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Ruger American® Pistol Compact

Ruger American® Pistol Compact

Anything Else Would Be Un-American

Model: 8635
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Capacity: 17+1
Safety Option: Pro Model
Sights: Novak® LoMount Carry 3-Dot
MSRP: $689.00
Availability: Available
Model: 8639
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Capacity: 17+1
Safety Option: Manual Safety
Sights: Novak® LoMount Carry 3-Dot
MSRP: $689.00
Availability: Available
Model: 8645
Caliber: 45 Auto
Capacity: 10+1
Safety Option: Pro Model
Sights: Novak® LoMount Carry 3-Dot
MSRP: $689.00
Availability: Available
Model: 8649
Caliber: 45 Auto
Capacity: 7+1
Safety Option: Pro Model
Sights: Novak® LoMount Carry 3-Dot
MSRP: $689.00
Availability: Available
Model: 8650
Caliber: 45 Auto
Capacity: 7+1
Safety Option: Manual Safety
Sights: Novak® LoMount Carry 3-Dot
MSRP: $689.00
Availability: Available
Model: 8683
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Capacity: 17+1
Safety Option: Manual Safety
Sights: Novak® LoMount Carry 3-Dot
MSRP: $689.00
Availability: Available
Model: 8648
Caliber: 45 Auto
Capacity: 10+1
Safety Option: Manual Safety
Sights: Novak® LoMount Carry 3-Dot
MSRP: $689.00
Availability: Currently Unavailable

Designed with the toughest standards in mind.
Built to perform in the harshest conditions.

  • 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.

  • Modular wrap-around grip system for 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.

  • Genuine Novak® LoMount Carry three-dot sights with wide rear notch for rapid sight acquisition and alignment.

  • Performance tested for sustained +P ammunition use.

  • 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.

  • Non-slip surfaces include functional slide serrations and purpose-oriented grip frame texturing for enhanced control.

  • Safety features include internal, automatic sear block system, ambidextrous manual safety and integrated trigger safety. Pro Models come without manual safety.

  • Inspection port allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.

  • Also includes - Two, nickel-Teflon® plated steel magazines; small (9mm models only), medium and large grip modules.

Features listed above are available on all standard models, but may not appear on Distributor Exclusive models. See individual spec sheets for model specific features.

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