GIFT: Ruger P85. Keep it or Sell it?

[Mercenary]

Recently I was given a Ruger P85 as a gift. While I am grateful for the gun, I have read that the P85 had some issues. Mainly with the decocker accidentally causing it to discharge Supposedly they fixed this with the P85 MkII, but I don't think this one is the MkII. If there is, there are no markings stating so. I checked with a local gunshop and they said that they would give me $300 towards a trade.

Should I keep it or sell it?

Is that a good price for a used P85?

Maybe keep it because its unregistered?

 

[twhidd]

If you sell it, then I wouldn't tell the person who gifted it to you.

 

[sils79]

I see there are alot available in the 250 range on gunbroker, so if they will give you 300 store credit, AND it would not offend the gifter then go for it for sure.

 

[precision_shooter]

I think $300 is pretty reasonable. Wideners is selling P85's for $249 with free S/H.

 

[Stonefly_Soldier]

300 bucks is good as long as you have something you want at the shop.

 

[egor20]

ermmm...........

You could always re-gift it to me, I won't tell

But seriously $275-300 isn't bad..

 

[jglsprings]

Since it WAS a gift and Ruger WILL fix it for free (http://ruger.com/pdf/P85.pdf) you COULD keep it.

But, your screen name is Mercenary.

 

[Get R Done Guns]

Hummm....tough call. I would sell it and get what you want. If you see the gifter a lot then you may want to consider keeping it.

 

[lcpiper]

Guns are like books. Never sell them, never lend them.

You keep them or give them.

 

[pjcforpres2020]

OP; if the gifter is not offended then go for it! I would ask them, first though, to make sure there isn't some emotional attachment to the gun and they gave it to you as a present, with this added meaning, for a special reason. If it simply happens they just had the gun, didn't want it, and figured you could put it to better use, than by all means you should be in the clear to trade it in and get something that you want more. Just make sure you show the gifter what you ended up getting, thank them for helping you, and then offer to take them shooting.

 

[10-96]

+1 on contacting Ruger, get the thing updated for FREE, shoot it some... THEN decide whether you like it or not.

 

[Mercenary]

@ jglsprings

Thank you for that link. I will contact Ruger and see how to go about getting this fixed.

My main concern was having an accidental discharge with the gun. If this can be fixed on the existing model, I will keep it. Thanks to all for your input.

 

[Amin Parker]

I would not sell it. A Ruger is such a good gun. You have one, rather fix it and keep it.

 

[10mm4ever]

The only thing lacking with the P85/89 is pride of ownership. Stick with factory mags and ammo and they're one of the most reliable, hell for strong combat autos ever made. They easily hold their own with any other 9mm combat pistol out there, regardless of which side of the ocean they were made.

 

[Edward429451]

I would not sell it. Keep it and buy more if you want something else. Then you'll always have a spare.

 

[TylerD45ACP]

SELL. I had a P89 before my S&W 5906 and the P89 felt like gravel was in the trigger. Honestly it felt like a cap gun. If your trigger is like that sell it, otherwise if you shoot well with it keep it. You could sell and get a better gun though my Smith is way nicer.

 

[LockedBreech]

Never, under almost any circumstances, sell a gift. The giver may see it as a reflection of the relationship. I depise Taurus, Bersa, Jennings, and Hi-Point, and would keep any one of them if gifted. Cleaned, oiled, and put in the safe...never to see the light of day unless the giver happens by

Have Ruger fix the AD issue, and enjoy!

 

[Doc TH]

P85

Keep

 

[TylerD45ACP]

Tell me how you shoot at 30ft. with it Ill give you an answer .

 

[willr]

Another vote: KEEP