The Ruger-5.7 Pro delivers high-velocity performance in a striker-fired platform engineered for the distinctive 5.7x28mm cartridge. This full-size pistol combines the flat trajectory and reduced recoil characteristics of the 5.7x28mm round with Ruger's proven manufacturing quality. Built without a manual safety, the design prioritizes quick deployment while maintaining drop safety through internal mechanisms.
What Makes This Different
Unlike traditional 9mm pistols, the Ruger-5.7 Pro harnesses the 5.7x28mm cartridge's ability to maintain energy at extended distances while producing minimal felt recoil. The lightening cuts in the steel slide reduce reciprocating mass by approximately 15% compared to solid slides, enabling faster follow-up shots. The optics-ready configuration eliminates the need for slide modifications, accepting popular red dot sights through the factory-drilled mounting points.
Key Features
- 5.7x28mm chambering delivers 2,000+ fps muzzle velocity with reduced recoil impulse
- 20+1 capacity provides substantial ammunition reserves in a manageable grip frame
- Optics-ready slide with factory drilling and tapping for direct red dot mounting
- Picatinny accessory rail accommodates tactical lights and laser systems
- Lightening cuts in steel slide reduce weight and enhance cycling speed
- Black polymer frame construction balances durability with weight savings
- 4.94-inch barrel length optimizes velocity while maintaining concealability
The 5.7x28mm cartridge maintains supersonic velocity beyond 200 yards, making this pistol suitable for precision shooting applications where standard handgun cartridges lose effectiveness. Law enforcement agencies appreciate the round's barrier penetration capabilities, while competitive shooters benefit from the flat trajectory and minimal muzzle rise. The striker-fired action provides consistent trigger pull characteristics across temperature ranges and extended firing sessions.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 5.7x28mm
- Barrel Length: 4.94 inches
- Overall Length: 8.65 inches
- Height: 5.55 inches
- Width: 1.37 inches
- Weight: 24.5 ounces (unloaded)
- Capacity: 20+1 rounds
- Frame: Black polymer with integrated Picatinny rail
- Slide: Steel with lightening cuts, drilled and tapped
- Safety: No manual safety, internal drop safeties
- Sights: Fixed front and rear (optics ready)
- Country of Origin: USA
The Ruger-5.7 Pro represents a calculated entry into the specialized 5.7x28mm market segment, offering shooters access to this unique cartridge's performance characteristics. With ammunition availability improving and the cartridge gaining acceptance in various shooting disciplines, this platform positions users at the forefront of handgun evolution.