--- title: "Ruger American 9mm Black Compact Pistol" description: "Compact 9mm pistol with a 3.55\" barrel, black nitride finish, Novak LoMount Carry sights, modular grip system, and 12rd and 17rd magazines." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/ruger-8635-american-compact-9mm-4.2-black-171" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "Compact 9mm pistol with a 3.55\" barrel, black nitride finish, Novak LoMount Carry sights, modular grip system, and 12rd and 17rd magazines." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/116931/thumbnail.jpg?v=1712593046" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Ruger American 9mm Black Compact Pistol" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Shooting](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting) / [Guns](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns) / [Handguns](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns/handguns) / [Semi-Auto](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns/handguns/semi-auto) / RGR-08635 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/116931/main.jpg?v=1712593046) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # RUGER AMERICAN 9mm 3.6" 12rd Pistol - Black The Ruger American is a compact 9mm pistol with a 3.55" stainless steel barrel, black nitride finish, Novak LoMount Carry three-dot sights, and an ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release. Its modular wrap-around grip system supports adjustable palm swell and trigger reach. Includes 12rd and 17rd nickel-Teflon plated steel magazines with a grip extension, plus three grip modules. 5.0 ** ** ** ** ** [1 review](#reviews) $498.70 ** 5 interest-free payments of **$99.74** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** ![Credova logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova.svg) Pay over time with ![Credova text logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova-text.svg) ** Online In Store ** Free Shipping Enjoy delivery to the Lower 48 States at no cost. ** Ships To FFL Dealer Handled by our expert shippers in Bardstown, KY. ** Partner Fulfilled ** Check Local Restrictions Not sure whether this item can be shipped to your area? Enter your ZIP code for a quick check. Selling fast. Limited quantities available. Item # 116931 Style RGR-08635 UPC 736676086351 Condition New Manufacturer [Ruger](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/ruger) Model AMERICAN Hand Right Hand Finish Black Round Capacity 12 Caliber 9mm Action Semi-Auto Barrel Length 3.6 in **FEATURES** - Pre-tensioned striker system features a powerful striker spring for positive ignition without a heavier trigger pull. - Barrel cam distributes recoil forces over a longer period of time to reduce felt recoil. - Safe, easy takedown with no tools or trigger pull required. - Rigid, one-piece, precision-machined, black nitrided, stainless steel chassis with integral frame rails and fire control housing. - Modular wrap-around grip system for adjustment of palm swell and trigger reach to fit a wide range of hand sizes. Ergonomic grip modules lock in solidly and do not loosen. - Genuine Novak® LoMount Carry three-dot sights with wide rear notch for rapid sight acquisition and alignment. - Performance tested for sustained +P ammunition use. - Ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release. - Black nitride finish on stainless steel slide and chassis is durable, non-reflective and corrosion-resistant. - MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail acts as a mounting point for a wide variety of standard lights and lasers. - Non-slip surfaces include functional slide serrations and purpose-oriented grip frame texturing for enhanced control. - Safety features include internal, automatic sear block system and integrated trigger safety. - Inspection port allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber. - Also includes - Two, nickel-Teflon® plated steel magazines (one 12-round and one 17-round with grip extension); small, medium and large grip modules. **SPECIFICATIONS** - Capacity17+1 - Slide MaterialStainless Steel - Barrel Length3.55" - Grip FrameOne-Piece, High-Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon - GripsErgonomic Wrap-Around Grip Module - Safety OptionPro Model - SizeCompact - Slide FinishBlack Nitride - Slide Width1.05" - SightsNovak® LoMount Carry 3-Dot - Weight28.7 oz. - Overall Length6.65" - Height4.48" - Grooves6 - Twist1:10" RH ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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