[quote]ORIGINAL: stalkingbear

I've had a LOT of experience with the P series Rugers. I recommend you choose 2 things-standard safety instead of decocker, and metal (aluminum) frame. The safety model will still decock when engaged, but will also act as safety, whereas the decocker is just that. I think the alloy frame choice over the plastic version is self explanitory, as some of the Ruger plastic frames do NOT have steel frame inserts for the slide to ride on. I don't remember the exact models which has plastic and which feature steel inserts.
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I have as well and the P series are excellent firearms! However, they have their problems as well the the P89 is the best version in my opinion, PERIOD! If you like the double action version?
However,the new SR-9 is a better option, because it isn't double action which requires alot more trigger pull on DB action position. Yes they are very accurate and I have owned several. But the double action pull is extremely hard (27lbs++) so I havea ruger SR-9 with the trigger conversion they offer, from the recall they have had. I will tell you the Ruger SR-9 is the best handleing semi-auto i have ever held and fired. 1st and formost I have small hands and long fingers. so the SR-9 fits me perfectly. The slim grip and the extra action trigger pull could not have been better designed than if I had sent it to them myself. But again this is my opinion. the other option is the SR-9 comes with night sites, not optioned on the 89?
e-mail me at [email protected] if you wish to discuss options?
Thanks