Ruger American Duty 9mm
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Pistol · In Production · 2015
Also known as: American Pistol Duty, Ruger American Pistol, RAP Duty
Overview
The Ruger American Duty 9mm is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 851 g (30.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1089 g (38.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 191 mm (7.52") |
| Barrel Length | 107 mm (4.21") |
| Height | 142 mm (5.59") |
| Width | 36 mm (1.42") |
| Sight Radius | 159 mm (6.26") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 26.7 N (6.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 374 m/s (1227 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 521 J (384 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Black Nitride |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Internal Striker Block, Manual Safety
- Features: Novak Lomount 3 Dot Sights, Picatinny Rail, Modular Wrap Around Grip, Interchangeable Backstraps, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Ambidextrous Magazine Release, Pre Tensioned Striker, Recoil Reducing Barrel Cam, Low Mass Slide, Low Center Of Gravity Barrel
Variants
- Ruger American Duty Compact 9mm — Compact
- Ruger American Duty Pro 9mm — Duty
Production
Production years: 2015-present
Moderate production volume; designed to compete with Glock, S&W M&P, and SIG P320 in the duty pistol market
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The Ruger American Pistol was Ruger's entry into the U.S. military MHS (Modular Handgun System) competition that was ultimately won by the SIG Sauer P320 (M17/M18). The Duty model features a black nitride finish over stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance. The pre-tensioned striker system is a distinguishing feature that partially pre-loads the striker during the slide cycle for a lighter and more consistent trigger pull without compromising reliability. MSRP is approximately $579-$649 depending on the variant. Ships with two 17-round magazines.
Background
The Ruger American Pistol was developed with significant input from law enforcement and military personnel, and was submitted to the U.S. Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition to replace the Beretta M9. While the contract ultimately went to SIG Sauer's P320, the development process resulted in a highly refined duty pistol. The modular chassis system, pre-tensioned striker, and recoil-reducing barrel cam were all innovations driven by the MHS requirements. The name 'American' reflects Ruger's commitment to domestic manufacturing at their facilities in Prescott, Arizona and Southport, Connecticut.