New Ruger 5.7x28 Carbine

[BarryinIN]

https://ruger.com/products/lcCarbine/models.html
 

My first observation:  

I’m sure it’s great fun and all, but the point I see of the 5.7x28 is it fits in itty bitty guns. This new Ruger:

-Holds 20 rounds of 5.7x28

-Has a 16” barrel

-Weighs 5.9 lbs

 

The Ruger SR556 (AR):

-Holds 20, 30, 40 or more .223/5.56 rounds 

-Has a 16” barrel

-Weighs 6.4 lbs

 

MSRP?

The 5.7 is $979

The SR556 is $989

The SR556 has been discounted pretty well in recent months, but I doubt the 5.7 will be much, if any, below retail if and when you find one.  

 

With some of the goofy stuff I’ve bought, I’m not in much place to question the justification of any gun, but what I just posted is what jumped out at me.  And it really jumped.