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GREAT CONDITION COMES WITH HARDCASE TWO MAGS AND BACKSTRAPS.Ruger American 9mm (Ruger American Pistol)Here's a clear, no-nonsense breakdown of the Ruger American Pistol 9mm so you can compare it with the other guns you mentioned. Core SpecsCaliber: 9mm LugerCapacity: 17+1 (full-size), 12+1 (compact)Barrel: ~4.2" (full), ~3.55" (compact)Weight: ~30 oz full-sizeAction: Striker-fired (like Glock-style pistols)Frame: Polymer with internal steel chassis What It Does Well1. Duty-style reliabilityBuilt to compete for U.S. military handgun trialsStrong, rugged design with good durability2. High capacity + 9mm power17-round mags put it in the same class as Glock 17 / M&PMuch more effective than .22 or .380 for defense3. ErgonomicsInterchangeable grip modules (adjustable feel)Low bore axis helps reduce muzzle flip4. Recoil controlDesigned with a cam system to reduce felt recoil