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Yes, this has an external manual thumb safety. Hope this helps. I owned the Ruger American in 45acp only difference mine didn't have the safety. But they're well made pistols, light recoil for a 45acp, good looking pistol, accurate and I'd definitely recommend one to people.

Yes it has a manual safety see ********Ruger American Pistol (8618) Description: Catalog Number: American Pistol Model Number: 8618 UPC: 736676086184 Caliber: .45 ACP Slide Finish: Black Nitride Barrel Length: 4.5″ Length: 8.00″ Slide Width: 1.05″ Height: 5.70″ Weight: 32.50 oz. Sights: Novak LoMount Carry 3-Dot *******Safety Option: Manual Safety Capacity: 10+1 Grip Frame: One-Piece, High Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon w/ Tac-Rail Grips: Ergonomic Wrap-Around Grip Module Twist: 1:16″ RH Grooves: 6 CA Approved: No MA Approved & Certified: No

Timothy, yes Sir, it has an ambidextrous Manual Safety Lever. Cheers and stay safe!

The model your asking about DOES have a manual safety. If your looking for the version without, it's this one https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/5158/ruger+american+pistol+45+10r --------------- Is currently out of stock at buds hit the notify me when available button to receive an email when they come back in stock. ----------------- There are also compact models with no safety. --------------- Black here https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/27159/ruger+american+compact+45+acp+10+round --------------------- Grey here https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/125135/ruger++am-c+pistol+45ap+b+7rd+gray

Timothy, yes it has ambidextrous manual safety. See all specs & details here >>>> ruger.com/products/rugerAmericanPistol/specSheets/8618.html ....Have a great day!