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Erwin
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RUGER P89
Anyone on this forum had experience with Ruger P89? I bought one from law enforcement (sheriff’s) auction years ago, replaced springs all around and she runs like new, a fine American 9mm *battle tank*!
I am wondering, what you other guys think of this gun compared to the modern handguns (etc. Glock)? Could it withstand h2h battle in a matter of performances?

(Photo Credits: RUGER P89)
I am wondering, what you other guys think of this gun compared to the modern handguns (etc. Glock)? Could it withstand h2h battle in a matter of performances?

(Photo Credits: RUGER P89)
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With the 15-round double stack mag paired with a DA/SA trigger and decocking safety, it's like, TOTALLY '80's, OMIGAWD!
While it is functional, I regard it and its contemporary's 1930's Walther-knockoff trigger system as an outdated concept that proceeded from some flawed reasoning. The heavy DA first shot was intended to keep a poorly trained operator from plugging himself in the foot, but the "two different trigger pulls" transition makes it much harder for the poorly trained operator to actually hit anything - - which defeats the whole point of the exercise. You have to put in some dedicated practice to master that system, and once you do, you're no longer a poorly trained operator that needs a heavy trigger to keep from plugging himself in the foot. This is why the striker-fired guns took over and the SAO's made a comeback.
Within those confines, it's a very solid, reliable tank of a pistol that was designed to run NATO +P-ish submachinegun ammo as standard food.
Like all autos of that type, the DA trigger system adds quite a bit to the mechanical complexity when you compare it to a 1911 or Glock, but that only becomes an issue when something breaks. Ruger P-Series are good at not breaking.
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The Ruger may be a bit aged, but it is a solid handgun that will continue to serve its owner for years to come.
Any gun is better than none in a gunfight. If its an older model and it still goes bang, you are better off than those without.
- Don Burt
Compared to the other guns, it does the job and that is what only matters.
the P89 was the next rev on the P85.
the P85 was a solution to the US Armys bid for new service side arm. Some of the requirements was to be able to function with a gloved hand.
Along with many other requirements...
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As others have stated, it's simply too big for concealed carry, so I traded it for a smaller 9mm (Kahr). I didn't shoot the Kahr as well, but it's much more concealable.
Of course, all of my firearms have been sold, so I no longer have any.
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