First Impressions: Ruger American Pistol

By Jeremy S.

Sharp Shooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop in Spokane got a handful of Ruger’s newest firearm, the American Pistol, in stock and immediately added one to its extensive rental counter. Although one of TTAG’s Texas-based writers is putting an American Pistol through the full review process, I figured I may as well snag this one and jump straight into the Fun Shoot competition stage. Initial impressions follow. . .

The grip circumference, shape, and angle are all excellent. Ideal, really. I’m a big fan of how it feels in the hand, and I love that the frame allows for and encourages a high grip to compliment the pistol’s relatively low bore axis. Everything about the grip gives the feeling of full control over the pistol. I could learn to really drive this thing.

Ruger’s SR9 series has always been right up at the top of my list for semi-auto handgun recommendations for women or other petite folks due to the small grip circumference, easy-to-rack slide, and soft recoil. The American Pistol hits on all of those points as well, but the swappable backstraps give it a leg up on accommodating …Read the Rest

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