S&W 642 for Ruger P-89 SS
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I'd say with the addition of the shotgun it was a fair trade. Even without it I'd rather have a P-89 than a snub-nose revolver (I own 3 or 4 revolvers but I've never cared for them that much).
The Ruger P-series (especially the aluminum framed ones) are very much underrated.
The Ruger P-series (especially the aluminum framed ones) are very much underrated.
The Ruger P series are seriously underrated. There was a rumor they actually won the trials but the Beretta 92 was picked for politics through State Dept. pressure.
I’ve owned several but never kept one. Have no use for anti personnel type pistols. They all functioned well and were accurate for their purpose.
I’ve owned several but never kept one. Have no use for anti personnel type pistols. They all functioned well and were accurate for their purpose.
If you are happy, then a handful of $ on TODAY's market is meaningless.
Personally never liked the Ruger centerfire semi auto pistol. They are mechanically sound, one often hears "built like tanks" and at a decent price point, but I've never liked them, a personal matter.
Did have some personal experience with a P-85 and it had a serious stacking issue with its DA trigger pull. Heard they fixed that, don't know about newer ones, but I suspect they did.
If you're happy with the trade, that's all that matters.
Personally never liked the Ruger centerfire semi auto pistol. They are mechanically sound, one often hears "built like tanks" and at a decent price point, but I've never liked them, a personal matter.
Did have some personal experience with a P-85 and it had a serious stacking issue with its DA trigger pull. Heard they fixed that, don't know about newer ones, but I suspect they did.
If you're happy with the trade, that's all that matters.
I have a real soft spot for Berettas, 2 92Fs and a 96, very sexy
I will say the dbl action trigger on this P89 is almost identical to my 3 Berettas, the single action pull not quite as nice. Even if it didn't have Ruger stamped on it most could tell it was a Ruger because of the way it's built. No beauty queen, but rugged and dependable.
Lately I have had a strong desire to acquire guns I foolishly traded away as a young man, many regrets here.
The Security Six, Trooper Mk III, Smith 659 are but a few on my list, that probably won't get filled but that's okay, I have too many as it is.
Most of todays offerings do very little for me, my tastes are for a different style and era of firearms.
I will say the dbl action trigger on this P89 is almost identical to my 3 Berettas, the single action pull not quite as nice. Even if it didn't have Ruger stamped on it most could tell it was a Ruger because of the way it's built. No beauty queen, but rugged and dependable.
Lately I have had a strong desire to acquire guns I foolishly traded away as a young man, many regrets here.
The Security Six, Trooper Mk III, Smith 659 are but a few on my list, that probably won't get filled but that's okay, I have too many as it is.
Most of todays offerings do very little for me, my tastes are for a different style and era of firearms.