Designed with the latest U.S. Military Standards in mind, the Ruger American Pistol® is built to perform in the harshest conditions. A true American innovation, this pistol is a revolutionary platform for Ruger – one that combines a recoil-reducing barrel cam (which is designed to better spread recoil energy over time) with a low-mass slide, low center of gravity and a low-bore axis to provide an unparalleled shooting experience