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MODEL NUMBER: 16401 CALIBER: 5.7X28MM
Capacity20+1
Grip FrameHigh-Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon
Barrel Length4.94"
Overall Length8.65"
Barrel MaterialAlloy Steel
Barrel FinishBlack Nitride

Front SightFiber Optic
Rear SightAdjustable
Slide MaterialAlloy Steel
Slide FinishBlack Oxide
Weight24.5 oz.

Slide Width1.20"
Height5.60"
Grooves8
Twist1:9" RH
Available in CANo
Available in MANo
UPC7-36676-16401-1
Suggested Retail$799.00
Impressive ergonomics include an easy trigger reach, 1911-style ambidextrous manual safety, robust slide release and reversible magazine release latch.
Through hardened, billet steel slide with lightening cuts is drilled and tapped for easy mounting of optics with separately available optic adapter plate, available at ShopRuger.com.
Windage and elevation adjustable, serrated rear sight and rapid acquisition fiber optic front sight for fast, accurate shooting.
The alloy steel barrel features a black nitride treatment for wear resistance.
Steel magazine provides double stack capacity without unnecessary bulk.
Textured, ergonomic frame provides a secure and comfortable grip.
The Secure Action™ fire control combines Ruger's reliable and proven internal hammer with a short, crisp trigger pull and a positive reset.
Safe, easy takedown with no tools or trigger pull required.
Inspection port allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.
Picatinny-style accessory rail for easy mounting of lights and lasers.
Magazine drops free on release for convenient reloading.
Also includes: two steel magazines.

I think it's good that Ruger is branching out into a sort of new market considering how niche 5.7 is and how expensive the FN Five Seven is. While I don't think that highly of 5.7 personally, I consider it overhyped due to the media sensationalism over "armor penetrating" and overpriced just due to FN, it's great to see more innovation even if it is reviving somewhat of a dead, niche round.

It'd be a nice range toy but I can't really see a practical application for these as self defense guns as I feel they would suffer from what a lot of AR's do in those situations, overpenetration unless you have an AR built purposefully for SD/HD using the correct ammo for it.

I love the round and I found this sweet video awhile back it's blue tip 5.7 ammo, not the red tip ammo.