Ruger American Pistol 45 ACP 3.75" Barrel 7 Round Novak LoMount 3-Dot Sights Gray Cerakote Black Wraparound Ergonomic Grip
The Ruger American Pistol has a recoil-reducing barrel cam, low-mass slide, low center of gravity and low bore axis. The pre-tensioned striker system features a powerful striker spring for positive ignition without a heavier trigger pull. Its non-slip surfaces include functional slide serrations and grip/frame texturing for enhanced control. The American Pistol features a modular wraparound grip for adjusting palm swell and trigger reach to fit a wide range of hand sizes. Ergonomic grip modules lock in solidly and do not loosen. It has an ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release, Novak LoMount carry three-dot sights, MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail. Safety features include internal, automatic sear block system and integrated trigger safety. Includes three nickel-Teflon plated 7-round steel magazines; small, medium and large grip modules.
Brand Ruger
Caliber 45 ACP
Model American
Frame Finish Gray Cerakote
Action DAO
Slide Description Gray Cerakote Stainless Steel
Capacity 7+1
Frame Material Polymer
Grips Black Wraparound Ergonomic
Hand Right
Includes 3 Magazines
Oal 7.25"
Safety Trigger
Sight Configuration Novak LoMount 3-Dot
Sight Style Contrast
Twist 1:16"
Weight 28.60 oz
Barrel Length 3.75"
Caliber Dictionary
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The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
