Ruger 57 5.7x28mm 4.94" Barrel 20rd Black/Gold Accessory Rail - $439.99 ($14.99 flat rate shipping)

Description

Chambered in 5.7x28mm, the Ruger 57 offers a unique combination of high-velocity performance and exceptional controllability in a full-size pistol platform. The 4.94-inch barrel balances muzzle velocity and a usable sight radius, yielding flat trajectories and minimal felt recoil that let shooters deliver rapid, accurate follow-up shots. Ruger engineered the platform around ergonomics and shootability: the slim grip geometry and light-recoiling cartridge make rapid target transitions intuitive, while the slide and barrel design support consistent, repeatable groups when paired with quality ammunition.

Durability and finish choices set certain Ruger 57 variants apart. Selected limited and distributor editions feature a Shimmer Gold Cerakote treatment on the slide and accent components, giving the pistol a distinctive appearance without sacrificing wear resistance. The Cerakote application provides a corrosion- and abrasion-resistant surface that stands up to range use while adding a tailored aesthetic for collectors or shooters who want something visually different from standard finishes.

The Ruger 57’s frame is constructed from high-performance, glass-filled polymer, keeping overall weight manageable while providing a rigid, stable platform for the action and magazines. The polymer frame’s textured surfaces offer a secure purchase in a variety of conditions, and the pistol’s controls—ambidextrous manual safety, reversible magazine release, and slide release—are positioned for fast, intuitive operation. An integrated accessory rail accepts lights, lasers, or other mission-specific attachments, broadening the pistol’s utility for range, duty, or personal-defense roles.

Sighting and optics adaptability are strengths of the platform: factory models come with a fiber-optic front and adjustable rear sight and the slide on many models is lightened and drilled for an optic adapter plate, allowing shooters to mount compact red-dot sights for even faster acquisition. That flexibility suits the Ruger 57 to a variety of roles—from a fun, low-recoil range pistol to a carefully equipped duty or competition sidearm. The pistol’s overall fit and finish, together with Ruger’s manufacturing standards, yield a handgun that’s straight-forward to maintain and pleasant to shoot session after session.

Available from retailers such as Smoky Mountain Guns and Ammo (SMGA), the Ruger 57 represents Ruger’s practical take on a high-velocity, low-recoil defensive and sporting pistol. Ruger’s name and the model designation Ruger 57 appear throughout authorized dealer inventories, and the platform’s combination of a 4.94-inch barrel, optional Gold Cerakote slide finishes, polymer frame, accessory/Picatinny rail, and 20+1 capacity makes it a compelling option for shooters looking for an innovative pistol that emphasizes controllability and sustained firepower.

MANUFACTURER: Ruger
FAMILY: 57 Series
MODEL: Ruger-57 Pistol
TYPE: Semi-Auto Pistol
ITEM GROUP: Centerfire Polymer Pistols
ACTION: Double Action Only
CALIBER/GAUGE: 5.7 x 28mm
SLIDE: Carbon Steel
FINISH: Gold Cerakote
FINISH TYPE: Applied Finish
FRAME: Polymer Frame
BARREL: 4.94"
OVERALL LENGTH: 8.65"
DRILLED / TAPPED
RATE-OF-TWIST: 1-in-9
CAPACITY: 20 + 1
# OF MAGAZINES: 2
MAG DESCRIPTION: 20 rd. Steel Magazines
SIGHTS: FS: Fiber Optic/RS: Adjustable
SIGHT TYPE: Adjustable Sights
WEIGHT: 24.5 oz.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 3.6 lbs.
SAFETY FEATURES: 1911-Style Ambi Manual Safety
ADDL INFO: Gold Accents
MPN#: 16416
UPC#: 736676164165