My Dad sacrificed a lot for us kids while we were growing up. Despite being a gun lover, he never did start any kind of collection, to speak of. On his birthday in 1992, I took him to the gun store with me. When we got there, I turned to him and told him to pick out his birthday present. He'd been going on how he wanted a 9mm for a while. He picked out a brand new P89. That pistol is a lot of fun to shoot. Mom still has it as her home defense pistol. Dad died in 1998.
If sure miss my collection from when I was single man. But I wouldn't trade being a husband and. a father for anything in the world. Your Father sounds like he was a good man.
Sorry for your loss. I'm in the opposite boat. I collected hundreds of guns in my life but never had kids. There isn't anyone I want to have them when I die.
First, so sorry for the loss of your Father, I lost mine in 2015, he was my best friend. He taught us from kids the responsibilities of proper firearms training, that has saved my life twice, I to this day carry the P-89, or the Charter arms 44special, the later being my dads!
Man Buffalo that brought back some memories! My very first pistol was a P89! I miss that gun, I sold it and I have regretted it ever since. Great video my friend!
I just turned 21 on April 3 of this year. I went to sportsman's warehouse to look. Saw one sitting there. I was thinking maybe a PX4 storm, but I had the money there and i didn't wanna leave without it. I'm loving it so far. Been spending a lot of time doing takedowns and learning exactly how everything works. Only shot 11 rounds through it. (I have one mag, Clinton era. I'm about to order a couple of those 17rd flush mount mags, heard good things about them.) My only regret is I'd have to permanently modify the gun for something like an underbarrel light or any type of optic. Which, to be fair, if I decide I want to do that, I'm going to get another gun that supports such things, but I feel like the P89 is going to be an amazing EDC.
Back in the day, I carried a P89 on duty and never had a hiccup or any kind of failure on the range. A very reliable and accurate fire arm. I loved it.
I bought one of these in 1986 at Wal-Mart in Newport,AR. Still have the gun to this day. It was my first gun I bought. Plan on handing it down to my son’s. Love Ruger,very reliable and accurate.
Since 1990 till Today, I still carry my P89, and absolutely love the double safety. I'll have it till the day I DIE, but I'll keep it with me in my casket.
I purchased mine in 1992, and after 25 years of getting beat up it still shoots like it did when new. An absolute tank of a pistol. Good review brother.
I still have mine from 1996 and will never sell it. Great gun. Reliable and extra tough and it's actually kind of good looking compared with the polymer frame newer guns.
just a note there is a P-89 and a P-89DC. they both functionally do the same thing but the P-89's decocker is also the safety. the P-89DC has a no safety just a decocker. they both have a last round hold open, and they are interchangeable. the 89's safety just stays down while the 89DC will automatically reset allowing double action. the pistol seen above is just a P-89 I can tell because of the large decocker with two speed holes, the DC's decocker is more like an arm-bar and has less material.
I bought mine back in '93. It used to shoot very, very low. Even with the bottom of the front blade over the very top of the rear notch, it was still low. I ended up buying a new adjustable rear sight with a higher front blade and then paying a gunsmith to install them. It works nicely now, but it will always seem clunky compared to shooting a S&W revolver. it definitely is very reliable.
Carried the Ruger P-85 9mm duty gun for several years then switched to the Ruger P-90 .45 APC carried that for years then got the Sig P226 9mm. All fine guns. Retired now I keep a Sig P320c. My favorite gun. Insane tight grouping.
I've had my KP89DC since 1991, and it still shoots anything I put in it, 30+ years old and still going strong. Your friend may a wise purchase. He'll have that firearm a long time, as long as he takes care of it..
I have a P89 DC and a P95. I love both. They both serve as primary home defense guns for me. They feed anything, are 100% reliable and I find them to be the guns I am most accurate with out of my collection. Very glad I got them all those years ago. If I ever see one cheap at a shop I may even pick up another.
What I used in Colorado out by Peterson field to teach gun safety and shooting program for my son and I . Well behaved humble kid and his actions as well as accuracy are on point Nails his targets 90%
My first P-Series purchase was the 9X19 Ruger P-85 MK II Pistol and this purchase was made in 1992 when the P-85 MK II was first introduced. There was just a "minor" modification made to the P-85 that enhanced the operation. I love the bulky look of the P-85, a "tiger tank" tough, with the well engineered design that makes the P-85 a viable combat arm years after production ceased. On the "used" gun side in the local pawnshops, these well built pistols can still be purchased.. My 9mm "tiger" is 32+years old now, but still reliable, still able to deliver, and still able to serve as a cop's on-duty sidearm.
This is my Zombie Apocalypse pistol. It refuses to misfire no matter how poorly I treat it, aaand it is accurate as can be. Great gun, bought it used for $200 at Trail Boss Outfitters in Vail AZ. My daughter loves this gun due to low recoil, great accuracy, and excellent reliability. If you find one - buy it, you will enjoy shooting all day long.
Bought one of these when they were the P85 MK II early on. It's a beast of a weapon and has never failed to feed or fire and I don't think it ever will. If you can find one used, grab it.
A couple things I noticed that may be of interest and help to the owner. First, when you took the recoil spring off the guide rod, it looked like it slipped off easily. The spring is actually slightly larger in diameter on one end and the larger end should face the muzzle, while the smaller end should slip over the guide rod and fit somewhat snugly. It didn't look like you had any problems with reliability while shooting, but reversing the recoil spring (as it appears this one was) can cause issues with some P89s. Second, when you reassembled the gun, you didn't flip the ejector back up into place, which is why the hammer didn't stay cocked when you racked the slide. That happened to me when I first got my 89, and I thought I'd reassembled it incorrectly, since the hammer wouldn't stay back, until I figured out what was happening. In any case, if you forget to flip the ejector back up, it will be pushed back into place when you reinsert the magazine (whether loaded or unloaded), so it's not a big deal, but it can be confusing to someone not familiar with the gun. Great vid. These are not criticisms, just things I noticed that I thought should be pointed out.
I dont have to flip the ejector back up. It flips up on it's own once I put the pin in and rack it. But then again mine is the P90DC .45acp. I think they're pretty much the same gun though.
Great review ! I bought mine during Clintons mag fiasco and really love it. If I could find a 3/4 sized pistol w/ similar functionality I would buy it. Dont think Im a striker sans safety guy.
Carried a P89 for a long time as my EDC. I switched from an all stainless Colt Combat Commander because it was so much lighter to pack all day long in the 4 o'clock.
The first semiautomatic firearm I ever shot was my father's P89DC. I've loved it ever since. Found a mint condition one in a used gun case about 5 years ago. I'm never selling it. It's big, bulky, but it's built like a tank and yet has one of the smoothest trigger pulls and the recoil is super light.
01/31/2020 - recently acquired a P89 and I appreciate the aluminum frame. Put on Hogue grips and got a 30-round magazine. Shoots any ammo, even reloads without incident. Being a big guy I have no problem carrying a "tank" on my belt.
Had one. Literally felt like holding a brick. Blocky and thick. Always functioned perfectly. I am spoiled. 1911s for me, and I own over 20 pistols, both polymer, aluminum and steel framed. I don't miss it.
I have one of the original P85's from the early 80's and still shoots perfectly after thousands of rounds ! Been our home defense weapon for years now.. Great review 👏 👌 👍 🙌
Got one handed down from my grandpa bought it back in the 80's fired thousands of rounds through it and like you were talking about it has never had a jam or hiccup ever
Wouldn't think about carrying this concealed but, it's great for a bedside gun. I was a combat cameraman in Vietnam and carried a 1911 Colt as my primary weapon. To tell you the truth, I'd prefer the Ruger to that Colt... Although I shot expert wit the 1911 - I actually prefer shooting this weapon - the 15 round magazine is a great advantage if the shit hits the fan...I have put several thousands of rounds through the Ruger of all kinds of crap ammo and never had a malfunction..
Amazing to me how many people love this gun...I bought one earlier this year 2022 not knowing a thing about it, just that I fell in love, and is easily one the best guns I have.
I have the P90DC in 45. Got it 27 years ago. Still shoots without a hiccup. Super accurate. I recommend Hogue grips. Hun is large with a lot of edges, so it's not a great carry gun. It is a great range and home defence gun.
Bought mine in 94. Can’t say enough good things about it. I’m a lefty so I really appreciate the ambidextrous controls. In a nutshell, it’s a reliable accurate pistol that is fun to shoot.
Great video ! I bought mine when it hit the market around 1990 and it still shoots great ! very accurate and light recoil . its one gun I will never sell !
I have one. It is my bedside handgun. I am a small man, small hands BUT this gun fits my hand. I shoot it accurately too. It is very well made and tough. Every other Ruger I have ever had was a wheel gun and built hell for stout. Get a used P89 for HD, open carry, ranch / farm carry. It is a service sized gun. Full of ammo it is a bit heavy. They work and will last.
My dad got one of these in the 80's iirc, I inherited it almost 20 years ago. This thing eats whatever i put into it, is accurate as hell, and is super comfortable to hold and shoot with low felt recoil. I love the decocking safety, gives me real peace of mind. The first DA pull is a bear, and it is a chonky boi, so not good for shooters with small hands (my wife can't us it well) or CC. The first pull can be adjusted, but not much you can do about the chonk factor. Only other thing about it is no rail. But if you can live with those things, this is just a phenomenal weapon.
I recently inherited my Dad's as well. I see why some people call it a battle tank of a handgun. Like you said it eats everything and doesn't miss a beat. Very robust build, Hogue grips fit like a glove.
Great video........Covers everything one would need to know when owning this fine gun. I've had mine since 1987 and have not encountered problem one with it yet. Takes a lick'in and keeps tick'in. It'll take everything you can throw at it and begs for more. If anyone has the opportunity to purchase one of these gems....I would do so without hesitation.Thanks for the video.
I field tested a Ruger P-89 in the mid nineties for the NYPD. It was a reliable weapon but there were reports of slide galling (Not with my sample) Eventually the NYPD decided not to authorize it as a service weapon.Ironically The NYPD had issues with the Glock 19 in the mid to late nineties (Phase 3 malfunctions) and threatened to cancel the Glock contract because Glock was not receptive to the NYPD complaints. Glock then found out that the NYPD had contacted Sturm Ruger about authorizing the P89 which caused Glock to address the NYPD complaints!
I bought it the day I got out of the Army [1999]. I had heard great things about this pistol for years. I was an S&W and Berretta fan (now an S&W Taurus fan) for just as long. When I picked it up I was surprised how heavy it was. Regardless it never 'felt' comfortable in my right hand as crazy as it sounds. But firing it in my left hand it felt wonderful. So much so I could fire off-hand with better accuracy than any of my other handguns [insert Shazzam]. Still, I never felt comfortable with the pistol. Maybe it just me but it always felt like a brick in my hands.
Those LCR revolvers are nice. It's always good to hear from owners of guns that I feature in my videos. Thanks for checking out my videos Dan, I'd like to see you work with Jeff more often, you guys did great together.
Yeah, we had a great time! Its not often you meet someone and get along so well. Jeff is a great guy to work with. With the great reviews on that video, it looks like he may have me back again.
One of the best bargains going. Along with the S and W 5906.. absolutely bullet proof , reliable as can be and affordable. Can’t go wrong.. good vehicle gun as well
I really love my P89. Mine is all black instead of the one you have in your video. I carry conceal my P89 everywhere I go for the most part & don't have any problems keeping it in place & hidden. I am not a fat dude either. I'm not small either, so if you are small, it probably would not be best to carry. It's not really heavy either, it's really smooth.
I bought mine 23 yrs ago in 45acp and it was my favorite. I've sold or traded in other handguns but I will NEVER part with my Ruger p85. Very accurate gun in my opinion. I've carried mine concealed for years just harder to hide in the summer months lol.
Very cool man. Everyone has always told me this is a beast. Love the old school action. A lot of guys love to bash cheap ammo because their guns won't cycle it, yet old monsters like these and the Smith autos gobble that stuff up for days.
Yep, these things aren't choosy about ammo at all. I couldn't remember if you had one of these or not. I have watched your videos on the Smith and Wessons, great pistols as well.
I remember when these first came out. The P85 had a 2 pc barrel and Ruger had a recall because of failures. They quickly changed to one piece barrels. I thoroughly enjoy my brick sized P90.
A good friend has a P89, and while it's never given him a single problem or a single FTF, FTE, or any other hitch, for some reason, he just thinks it's cheap or crude or something - probably because he bought it used, and it didn't cost him very much. I keep telling him it's a sold piece of gear, take it to the range, and shoot the hell out of it! Of course, although I own and like several polymer frame, striker-fired pistols, I'm partial to all-metal DA/SA autos with decockers.
I own 2, a KP stainless and the regular blued. I have probably 30 mags between them, genuine Ruger, Mecgar, and Promag. The Promags are by far the worst. That being said, they have been making 20 and 32 rounders for decades. I had 2 and just bought 2 more 1.20.2022 for $50 from Grab A Gun. I was pleasantly surprised at the improvements Promag has made. They fit security and the ammo doesn’t rattle as with the previous mags. I qualified for my Texas LTC in September and chose the KP over all my other 9mm handguns shooting 231/250 without really trying. I have boatloads of steel and aluminum cased ammo and I can’t ever recall a malfunction. The only thing I’ve done is freshened the dot sights and replaced the grips with Hogues. When archeologists dig up our civilization 10,000 years from now I guarantee the P89 will still be in tact and shoot whereas all the polymer guns will have degraded.
had mine for 27 years the p89 got it oshman sporting goods the store has been gone I still have it my first 9mm want trade it for nothing I will sale my sig p250 before my p89 the pistol is just that reliable and accurate no issues what so ever so if you have one keep it you will be glad you did!
That is awesome. I've heard from so many satisfied owners of this pistol and others from the P series. It just goes to show what a great product it was.
I enjoy watching your videos. Listening to you talk reminds me of home. The military displaced me a long time ago and I haven't made it back yet. I grew up about 25 miles south of Somerset, KY.
I really like this comment. Thank you for your service. I am in North/East Ky but I have been to Somerset many times. In fact I bought my last truck there. It's a beautiful part of the state in my opinion.
I am considering buying one today at my local gunstore so i looked up a video. Ive owned one of these and the 85. Both are solid, reliable handguns. Built like tanks. Attractive.
My first handgun was a Glock. My second was a P89DC. The Glock was been traded off but the P89DC got a friend....P91DC. My P89DC was my duty weapon for 9 years and I have shot it over 10k rounds and I don't have a problem taking it out and shooting another 10k through it. Now I'm just looking for the P90DC to complete the collection. Wonderful weapons.
I thought I’ve seen ALL the ruger p series pistol videos on UA-cam, glad I was wrong! I have two of em 😂😂 85 and 89. My dad had one growing up with the stainless slide. Weird how history repeats itself huh?
Good video. Bulky, yes. Works, all the time. Low recoil. Ergonomic. Ambidextrous de-cocker, safety. Like a tank. Easy to take down. Great, reliable, accurate gun. I got mine during Clinton. There was no gun ban. Limiting rounds is not a gun ban.
I have fired over 70k rounds through just three P-series pistols, over the last 32 years. No malfunctions of any kind. Not one. I currently use a pair of P-89 stainless pistols. Both are fitted with Hogue wraparound grips with finger grooves, giving excellent traction to my paws. They are also both wearing MeproLight tritium night sights, manufactured in Israel. These pistols are quite accurate. The P-85 fared better than any of the other pistols in the Army's mid to late '80's pistol trials. The decision to go with Beretta's 92 was entirely political, and did a multi-generational disservice to those who served in the armed forces. People who have criticised the bulk and appearance have been judging them in comparison to much, much newer designs, and are ignoring the fact that these pistols were designed to pick up where the Colt M1911A1 left off...which is to say about a hundred years of military service. Most dependable sidearm a man could choose. Some of you have asked about the trigger. Factory, DA is about ten pounds. SA is about five. If you use a snapcap and dry fire it, about 3k times, it turns out smooth as glass, and comes down to eight pounds DA, and four in SA. Both of mine are 7.5 DA, 3.9 SA. With no filing or gunsmithing. Buy them for less, spend the difference on ammunition, and practise, practise, practise. Cheers!
I bought my copy around 1994, and never had a problem with it. It is a reliable workhorse of a gun. I will not sell this gun. Not because it is rare and not because it is valuable. It is because I can trust it no matter what.
i have a ruger p89, its my first pistol. it fires smoothly and the kick is just perfect, not too much but not too little. i will keep this gun until i die. fires better than brand new guns ive fired at the range with my friends
Way back when I had a P85Mkii (first handgun) and later a P95DC. As I aged and made more money I moved on to "finer" pistols, but I miss them both. They just work and work and work. I would gladly take them both back.
Thank you sir for an excellent summary of this pistol! It was my first purchase as a handgun when I left the Navy (thankfully when it came with the 15 rd mags - in CA, no less) and though I typically will rely upon my Glocks for home defense/concealed carry, I will ALWAYS love the fact that I can rely upon this gun to be the "battle tank" of my collection. I put Hogue grips on it, but am tempted to remove them and go with gloves since they make it harder (much thicker) to grip. Annnywho... your video was very informative and reminds me I made a good decision when I purchased this gun so many years ago. With only 500 rounds or less through this gal, I'm confident it'll definitely last me a lifetime. Thanks again and have a great weekend my friend!
What a great and super informative video. Just got my P89 as a home defense weapon and didn't know much about it, thanks to you now I do. Glad I made this purchase. Thank you Buffalo, darn fine shooting and demonstration.
I bought mine back in 2002 came with two 10 round mags and I bought a 15 round mag for it at a gun show in Pennsylvania great gun I even bought a belly holster for it because I have a Conceal Carry permit.
Very nice. Very similar to my main, everyday go-to pistol. You're probably familiar, the S&W 5906. Another 90's duty-type legend that a lot of people wish was still made. Controls practically identical. Only difference is mine doesn't have the ambi mag release. And the frame is steel, too. So a little bit heavier. But single/double, slide mounted safety/decocker, check and check. But I've fired a buddy's P89 once and it's a great pistol. A lot of guys nowadays complain about SA/DA/decocker, but once you've trained on a gun like this and it's what you're used to, it's second nature.
Buffalo's Outdoors it was my first real handgun besides a 22lr. I've loved them every since. I have 3 and missed out on a mint 4th. They show up all the time in my area. I can say not all are created equal as far as accuracy, but even my least accurate is a shooter I will never get rid of. My first is my best. Go figure. Traded a pellet gun for it I paid 150.00 for.
I have one with rubber hand grips and a 20 round magazine. First gun I ever got, I love this gun - even more than my beretta and 1911. I just got a 32 round magazine and I can't wait to get back to the range.
I love mine. I’ll never get rid of it. Never had a problem. Bought mine that had two 10 round mags. I got three 15 round mags as soon and I could. I conceal carry with it regularly. Ideal for someone over 330lbs.
My Dad sacrificed a lot for us kids while we were growing up. Despite being a gun lover, he never did start any kind of collection, to speak of. On his birthday in 1992, I took him to the gun store with me. When we got there, I turned to him and told him to pick out his birthday present. He'd been going on how he wanted a 9mm for a while. He picked out a brand new P89. That pistol is a lot of fun to shoot. Mom still has it as her home defense pistol. Dad died in 1998.
If sure miss my collection from when I was single man. But I wouldn't trade being a husband and. a father for anything in the world. Your Father sounds like he was a good man.
Sorry for your loss my friend- all the way from Australia
Sorry for your loss it was my first 9mmm great guns my son remembered it and just bought me one week ago
Sorry for your loss. I'm in the opposite boat. I collected hundreds of guns in my life but never had kids. There isn't anyone I want to have them when I die.
First, so sorry for the loss of your Father, I lost mine in 2015, he was my best friend. He taught us from kids the responsibilities of proper firearms training, that has saved my life twice, I to this day carry the P-89, or the Charter arms 44special, the later being my dads!
Man Buffalo that brought back some memories! My very first pistol was a P89! I miss that gun, I sold it and I have regretted it ever since. Great video my friend!
Thank you Scott! That is a great pistol to start out on!
Sounds like you need a new one
I just turned 21 on April 3 of this year. I went to sportsman's warehouse to look. Saw one sitting there. I was thinking maybe a PX4 storm, but I had the money there and i didn't wanna leave without it. I'm loving it so far. Been spending a lot of time doing takedowns and learning exactly how everything works. Only shot 11 rounds through it. (I have one mag, Clinton era. I'm about to order a couple of those 17rd flush mount mags, heard good things about them.) My only regret is I'd have to permanently modify the gun for something like an underbarrel light or any type of optic. Which, to be fair, if I decide I want to do that, I'm going to get another gun that supports such things, but I feel like the P89 is going to be an amazing EDC.
Scott!!! 😄
Back in the day, I carried a P89 on duty and never had a hiccup or any kind of failure on the range. A very reliable and accurate fire arm. I loved it.
Thanks for the comment!
I bought one of these in 1986 at Wal-Mart in Newport,AR. Still have the gun to this day. It was my first gun I bought. Plan on handing it down to my son’s. Love Ruger,very reliable and accurate.
You bought a P89 in ‘86? Please lend me your time machine 😅
3 yrs later, and this is still one of the best gun reviews I've seen on youtube. Not a bunch of BS, smooth and to the point. 👍🇺🇸
Good gun. Bought mine in 1995 and still have it. Used it and carried it many years and never had an issue with it. Thank you for the good video!
The first pistol I ever bought. Still have it and love it.
Since 1990 till Today, I still carry my P89, and absolutely love the double safety. I'll have it till the day I DIE, but I'll keep it with me in my casket.
1990 was the P-85....
I love rugers. My p89 saved my life a few years back.
What happened bro?
Go on...
Yeah 👌🏻
Tell us the story please!
I have had mine for going on 10 years. Love it and have used it to introduce many of my friends to shooting.
Its a shame that Ruger doesn't make these anymore.
Maybe they will start making them again in the future, like Colt did with the Python revolver.
My gun shop has one for sale rn for $275
I have the P 85 I love the gun it’s tough as a tank
every once in a while when we’re out on the boat we use it as an anchor. 😂 hehehe
I’ll sell Ya mine
Just traded a Smith and wesson sd9ve and 100 cash for a p89 mark ii
This is from the era when pistols were real. This was a great video. No guys dipped in tattoo ink yacking up their striker-fired, plastic "Blocks."
Great guns. I've had my old P85 for almost 30 years now! It con ceals just fine, and never complains about sleeping under my pillow!
2019...still carry this every day
Awesome!
Uncle Ruckus shows you know Jack shit about guns lolol glock is my battle gun this is my truck gun
Joshua Collier glocks are overrated mass produced pieces of shit
Mr Papagiorgio man I sold a Glock to get this gun. Got a stick for it changed grips and it never has jammed . Even with the 32 rd promag
@@ceebee2x314 just got my pmags today. Got a p85 and a p95
I've had my Ruger P89 since 95 and still my favorite.
Outstanding value! No better gun can be had for $300.
I purchased mine in 1992, and after 25 years of getting beat up it still shoots like it did when new. An absolute tank of a pistol. Good review brother.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Your story sounds like many others that I have heard from. These things just keep on working.
I still have mine from 1996 and will never sell it. Great gun. Reliable and extra tough and it's actually kind of good looking compared with the polymer frame newer guns.
That's awesome. They really are great pistols.
I got the 89DC new in the box with the 10rnd mags. I fired 10 rounds back in 1996 when I bought it. It's been in the safe ever since, not for sale.
just a note there is a P-89 and a P-89DC. they both functionally do the same thing but the P-89's decocker is also the safety. the P-89DC has a no safety just a decocker. they both have a last round hold open, and they are interchangeable. the 89's safety just stays down while the 89DC will automatically reset allowing double action. the pistol seen above is just a P-89 I can tell because of the large decocker with two speed holes, the DC's decocker is more like an arm-bar and has less material.
I bought mine back in '93. It used to shoot very, very low. Even with the bottom of the front blade over the very top of the rear notch, it was still low. I ended up buying a new adjustable rear sight with a higher front blade and then paying a gunsmith to install them. It works nicely now, but it will always seem clunky compared to shooting a S&W revolver. it definitely is very reliable.
Carried the Ruger P-85 9mm duty gun for several years then switched to the Ruger P-90 .45 APC carried that for years then got the Sig P226 9mm. All fine guns. Retired now I keep a Sig P320c. My favorite gun. Insane tight grouping.
I've had my KP89DC since 1991, and it still shoots anything I put in it, 30+ years old and still going strong. Your friend may a wise purchase. He'll have that firearm a long time, as long as he takes care of it..
I have a P89 DC and a P95. I love both. They both serve as primary home defense guns for me. They feed anything, are 100% reliable and I find them to be the guns I am most accurate with out of my collection. Very glad I got them all those years ago. If I ever see one cheap at a shop I may even pick up another.
I can’t believe they stopped making them I absolutely love the ruger
What I used in Colorado out by Peterson field to teach gun safety and shooting program for my son and I .
Well behaved humble kid and his actions as well as accuracy are on point Nails his targets 90%
My first P-Series purchase was the 9X19 Ruger P-85 MK II Pistol and this purchase was made in 1992 when the P-85 MK II was first introduced. There was just a "minor" modification made to the P-85 that enhanced the operation. I love the bulky look of the P-85, a "tiger tank" tough, with the well engineered design that makes the P-85 a viable combat arm years after production ceased. On the "used" gun side in the local pawnshops, these well built pistols can still be purchased.. My 9mm "tiger" is 32+years old now, but still reliable, still able to deliver, and still able to serve as a cop's on-duty sidearm.
This is my Zombie Apocalypse pistol. It refuses to misfire no matter how poorly I treat it, aaand it is accurate as can be. Great gun, bought it used for $200 at Trail Boss Outfitters in Vail AZ. My daughter loves this gun due to low recoil, great accuracy, and excellent reliability. If you find one - buy it, you will enjoy shooting all day long.
Bought one of these when they were the P85 MK II early on. It's a beast of a weapon and has never failed to feed or fire and I don't think it ever will. If you can find one used, grab it.
A couple things I noticed that may be of interest and help to the owner. First, when you took the recoil spring off the guide rod, it looked like it slipped off easily. The spring is actually slightly larger in diameter on one end and the larger end should face the muzzle, while the smaller end should slip over the guide rod and fit somewhat snugly. It didn't look like you had any problems with reliability while shooting, but reversing the recoil spring (as it appears this one was) can cause issues with some P89s. Second, when you reassembled the gun, you didn't flip the ejector back up into place, which is why the hammer didn't stay cocked when you racked the slide. That happened to me when I first got my 89, and I thought I'd reassembled it incorrectly, since the hammer wouldn't stay back, until I figured out what was happening. In any case, if you forget to flip the ejector back up, it will be pushed back into place when you reinsert the magazine (whether loaded or unloaded), so it's not a big deal, but it can be confusing to someone not familiar with the gun. Great vid. These are not criticisms, just things I noticed that I thought should be pointed out.
I dont have to flip the ejector back up. It flips up on it's own once I put the pin in and rack it. But then again mine is the P90DC .45acp. I think they're pretty much the same gun though.
Thanks for the spring and ejector info
I just had my spring around the wrong way after cleaning it and wondered why the guide rod would casually stick out the front 😅😅
Great review ! I bought mine during Clintons mag fiasco and really love it. If I could find a 3/4 sized pistol w/ similar functionality I would buy it. Dont think Im a striker sans safety guy.
Gaston Glock made a gun even an idiot could use. Also, made it more dangerous for everyone around the gun.
Carried a P89 for a long time as my EDC. I switched from an all stainless Colt Combat Commander because it was so much lighter to pack all day long in the 4 o'clock.
The first semiautomatic firearm I ever shot was my father's P89DC. I've loved it ever since. Found a mint condition one in a used gun case about 5 years ago. I'm never selling it. It's big, bulky, but it's built like a tank and yet has one of the smoothest trigger pulls and the recoil is super light.
So glad I kept mine! Great condition, shoots great, just love it! My first auto pistol back in 97.
P-Guns I think are the best.
Got 7 different kinds of P-model's.
I bought one new back in the 90s. It was unfailingly reliable for me. Great job on the video.
Thank you. I didn't know if you had ever had one of these or not.
Love me some P89! Hogue grips are a real nice upgrade, feels sooooo good in the hand.
I have a Ruger P89 that I bought 13 years ago, it's fantastic 9mm pistol for home defense and blinking at the gun range with low recoil.
The Ruger P89 and S&W 5906 will always be the pinnacle of the American Wonder 9’s. Oozing the Machismo of the era from which they were born.
I have a P 89. Best gun I've ever shot! Never an issue and it has sat for YEARS without being shot!
Great gun!
Well, did you get to shoot it again?
@@jasonroberts9357 Pretty regularly now since I live in Georgia! Still my favorite!
@@massiveqdawg That's great to hear brother! Enjoy!
01/31/2020 - recently acquired a P89 and I appreciate the aluminum frame. Put on Hogue grips and got a 30-round magazine. Shoots any ammo, even reloads without incident. Being a big guy I have no problem carrying a "tank" on my belt.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I have this gun, it’s great. Bought a set of Hogue grips to replace the stock ones. Fired 100’s of rounds, no issues.
Had one. Literally felt like holding a brick. Blocky and thick. Always functioned perfectly. I am spoiled. 1911s for me, and I own over 20 pistols, both polymer, aluminum and steel framed. I don't miss it.
I have one of the original P85's from the early 80's and still shoots perfectly after thousands of rounds ! Been our home defense weapon for years now.. Great review 👏 👌 👍 🙌
I just brought a new p89 today, nice gun.
Got one handed down from my grandpa bought it back in the 80's fired thousands of rounds through it and like you were talking about it has never had a jam or hiccup ever
Wouldn't think about carrying this concealed but, it's great for a bedside gun. I was a combat cameraman in Vietnam and carried a 1911 Colt as my primary weapon. To tell you the truth, I'd prefer the Ruger to that Colt... Although I shot expert wit the 1911 - I actually prefer shooting this weapon - the 15 round magazine is a great advantage if the shit hits the fan...I have put several thousands of rounds through the Ruger of all kinds of crap ammo and never had a malfunction..
Just bought one in great condition for really cheap. Absolutely Love it. First hammer fired gun
I too had a P-89. I loved that gun. Stupid me, I let it go. Regretted it since day one.
Amazing to me how many people love this gun...I bought one earlier this year 2022 not knowing a thing about it, just that I fell in love, and is easily one the best guns I have.
I have the P90DC in 45. Got it 27 years ago. Still shoots without a hiccup. Super accurate.
I recommend Hogue grips.
Hun is large with a lot of edges, so it's not a great carry gun.
It is a great range and home defence gun.
Bought mine in 94. Can’t say enough good things about it. I’m a lefty so I really appreciate the ambidextrous controls. In a nutshell, it’s a reliable accurate pistol that is fun to shoot.
Great video ! I bought mine when it hit the market around 1990 and it still shoots great ! very accurate and light recoil . its one gun I will never sell !
I have one. It is my bedside handgun. I am a small man, small hands BUT this gun fits my hand. I shoot it accurately too. It is very well made and tough. Every other Ruger I have ever had was a wheel gun and built hell for stout. Get a used P89 for HD, open carry, ranch / farm carry. It is a service sized gun. Full of ammo it is a bit heavy. They work and will last.
My first 9mm as well as my favorite today.
My dad got one of these in the 80's iirc, I inherited it almost 20 years ago. This thing eats whatever i put into it, is accurate as hell, and is super comfortable to hold and shoot with low felt recoil. I love the decocking safety, gives me real peace of mind. The first DA pull is a bear, and it is a chonky boi, so not good for shooters with small hands (my wife can't us it well) or CC. The first pull can be adjusted, but not much you can do about the chonk factor. Only other thing about it is no rail.
But if you can live with those things, this is just a phenomenal weapon.
I recently inherited my Dad's as well. I see why some people call it a battle tank of a handgun. Like you said it eats everything and doesn't miss a beat. Very robust build, Hogue grips fit like a glove.
Great video........Covers everything one would need to know when owning this fine gun. I've had mine since 1987 and have not encountered problem one with it yet. Takes a lick'in and keeps tick'in. It'll take everything you can throw at it and begs for more. If anyone has the opportunity to purchase one of these gems....I would do so without hesitation.Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I shot one last week and it’s not heavy at all, actually I felt it was lighter than most 9 mm.
Recoil barely feels. I liked it.
I field tested a Ruger P-89 in the mid nineties for the NYPD. It was a reliable weapon but there were reports of slide galling (Not with my sample) Eventually the NYPD decided not to authorize it as a service weapon.Ironically The NYPD had issues with the Glock 19 in the mid to late nineties (Phase 3 malfunctions) and threatened to cancel the Glock contract because Glock was not receptive to the NYPD complaints. Glock then found out that the NYPD had contacted Sturm Ruger about authorizing the P89 which caused Glock to address the NYPD complaints!
I bought it the day I got out of the Army [1999]. I had heard great things about this pistol for years. I was an S&W and Berretta fan (now an S&W Taurus fan) for just as long. When I picked it up I was surprised how heavy it was. Regardless it never 'felt' comfortable in my right hand as crazy as it sounds. But firing it in my left hand it felt wonderful. So much so I could fire off-hand with better accuracy than any of my other handguns [insert Shazzam]. Still, I never felt comfortable with the pistol. Maybe it just me but it always felt like a brick in my hands.
I've had one for about 20 years. My first CCW pistol. Now I carry an LCR in 357 magnum. The P89 now sleeps by my bed.
Those LCR revolvers are nice. It's always good to hear from owners of guns that I feature in my videos. Thanks for checking out my videos Dan, I'd like to see you work with Jeff more often, you guys did great together.
Yeah, we had a great time! Its not often you meet someone and get along so well. Jeff is a great guy to work with. With the great reviews on that video, it looks like he may have me back again.
I bought mine in 1988. It is still my favorite 9mm for the range and Home Defense.
Awesome gun for sure!
One of the best bargains going. Along with the S and W 5906.. absolutely bullet proof , reliable as can be and affordable. Can’t go wrong.. good vehicle gun as well
I picked one of these up from a local pawn shop for about $220, and its just a tank, it does not care what you throw at it.
I really love my P89. Mine is all black instead of the one you have in your video. I carry conceal my P89 everywhere I go for the most part & don't have any problems keeping it in place & hidden. I am not a fat dude either. I'm not small either, so if you are small, it probably would not be best to carry. It's not really heavy either, it's really smooth.
I bought mine 23 yrs ago in 45acp and it was my favorite. I've sold or traded in other handguns but I will NEVER part with my Ruger p85. Very accurate gun in my opinion. I've carried mine concealed for years just harder to hide in the summer months lol.
Good to hear from someone who carries this! Thanks for checking out my video.
Very cool man. Everyone has always told me this is a beast. Love the old school action. A lot of guys love to bash cheap ammo because their guns won't cycle it, yet old monsters like these and the Smith autos gobble that stuff up for days.
Yep, these things aren't choosy about ammo at all. I couldn't remember if you had one of these or not. I have watched your videos on the Smith and Wessons, great pistols as well.
I bought a P-89 at a gun show a few months ago. Paid $350 for it. It was a bargain. I absolutely love it.
I remember when these first came out. The P85 had a 2 pc barrel and Ruger had a recall because of failures. They quickly changed to one piece barrels.
I thoroughly enjoy my brick sized P90.
A good friend has a P89, and while it's never given him a single problem or a single FTF, FTE, or any other hitch, for some reason, he just thinks it's cheap or crude or something - probably because he bought it used, and it didn't cost him very much. I keep telling him it's a sold piece of gear, take it to the range, and shoot the hell out of it!
Of course, although I own and like several polymer frame, striker-fired pistols, I'm partial to all-metal DA/SA autos with decockers.
I have this exact gun at home thanks for the insight
You're welcome!
I own 2, a KP stainless and the regular blued. I have probably 30 mags between them, genuine Ruger, Mecgar, and Promag. The Promags are by far the worst. That being said, they have been making 20 and 32 rounders for decades. I had 2 and just bought 2 more 1.20.2022 for $50 from Grab A Gun. I was pleasantly surprised at the improvements Promag has made. They fit security and the ammo doesn’t rattle as with the previous mags. I qualified for my Texas LTC in September and chose the KP over all my other 9mm handguns shooting 231/250 without really trying. I have boatloads of steel and aluminum cased ammo and I can’t ever recall a malfunction. The only thing I’ve done is freshened the dot sights and replaced the grips with Hogues. When archeologists dig up our civilization 10,000 years from now I guarantee the P89 will still be in tact and shoot whereas all the polymer guns will have degraded.
had mine for 27 years the p89 got it oshman sporting goods the store has been gone I still have it my first 9mm want trade it for nothing I will sale my sig p250 before my p89 the pistol is just that reliable and accurate no issues what so ever so if you have one keep it you will be glad you did!
That is awesome. I've heard from so many satisfied owners of this pistol and others from the P series. It just goes to show what a great product it was.
I enjoy watching your videos. Listening to you talk reminds me of home. The military displaced me a long time ago and I haven't made it back yet. I grew up about 25 miles south of Somerset, KY.
I really like this comment. Thank you for your service. I am in North/East Ky but I have been to Somerset many times. In fact I bought my last truck there. It's a beautiful part of the state in my opinion.
Still have my p89. Owned one of the p89,p90, and p91’s. Every one was a shooter. Never had a hiccup with any ammo I ran through it
Bought the P85 when they came out. Still have it and love it. They are bulletproof. Great video.
I've owned mine for almost 30 years & it's never failed or malfunctioned. I have several handguns and it's my choice for EDC.
love mine. I'm 6: 2" 280 lbs. For me it's the perfect size. Mine has also never ever failed. I did change my grips.
Great pistol for sure!
Wow I spell my name the same as you....had my P89 since 1990, I still love it and shoot it. It has never failed me.
I am considering buying one today at my local gunstore so i looked up a video. Ive owned one of these and the 85. Both are solid, reliable handguns. Built like tanks. Attractive.
Glad you found my old video through the search! These are solid handguns!
from down here in New Zealand…love your style…no B.S…straight into it…just the facts with some good ole boy humour throwed in…God Bless
My first handgun was a Glock. My second was a P89DC. The Glock was been traded off but the P89DC got a friend....P91DC. My P89DC was my duty weapon for 9 years and I have shot it over 10k rounds and I don't have a problem taking it out and shooting another 10k through it. Now I'm just looking for the P90DC to complete the collection. Wonderful weapons.
I have owned one since 97! Great gun, never had any issues.
I thought I’ve seen ALL the ruger p series pistol videos on UA-cam, glad I was wrong! I have two of em 😂😂 85 and 89. My dad had one growing up with the stainless slide. Weird how history repeats itself huh?
Bought mine new in the 90s, still have it. Great pistol.
I've owned a P89 since 1992 and it's never jammed once. Not even after firing 5 boxes of filthy reload ammo once.
Good video. Bulky, yes. Works, all the time. Low recoil. Ergonomic. Ambidextrous de-cocker, safety. Like a tank. Easy to take down. Great, reliable, accurate gun. I got mine during Clinton. There was no gun ban. Limiting rounds is not a gun ban.
Good point. AK-47’s could not be sold though, at least with a pistol grip.
I love mine and have had it for 11 yrs and I never thought to look it up. I'm glad I did.
Ruger Old School has never failed me I have both P89 and P95. the best gun for home defense.
I have fired over 70k rounds through just three P-series pistols, over the last 32 years. No malfunctions of any kind. Not one. I currently use a pair of P-89 stainless pistols. Both are fitted with Hogue wraparound grips with finger grooves, giving excellent traction to my paws. They are also both wearing MeproLight tritium night sights, manufactured in Israel. These pistols are quite accurate. The P-85 fared better than any of the other pistols in the Army's mid to late '80's pistol trials. The decision to go with Beretta's 92 was entirely political, and did a multi-generational disservice to those who served in the armed forces. People who have criticised the bulk and appearance have been judging them in comparison to much, much newer designs, and are ignoring the fact that these pistols were designed to pick up where the Colt M1911A1 left off...which is to say about a hundred years of military service. Most dependable sidearm a man could choose.
Some of you have asked about the trigger. Factory, DA is about ten pounds. SA is about five. If you use a snapcap and dry fire it, about 3k times, it turns out smooth as glass, and comes down to eight pounds DA, and four in SA. Both of mine are 7.5 DA, 3.9 SA. With no filing or gunsmithing. Buy them for less, spend the difference on ammunition, and practise, practise, practise.
Cheers!
I bought my copy around 1994, and never had a problem with it. It is a reliable workhorse of a gun. I will not sell this gun. Not because it is rare and not because it is valuable. It is because I can trust it no matter what.
i have a ruger p89, its my first pistol. it fires smoothly and the kick is just perfect, not too much but not too little. i will keep this gun until i die. fires better than brand new guns ive fired at the range with my friends
Way back when I had a P85Mkii (first handgun) and later a P95DC. As I aged and made more money I moved on to "finer" pistols, but I miss them both. They just work and work and work. I would gladly take them both back.
Thank you sir for an excellent summary of this pistol! It was my first purchase as a handgun when I left the Navy (thankfully when it came with the 15 rd mags - in CA, no less) and though I typically will rely upon my Glocks for home defense/concealed carry, I will ALWAYS love the fact that I can rely upon this gun to be the "battle tank" of my collection. I put Hogue grips on it, but am tempted to remove them and go with gloves since they make it harder (much thicker) to grip. Annnywho... your video was very informative and reminds me I made a good decision when I purchased this gun so many years ago. With only 500 rounds or less through this gal, I'm confident it'll definitely last me a lifetime. Thanks again and have a great weekend my friend!
What a great and super informative video. Just got my P89 as a home defense weapon and didn't know much about it, thanks to you now I do. Glad I made this purchase. Thank you Buffalo, darn fine shooting and demonstration.
Congrats on the acquisition and thanks for leaving the feedback on my video, I am so glad it helped and you enjoyed it.
Still got my pre -05 P89,never fails to fire.
I bought mine back in 2002 came with two 10 round mags and I bought a 15 round mag for it at a gun show in Pennsylvania great gun I even bought a belly holster for it because I have a Conceal Carry permit.
Very nice. Very similar to my main, everyday go-to pistol. You're probably familiar, the S&W 5906. Another 90's duty-type legend that a lot of people wish was still made. Controls practically identical. Only difference is mine doesn't have the ambi mag release. And the frame is steel, too. So a little bit heavier. But single/double, slide mounted safety/decocker, check and check. But I've fired a buddy's P89 once and it's a great pistol. A lot of guys nowadays complain about SA/DA/decocker, but once you've trained on a gun like this and it's what you're used to, it's second nature.
Was just able to purchase one this week, decocker only model. Can’t wait to pick it up!
I'd buy one! Great video!
They are inexpensive for what they are. Thanks for tuning in!
Buffalo's Outdoors it was my first real handgun besides a 22lr. I've loved them every since. I have 3 and missed out on a mint 4th. They show up all the time in my area. I can say not all are created equal as far as accuracy, but even my least accurate is a shooter I will never get rid of. My first is my best. Go figure. Traded a pellet gun for it I paid 150.00 for.
I have one with rubber hand grips and a 20 round magazine. First gun I ever got, I love this gun - even more than my beretta and 1911. I just got a 32 round magazine and I can't wait to get back to the range.
TAOFLEDERMAUS . I have one. Love it!
TAOFLEDERMAUS they are tanks I wish I never sold mine it and my p90 was the most reliable pistol I have had
I love mine. I’ll never get rid of it. Never had a problem. Bought mine that had two 10 round mags. I got three 15 round mags as soon and I could. I conceal carry with it regularly. Ideal for someone over 330lbs.