Description
The Franklin Armory BFSIII PC-C1 is the binary trigger built specifically for the Ruger PC Carbine and PC Charger, and it changes how those pistol-caliber platforms behave at the range. It runs a three-position selector: Safe won't fire, Semi gives you one round per pull like a normal trigger, and Binary drops one round when you pull and a second when you let off. That release shot is what puts a big grin on your face, and it stacks up quick once you find your rhythm.
What the PC-C1 Binary System Brings to the Ruger PCC
This is a Gen 3 (BFSIII) unit, which is Franklin Armory's refined take on binary fire. The curved trigger bow keeps the feel natural for anyone used to a standard carbine trigger, with a smooth uptake and a crisp break that lands right around 4.5 pounds. It's steel construction with a black finish, so it holds up to hard use. The PC-C1 is designed to work in most 9mm and .40 caliber Ruger PC Carbine trigger housings.
Staying in Control With the BFSIII Selector
One of the smartest features here is round cancellation. If you decide you don't want that release round, you just move the selector out of Binary mode while holding the trigger back, and the second shot never happens. That gives you a real safety net and makes the system a lot more practical than a novelty. Flip it down to Semi and you've got a standard single-shot carbine again, so it's not only a range toy.
Getting the PC-C1 Installed Right
Most folks report the install runs in the ballpark of ten minutes if you've spent any time inside a trigger group, though it does take patience and careful checking. Because of tolerance variance between housings, Franklin Armory recommends fitting be handled by a professional gunsmith or a certified armorer. A good tip before live fire: cycle snap caps through the action to confirm it fires on both pull and release. Do that and this trigger adds a whole new dimension to your PCC.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Franklin Armory
- Model: BFSIII PC-C1 (Curved)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 02-52000-BLK
- UPC: 818725012488
- Trigger Type: 3-Position Binary (Safe / Semi / Binary)
- Trigger Bow: Curved
- Trigger Pull: Approx. 4.5 lbs
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Black
- Platform Fit: Ruger PC Carbine / PC Charger (most 9mm and .40 cal housings)
- Safety: 3 Position
- Caliber/Gauge: Multi
- Length: 9 in
- Shipping Weight: 0.25 lbs
- Units per Box: 1
What’s Included
- Franklin Armory BFSIII PC-C1 binary trigger assembly (curved)
Frequently Asked Questions
What firearms does the BFSIII PC-C1 fit?
The PC-C1 is built for the Ruger PC Carbine and Ruger PC Charger. It works in most 9mm and .40 caliber Ruger PC Carbine trigger housings. Because of small tolerance differences between housings, some units may need extra fitting, so a test-fit is smart before your first range trip.
How does binary mode on the PC-C1 work?
In Binary mode the trigger fires one round when you pull it and a second round when you release it. Semi mode gives you the standard one round per pull, and Safe keeps it from firing at all. It's a fast way to send rounds downrange while still using your normal magazines and ammo.
Can I cancel the release shot on the BFSIII PC-C1?
Yes. If you're holding the trigger to the rear and decide you don't want that second round, just move the selector out of Binary mode before you let off. The release shot won't fire, which gives you real control over each string.
Is the PC-C1 hard to install?
Many owners with some trigger experience get it done in around ten minutes, but it does call for careful, patient work. Franklin Armory recommends installation by a professional gunsmith or certified armorer since housing tolerances vary. Cycling snap caps to confirm fire-on-pull and fire-on-release before live ammo is a good habit.





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