Wolff springs for Ruger P89

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I just purchased a Ruger P89 stainless pistol on the weekend at the Orangeville gunshow. I have wanted one for a very long time. Now I am trying to gather a few items while waiting for the delivery of my new toy to do the P95 trigger upgrade and spring upgrade. Does anyone know what Gunnutz supplier has Wolff hammer springs in Ontario or Canada. I contacted Wolff directly and they said that I could purchase the springs but there was a minimum $25 order due to the shipping and paperwork to go across the border. A little steep for a $5.00 spring, but I understand the situation. Thanks in advance for any help and direction.
 
Appreciate the info, I will check them out for a P95 trigger as well. The online schematic will be helpful as I am taking it fully apart for a thorough cleaning as soon as it arrives. Thanks again!
 
I tried upgrading a P85 once- I sent it to a 'smith in Alberta who put in over $300 worth of work/new springs, etc.

It made an absolutely horrible trigger into a just barely adequate trigger.

I ended up trading my P85 and a Mauser for a CZ Shadow.

While the early Ruger P series are dead reliable, tough as nails and will eat just about anything you feed them, they will never be a target pistol, and will likely disappoint you in the long run.
 
I understand what you are saying about the Ruger and appreciate the comments towards the poor accuracy. It is one of those things from 24 years ago that I said I would get when I got out of college. Well that did not occur due to life going in other directions. Then I nearly died in a snowmobile accident this past winter. So I am fulfilling a couple of small wishes on my "_UCKET" list. I have a Sig P226 22 Classic that I shoot now, with a 9mm on the horizon so this is more of a toy then anything else.
 
I have a P89DC.

It is very accurate. I shoot it better than any other 9mm I own including my CZ shadow and a Ruger SR9 I owned briefly.
 
Thank-you for the feedback Clotho, you obviously have had great experiences with your P89DC. I hope that mine will one day be an exceptional shooter for my capabilities (not exceptional). But above else I just love the look and feel of the gun and it will be passed down to my boys. They think it is as cool as I do! It's all a matter of personal perspective but it is nice to hear that they are great shooters as well. It is sort of like my muscle cars. I own a 1969 El Camino SS, some friends of mine just hate the look of those cars and some don't, but I love them.
 
malibu67rag said:
Thank-you for the feedback Clotho, you obviously have had great experiences with your P89DC. I hope that mine will one day be an exceptional shooter for my capabilities (not exceptional). But above else I just love the look and feel of the gun and it will be passed down to my boys. They think it is as cool as I do! It's all a matter of personal perspective but it is nice to hear that they are great shooters as well. It is sort of like my muscle cars. I own a 1969 El Camino SS, some friends of mine just hate the look of those cars and some don't, but I love them.
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I know this is an old thread but thought I'd revive it. How is your P89 doing?

I have a couple of P89s and just love them. They are accurate, grips have great ergonomics (IMHO) as they fit my medium sized boney hands perfectly. These P89s are so comfortable I can shoot them all day. As well I love their quirky good looks. They have never jammed in many hundreds of reloads.
 
Good to hear from you easyrider604, I must say that my P89 is a great and fun to shoot. We get as many giggles from it as we do my Ruger Single Six with the magnum cylinder installed. I am still waiting to get parts for the trigger upgrade, but honestly my skill level/feeling for the trigger is not so precise that I actually worry about it. My wife and boys (11+12 yrs. old) all enjoy shooting the P89 as it is very forgiving in the recoil department and after several hundred rounds we have not experienced any issues what so ever. Do you still use the stock sights or have you upgraded yours?
I thought that a Ruger of similar vintage in .45 caliber might be a great way to try out that caliber. Lower cost, a heavy brick of a gun that I already really like and hope it will dampen the recoil. I am right handed and both bones in my right forearm were destroyed when I had my sled accident. They used plates to patch me back together, but recoil can be harsh with light guns as I have found out with a buddies .40 caliber. Have you had any experience with the P90 in .45 caliber? I can see more Ruger P guns in my future because they are fun and reliable.
 
my very first gun was a Ruger P89 and that sucker is still in the gun safe!
that gun is near and dear to my heart as it was my first handgun...... 25 years ago?

ive always loved shooting it, love that its ambidextrous, has never jammed on me and has shot every ammo ive stuffed into it.
while ive never sold any of my guns if i ever had to my P89 would never go.
nostalgia i guess but you never forget your first.

there is also something to be said for a gun that you could beat a grizzly bear to death with if one stumbled into the gun range and you ran out of ammo :)d)
gotta love guns that are made of real metal and not Tupperware!

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Guess we are part of the few who love our aluminum frame P-series Rugers.

Malibu67...does your handle mean you like classic American cars? I still remember fondly my college buddy's 66 Malibu 2-door hardtop with with small block 327. Had some good rides in that car. Anyhow, here are my Ruger P-pistols: 2 x P89, 1 x P90 and 1 x P91. Love them all for their endearing qualities that we know too well.

My favorite would have to be the P91 .40 cal. It can do 1-inch 5 shot groups at 15 meters using my own cast 180 grn TC (Lee mold) reloads, standing weaver-hold. I know it is the gun that is accurate, not me. Can't shoot my other pistols/revolvers as well. P91's recoil is not as sharp as you'd feel in a Glock 22, less than that of a 1911 shooting full load hardball. It does have a stiffer recoil spring than the 89 or 90.

The P90's magazines need fresh springs as I have had jams due to two rounds being released by the mag. Springs for the 1911 magazines will work, so it is easy to get high quality springs. I already have Tripp springs for them. Somehow recoil of the P90 feels much less jarring than a 1911's. I am thinking due to the P90's wider grip transferring less pressure onto the hand.

One thing that surprises me is that many shooters dislike the feel of the P grips. IMO, it has one of the more comfortable grips. I like the fact that it is blocky, like the Glock's.

Like Wayupnorth, my P-series babies are safe in my safe. They are not going anywhere soon.

 
You are correct, I am also into old muscle cars. I have a 67 malibu convertible (currently stored) that Dad bought when I was 15 and helped him fix then bought from him at 21 (I am 46 now) when he bought his 69 SS Chevelle hardtop that he also still has. I picked up a 69 SS 396 ElCamino three summers ago and use it as my summer driver since I only live 7kms from work. We have a few others stored away like our 37 Pontiac that we have had for 42 years. Grew up at Strokers Car Club in Cambridge until we moved away 36 years ago but our family never lost interest in the old iron.
Anyhow, those are some fine looking pistols that you and Wayupnorth have pictured. I am definitely going to start looking for a P90 in .45 for my next purchase. I really like the P series grip and frame size as well, it seems to fit my hand so nicely. And I like that fact that the youngsters can have a chance to fire the big stuff without being afraid of the recoil. Do you find the rubber grips to significantly improve the feel/handling of the pistol?
I am not a "keeping up with the Jones" type of person as I recently moved up from an 03 Ram 1500 quad to an 07 Ram 1500 Mega. I get what I want, for my needs and uses, and do not really worry if it impresses anybody else. And that is another reason I love the Ruger P-guns, most people seem to dismiss them. I personally do not like plastic guns, just do not like their feel or weight.
I appreciate everyones feedback on the variants of the Ruger P-series, it is nice to hear from people who have and treasure, the different calibers of these great pistols. When I get my next P series pistol I will be sure to put up a picture, but really enjoy seeing everyones pistols now as it builds my enthusiam.
 
I just received notice from Brownell's that the P95 trigger I had on back order is no longer available. Does anyone have another source or have a spare they would like to part with? Thanks in advance.
 
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