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Ruger American Compact 45ACP vs Springfield XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact

Ruger American Compact 45ACP facing right

Ruger American Compact 45ACP

Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP
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Springfield XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact facing left

Springfield XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact

Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger
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Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
American Compact 45ACP7.25 in5.35 in1.05 in28.6 oz
XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact6.75 in4.58 in1.2 in27 oz

Details

 BarrelBBL Trigger Website
American Compact 45ACP3.75 in Striker-Fired ruger.com
XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact3.8 in Striker-Fired springfield-armory.com

Capacity

 45 ACP9mm Luger
American Compact 45ACP 7 , 10 (+1) -
XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact - 14 , 19 (+1)

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