Ruger American Compact Features
The Ruger 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. The Ruger 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 American Compact 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.
Trigger features a short takeup with positive reset. Modular wrap-around grip system. Safe, easy takedown with no tools or trigger pull required. Ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release. Safety features include internal, automatic sear block system, integrated trigger safety. Also includes – Two nickel-Teflon plated steel magazines; small, medium and large grip modules. Pre-tensioned striker system features a powerful striker spring for positive ignition. MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail.
Ruger American Compact Specifications
- Brand: Ruger
- Category: Pistols
- Series: Compact
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Model: American Pistol
- Capacity: 17+1
- Action: Striker Fire
- Frame Finish: Gray Cerakote
- OAL: 6.65″
- Frame Material: Polymer
- Hand: Right
- Slide Description: Gray Cerakote Stainless Steel
- Grips: Black Wraparound Ergonomic
- Sight Configuration: 3-Dot Novak LoMount
- Includes: 2 Magazines
- Safety: Ambidextrous Manual
- Barrel Description: Stainless Steel
- Barrel Length: 3.55″
- Max Capacity: 17
- Weight: 29.20 oz
| Barrel Length | 3.55 |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Capacity | 17 |
| Condition | New in Box |
| Finish Per Color | Gray |
| Manufacturer | Ruger |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8683 |
| Model | American Compact |
| Type | Semi Auto Handguns |
| UPC | 736676086832 |
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