Ruger American Pistol

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Ruger American Pistol by Ruger

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Technical Specifications

Type Semi-automatic pistol
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Produced 2015–present
Variants Compact and Full size pro model and External Thumb safety version.
Unit cost $579 (MSRP)
Cartridge *9mm Luger *.45 ACP
Action Short recoil
Rate of fire semi-automatic

Data from Ruger American Pistol (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC BY 4.0 — HalfGig.

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