Ruger LC380 models are slim" lightweight and compact. They are just slightly larger (less than 1" taller and 1" longer) than the popular and incredibly compact LCP. It is constructed with a blued" through-hardened alloy steel slide and black" one-piece" high-performance" glass-filled nylon grip frame. It's checkered grip frame provides a secure and comfortable grip and it includes a finger grip extension floorplate that can be added to the magazine for comfort and grip. Safety features include internal lock" manual safety" magazine disconnect and patented loaded chamber indicator that allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.