Ruger PC Carbine is a centerfire semi-automatic pistol-caliber carbine designed and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Pistol-caliber carbines are not a new weapon in the game. They have been around here for a while.
If you are an owner of the carbine and want to push the gun to the limit, you have come to the right place!
By adding a sight to your gun, you can improve your accuracy and increase the overall performance of your gun. Let’s help you find the best red dot for Ruger PC Carbine!
Best Ruger PC Carbine Red Dots – [Editor’s Pick]
1. Trijicon MRO-C-2200004 1x25mm Miniature Optic
Trijicon is one of the most-loved optics manufacturers in the world! Their sights are used by military and security enforcers. Trijicon knows how to make their stuff appealing to both newbies and veterans.
The MRO is made out of high-quality aluminum. It’s a lightweight sight with fully multi-coated lenses. The inside of the MRO is nitrogen-purged.
Rest assured, the sight is well suited for any weather you want to throw at this. The red dot is completely water and shockproof. Even the battery compartment is!
Speaking of battery, it has a really good battery life! The sight has an adjustable illuminated red dot reticle. You will find a total of 8 adjustable brightness settings present on this sight. In between the adjustments, there is a middle point where the sight turns off.
Key Features
- Any mounting accessory is not necessary! This optic has a Picatinny mounting base installed under the optic! You don’t need to purchase anything else.
- USA precision! Trijicon is one of the few brands that often suffers from knock-offs here and there. So, make sure the optic you are purchasing is made in the USA!
- Peak CR2! CR2 batteries are not known for a long battery life. But this optic somehow manages to show the true potential of a CR2 battery.
2. HOLOSUN – HS510C Reflex Red Dot Sight
Holosun doesn’t need any introductions. They are one of the few award-winning red dot sight makers that deliver quality products every year. The HS510C is a mid-range offering from Holosun. It’s not their most expensive product, but the not the cheapest either.
HS510c is made out of aluminum. It’s a durable structure with a nearly indestructible shell! The shell is water, fog, and shockproof at the same time.
Thanks to that, it can easily be used in guns like the Ruger PC Carbine with ease. The lens used here is fully multi-coated as well. It’s crystal clear and oil-resistant to some degree. There is no sunlight glaring issue either.
It’s a great choice if you are a PC Carbine owner. The sight is not too big or bulky for that gun and will make your PC even more accurate in close-range combat. If anything, it’s an upgrade that will truly make you feel like your PC is upgraded. A worthy investment in my opinion.
Key Features
- Chinese masterclass! People used to be quite skeptical about Holosun sights due to them being manufactured in China. But they have proven countless times that they are capable of giving USA-made sights a run for their money!
- Let there be light! The reticle on this optic is illuminated. What’s more interesting is that you will find the optic with a green reticle as well! So, purchase the color that you prefer.
- CR2032 for years! It uses a single CR2032 battery. With the help of one such battery and low-brightness reticle, you can use this optic for years without changing the battery.
3. Vortex Optics Venom Red Dot Sight
Vortex is mostly known for its scopes for different rifles. I have reviewed many of their products on TargetChaser before. The Venom has been featured a lot of times before as well. Especially for pistols and pistol carbines, this sight is widely preferred for performance. The price is in favor of this as well.
The sight is made out of high-quality aluminum. It has a single lens that is made out of glass and is fully multi-coated. Multi-coating makes the sight look more accurate and vivid. It also increases the performance during the low-light condition. As the sight is fog, shock, and waterproof you can use this in any given weather.
The performance of this is impeccable as well. It has a 3 MOA red dot reticle. It offers windage and elevation adjustments as well. Like most other red dots, this one also has an illuminated reticle. You can adjust the illumination according to your needs as well.
Key Features
- Adjustable brightness! You will find a total of 10 levels of brightness settings present on the optic.
- Auto brightness is the future! While not a lot of people may agree with this statement, as someone who loves CQB and prompt responses from sights, I love auto brightness!
- QD supported! You can purchase the QD release mount Vortex made specifically for this optic!
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4. Burris FastFire III Red Dot Sight
Burris sights are some of the best ones in the budget range. They are good for newbies and veterans alike. Their sights are well made. FastFire 3 is the 3rd iteration of the Fastfire series from Burris.
This sight is made out of aircraft-grade aluminum. The same type of aluminum you see in much higher-priced scopes and accessories. In terms of build quality, it’s one of the best you could buy.
The shell is water, shock, and fogproof at the same time. Allowing you to use it in any weather. Doesn’t matter if it’s 0 degrees outside or a piping hot summer, or maybe even a rainstorm, you can use this sight with PC Carbine.
Like all the other Burris red dot sights, this one features a fully multi-coated lens. It’s extremely vibrant and color-accurate. Even in low-light conditions, the performance is quite good. On top of that, the reticle here is illuminated. You can adjust the brightness setting quite easily. Want to pair it on top of an existing scope? Yeah, you can do that as well. If you want.
Key Features
- MOA for days! When you try to purchase the optic, you will find multiple options with different sizes of MOA. Depending on the range you are shooting at, you will need to pick the right size of MOA.
- Supports different weapons! This optic is quite durable and can fit on different guns! Including shotguns as well!
- Automatic brightness adjustable! Besides the manual input, the optic also features an automatic sensor to control the brightness!
5. Sig Sauer SOR52001 Romeo5 Red Dot Sight
Even if I don’t say anything about this, you guys will still end up liking this sight. Romeo 5 is one of the cheapest offerings from Sig that supports almost every sort of gun out there and a well-built sight suitable for PC Carbine.
Romeo is made out of aircraft-grade aluminum. The same type of aluminum you see in much higher-end scopes and offerings from Sig themselves. The inside of the sight is purged with nitrogen. It makes the sight immune to moisture and internal fogging. The outside of the sight is shockproof and waterproof as well. Giving you the freedom to use it in all sorts of environments.
Romeo 5 is a lightweight sight for PC Carbine. The fully multi-coated lens also gives you excellent vision throughout the day. While it’s not capable of nighttime shooting, it’s suitable for low-light shooting.
The reticle is indeed illuminated. You can adjust the illumination of the sight as well. With MOTAC, the sight is one of the best for Ruger PC Carbine.
Key Features
- Magnifier compatible! This sight is compatible with magnifiers to help you reach the full potential of your PC Carbine. Sig Sauer makes Juliet magnifiers. Compatible and synergy is top of the line!
- MOTAC! This optic features a motion-activated sensor. It activates whenever it senses some movement and turns off after a few minutes of inactivity.
- Versatile mount! It comes with an integrated Picatinny mount. Providing an industry-standard mounting system.
How To Choose The Best Sight For Ruger PC Carbine?
Choosing the right sight is important. Without a good compatible sight, you won’t have an enjoyable shooting experience. Keep a couple of things in mind while buying a red dot for the Ruger.
Size
PC Carbine is not a small gun. But it has a mounting rail that is not extremely wide or long. Make sure that the sight you are going for fits the rail and is not too long.
Weight
Weight is a very important part of a sight. We don’t want our sight to make the gun overweight. If you take a lighter sight, the balance will stay optimal.
Warranty
There are quite a few brands out there that make red dots and sights nowadays. Not all of them have good reputation and many are new to the scene. If you are going for such brands, make sure they offer a warranty.
Summary
There you go, those are some of the best red dots for Ruger PC Carbine! No matter which one you go from the list, they will make sure you are content with the purchase.
Depending on how much you are willing to spend, go for the one that fits your needs. That’s all for now, I will be back with more soon. Till then, take care of yourself.
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