Ruger American COMPACT Pistol Announced

weblance · September 30, 2016, 11:16 PM

So far, only 9mm, Pro, and Safety models.

http://ruger.com/products/rugerAmeri...ol/models.html

mete · October 1, 2016, 01:50 AM

Anyone know details of the recoil reducing barrel cam??

johnwilliamson062 · October 1, 2016, 06:44 PM

A good chance I will buy on of these to try. The full size fit my hand much better than a Glock with the small grip module. Haven't found anyone with one in stock or expects to receive one.

DanPop · October 2, 2016, 11:53 AM

13 of them on Gunbroker right now.

Bart Noir · October 3, 2016, 02:21 PM

I'm quite impressed with my SR9 Compact. The gun fits me well, and has a very nice trigger, plus a thumb safety.

The American Compact faces it's greatest competition from the SR9 C, in my little collection. The American will have to be a definite improvement on the SR9 Compact, to actually be purchased.

Bart Noir

jr24 · October 3, 2016, 04:23 PM

I like the size and capacity over the SR9c (just a bit too small for my tastes). I would be very interested if I was not already entrenched in Glocks (gear, mags, etc) for EDC.

Probably won't unless I see one for a killer deal some day.

ifithitu · October 3, 2016, 04:46 PM

Just looking at the picture of the compact Ruger I like it.I wouldn't buy one by just looking at a picture.

johnwilliamson062 · October 5, 2016, 07:33 PM

Quote:

The American Compact faces it's greatest competition from the SR9 C, in my little collection. The American will have to be a definite improvement on the SR9 Compact, to actually be purchased.

I found those two pistols to be much different designs. I have little interest in an SR 9C.

87samurai · October 7, 2016, 09:32 AM

We just got some in yesterday, and I like the grip and trigger much better on the American -compared to the SR9C.

michael t · October 7, 2016, 11:43 AM

Ruger should change their name to UGLY pistols. I will keep my brand X 9mm It shoots well and not near as ugly .
2 losers , this and their new pocket 380

johnwilliamson062 · October 21, 2016, 10:04 AM

Have been watching these on gunbroker. Price seems to be plummeting. Not unusual for a new desgn, but this seems to be happening faster than I have seen in the past. Possibly just having sufficient supply to the market which seems to be abnormal. Afraid it may be they are not selling.

zincwarrior · October 21, 2016, 10:11 AM

I like the larger manual safety on the carry one than the SR9c. I'm sure I am wrong but it always appeared hard to find a good manual safety on a non-1911 double column pistol.

Bart Noir · October 21, 2016, 01:43 PM

In spite of my earlier post, I now own one!

I'll be at the range tomorrow, comparing the American Compact to the SR9 Compact, to the Glock 19, to anything else I bring along.

Quote:

Ruger should change their name to UGLY pistols.

Yeah, well, that American slide is rather angular. I mean, it is all straight edges and flat surfaces. It reminds me of General Heinz Guderian's armored half-tracks. In fact, I'm sure the Ruger American designers are fans of German armored vehicles.

German half-tracks

Bart Noir

zincwarrior · October 21, 2016, 01:55 PM

Yea, once you say that I can really see it. Homomag city! I wonder if thats an easier manufacturing process.

How does the grip feel vs. an SR-9c? I always thought they were excellent grips and looked good (just had issues with the California style capacity vs. comps).

September 30, 2016, 11:16 PM	#1
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	Ruger American COMPACT Pistol Announced So far, only 9mm, Pro, and Safety models. http://ruger.com/products/rugerAmeri...ol/models.html

October 1, 2016, 01:50 AM	#2
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Anyone know details of the recoil reducing barrel cam?? __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

October 2, 2016, 11:53 AM	#4
DanPop Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2015 Posts: 116	13 of them on Gunbroker right now. __________________ EAA SAR k2p 9mm Beretta px4 storm Taurus pt111 g2 9mm Sig Mosquito 22lr Sig Sauer P250 9mm full size Walther PPS m2 9mm S&W Bodyguard 380 Ruger LCP 380

October 3, 2016, 02:21 PM	#5
Bart Noir Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2000 Location: Puget Sound, USA Posts: 2,215	I'm quite impressed with my SR9 Compact. The gun fits me well, and has a very nice trigger, plus a thumb safety. The American Compact faces it's greatest competition from the SR9 C, in my little collection. The American will have to be a definite improvement on the SR9 Compact, to actually be purchased. Bart Noir __________________ Be of good cheer and mindful of your gun muzzle!

October 3, 2016, 04:46 PM	#7
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	Just looking at the picture of the compact Ruger I like it.I wouldn't buy one by just looking at a picture. __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi

October 1, 2016, 06:44 PM	#3
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	A good chance I will buy on of these to try. The full size fit my hand much better than a Glock with the small grip module. Haven't found anyone with one in stock or expects to receive one.

October 3, 2016, 04:23 PM	#6
jr24 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2011 Posts: 870	I like the size and capacity over the SR9c (just a bit too small for my tastes). I would be very interested if I was not already entrenched in Glocks (gear, mags, etc) for EDC. Probably won't unless I see one for a killer deal some day.

October 7, 2016, 09:32 AM	#9
87samurai Member Join Date: April 15, 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 97	American 9 compact We just got some in yesterday, and I like the grip and trigger much better on the American -compared to the SR9C.

October 7, 2016, 11:43 AM	#10
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 4,044	Ruger should change their name to UGLY pistols. I will keep my brand X 9mm It shoots well and not near as ugly . 2 losers , this and their new pocket 380 __________________ Certified Armed Infidel Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic 1911,Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa http://www.metroarms1911forum.com

October 21, 2016, 10:04 AM	#11
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	Have been watching these on gunbroker. Price seems to be plummeting. Not unusual for a new desgn, but this seems to be happening faster than I have seen in the past. Possibly just having sufficient supply to the market which seems to be abnormal. Afraid it may be they are not selling.

October 21, 2016, 10:11 AM	#12
zincwarrior Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Texas, land of Tex-Mex Posts: 2,259	I like the larger manual safety on the carry one than the SR9c. I'm sure I am wrong but it always appeared hard to find a good manual safety on a non-1911 double column pistol.

October 21, 2016, 01:55 PM	#14
zincwarrior Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Texas, land of Tex-Mex Posts: 2,259	Yea, once you say that I can really see it. Homomag city! I wonder if thats an easier manufacturing process. How does the grip feel vs. an SR-9c? I always thought they were excellent grips and looked good (just had issues with the California style capacity vs. comps).