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- Pre-tensioned striker system features a powerful striker spring for positive ignition without a heavier trigger pull
- Barrel cam distributes recoil forces over a longer period of time to reduce felt recoil
- Safe, easy takedown with no tools or trigger pull required
- Rigid, one-piece, precision-machined, black nitrided, stainless steel chassis with integral frame rails and fire control housing
- Genuine Novak LoMount Carry three-dot sights with wide rear notch for rapid sight acquisition and alignment
- Ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release
- Black nitride finish on stainless steel slide and chassis is durable, non-reflective and corrosion-resistant
- MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail acts as a mounting point for a wide variety of standard lights and lasers
- Safety features include internal, automatic sear block system, ambidextrous manual safety and integrated trigger safety
- Inspection port allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber
The Ruger American Compact is built to handle competitive shooting or personal protection with its high performance features and ergonomic design. It comes chambered in 45 ACP with a 3.75 inch barrel. Ruger's American Compact pistol has a pre-tensioned striker system that features a powerful striker spring for positive ignition without a heavier trigger pull. It has a rigid, one-piece, precision-machined, black nitrided, stainless steel chassis with integral frame rails and fire control housing. Its modular wrap-around grip system is for the adjustment of palm swell and trigger reach to fit a wide range of hand sizes. Ergonomic grip modules lock in solidly and do not loosen. The Ruger American also features Novak LoMount Carry three-dot sights, ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release, Picatinny rail, and non-slip surfaces on its side and grip.
Warranty Information
| Action | Semi-Automatic |
| Caliber | 45 Auto |
| Barrel Length, in | 3.75" |
| Capacity, rd | 10+1 |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Grip Frame | One-Piece, High-Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon |
| Grips | Ergonomic Wrap-Around Grip Module |
| Safety Option | Manual Safety |
| Size | Compact |
| Slide Finish | Black Nitride |
| Slide Width, in | 1.05" |
| Sights | Novak LoMount Carry 3-Dot |
| Height, in | 4.65" |
| Grooves | 6 |
| Twist | 1:10" RH |
| Overall Length, in | 7.25" |
| Weight, oz | 29 |
