What do You Think About Ruger P Series Pistols? - Page 2

mcole · December 13, 2004, 02:40 PM

well, i only have 3 pistols that have never, ever failed, from out of the box: ruger p97dc, ruger p944t, and glock model 22. mcole

Lycanthrope · December 13, 2004, 03:09 PM

The P89 is the only pistol I've had that has never failed. That includes my pair of kimbers and my 2k STI Edge.

larryf1952 · December 13, 2004, 08:26 PM

Yep, I've got both a P89 and a P90...bought them both about the same time, in 1991 or '92. I don't think they're ugly at all, certainly not Glock ugly.

The P89 is acceptably accurate, the P90 is incredibly so. Shortly after I bought the P90, I took a handgun class and used it during our range session. Another guy in the class asked me for my target, so he could take it home and tell his wife that he shot it! I think they're great guns.

vitesse9 · December 14, 2004, 02:18 PM

I owned a lot of different handguns before getting my P89 two months ago. Some are gone (sold, traded etc.), some I still have. The only gun that I could shoot really well was my S&W 686 4", untill I got my Ruger. I bought the P89 because I wanted an affordable reliable gun with hicaps to leave in my truck. Now, when I go to the range, I put the target out to 10 yards and slow fire with my Smith and my Ruger. More than not, my groups are better with the Ruger. I don't know what people mean when they say Ruger Ps aren't accurate. Perhaps the users aren't accurate with the rough ruger triggers. All it took was a little practice with the trigger and it became a non-issue for me. Mine's new, so maybe the accuracy issue is with older ones.

I've stumbled onto the best value of any gun I've owned. The longer I own my P89, the more of a fan I become. Now to see about getting that P90 . . .

gbundersea · December 15, 2004, 02:57 AM

I bought a Ruger P-94 9mm long ago, before I knew anything about how a pistol should fit one's hand. Although I qualified for my CWL with it, it never felt right. Location/accessibility of safety is poor IMO.

The biggest problem by far was that regardless of how clean or dirty it was, or what type of ammunition used, it jammed far too frequently to be reliable.

I replaced it with a 9mm fullsize steel EAA Witness in Wonderfinish. Perfect fit, accurate, and flawless with about 1500 rounds of all types of ammo through it, and in varying states from immaculate to filthy.

I love the Witness more each time I shoot it! My next gun will be the steel Witness in .45 ACP.

gudel · December 15, 2004, 05:13 AM

does anyone know the difference beside the year between the P89, P93, P94?

rogerwilco · December 15, 2004, 09:34 AM

This link should help. Gives all the detailed specs for the P models.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...=famid&famid=2

December 13, 2004, 02:40 PM	#26
mcole Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2002 Posts: 102	well, i only have 3 pistols that have never, ever failed, from out of the box: ruger p97dc, ruger p944t, and glock model 22. mcole

December 13, 2004, 03:09 PM	#27
Lycanthrope Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 1,752	The P89 is the only pistol I've had that has never failed. That includes my pair of kimbers and my 2k STI Edge.

December 13, 2004, 08:26 PM	#28
larryf1952 Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2004 Location: KCMO Posts: 615	Yep, I've got both a P89 and a P90...bought them both about the same time, in 1991 or '92. I don't think they're ugly at all, certainly not Glock ugly. The P89 is acceptably accurate, the P90 is incredibly so. Shortly after I bought the P90, I took a handgun class and used it during our range session. Another guy in the class asked me for my target, so he could take it home and tell his wife that he shot it! I think they're great guns.

December 14, 2004, 02:18 PM	#29
vitesse9 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2004 Posts: 340	I owned a lot of different handguns before getting my P89 two months ago. Some are gone (sold, traded etc.), some I still have. The only gun that I could shoot really well was my S&W 686 4", untill I got my Ruger. I bought the P89 because I wanted an affordable reliable gun with hicaps to leave in my truck. Now, when I go to the range, I put the target out to 10 yards and slow fire with my Smith and my Ruger. More than not, my groups are better with the Ruger. I don't know what people mean when they say Ruger Ps aren't accurate. Perhaps the users aren't accurate with the rough ruger triggers. All it took was a little practice with the trigger and it became a non-issue for me. Mine's new, so maybe the accuracy issue is with older ones. I've stumbled onto the best value of any gun I've owned. The longer I own my P89, the more of a fan I become. Now to see about getting that P90 . . .

December 15, 2004, 02:57 AM	#30
gbundersea Member Join Date: July 16, 2004 Location: Outside New Orleans, LA Posts: 33	I bought a Ruger P-94 9mm long ago, before I knew anything about how a pistol should fit one's hand. Although I qualified for my CWL with it, it never felt right. Location/accessibility of safety is poor IMO. The biggest problem by far was that regardless of how clean or dirty it was, or what type of ammunition used, it jammed far too frequently to be reliable. I replaced it with a 9mm fullsize steel EAA Witness in Wonderfinish. Perfect fit, accurate, and flawless with about 1500 rounds of all types of ammo through it, and in varying states from immaculate to filthy. I love the Witness more each time I shoot it! My next gun will be the steel Witness in .45 ACP.

December 15, 2004, 05:13 AM	#31
gudel Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2004 Location: Golden State Posts: 589	does anyone know the difference beside the year between the P89, P93, P94?

December 15, 2004, 09:34 AM	#32
rogerwilco Junior member Join Date: December 7, 2004 Location: Chesterfield,Virginia Posts: 152	This link should help. Gives all the detailed specs for the P models. http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firear...=famid&famid=2