The Ruger American Pistol is a polymer-framed, semi-automatic pistol introduced by Ruger in December 2015.[3]
| Ruger American Pistol | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Unit cost | $579 (MSRP)[1][2] |
| Produced | 2015–present |
| Variants | Compact and Full size pro model and External Thumb safety version. |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | |
| Action | Short recoil |
| Rate of fire | semi-automatic |
| Feed system | 17-round or 10-round magazines and 12-round or 10-round magazines for compact pistols (9mm) 10-round magazine (.45 ACP) |
Design
editThe pistol uses a pre-tensioned striker firing system, and is chambered in 9mm Luger and .45 ACP.[3] The pistol uses a Browning-type locked-breech short recoil action, with a barrel cam system that is designed to reduce felt recoil.[4] The serialized part of the pistol is a steel chassis, which is fit to a glass-filled nylon frame. The frame incorporates a Picatinny rail for mounting accessories.[5]
Variants
editIn September 2016, Ruger announced compact versions of the pistol, again chambered in 9mm Luger and .45 ACP.[6][1]
In March 2020, Ruger introduced the American Pistol Competition, chambered in 9mm, and the American Pistol Compact with gray Cerakote finish, chambered in .45 ACP.
References
edit- ^ a b Billings, Jacki (1 October 2016). "Ruger expands American Pistol series with compact model".
- ^ "Ruger American Pistol® Centerfire Pistol".
- ^ a b "Ruger News".
- ^ "Tested: Ruger American Pistol".
- ^ "First Look: Ruger American Pistol - Guns & Ammo". 30 December 2015.
- ^ "Ruger News".