Ruger American Pistol 9mm 4.2″ Stainless Slide Polymer Frame
About this product
The Ruger American Pistol is a duty-sized, service-oriented semi-automatic designed for use in professional, defensive, and range contexts. It is chambered in 9mm Luger and features a 4.20″ stainless steel barrel paired with a stainless slide finished in black nitride. The pistol uses a one-piece, high-performance glass-filled nylon frame with an integral Picatinny (MIL-STD-1913) rail for lights and accessories, and includes modular wrap-around grip modules to fit a range of hand sizes. Two 10-round magazines and Novak LoMount Carry three-dot sights are included.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in 9mm Luger.
- The barrel measures 4.20 inches.
- The slide is made from stainless steel.
- The slide finish is black nitride.
- The frame is a one-piece high-performance glass-filled nylon design.
- Sights are Novak LoMount Carry three-dot sights.
- Includes two 10-round magazines.
- The grips use an ergonomic wrap-around grip module system with small/medium/large modules.
- The overall length is 7.50 inches.
- Safety option is a manual safety.
Built with practical controls and serviceable materials, this Ruger American configuration balances control, sighting, and accessory capability for duty, training, and general range use. The modular grip system and included magazines make it adaptable out of the box while the rigid chassis and Novak sights support consistent aiming and follow-up shots.
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Specs at a glance
Key attributes
| upc | 736676086382 |
| manufacturer | Ruger / Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| manufacturer part number | 8638 |
| action | Semi-Auto |
| barrel finish | Nitride |
| barrel length | 4.2'' |
| capacity | 10-Round |
| length | 7.5'' |
| magazine included | 2 x 10-Round |
| model | American |
| safety | Manual |
| shipping weight | 4.65 |
| sights | Novak |