[RS7]

Opportunity knocking at the door. I know they're big, heavy, built like tanks. Anyone had problems? $350?

 

[cyphertext]

I've had mine since 1992 with no problems.... other than I never really liked it so I didn't shoot it much. Probably doesn't even have 500 rounds through it. I know this doesn't help you much.

A few weeks ago I finally bought the Hogue wrap around grips for it. Made a world of difference on how the gun feels and I actually enjoy shooting it now.

 

[plp]

Love mine, had Pachymar grips on it for a while, then put the cheesy original grips back on and found they were actually more comfortable and controllable. It is in fact big and chunky, but a great range gun. I have burned hundreds of rounds between it, my recently acquired Ballistar Molina, and a EAA Witness trying to decide which one I like and shoot best, pretty much a 3 way tie. I got mine for 175 out the door, due to the worst batch of idiot scratches, all of which buffed out with some jewelers rouge.

 

[AngryPanda]

Opportunity knocking at the door. I know they're big, heavy, built like tanks. Anyone had problems? $350?

No they are very easy to shoot very reliable guns. I feel like 350 is decent but I bet if you were willing to look around you can do better. Not a terrible price though.

 

[bac1023]

I have a standard P90 and it's a great pistol. I got mine for $220 a few years ago in like new condition. $350 seems a little steep.

Also, they are big, but not all that heavy. They do have aluminum frames, after all.

 

[Glock40man]

They are not bad pistols. If it is in excellent condition, $350 isn't that far off in my opinion.

 

[mac66]

Used P series Rugers are worth $250-275 IMO.

 

[s&wfan]

I have one that is a jam o matic which I can't figure out for the life of me, because they have a super reputation in terms of reliability.

If I ever get mine sent in to Ruger and running right, it will probably be my EDC. I think they were intended to be 10mm pistols, then they switched it over to a .45 when the 10 kinda got phased out with quickness due to the .40 S&W coming along and people not being able to handle the 10mm's atomic bomb level power.

 

[plp]

I have one that is a jam o matic which I can't figure out for the life of me, because they have a super reputation in terms of reliability.

If I ever get mine sent in to Ruger and running right, it will probably be my EDC. I think they were intended to be 10mm pistols, then they switched it over to a .45 when the 10 kinda got phased out with quickness due to the .40 S&W coming along and people not being able to handle the 10mm's atomic bomb level power.

I'd very much urge you to hie thee to either a gunsmith or Ruger and get it running right. They are too much fun when running right to tolerate jams.

 

[s&wfan]

I'd very much urge you to hie thee to either a gunsmith or Ruger and get it running right. They are too much fun when running right to tolerate jams.

I keep trying to, but when I have the money I don't have the time to get it done, and when I have the time to get it done I don't have the money. That sort of deal.

I had a P97 that I liked a whole lot. Kind of regret letting it go, to be honest.

 

[Bruce M]

I would try calling Ruger. They might consider dealing with the issue at no cost to you. Maybe not but I am thinking it would be worth a telephone call.

 

[cyphertext]

Used P series Rugers are worth $250-275 IMO.

I think that is more than what I paid for it new back in the day.

 

[bac1023]

I have one that is a jam o matic which I can't figure out for the life of me, because they have a super reputation in terms of reliability.

Well, there can always be a lemon, I guess. Ruger will make it right...

 

[fastbolt]

I think that's more than I paid for my KP90DC when they were new, but it's been many years.

I don't shoot mine much anymore (too many other .45's), but I did for a long time. I ended up replacing the recoil guide rod (due to wear), a broken mag catch, the extractor and a couple other parts over time. I've gone through some recoil springs, too.

Ruger made some revisions to the model over the years, including the extractor recess, the weight of the recoil spring (the P89 & P90 shared the same recoil spring for many years until the bumped up the P90 spring a pound, as I recall) and the magazines. Personally, I prefer the older 7-rd mag springs & followers (versus the 8-rd version), although I was told the pressed notches on the lips of the newer mag body were designed to help prevent displacement of the top round when using +P loads.

Ruger seems to have paved the way when it came to an added step in safety during field-stripping, in that the slide had to be locked back and the ejector plate pushed forward to allow for field-stripping, making sure the owner had the opportunity to inspect the chamber.

Although the P90 was a rather large & clunky aluminum-framed single stack .45, it was also robust, durable and reliable. The trigger is average for a TDA (DA/SA) pistol and the practical accuracy is surprisingly decent.

My KP90DC may not be in my normal rotation of training .45's much anymore, but it still sees an occasional range session and I have no plans to get rid of it as long as I'm able to shoot. Besides, I still have a bunch of spare parts and upwards of 20 magazines for it, as well as some good leather (Bruce Nelson design Summer Special by Hume, a Hume H726 semi-open break front and some others I used to use over the years.

 

[bac1023]

I think that's more than I paid for my KP90DC when they were new, but it's been many years.

I was just looking at them on Gunbroker and I guess they have gone up a bit in recent years...

 

[kahrcarrier]

They used to be common as mud around here in the used section of gun shops. Not so much anymore........
I wouldn't mind having one for the right price.

I carried a KP93 years ago, and it worked great, just a little bit large for concealed carry in my opinion.

 

[CBennett]

I like them we use Ruger P series as duty weapons at my job(9mm). and ive shot the .45ACP version also..as you said...full size gun, built like a tank, good HD type(not CC) gun shoots well..as BAC said though its not "overly" heavy as the frame is lighter. for a full size inexpensive .45 ACP option id own one.

 

[wjv]

Been happy with my P93 DAO (9mm)

 

[bac1023]

They used to be common as mud around here in the used section of gun shops. Not so much anymore........

Oh yeah, you definitely don't see them nearly as much as you used to.

 

[mac66]

I have a stainless P97 which I bought used about 10 years ago. I like it but rarely shoot it. I have been trying to decide whether to just stash it away or sell it.