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Ruger P series

Ruger P series

Ruger P89Type Semi-automatic pistol

Place of origin  United States

Production historyDesigned 1985 (P85)

Manufacturer Ruger

Variants See Individual model information

SpecificationsWeight 32 oz (unknown operator: u'strong' g) (P89)

Length 7.75 in (unknown operator: u'strong' mm) (P89)

Barrel length 4.50 in (unknown operator: u'strong' mm) (P89)

Cartridge 7.65×21mm Parabellum,[1] 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP

Action Short recoil

Feed system 10 or 15 round detachable box magazine (9mm)10-round box magazine (.40)7 or 8 round box magazine (.45)

Sights 3-dot sight

The Ruger P series are a line of centerfire semi-automatic pistols made by Sturm, Ruger & Company. The P seriespistols were designed for military, police, civilian self defense and recreational use. The designs are largely based onthe Browning action found in the M1911 pistol, but with minor variations, generally related to the safety mechanismand the barrel-camblock interface. Reviews have considered them rugged, reliable, and strong, though this strengthcomes at the price of bulk and a blocky appearance.[2]

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Design detailsThe P series are short recoil-operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistols. They utilize a SIG P220 type lockingsystem, and a 1911 style tilting barrel. The P series were made with a traditional double action/single action(DA/SA), or double action only (DAO) trigger mechanism.The standard models have an ambidextrous manual safety/decocker located on the slide; when the safety lever islowered to the safe position, the firing pin is cammed into the slide away from the hammer, the trigger isdisconnected from the sear and the hammer is decocked. The decocker models have no manual safety; instead, whenthe lever is lowered it only cams the firing pin into the slide and drops the hammer, when the lever is released itsprings back to the normal position. The DAO models have no manual safety or decocker. All models feature anautomatic firing pin safety that blocks the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled fully rearward.[3][4]

The pistols make extensive use of investment cast parts and proprietary Ruger alloys. Nearly all internal parts,including the barrel, are stainless steel; while the slide and ejector are carbon steel. The P85 through P944 use aninvestment cast aluminum frame, while the P95 and later models use a fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane frame.The 9mm and .40 S&W versions use double-column box magazines; the 9mm has a 15 round capacity, and the .40has a 10 round capacity. The .45 ACP versions use single-column magazines holding 7 rounds. All P series of thesame caliber use a similar magazine design, however slight modifications have been made to at least the 9mm gunsso that not all P series magazines will function in all P series frames. Ruger did not keep track of the magazinemodels so an older magazine may not secure in a newer frame. The Ruger Police Carbine also uses P seriesmagazines. The P series pistols have an ambidextrous magazine release located behind the trigger guard, it can bepushed forward from either side to eject the magazine.The P95 and earlier models have fixed, 3-dot sights; while the P97 and P345 have windage adjustable 3-dot sights.

Individual model informationMost models are or were available with blued steel or stainless steel slides, a manual safety or decocker, and DA/SAor DAO triggers. Production of DAO versions stopped in 2004.[5]

Only the manual safety, P95PR and P345 are still in production.[6]

P85/P85 MKIIThe P85 was developed in 1985, but was not available until 1987.[2] It was only available with a DA/SA trigger,decocker, and a manual safety.Early P85 pistols were recalled for a safety issue that resulted in one accidental discharge. If the firing pin broke infront of the firing pin block, applying the safety, which dropped the hammer, could transfer enough energy to thebroken firing pin to cause a discharge. The P85 was recalled, and a new safety was installed that prevented contactbetween firing pin and hammer during a decocking operation. This modification was done free of charge. The P85MKII was released with the safety fix, larger safety levers, improved accuracy, and the option of a stainless steelslide.[2][4]

P85 production stopped in 1990, and the P85 MKII was discontinued in 1992.[5]

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P89The P89 is an upgraded P85 MKII that introduced a number of new features; including a DAO model.In 1991, Ruger produced a limited run P89X convertible model, which came with a second barrel and recoil springassembly that allowed conversion between 9mm and .30 Luger calibers.The P89 was discontinued in late 2007.[5]

P90The P90 is a scaled up P89 chambered in .45 ACP with an aluminum frame. The P90 is considered to have aboveaverage accuracy for its price.[2]

P91

P94

The P91 is a version of the P89 chambered in .40 S&W. It wasdiscontinued in 2004[5]

P93, P94 and P944

The P93 is a compact 9mm model, with a shortened 4 in (unknownoperator: u'strong' mm) barrel and a streamlined slide and frame. TheP94 is a mid-sized 9mm, with a 4.2 in (unknown operator:u'strong' mm) barrel and the P93's streamlined styling. The P944 issimilar externally to the P94 but chambered in .40 S&W. The P944also introduced a camblock incorporated into the recoil spring guide rather than the M1911-style swinging link ofprevious version. This camblock was used on all P-series pistols designed afterward. The P93 was discontinued in1994, and the P94 was discontinued in 2004. The P944 continued being produced until 2011. [5]

P95

Original model KP95, without the picatinny rail

Introduced in 1996, the P95 incorporated a number of changes fromearlier P series pistols; including a shorter 3.9" barrel and a new framemade of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane, based on Dow Chemical's"Isoplast"[3]. This reduced the weight of the pistol by 4 ounces(unknown operator: u'strong' g) and reduced manufacturing costs.Unlike other polymer framed handguns on the market at the time ofdesign, the P95 had no metal inserts in the frame. The high strengthpolymer allowed the slide to ride directly on the polymer frame railswhich simplified manufacturing and further reduced production costs.

The P95PR was introduced in 2005, it incorporates a Picatinny rail intothe frame and adds a new non-slip texturing in the polymer frame. This model replaced the original P95 inproduction.

In December 2004, Ruger was awarded a contract for 5,000 KP95D pistols by the U.S. Army Tank-automotive andArmaments Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.[7]

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New model P95PR with picatinny rail and aHogue Handall grip installed

P97

The P97 is based on the P95, but chambered in .45 ACP. It was onlyavailable in decocker and DAO versions.It featured an adjustable rear sight. The front sight is pinned in, and therear held in by a set screw. The P97 is used by a number of policedepartments in the United States and elsewhere.

The P97 was discontinued in 2004.[5]

P345

TALO edition P345

The P345 was released in 2004, and incorporates an integrated keyedlock that locks the safety in the safe position, a loaded chamberindicator, and a magazine disconnect that blocks the firing pin whenthe magazine is removed. It also has many ergonomic improvementssuch as a new polymer frame design (narrower than the double columnderived P90 and P97) and low profile safety levers. The model P345PRadds a Picatinny rail to the frame, for mounting lights and otheraccessories. It was designed to be legal for sale in states that requireelaborate safety measures.

The P345 was also offered in a Distributor Exclusive edition by TALODistributors, Inc. Only 500 units were produced between October and December 2007. This model featured a uniqueSerial number (1-500), 24k gold embellishments, and polished blued steel slide.

Options and Model NumbersA K prefix in the model number indicates stainless steel parts. The suffixes D indicates a decocker model, and(DAO) indicates a Double-Action-Only model. For example, a P89 with a stainless steel slide that only has adecocker would be a KP89D.This chart lists the various options that are or were available. It only lists standard catalog items; special two tone"T" and "TH" models were and are available through special distributor deals; these models are generally sold at aslightly reduced price, include only 1 magazine, a different case, and have a blued slide on the lighter coloredaluminum frame normally used for stainless models.Table codes:•• Blued: blued steel slide•• SS: stainless steel slide•• Al: Aluminum alloy frame; dark gray on blued models and light gray on stainless, except two tone models which

use light gray with blued slides.•• Poly: glass reinforced polymer frame• PR: Picatinny rail on dust cover•• CA: Listed on California approved handgun list•• MA: Listed on Massachusetts approved handgun list

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•• Manual: Decocking safety that also disconnects the trigger; must be disengaged to fire•• D: Decocking lever only; automatically returns to ready-to-fire state•• DAO: Double action only trigger; no external safety lever•• MD: Magazine disconnector•• IL: Integrated locking mechanism•• CI: Loaded chamber indicator•• DA: Double Action with safety / decocker switch•• DC: Double Action with decocker switch•• DAO: Double Action Only, without manual safetiesListed magazine capacities are for full capacity factory magazines; magazine capacities may be limited to 10 roundsin some locations, and extended aftermarket magazines may hold more than the listed quantity.

Catalog ID Safety Slide/Frame Caliber Capacity Mass Options Approved

oz g

P85 Manual Blued/Al 9mm 15 32 unknown operator: u'strong'

P89 Manual Blued/Al 9mm 15 32 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP89 Manual SS/Al 9mm 15 32 unknown operator: u'strong'

P90 Manual Blued/Al .45 ACP 7, 8 34 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP90 Manual SS/Al .45 ACP 7, 8 34 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP94 Manual SS/Al 9mm 15 33 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP944 Manual SS/Al .40 S&W 11 33 unknown operator: u'strong'

P95 Manual Blued/Poly 9mm 15 27 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP95 Manual SS/Poly 9mm 15 27 unknown operator: u'strong'

P95PR Manual Blued/Poly 9mm 15 27 unknown operator: u'strong' PR

KP95PR Manual SS/Poly 9mm 15 27 unknown operator: u'strong' PR

KP97 Manual SS/Poly .45 ACP 8 27 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP345 Manual SS/Poly .45 ACP 8 29 unknown operator: u'strong' CI, MD, IL CA, MA

P345PR Manual Blued/Poly .45 ACP 8 29 unknown operator: u'strong' CI, MD, IL, PR CA, MA

KP345PR Manual SS/Poly .45 ACP 8 29 unknown operator: u'strong' CI, MD, IL, PR CA, MA

KP345DPR Decocker SS/Poly .45 ACP 8 29 unknown operator: u'strong' CI, MD, IL, PR CA, MA

P89D Decocker Blued/Al 9mm 15 32 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP89D Decocker SS/Al 9mm 15 32 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP90D Decocker SS/Al .45 ACP 8 34 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP91D Decocker SS/Al .40 S&W 11 35 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP93D Decocker SS/Al 9mm 15 31 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP944D Decocker SS/Al .40 S&W 11 33 unknown operator: u'strong'

P95D Decocker Blued/Poly 9mm 15 27 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP95D Decocker SS/Al 9mm 15 27 unknown operator: u'strong'

P95DPR Decocker Blued/Poly 9mm 15 27 unknown operator: u'strong' PR

KP95DPR Decocker SS/Al 9mm 15 27 unknown operator: u'strong' PR

KP89DAO DAO SS/Al 9mm 15 32 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP93DAO DAO SS/Al 9mm 15 33 unknown operator: u'strong'

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KP94DAO DAO SS/Al 9mm 15 34 unknown operator: u'strong'

KP944DAO DAO SS/Al .40 S&W 11 33 unknown operator: u'strong'

Gallery

Ruger P89 with both theoriginal and Hogue grips

installed

Ruger P89 in original case P89 with slide locked backand magazine removed

Ruger P-90 in original boxwith extra magazine and

speed loader.

References[1] "RUGER P-SERIES P89, P90 P94 & P944 MANUAL SAFETY MODEL PISTOLS" (http:/ / pdf. textfiles. com/ manuals/ FIREARMS/

ruger_p89-p944_manual_safety. pdf). Sturm, Ruger, & Co.. 2002. . Retrieved 2010-06-09.[2] Glenn Barnes "Ruger's P-Series: what's wrong with Ruger's P-Series semiauto pistols? Not a darn thing, says the author". Guns Magazine.

FindArticles.com. (http:/ / findarticles. com/ p/ articles/ mi_m0BQY/ is_1_50/ ai_110470559/ ) . Retrieved 2009-11-03.[3] Ruger P series (http:/ / world. guns. ru/ handguns/ hg05-e. htm), Modern firearms.[4] P85 instruction manual (http:/ / ruger-firearms. com/ products/ _manuals/ p85. pdf). Retrieved 2009-11-03.[5] Ruger instruction manuals and product history (http:/ / ruger-firearms. com/ service/ productHistory. html). Retrieved 2009-11-03.[6] The Ruger P series (http:/ / ruger-firearms. com/ products/ pSeries/ firearms. html), Ruger.com. Retrieved 2009-11-03.[7] U.S. Army Awards Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Contract for 5,000 Pistols (http:/ / www. ruger. com/ news/ 2004-12-23. html)

• Ayoob, Massad. "Ruger: The Value 45 Auto", Gun Combat Annual, 2000.• Sturm, Ruger & Co. Instruction Manual for RUGER P-SERIES P89, P90TM P94TM & P944 MANUAL SAFETY

MODEL PISTOLS, 2006.

External links• Sturm, Ruger & Co. web site (http:/ / www. ruger. com/ )• P95 instruction manual (http:/ / www. ruger-firearms. com/ Firearms/ PDF/ 05. pdf) in PDF format• Video of operation (P85) (https:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=gGn3FGyBmSI) on YouTube (Japanese)

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