Ruger P-97

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The Ruger P-97 is a short recoil, polymer framed, double action semiautomatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP produced and developed in 1997 by Sturm, Ruger (Ruger), but not officially released to the public until 1999.

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marvin Posted: April 25, 2007

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Background

The compact P-97 is a member of the P Series pistol family, and is essentially based on the P-95 pistol, which is 9mm chambered in Parabellum. The P-97 has been effectively discontinued as of 2004, and updated by the P345.

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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