Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this popular semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Ruger P85 (MKIIR Safety Switch Upgrade)!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: P85 (MKIIR Safety Switch Upgrade)
Serial: 302-21136
Date of Manufacture: 1990
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 4 1/2"
Optics/Sights: 3-White Dot Sights
Stock/Grips: Black Ribbed Polymer Grips with Ruger Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ruger P85 is a full-sized DA/SA alloy-framed service pistol originally designed to compete in the 1984 U.S. military pistol trials. Unfortunately the design wasn't finalized until after the trials. Luckily, the P85 found popularity on the civilian and law enforcement markets but many were recalled after one incident with the firing pin, resulting in a discharge. If the firing pin broke in front of the firing pin block, applying the safety, which dropped the hammer, could transfer enough energy to the broken firing pin to cause a discharge. The P85 was recalled, and a new safety was installed that prevented contact between firing pin and hammer during a decocking operation. This modification was done free of charge.
The updated P85 was christened as the P85 MK II in 1989. Other updates included larger safety levers and improved accuracy. The P85 MK II was produced for several more years, until 1992. By then the P89 was in production (having been introduced the previous year), which is essentially just a re-branded P85 MK II. After the P89 was introduced, there was no longer a need to produce the P85, and it was discontinued.
Contents:
This example will ship with two magazines! (Note: one magazine does not fit this gun.)
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: P85 (MKIIR Safety Switch Upgrade)
Serial: 302-21136
Date of Manufacture: 1990
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 4 1/2"
Optics/Sights: 3-White Dot Sights
Stock/Grips: Black Ribbed Polymer Grips with Ruger Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ruger P85 is a full-sized DA/SA alloy-framed service pistol originally designed to compete in the 1984 U.S. military pistol trials. Unfortunately the design wasn't finalized until after the trials. Luckily, the P85 found popularity on the civilian and law enforcement markets but many were recalled after one incident with the firing pin, resulting in a discharge. If the firing pin broke in front of the firing pin block, applying the safety, which dropped the hammer, could transfer enough energy to the broken firing pin to cause a discharge. The P85 was recalled, and a new safety was installed that prevented contact between firing pin and hammer during a decocking operation. This modification was done free of charge.
The updated P85 was christened as the P85 MK II in 1989. Other updates included larger safety levers and improved accuracy. The P85 MK II was produced for several more years, until 1992. By then the P89 was in production (having been introduced the previous year), which is essentially just a re-branded P85 MK II. After the P89 was introduced, there was no longer a need to produce the P85, and it was discontinued.
Contents:
This example will ship with two magazines! (Note: one magazine does not fit this gun.)
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
