Manual

WARNING–ALTERATIONS

This product was designed to func-

tion properly in its original condi-

tion. Alterations can make it unsafe.

Do not alter any part or add or sub-

stitute parts or accessories not made

by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.

DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN

FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND

CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The RUGER

CARBINE is an autoloading rifle chambered for either the

9mm Luger (Parabellum) or .40 Auto cartridges. The correct caliber of each rifle

is rollmarked on its receiver. Use only ammunition of the correct caliber for that

rifle. It is “blowback” operated and uses standard Ruger P-Series pistol magazines

of the same caliber. Retracting the cocking handle cocks the internal hammer

and compresses the guide rod/recoil spring assembly. When the slide is manually

released, it moves forward (driven by the recoil spring), strips a cartridge from

the magazine, if a loaded magazine is in place, and chambers the cartridge. The

slide is held against the chambered cartridge by the recoil spring.

When the trigger is pulled, the hammer is released and strikes the firing pin. The

firing pin indents the cartridge primer and ignites the priming compound. This

ignites the powder in the cartridge case and a great volume of gas is instantly

generated, which acts on the interior of the cartridge case in all directions.

WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE

FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:

Locking Devices 2 Unloading 11

Alterations 4 Malfunctions 14

Manual Safety 6 Disassembly 15

Lead Exposure 8 Lubrication 19

Ammunition 8 Storage 20

Firing 10 Parts Purchasers 24

Handling 11

OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR

THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.