Carbine Backpacker? The carbine separates into two compact sections without special tools, making it easy to store or pack away.
Does it come with sights? Yes, it ships with fully adjustable fiber optic sights ready to use without mounting an optic.
What magazine capacity does it use? It ships with a 17-round magazine included.
Buy the Ruger PC Carbine Backpacker
Order the Ruger PC Carbine Backpacker in 9mm from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your local FFL. Ruger built the Backpacker for shooters who want a grab-and-go pistol-caliber carbine, part of our full semi-auto rifles lineup.
