--- title: "Ruger American Compact 9mm Pistol, Black 17+1" description: "Compact 9mm pistol with a 3.55\" barrel, black nitride slide, 17+1 capacity, Novak LoMount Carry sights, manual safety, and two magazines." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/ruger-8639-american-compact-9mm-3.55-black-171" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "Compact 9mm pistol with a 3.55\" barrel, black nitride slide, 17+1 capacity, Novak LoMount Carry sights, manual safety, and two magazines." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/116930/thumbnail.jpg?v=1713453169" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Ruger American Compact 9mm Pistol, Black 17+1" --- > 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-08639 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/116930/main.jpg?v=1713453169) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # RUGER American Compact 9mm 3.55" Black 17+1 The Ruger American Compact is a 9mm pistol with a 3.55" barrel, black nitride slide, 17+1 capacity, and Novak LoMount Carry three-dot sights. It features an ambidextrous manual safety, modular wrap-around grip system, Picatinny rail, and tool-free takedown. Includes one 12rd and one 17rd magazine with grip extension, plus small, medium, and large grip modules. $504.99 ** 5 interest-free payments of **$101** 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. ** Check Local Restrictions Not sure whether this item can be shipped to your area? Enter your ZIP code for a quick check. Almost gone. Order now before it sells out. Item # 116930 Style RGR-08639 UPC 736676086399 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 ### Ruger American Compact 9mm 3.55" Black 17+1 **FEATURES** - Trigger features a short takeup with positive reset. - Recoil-reducing barrel cam, low-mass slide, low center of gravity and low bore axis. - Performance tested for sustained +P ammunition use. - Genuine Novak® LoMount Carry three-dot sights. - Modular wrap-around grip system for adjusting palm swell and trigger reach. - Safe, easy takedown with no tools or trigger pull required. - Ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release allow actuation with either hand. - Safety features include internal, automatic sear block system, ambidextrous manual safety, integrated trigger safety and no trigger pull required for takedown. - Also includes - Two nickel-Teflon® plated steel magazines (one 12-round and one 17-round with grip extension); small, medium and large grip modules. - Pre-tensioned striker system features a powerful striker spring for positive ignition without a heavier trigger pull. - Non-slip surfaces including functional slide serrations and purpose-oriented grip frame texturing for enhanced control. - MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail acts as a mounting point for a wide variety of standard lights, lasers and infra-red illuminators. **SPECIFICATIONS** - Capacity: 17+1 - Slide Material: Stainless Steel - Barrel Length: 3.55" - Grip Frame: One-Piece, High-Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon - Grips: Ergonomic Wrap-Around Grip Module - Safety Option: Manual Safety - Size: Compact - Slide Finish: Black Nitride - Width: 1.50" - Sights: Novak® LoMount Carry 3-Dot - Weight: 28.7 oz. - Overall Length: 6.65" - Height: 4.48" - Grooves: 6 - Twist: 1:10" RH - CA Approved: No - MA Approved & Certified: No ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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