Everything about Ruger 57

About Ruger 57

The Ruger-57 is a internal-hammer-fired (SA), delayed blowback operated, semi automatic pistol developed by Sturm, Ruger & Co., a popular American firearms manufacturer. Ruger introduced the 57 model very recently, in 2020. Just like its name suggests, the pistol is based on the design of FN Five-seveN from the factory of FN Herstal, an extremely popular gun manufacturer from Belgium.

Not only does the Ruger 57 feature pretty much the same design as the pistol it was based on, it also utilizes the same cartridge - the 5.7x28mm FN. The pistol’s double stack magazine can be loaded with up to 20+1 rounds of ammo, which is a flush capacity most other popular handguns in the same size category can hardly offer. This makes the Ruger 57 an excellent duty or competition handgun.

The Ruger Five-seveN is a full-sized handgun. The pistol’s overall length is 8.65 inches and its barrel is 4.94’’ long. The Ruger 57 weighs only 24.5 oz when unloaded, which is significantly less than other full-sized handguns. The relatively low weight also means that the pistol can become a viable concealed carry choice despite its size, but only if paired with a well-fitting Ruger 57 holster.

Just like the pistol its design is based on, the Ruger-57 features an accessory rail, which means you can attach various tactical lights and lasers onto the pistol’s barrel. The Ruger 57 also comes with front and rear slide serrations and it features a fiber optic front sight and an adjustable U-notch rear sight.