My estimate is, less than 200 rounds has been fired through this gun. ... , Team Buds, Recent Reviews, Accessibility Policy. In our ongoing quest to test and review more “metal” semiauto handguns, as requested by many SurvivalBlog readers, I thought it important to review the Ruger P-89, in 9mm. Gun is in great shape, just a couple questions. With a shorter barrel and slide as well as an improved grip area thanks to its double-stack mag, the P93 exhibited more streamlined styling. Gun Review: Shooting the Versatile Ruger LCRx Revolver The introduction of the mid-sized P93 was an important evolutionary step in producing a markedly more compact 9mm pistol. One of the first American guns to counter the European invasion was the Ruger P-series. James Wesley Rawles July 2, 2012 July 2, 2012 . I must say, I was a bit surprised the asking price was $329.00 plus tax. Description: Ruger P85 pistol in 9mm complete with 2 magazines, factory box and mag loader. The P85 series was discontinued in 1992. The P-89 is an updated/upgraded version of Ruger’s first centerfire semiauto handgun. The Ruger P85 was developed in 1985 and went into production in 1987. Anyways, the Ruger P85 was submitted and it didn't win. The Wisconsin State Patrol adopted the updated model, the P89 and some other … Mec-Gar MGRP8520 RUGER P85/89/93/94/95 9mm 20 Extended $ 26.20 (3) Hogue Rubber Monogrip Ruger P85 - P91 #85000 $ 23.96. Pat’s Product Review: Ruger P95 9mm Pistol. Only one gun shop in town had a P85 sample, and people were literally lining-up all week long to see this new pistol. This pistol is mechanically in good condition but shows heavy finish wear. https://www.gunbroker.com/c/video/reviews/ruger-p85-9mm-pistol-review P85 mk ii Hey guys Just got a P85 MK II for my old man. I purchased this same gun, brand new in May 1991 for a total price of $385.00. I was living in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the time. The P-series pistols were designed for military, police, civilian and recreational use. Ruger’s newest Smurf gun is the Ruger SR22™. A P85 Mark 2 was introduced after it was discovered that the Mark 1 could generate enough force when using the decocker lever to slam the firing pin into the primer and cause an accidental discharge. Partners. The designs are largely based on the Browning action found in the M1911 pistol, but with minor variations, generally related to the safety mechanism and the barrel-camblock interface. But that didn't stop Ruger from proceeding with releasing the gun into the market. I was looking up information on the Ruger P85, and came across this thread. A good deal at the price quoted and as noted, 2 high capacity 15 round magazines are included. The Ruger P series is a line of centerfire semi-automatic pistols made by Sturm, Ruger & Company produced from 1985 to 2013. I still recall when I saw the first Ruger P85, 9mm pistol. It is possible for certain Ruger® P85™ 9mm pistols manufactured between 1987 and 1990 to accidentally discharge when the safety/decocker lever is engaged, if the firing pin is broken in a particular way. The original was the P-85, and Ruger was hoping to get it out in time for the U.S. military trials for a new handgun. First released in 1987, the Ruger P85 wasn’t the most elegant looking of … Every P85 picture I see online has grips with horizontal lines and the ruger logo and name stamped into it, mine are plain diamond checkered, are they aftermarket? They got some nibbles with it. That’s when the P89 picked up. Except for the ammo, the little DA/SA .22 has nothing in common with the rest of the company’s excellent rimfire pistol line.