Ruger

Nice looking and a straight shooter. Hasn't refused any ammo-clean and crisp trigger. Take down is sooo much easier then the mark 2 . Takes plinking to a new level.

This is not my first pistol, but it is my latest carry gun. The grip is very well designed. I find it easier to hold than the Glock 26, and costs about $200 less! The only reasons I do not give this 5 stars`;` the take down pin requires a screwdriver or other similar tool, and you need to be careful not to lose it, and the slide hold-open though easy to use does not allow you to close the slide. Racking the slide is how one must close it. Otherwise its a reasonably soft shooter and has proven to be extremely reliable, which for me has been about 150 or so rounds. It carries very well in my kydex holster. I prefer to use the pinky extension for the 10 round magazine. The optional 15 round magazine with spacer sleeve has proven flawless, so far. That is sold separately.

GREAT DOING BUSINESS WITH SPORTSMAN. EVERYTHING WENT SMOOTH AS CAN BE. GREAT GUN FOR MY COLLECTION OF 22S. PUT A RED DOT ON IT. LOOKING FOR THE NEW GLOCK G44 NOW. LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE ONE IN STOCK THAT I CAN PURCHASE!!

Seriously a great shooting rifle, 2500 rounds since I got ,no hiccups, my son got the same one ,recommend highly.

As I forgot to mention in my first review, is that with a .357 you can also shoot the .38 spl loads as well. And if you are a reloader , you load a hot to “P” tp a light/ mild load for other family members to shoot. I have this same gun in .45 colt as well. Never regretted putting out the money for these two. Always enjoy taking them out to shoot at an outing.

Basically I purchased three of these rifles as a foundation to build the rifles I wanted. What I wanted was the talo distributor exclusive ruger model 1296 tactical. However that model lacks the iron sights and the barrel is slightly shorter than the original 18.5 inch original carbine. I would have bought the original carbine, but I also wanted the threaded barrel. Also I wanted ATI Six Position Folding Stock in earth color, which I ordered direct from the manufacturer.
 I was GREATLY disappointed in the composite plastic trigger group housing and other plastic parts. I then ordered fully metal, steel trigger parts and aluminum trigger group housings used from ebay to replace the composite assembly on all rifles. Also replaced original magazine release lever with a stainless steel AMT Lightning 25/22 version. AMT Lightning 25/22 made of stainless steel was a WAY SUPERIOR clone rifle to rugers original carbine. I then added various other peripherals, scope, bi-pod, lazer, icog, light, flash suppressor, etc.
 This rifle is the best foundation that ruger produces with the original carbine platform plus..., however $359 rifle + $150 metal trigger group and parts + $120 Ati stock + $220 scope, and accessories comes out to $849 finished product. Just very disappointed in Ruger to take a great simple old school tested carbine and then cheapen it out. Instead of going composite go stainless steel like the AMT clone for all around better rifle. Sad... Well with a bit of money and work these new rifles can be upgraded with some new stuff and back up to the old school quality of their original carbine.

I am not a gun guy, but wanted a small caliber rifle for plinking out in the desert. I wasn't aware of this breakdown rifle but now I'm glad I bought it.

First the bad: This is minor, but will mention it. The trigger and bolt lock mechanism is a little awkward to engage and dis-engage. I'm used to it now, but could be smoother.

The Good: Everything else. I think it is accurate, but for a master shooter might have issues. Who cares?! It works great for my needs and the break down feature is great. Easy to break down and reconnect and it is solid. No cheap feel no it. I love that it is so compact to carry. I can put it on the seat of my sand rail next to me and find remote shooting spots. Carrying case easily holds everything along with accessories.

The Ruger-57 is one of thee best firing, low recoil pistols made today. This pistol is a fun to shoot pistol, very well constructer, great stock sights and is easy to maintain. The ammo is a bit scarce and expensive at this time.
I lucked out when I bought this Ruger, ammo was widely available so I stocked up at the time. Hopefully ammo will be available and the prices go down. At this time, I have to say I have no failures when shooting this pistol. Enough said, everything about this Ruger is on a positive note.

Added a Romeo 5 site, took to the range. Accurate and reliable. Highly recommend.