The Ruger American Compact adds another choice in polymer framed pistols for today’s shooter. IN the near future James will be reviewing the Ruger Compact without the thumb safety. That will be on TFBTV. The reason, of course, is we wanted to present both models to our readers so they could not only have two viewpoints they can also weigh the merits of the model with the thumb safety and without the thumb safety. Both pistols are chambered in 9mm.

Ruger American Compact 9MM Black

There has been some misunderstanding as to the capacity of this compact pistol so let me clear that up. The Ruger Compact comes with a flush fitting magazine which holds 12 rounds while the second magazine holds 17 rounds with an extension collar so the longer magazine makes it look as if the grip has been extended in length.

Ruger American Compact 9MM Black