The Ruger SR40, like its brother, the SR9, is loaded with safety features. Like other such striker-fired pistols, it has a striker safety, articulated safety lever inset into the trigger, ambidextrous thumb safety, magazine disconnect safety, and a loaded-chamber indicator. The backstrap is easily reversed to provide either an arched or flat backstrap. The sights are black, and both front and rear are drift adjustable for windage correction, and the rear is adjustable for elevation. This Compact model has a black frame with a black nitride slide, 3.5" barrel, and 10-round magazine.