Possible trade, any opinions?

toolman · 03-04-2009, 11:33 PM

O'K. I'm possibly going to trade my 1943 Sako M-39 M\N for a KP-89. I've shot several P-series guns (mostly P-90's and P-85's), but have never owned a Ruger self-shucker. Any opinions\warnings on the KP-89 that I should be aware of? FWIW, the M-39 is valued @ $250-$300, so it seems like a fair trade to me.

gandog56 · 03-05-2009, 11:25 AM

I had one. The pros are it took absolutely any kind of ammo and ate them without any feeding problems, I liked the sights, and accuracy was OK. The bad part is the trigger pull was way too long and sloppy. It was hard to get good groups without a pistol rest. Possibly something could have been done to help the trigger, I chose to trade in the pistol.

adamhgkb · 03-05-2009, 04:01 PM

i would do your rifle plus a 100 or so and get an SR9 or something......dont trade an amazing milsurp on a so-so handgun

thunderjohn · 03-05-2009, 08:21 PM

I've had several Rugers. P85, 89, 94, 95.
I liked the P89 as a range gun. I still have my P94.
Heavy enough to be nice and stable. Mine have been very accurate.

Pumpkinheaver · 03-06-2009, 07:29 AM

The Ruger has great reliability and sevice life. The bad part is they do not fit my hand at all, feels like holdind a 2"X4" in my hand. If the gun fits you then by all means trade.

GlockMeister · 03-06-2009, 07:57 AM

Toolman, as you are fully aware, in the end, it's your mil. surp rifle you'll no longer have. If you think you won't ever regret trading it, then go for it. But if you feel, you just might regret it, if even the slightest, then I say don't trade.

If you really want a P89, just buy one, there are a few out there.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SearchResults.asp

That way, if it turns out you don't like it, you can just sell it and best of all, you'll still have your rifle.

Just my thoughts.

Cyrano · 03-06-2009, 08:02 AM

I agree with Glockmeister, toolman. It will be a lot easier to find a P-series pistol than another milsurp as good as the one you propose to trade. Save up for the pistol and buy one, don't trade your M39.

SgtKnuckles · 03-06-2009, 08:07 AM

Yes,... there is a good selection of P89's out there...
P89 Auctions at Ebang

GlockMeister · 03-06-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SgtKnuckles

Yes,... there is a good selection of P89's out there...
P89 Auctions at Ebang

Hey SGTKnuckles. Thanks for the link. I can always use another search engine for places to window shop. And well, if I find one I like, and have the money for it, then buy also. lol

03-04-2009, 11:33 PM	#1
toolman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 7,371 Blog Entries: 25	Possible trade, any opinions? O'K. I'm possibly going to trade my 1943 Sako M-39 M\N for a KP-89. I've shot several P-series guns (mostly P-90's and P-85's), but have never owned a Ruger self-shucker. Any opinions\warnings on the KP-89 that I should be aware of? FWIW, the M-39 is valued @ $250-$300, so it seems like a fair trade to me. __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

03-05-2009, 11:25 AM	#2
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 13,935	I had one. The pros are it took absolutely any kind of ammo and ate them without any feeding problems, I liked the sights, and accuracy was OK. The bad part is the trigger pull was way too long and sloppy. It was hard to get good groups without a pistol rest. Possibly something could have been done to help the trigger, I chose to trade in the pistol. __________________ People think I'm paranoid because I own guns. If I own guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

03-05-2009, 08:21 PM	#4
thunderjohn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MN Posts: 451	I've had several Rugers. P85, 89, 94, 95. I liked the P89 as a range gun. I still have my P94. Heavy enough to be nice and stable. Mine have been very accurate. __________________ Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

03-06-2009, 07:29 AM	#5
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,812	The Ruger has great reliability and sevice life. The bad part is they do not fit my hand at all, feels like holdind a 2"X4" in my hand. If the gun fits you then by all means trade. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

03-06-2009, 07:57 AM	#6
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,792	Toolman, as you are fully aware, in the end, it's your mil. surp rifle you'll no longer have. If you think you won't ever regret trading it, then go for it. But if you feel, you just might regret it, if even the slightest, then I say don't trade. If you really want a P89, just buy one, there are a few out there. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SearchResults.asp That way, if it turns out you don't like it, you can just sell it and best of all, you'll still have your rifle. Just my thoughts. __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke" Last edited by GlockMeister; 03-06-2009 at 07:59 AM.

03-05-2009, 04:01 PM	#3
adamhgkb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: akron,ohio Posts: 637	i would do your rifle plus a 100 or so and get an SR9 or something......dont trade an amazing milsurp on a so-so handgun

03-06-2009, 08:02 AM	#7
Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 8,220	I agree with Glockmeister, toolman. It will be a lot easier to find a P-series pistol than another milsurp as good as the one you propose to trade. Save up for the pistol and buy one, don't trade your M39.

03-06-2009, 08:07 AM	#8
SgtKnuckles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 451	Yes,... there is a good selection of P89's out there... P89 Auctions at Ebang