The Ruger Security-380 is a compact, easy-racking .380 ACP pistol built for shooters who want low recoil, simple operation, and defensive-ready performance in a highly manageable platform. Designed around Ruger’s Lite Rack system, it uses refined slide serrations, pronounced cocking ears, and a lighter recoil spring to make slide manipulation noticeably easier. Ruger also describes the pistol as being designed for hours of range training with minimal fatigue, pairing the softer-shooting .380 Auto cartridge with a size that still fits the hand well.
Featuring a 3.42" barrel and a ported slide, this model offers a strong balance of controllability and concealability. The fiber optic front sight and drift-adjustable steel rear sight provide fast target acquisition, while the Secure Action fire-control system combines a protected internal hammer with a bladed-safety trigger for a short, smooth pull, clean break, and positive reset.
The Security-380 is sized to conceal easily while still using a full-size 15-round magazine, giving shooters more capacity than many traditional compact .380 pistols. Its lightweight slide, practical controls, and training-friendly recoil impulse make it an excellent choice for new shooters, everyday carry, range use, or personal defense.
FEATURES
Chambered in .380 ACP
3.42" barrel for balanced carry and control
Lite Rack system for easier slide manipulation
Ported slide for distinctive styling and improved handling characteristics
15+1 capacity
Secure Action fire-control system
Fiber optic front sight for fast target acquisition
Drift-adjustable steel rear sight
Compact profile ideal for carry, training, and defense
IMPORTANT SPECS
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: Security-380 (Model 3857)
UPC: 736676038572
Caliber: .380 ACP
Capacity: 15+1
Barrel Length: 3.42"
Overall Length: 6.52"
Height: 5"
Slide Width: 1.02"
Weight: 20.2 oz
Barrel Material: Alloy Steel
Barrel Finish: Black Oxide
Slide Material: Through-Hardened Alloy Steel
Slide Finish: Black Oxide
Frame: High-Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon
Front Sight: Fiber Optic
Rear Sight: Drift Adjustable
Twist Rate: 1:10" RH
Optic Ready: No
Factory Configuration: Two 15-round magazines
