The Ruger American Compact pistol in 9mm with a 3.6-inch barrel and black finish (brand part no. 8635) shrinks the full-size Ruger American platform into a concealment-friendly frame without sacrificing magazine capacity. Ruger equips the pistol with adjustable Novak sights and ships two magazines, a 12-round flush-fit for concealment and a 17-round extended for maximum capacity. Among compact semi-auto handguns, this American Compact configuration favors concealed carriers who want a capacity option beyond the flush-fit magazine.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm.
• The capacity reaches 17+1 rounds with the extended magazine.
• The barrel measures 3.6 inches.
• The sights are adjustable Novak sights.
• Two magazines ship with the pistol: a 12-round flush-fit and a 17-round extended magazine.
• The action type is Centerfire.
• Shipping weight of approximately 4.625 pounds.
• The rifling twist rate is 1-in-10.
• The frame is a one-piece glass-filled nylon grip housing a machined stainless-steel chassis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many magazines are included? Two — a 12-round flush-fit and a 17-round extended magazine.

What sights does this pistol use? Adjustable Novak sights.

Buy the Ruger American Compact, 9mm

Full-size capacity in a concealment-friendly frame is exactly what this American Compact delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.