Ruger Ruger-57 5.7x28mm, 4.94 in Barrel, 20+1, Black, Model 16401 (2021) with Fiber-Optic Front and Adjustable Rear Sights
The Ruger-57 in 5.7x28mm offers high capacity, low-recoil performance in a full-size platform with modern controls and sights. This 2021 Model 16401 features a 4.94 in alloy steel barrel, a black oxide slide, and a glass-filled nylon frame. It earned American Rifleman’s 2021 Handgun of the Year and comes with its Ruger factory hard case, manual, and a factory Ruger-57 steel double-stack magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few scuffs and areas of light wear present, but overall the pistol remains in great shape.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory hard case
- Instruction manual for Ruger-57 pistol
- Factory Ruger-57 steel double-stack magazine
Built around the 5.7x28mm cartridge, this full-size Ruger-57 provides a 20+1 capacity and a lightweight 24.5 oz unloaded weight. Its action is a semi-automatic, delayed blowback system with an internal hammer for consistent ignition. Ambidextrous manual safeties and a trigger safety provide familiar, positive controls. The frame warning indicates the pistol will fire with the magazine removed.
The 4.94 in alloy steel barrel uses a 1:9 RH twist to stabilize a broad range of 5.7 projectiles. The slide wears a durable black oxide finish with front and rear serrations for confident manipulation. A top lightening cut reduces reciprocating mass, and the slide is drilled and tapped to accept an optic mount if the buyer chooses to add one later.
The glass-filled nylon (polymer) frame features molded texturing for grip security. A dust-cover Picatinny-style accessory rail accepts common lights or lasers. Overall length is 8.65 in with a 5.60 in height and a 1.20 in slide width, delivering a slim, hand-filling profile suitable for range, training, and general-purpose use.
Sighting is fast and precise with a green fiber-optic front and a black serrated adjustable rear. This specific configuration is Ruger Model 16401, manufactured in the USA in 2021, aligning with the model’s recognition as American Rifleman’s 2021 Handgun of the Year.