About the Ruger P89 Pistol
Revered by law enforcement agencies and civilian shooters across North America, the Ruger® P89 is a double-action/single-action (DA/SA), semi-automatic pistol, chambered in the famed 9mm (9x19mm) cartridge. Built on an aluminum alloy frame for superior durability in a lightweight package, the hammer-fired P89 boasts a 4” steel barrel and boasts a standard three-dot sighting system for intuitive target acquisition and optimal clarity in any target or personal defense environment. Further, the P89 comes equipped with a manual safety and built-in ambidextrous de-cocker for safe carry with a round in the chamber, promising speedy deployment and safe carry in virtually any environment.
Though the P89 is now discontinued (2009), it remains a trusted sidearm for target shooters, collectors, and budget-minded personal defense shooters alike.
What Does “SA/DA” Mean and Why Does It Matter?
“SA/DA” is the industry-standard abbreviation for single-action/double-action.
Single-action/Double-action pistols allow shooters to fire the pistol by either pulling the hammer back with their thumb or racking the slide before pulling the trigger (single-action), or by simply pulling the trigger and forcing the hammer to pull itself back prior to striking the firing pin (double-action).
The single-action stage requires the hammer to be cocked (manually or mechanically) before firing, and offers a light, crisp pull, ensuring accurate shot placement and improved handling. A double-action pull, on the other hand, is much heavier and requires an intentional pull. With single-action/double-action pistols, the first trigger pull will be a double-action pull and much heavier. As the slide travels rearward, it will automatically cock the hammer, allowing you to fire with a light and crisp single-action pull with every shot thereafter, making the single-action/double-action system one of the most reliable and safest hammer-fired pistol designs in the world.
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