Ruger-57

The Ruger-5.7 is a semi-automatic pistol introduced in December 2019 by Sturm, Ruger & Co.[3] It is the first traditionally-styled semi-automatic pistol to be chambered for the 5.7×28mm cartridge since the introduction of the Excel Arms MP-57 in 2012.[4]

Ruger-5.7
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Designed2019
ManufacturerSturm, Ruger & Co.
Unit costUS$799.00 (MSRP)[1]
Produced2019–present
Specifications
Mass24.5 oz (690 g)[1]
Length8.65 in (220 mm)[1]
Barrel length4.94 in (125 mm)[1]
Width1.20 in (30 mm) (slide)[1]
Height5.60 in (142 mm)[1]
Cartridge5.7×28mm
ActionDelayed blowback[2]
Muzzle velocity520 m/s (1,700 ft/s)
Effective firing range123 m (135 yd)
Feed system10- or 20-round box magazine[1]
SightsAdjustable rear sight and fiber optic front sight[1]

See also
  • FN Five-seven – semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 5.7×28mm cartridge
  • Fort mod. 28 – semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 5.7×28mm cartridge
  • Heckler & Koch UCP – competing 4.6×30mm PDW-caliber pistol project briefly developed by Heckler & Koch in Germany
  • PSA 5.7 Rock – Semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 5.7×28mm cartridge
  • Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 – Semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 5.7×28mm cartridge

References
  1. "Ruger-57™ Centerfire Pistol Model 16401".
  2. "An Official Journal of the NRA | Tested: Ruger-57 Pistol".
  3. "Ruger News".
  4. "Accelerator Pistol". Excel Arms. Archived from [excelarms.com/handguns/acceleratorpistol.html the original] on 2012-12-25. Retrieved 25 December 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  5. "Ruger 57 – the Best Ruger Handgun in 5 Decades?". 16 February 2020.
  6. "First Look: Ruger 57 Gives Shooters Another 5.7x28mm Option". 8 January 2020.
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