Ruger LC Carbine in 5.7. The Good, the Bad & the Ugly.

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Жыл бұрын

In this video, we review the Ruger LC Carbine in 5.7. Although a fun gun, it has it's limits and is in need of after market support. When that happens, this can become a really nice rifle.
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@jrbailey3208 Жыл бұрын

Hey Y'all, Y'all are NOT considering a HUGE segment of the Buying Public: Home Defense, Truck Gun, for up to 100 yds, in CONJUNCTION with people, such as myself, who are Physically Impaired! I have 3 compressions in my neck, thorasic vertebrae issues, and 3 compressions in my lumbar. Many other people have SEVERE Shoulder Issues, and so cannot handle even moderate recoil of a 5.56, .300 B.O.. I agree with you about the trigger issues, but as you did indicate, with PRACTICE, we can ADAPT. Expand your horizons gentlemen: 'one size' does NOT 'fit all'! Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central WY

@mwmag Жыл бұрын

Fair enough and good point JR. Thanks for watching!

@300lbmike Жыл бұрын

I love mine. I have both the pistol and the carbine. No complaints

@RoyalFizzbin 10 ай бұрын

Trigger is okay?

@300lbmike 10 ай бұрын

its not the best, its not the worst either. i can live with it until something better pops up.@@RoyalFizzbin

@CittizinKane 8 ай бұрын

@@300lbmikejust dropped 50 of the blue tips good stuff, love the LC, but not a gun for the budget minded, trigger was fine, to each their own

@AniwayasSong 2 ай бұрын

Discussing calibers is just like the Ole 'Chevy vs Ford' debate(s): Everyone has their own .02 opinion(s) on 'em! I retired my trusty-dusty Ruger P89 which I EDC'd for decades, for the Ruger 57, four Summers ago. Was VERY happy to see Ruger then produce this lovely 'LC Carbine' to pair-up with! I'm not out camping/hunting any Apex natural predator in the woods/wilds, so don't need the heavier hitting calibers. My greatest concern when I'm EDC'ing this caliber are 'Man-sized-or-smaller' threats, and I have zero complaints with this caliber, # of cartridges/mag, it's VERY flat shooting, minimal recoil (For better accuracy/follow-up). Opinions vary of course, and there's great points to be made! Thank you, gentlemen, for making and sharing this video! :-)

@rogrambo 7 ай бұрын

I want this pair so bad! The Ruger lc1 Carbine and the 57 matching pistol that uses the same magazine.

@raass233 Жыл бұрын

I may be wrong, but at 4:56 the trigger pull is being measured toward the top of the trigger instead near the bottom. The bottom is more leverage, and where most people tend to contact the trigger. I'd guess more leverage would mean a pound or two less trigger pull.

@kerryhoover6600 8 ай бұрын

I have been doing my homework and have been watching and reading reviews on the Ruger 5.7 LC. If i may point a few things out , The trigger on a hand full of other test are breaking between 4.5 and 5.5. With that average of 5. ( However when they are testing the trigger, they have their devices towards the bottom of the trigger and are pulling the trigger down and back) yun's had yall's at the top. For the stock yall's is the first one to say it was lose when folded. I have seen guys put 10 rounds at 300 yard's standing and shutting free hand. Also i have found ammo every where ( yes it's on line ). Not sure how ever maybe yall got a lemon!? Thanks for your OHNEST review tho. Thays all we can ask !

@MarkyMan316 Жыл бұрын

First video I've seen of yours. The quality of your production graphics is insane, better than any other Guntuber. I subscribed!

@mwmag Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Really appreciate it and thanks for watching.

@trikyle005 11 ай бұрын

I like the honesty. Subscribing 👍

@mwmag 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Appreciate it

@gbsorenson Жыл бұрын

I have the Ruger 57 pistol, that trigger is awful too. That being said I have a LC Carbine on order, I have 5 mags for my pistol so they'll go nice together. I also have 2000 rds of 5.7 ammo on hand. Those that say you can't find ammo, it's not that tough any more, available online at plenty of places. The American Eagle "range" ammo you can get for about .60/rd, and now AAC is starting to mfg it as well, prices are coming down. If/when someone makes an aftermarket trigger for it I'll probably upgrade the triggers in both the pistol and carbine. Canik and Walther come with great triggers, it can't be that tough Ruger!

@rogrambo 7 ай бұрын

You've got my dream pair. The LC carbine and the 57 pistol. I love that 5.7 round. And I don't see what people are complaining about with the ammo. They carry it right down the street at academy. It's just a couple of bucks more than my ammo for my 45 acp. I'd rather spend a little more on ammo and have a more effective weapon, than have someone show off their 9 mm scars at their murder trial....

@AlexanderRacing358 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love that carbine. 5.7 is an underrated caliber. You are correct that trigger is horrible. easy fix.

@mwmag Жыл бұрын

The trigger fix isn't as simple as imagined. Tandemcross does make a Victory trigger which will remove the factory trigger safety but it's not pre-travel adjustable. Since there are other factors in play the trigger replacement can make a horrible trigger somewhat better but it isn't going to address all the issues with the LC.

@texasflood3165 Жыл бұрын

..just bought this 2 weeks ago..trigger does suck..hope for aftermarket one real soon

@dalton6324 Жыл бұрын

Would you use it for self defense?

@NicktheMac Жыл бұрын

Put in a binary trigger.

@Asset-Peak 3 ай бұрын

Mcarbo Makes A Trigger Kit

@just_hobbies Жыл бұрын

I’m a big fan of the Ruger 57 pistol and carbine. Great review of the carbine. It was honest and fair. Keep up the good work

@mwmag Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Appreciate it. Thanks for watching 👍

@cliffkirby8570 Жыл бұрын

I'll be honest with you I don't have a dog in the fight so to speak here however I think you guys are being a little bit whiny! Shooting a rifle unsupported at 100 yards is a little difficult if you don't know what you're doing...it would kind of compare to shooting a pistol at 50 yards, if you don't take your time it's easy to miss.

@jerryg2073 5 ай бұрын

When M-Carbo did their trigger spring kit install the factory pull was under 5 lbs. Mine is the same, under 5 lbs. out of the box.

@texasflood3165 Жыл бұрын

..think these 2 need more range time..only had mine 2 weeks.. ringin’ steel offhand at 100 yds.. but with 5x -acog acss..might scope it..see how tight 40 gr will do..??..i like this thing..ground hogs beware..trigger is heavy

@Jimster481 Жыл бұрын

Personally I didn't have an issue with the trigger. The travel is long, but I'm not looking at precision shooting right now.

@mwmag Жыл бұрын

Fair enough and good point for purpose. Thanks for watching.

@theodurbin8672 6 ай бұрын

7:55 ... I know this is a 10-month-old review now, but both Tandemkross and M-Carbo have started offering some aftermarket parts for the LC Carbine & Charger. I have the latter, and I've installed a TK muzzle brake (might be TOO effective, jury's still out) and an MCarbo trigger spring kit in it (definite improvement). Now, what I'd really like is an Apex Tactical total trigger system replacement, but I'm not holding my breath.

@cliffkirby8570 Жыл бұрын

Do you think the trigger would smooth out when it breaks in like a thousand rounds or something

@Jaybird-oo3ih 7 ай бұрын

first channel I see trashing this Carbine, actually first time I've seen your channel. Maybe that's a good thing? The Gun I have doesn't have the best trigger but it's not as bad as you've called it. (At least mine wasn't) and I don't think it's a fair review if you shoot it a few times and hand your rounds to a buddy and walk away from it. In my opinion you shouldn't have even had any say on the gun since you didn't put the time in shooting it. What kind of a reviewer does that anyways? Should have heard from the guy that actually liked it also!

@Tommy-rr7ez 7 ай бұрын

I agree whole hearted buddy!

@Calqid Жыл бұрын

Get Tandemcross trigger. While at it, if you have big hands, the TC mag extensions give the other half of your hand a place to go. Rattley stock folds to make package wider than it is long. Other than that POS, a very robust tool. Guy said it felt cheap?! Nope. I will cut down on weight here and there, remove some of the rail, throw the near weightless sights away… or use them. For me, there is no use for the front half of the rail. The charging handle should fold to make descabbarding easier. 600 rds without issue.

@moniterlizard07 Жыл бұрын

LOL a box of 50 rounds is cheaper than the majority of centerfire rounds. Remember rifle rounds come in 20 rounds boxes so you need to compare the price of 1 5.7 vs 2 1/2 boxes of centerfire. Compared to other centerfire pistols calibers only the 9mm is a lot more cheaper and once again if you figure the price of defensive 9mm it is comparable. Every one likes to compare it to a 22 magnum but actually the best comparison is probably comparing it to the 22 hornet . This is the only channel to really bash this rifle showing wither you got a lemon or it may be the shooters and not the carbine

@darkstarshooter7974 Жыл бұрын

Ruger LC Carbine: Swing and a Miss kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9t9db1qzbHNY6M.html

@mwmag Жыл бұрын

The more we work with this the more we are convinced we may have had a lemon. Thanks for watching!

@cliffkirby8570 Жыл бұрын

I agree I'm not paying 70 80 or $1 per round for 5.7.... that's okay I'll stick with 223.

@Thomas-yw9eo 8 ай бұрын

Still a bit too heavy. The old M1 carbine from WW2 bullet gave over twice the muzzle energy and is only 5 and a half pounds.

@HavenSmith-sp6kp Жыл бұрын

Jesus, please complain about something that's an easy fix. Ammo easy to get shoots great.

@mwmag Жыл бұрын

Not necessarily complaining about finding it as much as the cost. Look hard enough you'll find it. So take a deep breath Haven.

@jamesalbin6194 4 ай бұрын

Talk about a couple of negative Karen's you guys are very boring to listen to and you both are trying to act like you know what your talking about. I bought a Ruger LC CARBINE and I absolutely love it and it's a blast to shoot. Great job RUGER

@XX-fq8kp 5 ай бұрын

GEN 2 😂😂😂

@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. Жыл бұрын

5.7 is marginally better than 22WMR in ballistic gel... I know.... but MuH armor piercing rounds ! 😆 Those are just like unicorns....

@Jimster481 Жыл бұрын

that isn't the case at all. There are multiple videos with it.

@danielelliott3659 9 ай бұрын

Would be nice if they built this caliber in a m77 rifle. I would stand in line to buy one. They can keep the ugly junker they have there

@sgt.grinch3299 Жыл бұрын

You can’t even purchase the real ammunition for the gun. I will pass.

@TruthGotGunz Жыл бұрын

I hate when ppl say this dumb shit. 🤦🏿‍♂️ just stay out of the 5.7 market

@kjw882 Жыл бұрын

Can't purchase the real ammo for it? Please explain. I have a few hundred round of Federal and FN ammo for it.

@TruthGotGunz Жыл бұрын

@@kjw882 he doesn’t know wtf he was talking about. Probably somebody that doesn’t even own a 5.7 but is so “knowledgeable” about them

@jgH3T Жыл бұрын

There are several rounds FN will only sell to LE/MIL

@Jimster481 Жыл бұрын

@@jgH3T You mean some of the special armor piercing ammo?

@XX-fq8kp 5 ай бұрын

ANY COOL THING ABOUT THIS GUN IS ALL ALL ALL ERASED BY THE BAD TRIGGER… SORRY BUT THEMS THE FACT… 😮

@kerryhoover6600 8 ай бұрын