I'd sooner pick a Norinco 1911 copy than a Ruger. Went to the range last weekend with my buddy who has everything Ruger. Ruger rifle, shotgun, pistol, everything. The rifle and shotgun are very good, the Ruger .22lr pistol is superb. But the p89 he's got jammes every 2nd round if not more often. I can't see why anyone would want a Ruger. If you want all steel. Get a CZ! Or Para.
Ruger P89 Semi Auto 9mm Pistol
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I can't speak for the 9mm but my Ruger P345 and my Ruger P97DC HAVE NEVER failed. No it will never be a SIg, at least I hope not!
You can pay the premium for your expensive toy but My Rugers work just as well for less money. Rugers DON'T BREAK.
Maybe your 9mm's just were fed crap ammunition.
As for the glock, I did own one, and I really didn't like the idea of a handgun without a safety. Please don't tell me that gadget in the trigger is a safety mechanism! One thing the Glock is noted for is AD's.
You can pay the premium for your expensive toy but My Rugers work just as well for less money. Rugers DON'T BREAK.
Maybe your 9mm's just were fed crap ammunition.
As for the glock, I did own one, and I really didn't like the idea of a handgun without a safety. Please don't tell me that gadget in the trigger is a safety mechanism! One thing the Glock is noted for is AD's.
John Sukey said:
rugers do break.
crap ammo? only winchester and federal fmj. you be the judge i guess.
no safety on a glock? there is three internal. you are the 4th safety. the glock is not noted for AD's, though it's users have been known to exert poor handling techniques and improper trigger control from time to time. if it was so unsafe it wouldn't be the number one choice for American law enforcement, so i guess it comes down to the user.
manboy said:
X2. There is no such thing as a Accidental Discharge. There are only Negligent Discharges, when a person is either incompetant or careless. No amount of external safeties can make the user either skilled or careful. There are only two real safeties: your brain and your finger.
right now im looking into a ruger for my 1st real hand gun
wholesale has a few listed, im thinking about the P-Series Decocker Blued Pistol P-89D for 500 bones, ive handled one before, seems solid, and a good price to boot
any opinion?
wholesale has a few listed, im thinking about the P-Series Decocker Blued Pistol P-89D for 500 bones, ive handled one before, seems solid, and a good price to boot
any opinion?
shotzee said:
go to Wild West Shooting center, and Phoenix Indoor Range, and try shooting a few different things before you buy. A ruger is a good pick, but there are other options as well. Try a variety of pistols till you find something you like. (or maybe you have already, and thus you decided on Ruger?) If price is a factor, and the $500.00 range is where your comfortable, then Ruger is a good choice, for a bit more you could get a baby eagle, a CZ, a glock, an XD, and...... i'm sure a few other things without going over $800.00.Other thing to consider is calibre: I would recommend 9mm for a first handgun for several reasons.
1. less recoil with factory ammo (flame away 9mm haters...lol)
2. quite a bit cheaper than .40 / .45 ammo, you will be able to buy more ammo = more fun, more range time
hope this helps.
yeah thanks, i know that i have to go shooting before i buy, dont worry
ill see how much money i have coming to me, im not CRAZY about polymer guns like the xd, or glock, but they do have their place, i like the ruger because its all metal, but im going to check more into it
thanks
ill see how much money i have coming to me, im not CRAZY about polymer guns like the xd, or glock, but they do have their place, i like the ruger because its all metal, but im going to check more into it
thanks
i was looking at the p89d
looks pretty good to me, i like it because its just a big ugly heavy gun, for the price its good i think
ill check more into it, if i do get it, ill be sure to voice my opinion
not much after market goodies for it, but thats no biggie
looks pretty good to me, i like it because its just a big ugly heavy gun, for the price its good i think
ill check more into it, if i do get it, ill be sure to voice my opinion
not much after market goodies for it, but thats no biggie
Gasanwu said:
That's a pretty stupid remark...Norc are ok, but you cannot pit that against a Ruger
I have owned two P85s neither EVER jammed. I have fed them almost anything, and they have eaten anything I feed them....Want a solid, reliable, fit-big-hands gun, buy one...
Musky Hunter
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the most important factors in buying a pistol is fit and function....does the gun fit you? is it reliable? if they are both okay then buy it.
my personal experience with rugers have not been great but that is my personal experience...
if i were looking for a cheap starter pistol my choices will be a used Glock or Sig. Can't get a better deal then $750 for a refurb 226.
my personal experience with rugers have not been great but that is my personal experience...
if i were looking for a cheap starter pistol my choices will be a used Glock or Sig. Can't get a better deal then $750 for a refurb 226.
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Big JD-From the hills
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I have shot, and handled many ruger pistols, They are built well enough, fit and finish is generaly ok, But you do get what you pay for with the sig that is for sure. I love the mk2, and my 45colt blackhawk, and my 10/22, none of them are perfectly made, but they all work, and shoot not to to bad. I would never get a centerfire pistol of theres though, I found the slide to frame play pritty loose, and the slop side to side in the trigger is just freekin weird?
I Have come to relise, in the life of a gun, the initial cost of the peice is not much compared to the cost of your 30'th thousand rounds your hopefully going to put through it, especialy if thats factory ammo!
I Have come to relise, in the life of a gun, the initial cost of the peice is not much compared to the cost of your 30'th thousand rounds your hopefully going to put through it, especialy if thats factory ammo!
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