I saw my first Ruger 9mm carbine yesterday at Wild Bills in Elk Grove CA. I handled it and looked it over. It felt fat and chunky and a little heavy. It fit to my shoulder well and I like the ghost ring rear sight.
It seemed that I had to tuck my head down a little lower to align the sights than I do on my Marlin. Overall it was okay but they were asking $749 for it.
I thought that was high so I handed it back and went to look at the used rack.
I had to eat crow on the price though. On my way out there was a young fellow buying it and doing the paperwork.
Steve in N CA