After a long drought I finally picked up another "P"This is a discussion on After a long drought I finally picked up another "P" within the Ruger Pistols forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; For a dozen years I carried a P85 aboard our 42' sailboat to ward off pirates while cruising the Caribbean. On our way back to ...
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February 13th, 2011, 04:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin
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| After a long drought I finally picked up another "P"
For a dozen years I carried a P85 aboard our 42' sailboat to ward off pirates while cruising the Caribbean. On our way back to the U.S. I ran into a fellow cruiser heading down island, and I let him talk me into selling it.
Last week I stumbled on a nice P89 that I just couldn't resist. Came with 4 mags and a range bag for $250 out the door. Not a wear mark on the gun anywhere. I polished the exterior chamber area of the barrel. Have yet to shoot it.
I know many see the P-series as ugly ducks, but I just don't see that. I've always admired them for their functional beauty and serious lines. 
Last edited by ShootingStar; February 13th, 2011 at 04:32 AM.
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February 13th, 2011, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ShootingStar  I know many see the P-series as ugly ducks, but I just don't see that. I've always admired them for their functional beauty and serious lines. | SS ... Congrats on a nice find. If it shoots as good as it looks, it'll be a keeper (no ugly ducks in the P series lineup IMHO).
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February 13th, 2011, 05:37 AM
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Nice Pistol, and I am Jealous about the sailing TOO!
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February 13th, 2011, 05:40 AM
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Very nice buy. Can't beat that P series.
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February 13th, 2011, 07:28 AM
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Good find, just can't be without a "P" can we. Great pistol, looks like its been well taken care of.
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February 13th, 2011, 02:34 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Omaha, NE
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Nice! I had to pay 300 to get my P89, and I only got 2 magazines. Try it with Hogue grips, they made mine feel(and look) much nicer.
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February 13th, 2011, 02:57 PM
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That is a fine looking firearm. Except for it being a 9mm, I like it. I agree with Tacticool, put on aset of Hogues. I have some on my P944, and it feels so SO much better than the factory grips.
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February 13th, 2011, 04:35 PM
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I agree with the other posters, that is a good looking pistol. I would suggest that you save the stock grips and install a set of Hogues, they are more comfortable.
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February 13th, 2011, 04:43 PM
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semper, because we all know that the 40 is miles ahead of the 9mm, its just plain fact...regardless of the ballistics... | |
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February 13th, 2011, 04:48 PM
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Well you got an excellent deal. I like the way they look.
Samuel
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February 13th, 2011, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin
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Thanks for the positive feedback. I've been thinking about whether I want to just slap on a set of Hogues or bite the $230 bullet for a set of Crimson Trace laser grips. Seems a bit crazy to spend almost as much on a set of grips as I did for the gun.
Holsters - Bianchi has their UM84ii (civilian version of the M12) that is slightly shorter, and according to them, the right fit for our P-series guns. Unfortunately they run $75-85. The M12 can be had on eBay for $20 shipped. I took a chance that it would fit and it does, perfectly.
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February 13th, 2011, 08:30 PM
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I like my CB ST. You dont happen to need some help sailing the Caribean do ya? No? Cant fault me for trying lol I do work on a boat, but nothing nearly that fun.
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February 13th, 2011, 09:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Omaha, NE
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You won't be disappointed by the Hogues. Every time I hold the gun, I'm glad I bought them. It didn't feel bad, by any means, with the stock grips, but with the Hogues, it just feels right.
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February 14th, 2011, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SEMPERFIDELUS8403 You dont happen to need some help sailing the Caribean do ya? No? | Hurricane seasons of '04 and '05 were particularly rough. Sold the boat in 2006. I'm now just another dirt dweller trying to survive a winter in the frigid Arctic wasteland of Wisconsin.
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February 14th, 2011, 06:19 AM
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Great find...good looking gun and not too old....i think the 312 serial #
is late 90's????(someone on this site will know for sure)
I love the p series guns, but finding a good holster is tricky...i think the military m9/beretta holsters are the wway to go.....The Glock 17 holsters will fit some Rugers.
Ruger.com sellls a nice leather one in their online showroom.
Enjoy
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