Ruger Pistols

LCP Series: Ruger's Pocket Pistol Lineup

The Ruger LCP (Lightweight Compact Pistol) family is one of the most successful pocket pistol platforms in history. The original LCP in .380 ACP established the modern pocket carry standard when it launched in 2008. The LCP II refined the trigger and added better grip texture. The LCP Max is the current flagship, fitting 10+1 rounds of .380 ACP into the same slim frame—dramatically improving capacity without meaningfully increasing size. For pocket carry where minimum dimensions are the priority, the LCP Max is one of the most compelling .380 ACP options available at any price.

LC9s and EC9s: Compact 9mm Carry Pistols

The Ruger LC9s (striker-fired) is a slim, lightweight 9mm carry pistol that preceded the modern micro-compact trend and remains a solid concealed carry option. The EC9s is a more affordable variant for budget-conscious buyers entering the concealed carry market. Both are single-stack 9mms that prioritize slim profiles for inside-the-waistband carry over capacity. For shooters who want a proven, uncomplicated carry pistol at an accessible price, the LC9s and EC9s remain competitive choices despite the newer micro-compact competition.

Security-9: Full-Featured 9mm at an Entry Price

The Ruger Security-9 is a full-featured compact 9mm with a 15-round capacity at a price point that undercuts most competing double-stack 9mms. It uses a bladed-safety trigger system, a through-hardened alloy steel slide, and ships with two magazines. For first-time buyers who want a reliable, full-capacity 9mm without paying a premium, the Security-9 is consistently the first recommendation at its price tier. It lacks the aftermarket depth of M&P or Glock platforms, but for most defensive and range use the factory configuration is fully adequate.

Ruger-57: The 5.7x28mm Pistol

The Ruger-57 is Ruger’s take on the 5.7x28mm pistol platform, offering a 20-round capacity, fiber optic front sight, and manual safety at a price significantly lower than the FN Five-seveN. The 5.7x28mm cartridge delivers high velocity, a flat trajectory, and very low felt recoil from its lightweight bullets. For shooters who want an unusual, high-capacity option with a distinctive caliber, the Ruger-57 is the most accessible entry point into the 5.7x28mm market. See also: 5.7x28mm Ammo.

Mark IV: Ruger's Target .22 Pistol

The Ruger Mark IV is the latest generation of Ruger’s iconic .22 LR target pistol, a lineage stretching back to 1949. The Mark IV’s defining improvement over previous generations is a one-button takedown that eliminates the notoriously difficult disassembly of earlier Mark series pistols. Available in standard, Target, Hunter, Competition, and 22/45 configurations, the Mark IV covers .22 LR competition shooting, small game hunting, and affordable high-volume training. It remains the benchmark .22 LR semi-automatic pistol at its price level.

SR22 and RXM: Additional Options

The Ruger SR22 is a lightweight .22 LR pistol in a form factor resembling a compact centerfire pistol, making it a practical training tool and a fun range gun. The Ruger RXM is Ruger’s newest modular pistol platform, offering an optic-ready slide and a grip module system designed to compete in the modern duty pistol market. Both expand the Ruger pistol lineup in distinct directions—the SR22 toward affordable rimfire training, the RXM toward the duty and competitive market.