Franklin Armory BFSIII PC-C1 Binary Trigger

Curved three-position binary trigger for the Ruger PC Carbine and PC Charger.

Price: $270
Brand: Franklin Armory
Category: Triggers

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Features

•Three positions: Safe, Semi, Binary
•One round on pull and one on release
•Curved trigger bow
•Ruger PC Carbine and PC Charger
•Most 9mm and .40 Cal PC Carbine trigger housings

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Overview

The Franklin Armory BFSIII PC-C1 is a curved binary trigger for the Ruger PC Charger and Ruger PC Carbine. It works in most 9mm and .40 Cal Ruger PC Carbine trigger housings. Position 1 is Safe, Position 2 fires one round per pull, and Position 3 fires one round on the pull and a second on release.

Franklin Armory recommends gunsmith installation. Trigger-housing tolerances can vary, so some housings may not function with the PC-C1 and others may require additional fitting.

Key Features

Three-position Safe, Semi, and Binary operation
One round on pull and one round on release in Binary
Curved trigger bow
Listed for the Ruger PC Charger and Ruger PC Carbine
Works in most 9mm and .40 Cal Ruger PC Carbine trigger housings

Pros

+Safe, Semi, and Binary modes remain available through the three-position selector
+Franklin Armory lists it for most 9mm and .40 Cal Ruger PC Carbine trigger housings
+Listed for both Ruger PC Charger and PC Carbine hosts

Cons

−Tolerance variance means some trigger housings may not function with the PC-C1
−Some trigger housings may require additional fitting
−Gunsmith installation is recommended

Detailed Specifications

type: Binary trigger
positions: Position 1 Safe, Position 2 Semi, Position 3 Binary
compatibility: Listed for the Ruger PC Charger and Ruger PC Carbine. Franklin Armory scopes its housing statement to most 9mm and .40 Cal Ruger PC Carbine trigger housings.
installation: Gunsmith installation recommended; some trigger housings may require additional fitting
sku: 02-52000-BLK
stateRestrictions: Binary triggers are restricted in several states; verify current state and local law before purchase.