Originally Posted by
FSTRN
Not so hard. Like a 10/22 really.
This is it, exactly.
The PCC is, in essense, a 10/22 that's been redesigned for centerfire ammo. Add a slot on both sides of the receiver for a reversible charging handle and a plastic mag well adapter and you have a PCC.
Straight blowback is great for a 10/22. Is it ideal for 9mm? Personally I think the gun is way too heavy for what it is. That's the nature of the beast for a blowback system. People are posting that they want Ruger to make a PCC in 10mm or 45 Auto, etc. All this will mean is an even heavier bolt and recoil spring. No thanks!
What I'd like to see Ruger do is come up with some sort of mechanically locked breech that would shave weight off. I'd bet they could immediately take half a pound off. It would also open the door for caliber options without simply relying on the mass of the bolt.
Down side to development is likely also increasing cost. Would people be interested in paying more for a gun that weighed a little less?
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