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Seller's Inventory #: 539850

Category - Ruger Pistols - 9mm Pistols

Category
Ruger Pistols
9mm Pistols

RUGER P85 9MM LUGER (9x19 PARA)

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 539850



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The Ruger P85 is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in the mid-1980s. It was part of Ruger‚s \"P-series\" of pistols, intended primarily for military and law enforcement use, but it also gained popularity in the civilian market.

?? Key Specifications
Caliber: 9×19mm Parabellum (9mm)

Action: Short recoil-operated, double-action/single-action (DA/SA)

Capacity: 15-round detachable box magazine

Barrel Length: 4.5 inches (114 mm)

Overall Length: 7.75 inches (197 mm)

Weight (unloaded): Approx. 32 oz (910 g)

Frame Material: Aluminum alloy

Slide Material: Steel

Sights: Fixed or adjustable 3-dot sights

Safety: Ambidextrous manual safety/decocker

??? Design Features
Durability: Built to be rugged and reliable under adverse conditions.

Ambidextrous controls: Including the safety/decocker and magazine release (in later models).

Simple takedown: Easy to field strip for cleaning and maintenance.

Sturdy construction: Early models were somewhat bulky, reflecting a focus on durability over concealability.

?? History and Use
Introduced: 1987

Discontinued: 1992 (replaced by the improved P89)

Purpose: Originally designed to compete for the U.S. military’s M9 contract, though it did not win.

Notable issue: Early models had a safety-related recall due to potential discharge when dropped (corrected in the P85 MKII version).

?? Pros
Very reliable and robust

Affordable and accessible on the used market

Large magazine capacity for its time

?? Cons
Bulky and heavy by modern standards

Dated ergonomics and trigger feel

Less refined than later semi-autos

?? Conclusion
The Ruger P85 is a durable, no-nonsense pistol with a utilitarian design. While it‚s been outclassed by more modern handguns in terms of ergonomics and weight, it remains a solid example of 1980s service pistol engineering. It’s a reliable choice for collectors or those looking for a budget-friendly 9mm with a military-style feel.

Manufacturer: RUGER
Model: P85
Caliber Info: 9MM LUGER (9x19 PARA)
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 4.5 BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: two tone

Price: $299.99