LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
Ruger Police Carbine
Photo: Phillip Williams · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
REC // INTEL FEED

RugerPoliceCarbine

Carbines · United States · 1996
ADD TO COMPARE

RugerPoliceCarbine

Ruger Police Carbine
Ruger Police Carbine Photo: Phillip Williams · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
65
Manoeuvrability
70
Firepower
50
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
40
Reliability
85
Modularity
55
Ergonomics
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United States
ManufacturerSturm, Ruger & Co.
CategoryCarbines
EraPost-Cold War
In service1996–2006
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Carbines MASS Rating
12/14
Post-Cold War
23/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
65
Manoeuvrability
70
Firepower
50
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
40
Reliability
85
Modularity
55
Ergonomics
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Ruger Police Carbine
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1996–2006
Unit Price (current)
$650
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$650
Inflation: +%0
64
carbines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • First Production Year1996
  • Weight (Empty)3.18 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge9×19mm, .40 S&W
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length19 mm
  • Calibre Classpistol-caliber
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
◆Construction2MOD.2
  • Receiver Materialsteel
  • Furniture Materialpolymer
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1996
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1996Production started
  2. 2006Production ended
30
years in service
10
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Carbines entry →