Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Ruger Police Carbine
Category
Country
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
ⓘ 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
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Drum / Belt Capacity50
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length412 mm
- Sight TypeGhost ring rear, Blade front
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1996
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
- 2006Production ended
30
years in service
10
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
23CARBINES12POST-COLD WAR · CARBINES1125UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS1PRICE · CARBINES872PRICE · ALL WEAPONS7PERFORMANCE/PRICE · CARBINES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 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.
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