Ruger P89

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Hello, all! I recently came upon a pistol that I'd been interested for some time - the Ruger P89.

Does anyone have a P-series Ruger pistol? I was surprised how light it is, though I shouldn't have been, due to the lightweight frame.

I'm considering getting an IWB holster in order to CCW; I'd like to hear feedback on that. Of course, though this pistol is built like a tank, most people tend to also describe it as such from a shape and size perspective.

Now to find somewhere to ultrasonic clean it (I know, I know - good luck!) ;-)

If anyone has any suggestions for relatively easy/inexpensive upgrades, please let me know.

Thanks, everyone! Stay safe out there.
 

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I have a P93 and love it. Never had any issues with it and it eats everything I feed it. I carry it strongside OWB in a double belt loop leather holster due the weight. I carry it bush hogging and general woods goofin.
 
I own the P89-DC pre ban with two 15rd magazines. Shoots any ammo I feed it.

I shot my Ruger so much I had the Ruger logo imprinted in my palm, so I added the Hogue wraparound grip and it fits great.

From 50 years of Ruger Auto Pistols - Page Two By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times

All barrels, whether for blued chrome-moly pistols or stainless-steel pistols, are cast from heat-treated 400-series stainless steel. The specific stainless alloy used in the P-Series pistols has been designated as “Terhune Anticorro” by Ruger, and that label is stamped on the side of the slides. (It is named for longtime manager of Ruger’s Prescott investment cast foundry Stan Terhune, and it is the only name other than Bill Ruger’s that has ever appeared on a standard-production Ruger firearm.) Many other small parts—such as hammers and triggers—in all P-Series pistols are also made of stainless steel. Standard barrel length is 4.5 inches. The two-piece, grooved black grip panels are made of General Electric Xenoy resin.

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Button Pusher said:
I own the P89-DC pre ban with two 15rd magazines. Shoots any ammo I feed it.

I shot my Ruger so much I had the Ruger logo imprinted in my palm, so I added the Hogue wraparound grip and it fits great.

From 50 years of Ruger Auto Pistols - Page Two By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times

All barrels, whether for blued chrome-moly pistols or stainless-steel pistols, are cast from heat-treated 400-series stainless steel. The specific stainless alloy used in the P-Series pistols has been designated as “Terhune Anticorro” by Ruger, and that label is stamped on the side of the slides. (It is named for longtime manager of Ruger’s Prescott investment cast foundry Stan Terhune, and it is the only name other than Bill Ruger’s that has ever appeared on a standard-production Ruger firearm.) Many other small parts—such as hammers and triggers—in all P-Series pistols are also made of stainless steel. Standard barrel length is 4.5 inches. The two-piece, grooved black grip panels are made of General Electric Xenoy resin.

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What a beauty! I was hoping for the stainless slide, but the blued one I have now will work. Those Hogues look great, too!

Does anyone know if, when you order parts for the P89 (OEM) if they need to be fitted (such as a slide, slide stop, etc.)?
As you can see from my picture, there is some pitting on the slide and the slide stop - it will either need to be corrected or replaced.

I'm hoping someone out there (maybe one or two) actually CCWs this gun! If not, I guess it's not worth trying....!
 
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Not sure about fitting any replacement parts. Have you considered having the slide Cerakoted?
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Yes - absolutely! Hopefully it'd be sand-blasted before they coated it so the rust wouldn't continue, underneath.

The other thing to think about is how long it would take to get done. It seems like all the gun shops and gunsmiths are all incredibly busy (and I'm happy for them). But a great suggestion if I can get it done!
 
I have/had a few. Great beaters to hide around the house, and more reliable than a Glock.

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Does anyone know if, when you order parts for the P89 (OEM) if they need to be fitted (such as a slide, slide stop, etc.)?
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Shouldn't be. I've switched quite a few parts around with 0 issues.
 
I had a P89T for a few years, but it was heavier than a polymer wondergun and i didn't carry it. Sold it when I needed money for bills.
One of these days I'll find another one just like it...
 
in gunsmithing we had a guy bring in a p 85 saying he wanted to have it disassembled and cleaned as it had never been taken down before. He shot the crap out of it and never cleaned it once in 8 years. Guy in the shop took it straight to the range and fired a few mags with no issues. He brought it back in and took it down and the thing was absolutely disgusting inside(dried grease, lint, dirt, you name it). Nobody could believe it functioned so smooth with all that crap in there but it did. I remember thinking it was like the ak of pistols. Not light or aero dynamic, but for a nightstand gun that you need to work every time, i wouldn't hesitate to put one of those beside me at night. Nice acquisition sir!
 
I've got a p89dc, my history with it very much echos @Button Pusher .
It was my first new pistol purchase, bought days before the Brady bunch bill started.
By modern standards it's a chunk, it does what its told every time but it doesn't do anything well enough to fill role around here anymore except as a loaner.
Sentimental value is all, I suspect if it had any cash value it would be long gone.
 
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I've got a p89dc, my history with it very much echos @Button Pusher .
It was my first new pistol purchase, bought days before the Brady bunch bill started.
By modern standards it's a chunk, it does what its told every time but it doesn't do anything well enough to fill role around here anymore except as a loaner.
Sentimental value is all, I suspect if it had any cash value it would be long gone.
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you could probably get 400 for it right now. maybe not on cff... but still...
 
The pistol is that good but Beretta won the contract. Also my first handgun.
 
I had a p89... its was a truly reliable pistol. Never had a stoppage or problem with it, other then once having had the magazine release get inadvertently activated. But that was more of a holster issue.

But it was a bit chunky for concealed carry.

My Brother still has it, and it is valued for its useful nature, even if it is not a primary concealed carry pistol.
 
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Anyone know of a trigger mounted rail setup for these that's still in production? I can only turn up stuff that's out of production and out of stock everywhere. Seems no one is making a 'generic' solution to replace the beamshot UT1 which was the go-to answer a few years back.
 
I had a p89 and then a P94. Still have the P94. They were the F150 of guns back in the early 90's. Not very pretty but reliable and built tough. Once i got a Sig i learned what a good trigger felt like. Maybe a gunsmith could do a trigger job on one. If you can find them some night sites would be a good edition.
 
I think I've owned 4 P-series Ruger pistols over the years. Each one of them has been good. 100% reliable with any ammo I shot through them. Not the best triggers, or the most accurate, but they're a dependable workhorse that will last a lifetime of use.
 
Thanks everyone for the feedback!

I did notice something a bit peculiar about my P89 - when the decocker/safety is engaged and I rack the slide, the hammer goes back. It stays there sometimes, and then if you jostle the pistol or even lightly touch the trigger, the hammer falls. Sometimes the hammer cycles automatically when I rack the slide.

Again, the pistol has the decocker/safety engaged, so the hammer falling shouldn’t cause a discharge. But I’m worried because it’s uncontrolled.

Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be?

I’m considering sending it in to Ruger to be refurbished/refinished, but I’m uncertain as to how long that would take - especially now.

Thanks, everyone. Please stay safe!
 
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