Ruger P85 MkII Experience


When the P85 first came out, the extreme strength tests captivated me... It may not be the most powerful pistol out there, but when you run out of rounds, just reverse it, grab the barrel, and do the blunt-force method... The 92F exposed barrel slide never did anything for me... Hated it! Much prefer the P85 slide....

 

DISCLAIMER! Inclusion, or absence, of any item on this page that is to be used on a Ruger P85 or P85 MKII pistol does not mean anything. It is up to YOU to contact the manufacturer and / or Ruger in order to determine suitability for YOUR firearm -AND- intended use (target, plinking, self-defense).



P85 Sight Mounts

 

JP Enterprises

JPA-RP/22 JPoint adapter for Ruger "P" series, MKII, MKIII pistols. Not for P345 dovetail.

 

Redfield RPM-19 Mount for Ruger P89 Series DISCONTINUED (like Aimpoint grip panel with integral rail)

 

B-Square Sight Mounts – Discontinued

B-Square Stainless Mount Ruger P85 P/N 12881 (42881?)

B-Square Base Ruger P-85 and P-89 Blue P/N 42880 (12880?)

B-Square T-Slot 23770 Ruger P-85/90 Blue


NOTE: There seems to be an early model number number, and a late one. 1288x and 4288x.
NOTE: 12881 and 12880 are the same model, either blue or stainless. It replaces the OEM slide release with a longer shaft slide release and forms a "tunnel" over the slide. Might be good for target shooting, but sure gets in the way of sweeping a stovepipe out of the breech.


RamLite LLC  Current production!
Alloy frame pistols (adapter plate supplied) therefore fits Ruger P85 / P87 / P89 / P90 / P91

NOTE: I would check with the manufacturer about compatibility with your pistol...

Ruger P89 / 90 Red Laser / Flashlight Combo
   NOTE: "
This laser sight system uses "New Tech" adhesive technology to attach a thin magnetic adapter to the frame without special tools or modifications. The adapter attachment is high strength, all weather, and semi-permanent. No damage is done to the pistol and the adapter can be removed in the future if needed"
Ruger P89 / 90 "NewTech" Rail
NOTE: A permanently atached rail for Ruger P89 / 90 / 91 style pistols The rail is permanently attached to the pistol using 3M all-weather VHB (Very High Bond) industrial adhesive.  The adhesive is very strong and shock resistant but the rail mount can be removed, if required, without damage to the pistol.


Adjustable Sights

Millett White Outline Series 100 Adj. Sight System for Ruger P-85 – DISCONTINUED

NEEDS MILLETT FRONT SIGHT

 “Combo Pak” included front and rear sights. RP85002 is RP85004 / RP85006

 

Millett Rear Sight, Ruger P85, 89, 90, 94, .360 Height

RP85003 White

RP85004 Target Outline

RP85008 3 Dot

 

Millett Front Sight, Ruger Pin-On

RP85006 Orange Bar

RP85005 White Bar

RP85007 Serrated Ramp

RP85009 White Dot


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Installing Millett Series 100 Adjustable Sights on a Ruger Standard Auto and P-85

The Series 100 adjustable sight system for the Ruger autos will fit all models on the rear sight installation. The Millett front sight will fit all models except bull barrels.

To install the rear sight, first [loosen the allen screw in the Ruger sight!] drive out existing rear sight > FROM RIGHT TO LEFT < (Caution - before trying to install sight, be sure the lock screws clear the bottom of the base or they will score the slide). After clearing the lock screws, if excessive force is required to tap in the sight, remove some of the metal from the base of the sight by sliding the sight across a piece of emery paper. After the sight is installed, tighten the dovetail locking screw with the supplied allen wrench.

NOTE: The RP85004 P-85 rear sight I picked up has NO lock screws whatsoever. The only hole in the bottom of the sight's dovetail is a through hole for the elevation screw. Again, when removing the stock Ruger rear sight, back out the allen screw in the Ruger sight BEFORE attempting to drift the Ruger sight out!

Front sight does not need to be replaced on adjustable models unless you so desire; new sight REQUIRED on P-85.

To install front sight, first remove [both] retainer pin[s] from front sight mount, using a 1/16" or slightly smaller punch. Place new Millett front in sight mount. Use small C clamp to hold sight alignment while drilling front sight. Do not overtighten clamp or you may distort mount [distorting P-85 slide would take a hydraulic press, IMHO]. Drill a 1/16" hole using the hole in the sight mount as a guide. Drill hole all the way through Millett sight.

Drive [both] 1/16" pin[s] through the sight and installation is complete.
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Millett Sight Adjusting Tools
Millet Sight Adjusting Tool - SA00008 or MISA00008
080-147-000WB BROWNELLS - MAGNA-TIP MILLETT REAR SIGHT BIT

796034 Wheeler Engineering Screwdriver Bit Millet Sight (Midway)


Pachmayr Accu-Set Adjustable Rear Sight for Ruger P85/P89 DISCONTINUED Available in Blue or Nickel
RP85-1 Target black rear and front
RP85-2 White Outline
RP85-3 3 Dot sight


Ruger P89 (includes front sight) This was pulled from 2000, and I assume it would work on the P85... I think...
06353     Three Dot
06351     Target Type
06352     White Outline

 

LPA Sights

TTF85RU Fiber Optic Sight Set Ruger P85, P89 (Green fiber rear, orange fiber front)

SPR85RU07 Black Target Sight Set Ruger P85-P89 (Black blade & black front ramp)

SPR85RU18 White outline rear, white ramp front.

SPR85RU30 Two dot rear, dot front (3 dot sight)


Ruger

Front Sights
80620 P-Series HiViz Front Sight - Red
80621 P-Series HiViz Front Sight - Green


Williams NOT LISTED FOR P85!
56360 Dovetail Green Rear & Red Front Fire Sight For Ruger P-Series pistols (except Model p85!)


Grips:


Hogue
Rubber Grip w/ Finger Grooves  P85 - P91
Fancy Hardwood Grips P85 - P91

Extreme Series G10 Grips Ruger P85 - P91 ( high-pressure thermoset plastic laminate)

Extreme Series Aluminum Grips Ruger P85 - P91
Grip Screws, Black / Stainless P85 - P91, P94



Uncle Mike’s Grips might have been discontinued in 2005?
50523 Custom Grade Grips for Ruger P85,P85 MKII, P89DC,P90,P91DC. Will not fit P89DAO. (as of 2005)

NOTE: There may be different model numbers out there.

Pachmayr

03953 P89 Signature Grip Ruger P85 P89 & P90 Wrap around w/ backstrap Pistol Grips P/N P-89 (Discontinued)
05108  #3 Slip-On (Finger Grooves) Current for Ruger P85


Rod Guides

Stainless Steel Rod Guides

Ruger P85, P89, P90 Stainless Steel Guide Rod

Ruger P85, P89, P90 Stainless Steel Guide Rod Black Nitride

 

EFK Fire Dragon

EFK Fire Dragon Frame Saver Dual Action Recoil Springs For Ruger P85, P89 9mm


   NOTE: The illustration shows a recoil guide rod without a protruding tip. Check your pistol before ordering, and check with Fire Dragon to insure compatibility!

 

Sprinco USA

Sprinco Recoil Management Guide Rod System

18014  Ruger P-85 / P-89 (Early Models w/ Protruding Rod Back Only)

18024  Ruger P-85 / P-89 COR-BON (Early Models w/ Protruding Rod Back Only)


Springs

Wolff Gunsprings https://www.gunsprings.com/index.cfm?page=items&cID=1&mID=52

 

Recoil Spring Ruger P85, P89, P90 Series

P-85, P-89 and P-90, 9mm & .45ACP

Reduced Power...: 8, 9, & 10 Lb.

Factory Standard.: 11 Lb.

Extra Power........: 12, 13, 14, & 16 Lb.


Recoil Calibration Paks
P-85, P-89 and P-90, 9mm & .45ACP
   Extra Power - 1 each extra power recoil springs in 12, 13, 14 and 16 pounds. Three extra power firing pin springs.
   Reduced Power - 1 each reduced power recoil springs in 8, 9 and 10 pounds. Three extra power firing pin springs.

NOTE: This is slightly confusing, "Extra Power Firing Pin Springs" are not listed on this page... Supposedly there are no Extra Power Hammer Springs... So what is the EPFPS? Check with Wolff if you are unsure of the EPFPS... Maybe the EPFPS are only available in a Recoil Mgmt Pak?

 

Hammer Springs

P-85, P-89, P-90, P-91, P-93, P-94, P-944, P-95, P-97 and P-345

Reduced Power...: 19, 20, & 21 Lb.

Factory Standard.: 22 Lb.

Extra Power........: None Available

 

Magazine Springs

P-85, P-89, P-91, P93, P-94, P-944

11-15 round capacity magazines

Available in +5% and 10% extra power



Magazines:


Mec-Gar
RUGER P85/89/93/94/95/PC9

MGRP8510  Restricted 10-round capacity Blue / Nickel
MGRP8515 
15-round Standard capacity Blue / Nickel

MGRP8517  17-round High Cap Flush Fit Blue / Nickel
MGRP8520  20-round capacity, Extended Blue only


ProMag

RUG 01N - Ruger P85 & P89 9MM (10) RD Nickel Plated

RUG-A10 - Ruger P-Series* 9mm (20) Rd Blue Steel Magazine
   NOTE! Later P89 mags moved the mag catch cut-out! This might not work on the P85! Contact ProMag and see if your S/N is compatible.
RUG-A35 - Ruger P85 9mm (32) Rd Blue Steel Magazine


Ruger

Magazines (P85 and P89 serial numbers below 304-6999)
90052 Ruger P85, P89 10-Round Magazine
90234 P-Series 9mm 15-Round Magazine

62117 Magazine Floor Plate - P-Series .40 (10 & 11 Round) & 9MM (15 Round)


Triple K Mags  - I think all the P85 mags are blued.
800M RUGER P85/89, 15 RD, Blue (?)
1024M RUGER P85/89, 20 RD, Blue (?)
801M RUGER P85/89, 30 RD, Blue (?)


NOTE: "USA Magazines" seems to be no longer around. Their nickel mags are supposed to be thicker and more rigid than the blue models. YMMV.



Laser Sights


Crimson Trace

LG-389 Laser Grips Fits Ruger P-85/89/90/91/93/94/944 P/N LG-389

 

Laser-Lyte
User Manual for Rear Sight for Laser Ruger P-Series Semi Autos RL-RP – DISCONTINUED Installation and use..



Tritium Night Sights


Meprolight Sights
ML10990 Green/Grn Fixed Night Sight for Ruger P85, P89


Millett Bar-Dot-Bar (seen 'em in a 2004 Gun Digest)
RP85012 RUGER P-85, P89, P-90, P-91, P-94 .360 .275 Pin-On

Trijicon sights are available, use the model numbers to search for the Grn/Org and Grn/Yel models.

Bright & Tough models
RA01: Ruger 3 Dot Green Front & Green Rear Night Sights P85, P85 Mark II and P89.

Under "Options" (menu bar to right of sight image) you will find:

   RA01: Ruger 3 Dot Green Front & Green Rear Night Sights
   RA01O: Ruger 3 Dot Green Front & Orange Rear Night Sights

   RA01Y: Ruger 3 Dot Green Front & Yellow Rear Night Sights

 

Front sights have “F” suffix – RA01F – Green dot front sight

Rear sights have “R” suffix – RA10R – Green dot rear sight


XS Sight Systems

RP-0001S-5 Ruger P85 & P89 Auto Pistols - 24/7 Big Dot Tritium Express Set

RP-0001S-6 Ruger P85 & P89 Auto Pistols - 24/7 Standard Dot Tritium Express Set



P85 Parts


Numrich (Gun Parts Corp)
Probably not much difference between these two...
P85 Parts
P85 MkII Parts

 

TO REASSEMBLE Guide Rod and Spring

 

The smaller diameter end of recoil spring fits against collar place guide rod. In short, put the small end of the spring on first!