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 are around here for a while and now there are plenty of owners for such guns.
If you are an owner of the gun and wanting to push the gun to the limit, you have come to the right place. By adding a sight on your gun, you can improve your accuracy and increase the overall performance of your gun. That’s why, you and I are gonna find out the best red dot for Ruger PC Carbine today.
Best Ruger PC Carbine Red Dots – [Editor’s Pick]
1. Trijicon MRO-C-2200004 1x25mm Miniature Optic
Trijicon is one of the most-loved red dot sight manufacturer in the west. Their sights are used in military and security enforcers. Trijicon really 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 sight is completely water and shockproof. Even the battery compartment is.
Speaking of battery, the sight has 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.
Does this sight come with mounting rings?
You don’t need any. The base has mounting plates.
Where is this made in?
It’s made in USA.
What kind of battery do you need?
You need a CR2 battery for this. Trijicon includes one.
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 delivers quality product 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 nearly holographic looking shell. The shell is water, fog, and shockproof at the same time. Thanks to that, it can easily be used in guns like 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 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 it will make your PC even more accurate in the 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.
Where is this sight made in?
It’s made in China.
Is this illuminated?
Yes, the red dot reticle is illuminated.
What kind of battery does this sight use?
One CR2032 battery.
3. Vortex Optics Venom Red Dot Sight
Vortex is mostly known for their scopes for different rifles. I have featured many of their products on TargetChaser. The Venom has been featured a lot of times before as well. Specially 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 on any given weather.
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 illuminated reticle. You can adjust the illumination according to your needs as well.
What kind of battery do you need for this?
A CR2032 battery.
Where is this made in?
Made in Philippines.
Does this have auto brightness adjustment?
It does.
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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 really well made and it clearly shows how well they are. FastFire 3 is the 3rd iteration of 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 fog proof at the same time. Giving you the opportunity to use it in any weather. Doesn’t matter if it’s 0 degrees outside or piping hot summer, or maybe even rainstorm, you can use this sight with PC Carbine.
Like all the other Burris red dot sights, this one features fully multi-coated lens. It’s extremely vibrant and color accurate. Even in low-light condition 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.
Where is this made in?
It’s made in Philippines.
What is the size of the reticle?
You can choose from two. 3 MOA or 8 MOA.
Does Burris provide warranty?
Yes, they do.
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 offering from Sig that supports almost every sort of guns 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. Outside of the sight is shockproof and waterproof as well. Giving you the freedom to use it in all sort of environment.
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 night time 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.
Does this come with mounting rings?
It has an integrated M1914 picatinny mounting interface.
Where is this made in?
It’s made in the USA.
What is the expected battery life?
At lowest magnification, the sight can last up to 40k hours.
How To Choose The Best Sight For Ruger PC Carbine?
Choosing the right sight is really 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 makes red dot and sights nowadays. Not all of them has good reputation and many are new to the scene. If you are going for such brands, make sure they offer warranty.
Summary
And that’s probably it. There you go, those are the best red dot 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 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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