PC Carbine with or without MLOK handguard?

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Hi folks. Getting my first semi auto, and I have my mind made up on the Ruger PC Carbine.
I’m having a hard time choosing between the 19001 model with stock handguard and the 19116 model with the MLOK handguard. I like the idea of having more options for customization in the future With the MLOK. Are there any negative trade offs?
 
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I have a PC Carbine.. Personally I feel its already too nose heavy for a 9mm carbine .. Common complaint actually, although many owners say its fine.. I would make 100% sure you like the weight of a standard 19001 PC Carbine before you get one thats heavier yet .. bob
 
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The standard handguard does not allow you to place a weapons light on it where you want it to be.

It does not have quick detach sling points allowing you to sling the weapon in front of you.

It does not fully encircle the barrel allowing you to use an extended arm hold with your thumb over the barrel.

It does not allow you to place a different back up sight on the top of the barrel so that you can use another backup sight on the receiver rail allowing you to increase the sight radius.

It does not allow you to place a handstop where you want it so that you can use it to drive the gun into your shoulder.

It does not allow you the ability to add an IR laser if you want one when using night vision gear.

The stock handguard is very limiting.
 
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Get the one with the Mlok forend. You will end up getting one for it anyway, lol.
 
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i went with regular butt stock and the Ruger MLok front hand guard.

it kind of Sucks in the Winter, it really makes you understand the concept of a heat sink!
 
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Fightingfish said:
Thanks for all the advice, fellas. I ended up putting a deposit down on the MLOK-equipped carbine. I’m hoping I can assuage my GAS (gear acquisition syndrome...it’s a guitar thing) by fiddling around with functional bolt-ons instead of just buying more firearms. Haha.
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THAT DEFINITELY WORKS!
for at least one day.
 
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Hey how is the front to back lock up?
When you put the optic on the back part does it always come back to zero if you take it apart
 
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Marine Cpl said:
The standard handguard does not allow you to place a weapons light on it where you want it to be.

It does not have quick detach sling points allowing you to sling the weapon in front of you.

It does not fully encircle the barrel allowing you to use an extended arm hold with your thumb over the barrel.

It does not allow you to place a different back up sight on the top of the barrel so that you can use another backup sight on the receiver rail allowing you to increase the sight radius.

It does not allow you to place a handstop where you want it so that you can use it to drive the gun into your shoulder.

It does not allow you the ability to add an IR laser if you want one when using night vision gear.

The stock handguard is very limiting.
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I know you already made your choice but I agree with all the points Will makes. I grabbed one with the hand guard on it too
 
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