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The '''Ruger American Pistol''' (not to be confused with the [[Ruger American Rifle]]), is an American polymer-framed pistol manufactured by [[Ruger]]. It fires via a pre-tensioned striker and uses a Browning-style locked-breech short recoil action. The American Pistol also features a unique barrel cam that lessens movements of the slide to the rear when a round is fired, resulting in less felt recoil. A compact variant was introduced in 2016 and a competition variant with a longer barrel, ported slide, adjustable target sights, and a pre-tapped mount for optics was introduced in 2020. | The '''Ruger American Pistol''' (not to be confused with the [[Ruger American Rifle]]), is an American polymer-framed pistol manufactured by [[Ruger]]. It fires via a pre-tensioned striker and uses a Browning-style locked-breech short recoil action. The American Pistol also features a unique barrel cam that lessens movements of the slide to the rear when a round is fired, resulting in less felt recoil. A compact variant was introduced in 2016 and a competition variant with a longer barrel, ported slide, adjustable target sights, and a pre-tapped mount for optics was introduced in 2020. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:16, 12 January 2024
The Ruger American Pistol (not to be confused with the Ruger American Rifle), is an American polymer-framed pistol manufactured by Ruger. It fires via a pre-tensioned striker and uses a Browning-style locked-breech short recoil action. The American Pistol also features a unique barrel cam that lessens movements of the slide to the rear when a round is fired, resulting in less felt recoil. A compact variant was introduced in 2016 and a competition variant with a longer barrel, ported slide, adjustable target sights, and a pre-tapped mount for optics was introduced in 2020.
Specifications
(2015 - Present)
(Duty Variant)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber: 9x19mm, .45 Auto
- Weight: 30 ounces (850 grams)
- Length: 7.50 inches (19.05 centimeters)
- Barrel length: 4.20 inches (10.67 centimeters)
- Capacity: 17+1, 10+1
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (DA/SA)
The Ruger American Pistol and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts | "Sturm Military 45" | 2019 |
See Also
- Ruger - A list of all firearms manufactured by Ruger.