Ruger 57

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MSRP:$649.99
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Ruger 57
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The all new Ruger-57 is just plain cool. Brought to you by the company that revolutionized the innovation of rugged, reliable firearms that the average American can afford, the Ruger-57 is our most cutting-edge platform yet. Chambered in the high performance and low-recoiling 5.7x28mm caliber, this ergonomic, smooth shooting and accurate pistol is as full-featured as they come. Impressive ergonomics include an easy trigger reach, 1911-style ambidextrous manual safety, robust slide release and reversible magazine release latch. Through hardened, billet steel slide

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Technical Data

Gun Type Pistol

Gun Type

Pistol

Length 8.7"

Length

8.7"

Capacity 10+1

Capacity

10+1

Action Double Action

Action

Double Action

Grip Black Polymer

Grip

Black Polymer

Finish Black

Finish

Black

Barrel Length 4.9"

Barrel Length

4.9"

Weight 24.9 oz

Weight

24.9 oz

Ruger 57 Capacity

The Ruger 57, as its name implies, is chambered in 5.7x28mm and feeds from a double-stack, double-feed magazine with a standard capacity of 20 rounds.  If you live in a state with capacity restrictions, fear not because 10 round magazines are available.  
Ruger 57 Capacity

Ruger 57 Feature

The Ruger 57 is a polymer-framed semi-automatic pistol that operates on a unique short-recoil action; as there is no locking mechanism in the action, the barrel and slide will move backwards together for a fraction of an inch until the bullet has left the barrel.  After that, the slide will continue to move back to complete its cycle.  This pistol includes a trigger that has a single-action pull, a near-5 inch barrel topped with target style sights, and an accessory rail on the front of the frame for mounting a light.
Ruger 57 Feature

Ruger 57 Ergonomics

The 5.7 cartridge is physically longer than most other pistol calibers with an overall length that is only surpassed by a few of the Magnum cartridges.  Because of this, the grip of the Ruger 57 is very long from front to back, but the width is thinner than most pistols at less than 1.2 inches.  The height of the grip allows users to have a full grip of the gun even with gloves on, and if you’re left handed, fear not because the controls are ambidextrous and the magazine release can easily be switched between the left and right sides.
Ruger 57 Ergonomics

Ruger 57 Concealability

Measuring 8.65 inches long and 5.6 inches tall, the Ruger 57 is not a gun that you can realistically conceal.  Even an oversized T-shirt wouldn’t do a good job of hiding this.  The best way to carry this pistol would be in an open-carry setup as the target sights would easily dig into your side and the grip texturing could rub you raw if it were to be concealed.
Ruger 57 Concealability

Ruger 57 Fit-N-Finish

The Ruger 57 needs to remain oiled.  If you’re going to carry this pistol, it would be smart to wipe down the outside of the slide every day as standard humidity can cause the slide to rust pretty easily.  This is only for the black-slide models, though.  The stainless steel or colored models are much more resistant to environmental damage due to their coatings.
Ruger 57 Fit-N-Finish

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Ruger 57 Specifications

Category
Gun Type
Pistol
Length
8.7"
Capacity
10+1
Action
Double Action
Grip
Black Polymer
Finish
Black
Barrel Length
4.9"
Weight
24.9 oz

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