Any experience with Ruger P89?

[zinfull]

I have one an it is great, not much recoil and can shoot it all day long.
Bought it new for $385.

jerry

[cnj]

Everyone has said it all. Tank. Reliable. More than accurate enough. I have a P89DC (decocker model), and had a KP95PR. The P95 was a great gun, but I sold it, as I much prefer my P89. $450 is too high though. $300 if it is a "safety" equipped model. MAYBE $400 for a mint P89DC.

[Maddog5150]

Ok I'm going to embarress myself but here.
Upper left was me my HK45, Upper right was my BUDDY with my glock 19, Center was me with my glock 19, lower right was with me with my MP9 and lower left... well that was me with my buddies brand new p95. Yeah I'm not the greatest shot in the world but it goes to show the difference in the weapons when there is consistancy with certain brands and others... not so much.

Like I said, I own a p89, its as accurate as my buddies p95 that shot that group but also the pro to that con is that I cannot stress how reliable that weapon is. That being said, I'm an HK fanbois but will definately tell you that for the price, your brother should buy a Glock trade in
450 is a rip for that used firearm. $100 or less and he could get a brand new Glock, XD, or M&P. Easily a used one for the same price

:EDIT: I brought the target up close to take the picture. No I didnt shoot those groups point blank lol

[RECCE556]

For the money ($450), I'd rather pick up a used Glock 17. The Glock 17 is better in every way.

[scidx]

The P89 was the first handgun I shot, as a kid. I shot it everytime I went to the range with my dad. Everyone in my family shot it. My dad took it out to shoot without us on occasion. It was purchased sometime in the early 90's. The p85 MkII was part of the military sidearm trials; of which my father's unit in Fort Bragg was a part of. He said he fell in love with the gun then. I have since bought that gun from my dad. I still use it today.

Thousands upon thousands of rounds have gone down the bore. I have never replaced a part. I confirmed with my dad on my own recollection, neither of us have ever had a failure to (anything) with this specific P89. As proof of my love for the P89, I have more than one; and I am still looking for different models. The DAO is elusive. To further my testiment, the P89 is the only semi-auto handgun that I currently own. I have owned many other types, but they have all been let go. I don't see a need for another type of semi-auto. Admittedly, I am a revolver fan and I do want a Kahr K9 eventually; but the P89 well exceeds my expectations. I may be a bit on the "extreme fanboy" side of the spectrum, but if I have a pistol that will feed everything (including ammo most would turn up their nose at), operate easily, and put most modern factory ammo types in the same hole at 7 yds... I have a winner.

[Briancnelson]

and lower left... well that was me with my buddies brand new p95. Yeah I'm not the greatest shot in the world but it goes to show the difference in the weapons when there is consistancy with certain brands and others... not so much.

My P89 is considerably more accurate than that. My groups look more like the HK or M&P groups.

Based on my experience, I honestly have no idea why people knock the P89 for accuracy, mine is dead on. It's as accurate as any pistol I've ever owned. YMMV of course. It may be I have an exceptionally good one. I don't believe so, however, as I was usually able to shoot my friend's P95 as accurately.

I will say, the Ruger's trigger may not be for everyone, that may be the source of your inaccuracy.

[ZX-10R]

The Ruger P series are very reliable.
They tend to be chunkier than other brands, but with the chunk comes strength.
They are easy to use and tough to mess up for a beginner.
$450 seems high for a P89...on Gunbroker out-of-CA they are running around $300 used.
Add $50 for a CA gun.
Maybe shop the For Sale threads here at CalGuns.

This is the answer.

[Maddog5150]

My P89 is considerably more accurate than that. My groups look more like the HK or M&P groups.

Based on my experience, I honestly have no idea why people knock the P89 for accuracy, mine is dead on. It's as accurate as any pistol I've ever owned. YMMV of course. It may be I have an exceptionally good one. I don't believe so, however, as I was usually able to shoot my friend's P95 as accurately.

I will say, the Ruger's trigger may not be for everyone, that may be the source of your inaccuracy.

ehhh. Milage may vary you are right. Maybe you got a super tight one
I say its accurate enough but its definately not a "hostage negotiator" (thats a joke btw)

[psango]

Mine too!

My P89 is considerably more accurate than that. My groups look more like the HK or M&P groups.

Based on my experience, I honestly have no idea why people knock the P89 for accuracy, mine is dead on. It's as accurate as any pistol I've ever owned. YMMV of course. It may be I have an exceptionally good one. I don't believe so, however, as I was usually able to shoot my friend's P95 as accurately.

I will say, the Ruger's trigger may not be for everyone, that may be the source of your inaccuracy.

I have a P89 that's a straight shooter, keeps up with my Sig P228, and Beretta 92 FS. They have a clunky appearance and are hard to get any money out of. Mine is L.N.I.B. and I tried but couldn't get $400 with 2 10 rd. and 3-15 rd. parts kits included. So I decided to keep it. Nothing wrong with the pistol just there are more modern and popular models available today.

[Fishslayer]

:EDIT: I brought the target up close to take the picture. No I didnt shoot those groups point blank lol

The G19 target doesn't surprise me at all. I have to say the first time I fired a 19(C) I was pretty stunned at how accurate it was. The fanboiz never seem to talk up that feature.

[Fishslayer]

I have a P89 that's a straight shooter, keeps up with my Sig P228, and Beretta 92 FS,

Does yours rattle when it's in battery? I came very close to buying a stainless D model but the thing was just too loose for me to be comfortable with. We are talking major up & down and sise to side movement of the slide on the rails. There was a lot of wear on the barrel so I was thinking the prvious owner had maybe run it bone dry or something.

[InGrAM]

I had a p89 but traded it for a Hi-Power.
The p89 was a tank of a pistol. I could shoot anything through that gun and it ate everything that I fed it. It was a little too clunky for my tastes. Even though I have regular capacity magazine for it I still traded it because it was just too clunky IMO.
The P89 would make a great HD gun for anyone. I was you, I would buy one if I had 10+ round magazine for it but if not then I wouldn't. Save up your money and get something else.

[762cavalier]

.I will never sell mine. it eats everything I feed it. from some super light handloaded rounds that barely cycled the slide and the brass just rolled out of the chamber to some fairly stiff +P+ rounds. no problems accurate enough to do the job. 450 is too much. I paid that new for the D model with hogue grips 12 yrs ago.

[psango]

No rattle

Does yours rattle when it's in battery? I came very close to buying a stainless D model but the thing was just too loose for me to be comfortable with. We are talking major up & down and sise to side movement of the slide on the rails. There was a lot of wear on the barrel so I was thinking the prvious owner had maybe run it bone dry or something.

No rattle, but mine is essentially new less than 500 rounds through it.

[psango]

I probably would too!

I had a p89 but traded it for a Hi-Power.
The p89 was a tank of a pistol. I could shoot anything through that gun and it ate everything that I fed it. It was a little too clunky for my tastes. Even though I have regular capacity magazine for it I still traded it because it was just too clunky IMO.
The P89 would make a great HD gun for anyone. I was you, I would buy one if I had 10+ round magazine for it but if not then I wouldn't. Save up your money and get something else.

If i could find a trade for a Hi Power in nice condition I'd probably trade too. The High Power is a classic 9mm pistol. I wish my collection had one.