Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Pistol · In Production · 2013
| Weight (empty) | 488 g (17.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 152.4 mm (6.00") |
| Barrel Length | 79.2 mm (3.12") |
| Height | 114.3 mm (4.50") |
| Width | 22.9 mm (0.90") |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 275 m/s (902 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 220 J (162 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 20 m (22 yd) |
| Frame Material | Glass Filled Nylon |
Primary Caliber: .380 ACP
The Ruger LC380 is a compact, hammer-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, introduced in 2013 as a softer-shooting alternative to the 9mm LC9. Built on the same glass-filled nylon polymer frame and alloy steel slide as the larger LC9, the LC380 combines the heavier slide mass and larger grip of its 9mm sibling with the reduced pressures of .380 ACP ammunition, resulting in an exceptionally mild-recoiling pocket pistol. Weighing 17.2 ounces unloaded (488 grams) and measuring 6.0 inch...
Country of Origin: United States