Description
There is something about the 5.7x28mm out of a 16 inch barrel that makes people grin at the range. Almost no recoil, a flat trajectory, and a muzzle report that will not rattle your teeth. The Ruger LC Carbine takes that soft-shooting cartridge and wraps it in one of the more clever packages Ruger has put out in years. The bolt rides over the barrel and the magazine feeds through the grip, which pulls the whole action rearward and puts the balance point right where your firing hand sits. Pick it up and it points like something half its size.
Why the LC Carbine Handles the Way It Does
At 5.9 pounds, this thing is barely heavier than a 10/22, and the reversible side-folding stock brings it down to about 22.75 inches for storage or transport. The stock also adjusts for length of pull, so it fits smaller-framed folks and full-grown adults without any fuss. Controls are genuinely well thought out: an ambidextrous thumb safety, a reversible non-reciprocating charging handle, an extended magazine release, and Ruger's Secure Action trigger with a short pull and crisp reset. Lefties get treated like actual customers here.
A 5.7×28 Rifle Built to Grow With You
The 16.25 inch fluted barrel is nitride treated for wear resistance and threaded 1/2×28 under the included protector, so muzzle devices and caliber-appropriate suppressors bolt right on. Up top, a full-length Picatinny rail wears the adjustable Ruger Rapid Deploy sights, which fold flat the moment you add an optic, and the CNC-milled aluminum handguard gives you M-LOK real estate for lights and accessories, plus a QD sling socket.
Pairs Perfectly With the Ruger-5.7 Pistol
This model feeds from the same steel magazines as the Ruger-5.7 pistol and ships with one 10-round mag, so pistol owners can share ammo and mags between both guns. Whether you want a lightweight trainer, a home setup with next to no recoil, or just a fun gun that stretches out past where most pistol-caliber carbines give up, the LC Carbine earns its spot in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Model: LC Carbine
- Manufacturer Part Number: 19302
- UPC: 736676193028
- Caliber: 5.7x28mm
- Action: Semi-Auto
- Capacity: 10+1
- Barrel Length: 16.25", fluted, nitride-treated
- Thread Pattern: 1/2"-28 with thread protector
- Twist Rate: 1:9" RH
- Overall Length: 30.60" (approx. 22.75" with stock folded)
- Length of Pull: 12.69" to 14.62", adjustable
- Weight: 5.9 lbs
- Stock: Reversible side-folding, adjustable
- Sights: Adjustable Ruger Rapid Deploy
- Receiver: Type III hard-coat anodized aluminum
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety
What’s Included
- Ruger LC Carbine rifle
- One 10-round Ruger-5.7 steel magazine
- Thread protector
- M-LOK QD sling socket
- Hex wrench
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Ruger LC Carbine use the same magazines as the Ruger-5.7 pistol?
Yes, and that is one of its best tricks. The LC Carbine feeds from the same steel Ruger-5.7 pistol magazines, so if you already own the pistol, your mags work in both. This model ships with one 10-round magazine, and higher capacity Ruger-5.7 mags fit the same magwell.
Is the barrel on this LC Carbine threaded for a suppressor?
It is. The 16.25 inch fluted barrel comes threaded 1/2×28 with a thread protector installed, so you can add a muzzle brake, flash hider, or a caliber-appropriate suppressor. The 5.7×28 is already a mild round, and it is a fun host for a can.
How compact is the LC Carbine with the stock folded?
With the reversible side-folding stock closed, the carbine measures around 22.75 inches, and the Rapid Deploy sights fold flat too. Extended, overall length is 30.6 inches with a length of pull that adjusts from 12.69 to 14.62 inches. At 5.9 pounds, it stores and carries about as easily as a rifle can.
What is the 5.7x28mm cartridge good for in a carbine like this?
Out of a 16 inch barrel, the 5.7×28 picks up velocity and shoots very flat with almost no recoil, holding useful energy well past typical pistol-caliber carbine distances. That makes the LC Carbine a great pick for range days, new or recoil-sensitive users, training drills, and home setups where fast follow-up shots matter.





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