5.7 TAG TEAM

RUGER’S NEW LC CARBINE PAIRS POWERFULLY WITH ITS 5.7 PISTOL FOR A ONE-TWO PUNCH

Martin D. Topper

Having a carbine and handgun chambered for the same cartridge isn’t a new idea. Colt and Winchester manufactured carbines and handguns in the same calibers starting in 1877, and it’s still a good idea. That’s because the carbine delivers more muzzle velocity for personal protection at longer distances while the handgun is much more concealable and is designed for close-range defense. That’s why Ruger’s selection of the 5.7x28mm round for its carbine/handgun combination can be a good choice for many urban and suburban dwellers today. 5.7X28MM DETAILS Today, most of us live in highly populated urban or suburban areas where houses and apartments are often built close together, and the risk of collateral damage due to overpenetration is very real. Unfortunately, most of us are also living with levels of…

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