Ruger P97

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The Ruger P-97 is a polymer framed, short recoil, double action semiautomatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP developed in 1997 by Sturm, Ruger, but not released to the public until 1999. The P-97 is part of the P Series pistol family, and is based on the P-95 pistol, which is chambered in 9 mm Parabellum. This Pistol has been discontinued as of 2004, in favor of the updated P345.

The P-97 is available either with a stainless steel or blued slide.

The P97 is available in two versions: a decock-only version and a double-action-only (DAO) model. In the decock-only version a cocked hammer can be safely lowered by depressing either of the ambidextrous slide-mounted decocking levers. When released, these levers spring back to the "Fire" position. At the same time, the firing pin is blocked in position, preventing forward movement. After decocking, the pistol can be fired by a double-action pull of the trigger without further manipulation of the decocking lever, and only when the trigger is held fully rearward is the internal firing pin block deactivated.

The DAO P97 has no external safety lever, decock lever, or fullcock hammer position at all. After firing, the gun is always automatically "at rest" with the firing pin blocked from forward movement by the internal safety. Only when the trigger is pulled completely to the rear (long-action DA-revolver style) for each shot can the gun fire. All DAO versions have a spurless hammer. The P-97 uses a single column magazine holding eight rounds. It is equipped with 3-dot sights, the rear sight being adjustable for windage, and the front sight fixed. The front sight is pinned in, and the rear held in by a set screw, so replacement of the sights is a fairly simple task with the right tools. The P-97 is used by a number of police departments in the United States and elsewhere.

[edit] Specifications

  • Caliber: .45 ACP
  • Capacity: 8 Round Magazines + 1 In Chamber, extended after market magazines are available.
  • Finish: Brushed stainless steel or Blued
  • Frame: Custom Polymer Composite
  • Barrel: 4 1/4" in length, 6 grooves 1 in 16" right hand twist
  • Overall Length: 7 1/4"
  • Weight: 31 oz
  • California Approved: Yes
  • Massachusetts Approved: No
  • Other Features: Available in Decock-only / passive firing pin block or Double-Action Only (DAO) versions
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