By: Rugerguy

Rugerguy — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:46:44 +0000

I own a Ruger American, so I know of what I speak. This gun is a machine, I have a habit of mixing my range ammo in my magazines for an obvious reason. I intentionally try to get them to foul, I want to know my carry will function no matter what’s in it. It does that in spades.
I have used 115gr FMJ to 147gr JHP with 4 to 5 different manufacturers in the same magazine including Hornadays 124gr JHP Match Steel. If you have ever compared size, the Match Steel are just a smidge shorter than almost every other manufacturer loaded ammo. Doesn’t matter, the American functions from one round to the next flawlessly. The review hit on the fact this is not your typical “plastic” gun, in that it has some heft to it. The heavy metal barrel end, helps keep this nail driver right where you want it. The reason the author shot better with the Ruger wasn’t him, this gun will make everybody look good. My wife and I are both left handed, so we chose the fully ambidextrous model 8639 in the compact version. The author failed to mention on top of all the other reasons to buy the American full size or compact, Ruger is aware there are left handed people that buy and shoot guns, unlike nearly every other manufacturer that considers us an after thought at best.
Buy the American, and go stand next to a Glock at the range and have a nice day.

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By: Rugerguy