Ruger · ambidextrous · current
LC Carbine
Ambidextrous controls / reversible charging-handle limited-availability; right-side ejection not treated as true-left · 45 Auto
- Ejects right
The Ruger LC Carbine is a ambidextrous semi-automatic rifle chambered in 45 Auto. Its mid-weight build pairs a 16.25-inch barrel with a 7.1 lb listed weight, suited to fast follow-up shots, range work, and small-game or varmint hunting. It wears a folding, adjustable length of pull folding, adjustable-length-of-pull stock stock and type iii hard-coat anodized aluminum alloy receiver metalwork.
Price
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Caliber
45 Auto
Magazine
13+1 rounds
Barrel
16.25"
Where to buy
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Set up your LC Carbine
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Scope base & rings
Match the base to this action's footprint, then pick ring height for your objective diameter.
Riflescope
A 3–9x or 2.5–10x covers nearly all hunting distances and keeps weight down.
Sling
Carry side is personal — a simple two-point sling works from either shoulder.
Muzzle brake or suppressor mount
This barrel is threaded, so check the thread pitch on the spec table before ordering.
45 Auto ammunition
Most rifles shoot one load noticeably better than the rest — buy a few boxes before committing.
Hard case
Required for airline travel and worth it for any drive to a hunt.
Other LC Carbine variants
Sources & citations
Every spec is tied to an official manufacturer page or verified source.
Is the Ruger LC Carbine right for you?
The LC Carbine is best suited to fast follow-up shots, range work, and small-game or varmint hunting.
Browse more left-handed 45 Auto rifles, semi-automatic rifles, or the full Ruger left-handed lineup.
Key features
- Ambidextrous design — usable from either shoulder
- 7.1 lb listed weight (mid-weight)
- 16.25" barrel in 45 Auto
- Threaded muzzle — suppressor- and brake-ready
- Folding, Adjustable Length of Pull Folding, adjustable-length-of-pull stock stock
- Type III hard-coat anodized aluminum alloy receiver metal finish
- Magazine: 13+1 rounds
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