- Model: American Pistol
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 10+1 Rounds
- Overall Length: 7.50 inches
- Height: 5.60 inches
- Weight: 30 ounces
- Barrel Length: 4.20 inches
- Twist: 1:10" RH
- Slide Width: 1.05 inches
- Slide Material: Stainless steel
- Slide Finish: Black Nitride
- Frame Material: One-piece, high performance, glass-filled nylon
- Frame Color: Black
- Grips: Wrap-around grip module
- Sights: Novak LoMount Carry 3-Dot
- Mounting System: 1913 Picatinny rail
- Includes: Two (2) Nickel-Teflon plated steel magazines; small, medium, and large grip modules
The Ruger American pistol, chambered in 9mm Luger, is a duty-sized handgun that offers verasile applcations including concealed carry, personal defense and home defense. A pre-tensioned striker system features a powerful striker spring for positive ignition without a heavier trigger pull, which is paired with a trigger that features a short takeup with positive reset. The Ruger American pistol is designed with multiple safety features that include internal, automatic sear block system, integrated trigger safety and no trigger pull required for takedown. Pistol comes with two 10-round nickel-teflon plated steel magazines and small, medium, and large grip modules.
Additional Features:
• Recoil-reducing barrel cam, low-mass slide, low center of gravity and low bore axis.
• Performance tested for sustained +P ammunition use.
• Modular wrap-around grip system for adjusting palm swell and trigger reach.
• Ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release allow actuation with either hand.
• Non-slip surfaces including functional slide serrations and purpose-oriented grip frame texturing for enhanced control.
• MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail acts as a mounting point for a wide variety of standard lights, lasers and infra-red illuminators.
• Visual inspection port allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.