The Savage 110 PCS: A Versatile Platform

The Model 110 has had a storied history, with a variety of adaptations of the action over nearly seven decades of production. One of the most unique adaptations of the action is the Savage 110 PCS. This bolt action pistol takes the reliability and adaptability of the 110 action and takes it to the next level, with plenty of power and accuracy in a compact and versatile platform. Let’s take a look at what makes the 110 PCS a great choice for an accurate pistol, and how it fits a variety of different users. 

An Overview of the 110 PCS

The Savage 110 PCS (Pistol Chassis System) is a bolt action pistol built from a 110 short action receiver. The 110 PCS is unique in a few different ways, starting with its action. While it is considered a “right-handed” firearm due to its right-hand ejection, the bolt handle is on the left-hand side. This allows you to shoot with your right hand and manipulate the bolt with your left hand and can be effective when shooting off a bipod or tripod. 

So, what else does the 110 PCS come with? Here are a few of the key features. 

• Custom MDT Chassis 
• Factory blueprinted action 
• 10.5” threaded barrel 
• Chambered in several popular short action cartridges including 223 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, 300 Blackout, 308 Winchester, 350 Legend, and 400 Legend 
• The 110 PCS has ambidextrous magazine controls, AICS magazine compatibility, and accepts most aftermarket AR-15 pistol grips. The range of cartridges this pistol is chambered in, and its compact platform, makes it useful for a variety of applications.

Hunting Pistol

One of the most common uses of the Savage 110 PCS is its use as a big game hunting pistol. Many states have an “alternative methods” or handgun hunting seasons that allow the use of pistols to hunt big game. The 110 PCS is perfect for handgun hunting, especially when paired with a tripod or bipod rest. It’s a lightweight, compact package that can easily go in a backpack, and comes chambered in common hunting cartridges including popular Midwest whitetail rounds like 350 and 400 Legend. 

The 110 PCS is also plenty accurate, even out to a few hundred yards. While its barrel is shorter, the Model 110 action has a longstanding reputation for accuracy. The 110 PCS is no different, built with the same innovations like button rifled barrels, a floating bolt head, and a factory blueprinting process that help make the action sturdy, effective, and accurate. 

Truck Gun 

The compact profile of the Savage 110 PCS makes it the perfect pick for a truck gun. It’s easy to put in a pack or a case, and the included one-piece rail makes it easy to mount whatever optic you choose. Throw on a compact LPVO for some magnification that may be needed to take out varmints on the farm, or put on a prism optic for an easy, open sight picture.  

The rear section of the 110 PCS includes a Picatinny rail, so you can easily add a pistol brace to help stabilize the pistol. The threaded barrel is perfect for adding a muzzle brake or flash hider as well, giving you options to reduce muzzle flash or help mitigate recoil. The 110 PCS also comes chambered in 223 Remington and 300 Blackout. Both of these cartridges come with several different defensive or varmint loadings available, making it an ideal truck gun for a variety of uses. 

Range Pistol... Or Rifle?

Sometimes, you just want a fun range toy. The Savage 110 PCS definitely checks that box! It’s easy to pack up and take to the range to shoot paper or steel. While it’s plenty useful in its pistol configuration, the 110 PCS also makes a great host as a short-barreled rifle platform.  

With recent changes to the National Firearms Act, the tax stamp for most NFA items has essentially been eliminated. While most folks think of suppressors when thinking about these changes, they also apply to short-barreled rifles. With a $0 tax stamp, making an SBR is cheaper than ever, and the 110 PCS is a great platform to give it a try. Turning the 110 PCS into a rifle helps make it easier to stabilize by shouldering the rifle, helping to improve accuracy even further and help you manage recoil when shooting off hand.  

No matter if you’re looking for a compact hunting handgun, a reliable truck gun, or a platform to build into a fun range toy, the Savage 110 PCS checks multiple boxes. Despite its compact footprint, the 110 PCS packs plenty of accuracy for shooting out to several hundred yards. With a variety of different chamberings, and the ability to place add-ons like suppressors, different grips, bipods, and braces, there are plenty of ways to customize your 110 PCS to fit your needs. So, if you’re looking for a unique pistol to add to your safe, whether for hunting or the range, the 110 PCS is worthy of a good, long look.