INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR BLUED & STAINLESS STEEL CALIBERS 9mm, .40 Auto & .45ACP RUGER P-SERIES ® P89DC, P90DC, P91DC, P93DC, P94DC, P944DC DECOCKER MODEL PISTOLS* *DO NOT USE THIS MANUAL FOR PISTOLS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SAFETIES OR “DOUBLE ACTION ONLY” PISTOLS ! READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM For Product Service on This Model Please Call: (520) 778-6555 (See p. 20) STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc. Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
FIREARMS SAFETY - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your RUGER® P89, P90, P91, P93, P94 and P944 Decocker Model Pistols properly. Please contact us if you have any questions. Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading, etc.
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES: ! Alterations Decocking Lever Lead Exposure Ammunition Firing Handling Unloading 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 Slide Retraction Malfunctions Disassembly Lubrication Storage Parts Purchasers 12 14 15 19 19 21 OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL. FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
NOMENCLATURE (P91DC Shown) Slide’s open top design minimizes possibility of jamming, enables shooter to clear any malfunction easily by hand. Cartridges can be loaded singly if desired. Sights have high-visibility white dots both front and rear. Rear sights can be adjusted for windage. Grooved, exposed hammer spur enables the shooter to cock the hammer easily for accurate single-action firing if desired. To decock the pistol, depress the decocking lever until the hammer drops.
Slide Stop: When the last shot has been fired and the magazine is empty, the slide stop automatically holds the slide open. When there is an empty magazine in the pistol and the slide is retracted manually, the slide stop will automatically hold the slide open. If a loaded magazine is inserted in the pistol when the slide is closed and the slide is then retracted fully, the slide stop will not automatically hold open the slide.
Additionally, the pistol has a separate internal firing pin block that will not allow the firing pin to move forward until the operator pulls the trigger. Never carry or holster the pistol with the hammer cocked, as a relatively light pull of the trigger will fire the pistol. When not actually shooting, always immediately decock (uncock) the pistol by use of the decocking lever.
! WARNING - LEAD EXPOSURE Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the state of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS A RESULT OF, THE USE IN RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY, OR NON-STANDARD, OR “RE-MANUFACTURED”, OR HANDLOADED (RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.
4. Insert the magazine into the frame, taking care that the magazine is locked in place by the magazine latch. Slamming the magazine into the frame forcibly is not necessary. 5. Hold the pistol firmly in the shooting hand but do not touch the trigger. Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction. With the thumb and forefinger of the other hand grasp the rear of the slide and pull the slide to the rear as far as it will go (See Figure 3, below and “Slide Retraction Warning”, p. 12).
9. Immediately following the firing of a shot, and if a subsequent shot is not to be fired at once, depress the decocking lever until the hammer drops while the pistol is still pointing in a safe direction downrange. Remember that the pistol can still be fired by a full “double action” trigger pull. 10. When the last cartridge loaded into the pistol has been fired, the magazine follower presses the slide stop upward to engage the slide automatically holding the action open.
TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITHOUT MAGAZINE) In the event that the magazine is missing or for training purposes (where it is desirable that only one cartridge be loaded and fired at a time for safety), the pistol can be fired with the magazine removed. To do so, keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction, grasp the slide, and retract it fully to the rear. Next, push the slide stop upward so that the slide remains to the rear. Insert a single cartridge directly and fully into the chamber.
! WARNING - SLIDE RETRACTION The slide should always be pulled rearward (“retracted”) by pulling the rear portion of the slide in the vicinity of the safety, the decock-only lever, or the serrations (depending upon model). Always keep fingers away from trigger! Never put any part of your hands or body over the muzzle while retracting the slide for loading, unloading, inspection, or clearing a malfunction.
4. To close the slide, again check to be sure the chamber and breech-face are empty. Pull the slide to its rearmost postion and release it. The slide will snap forward. Keep fingers out of ejection port on top of slide! 5. If the magazine contains cartridges, they can be removed by sliding each cartridge forward and out of magazine, one at a time, until the magazine is empty. 6. Push empty (unloaded) magazine into frame until magazine latch locks it in place. TO RELOAD THE PISTOL 1.
2. Thoroughly clean the chamber and the extractor as often as necessary. If an empty magazine is in the pistol when the slide is being hand retracted to extract a cartridge, the cartridge may drop on top of the magazine or remain held to the breech-face by the extractor. Then when the slide goes forward, the cartridge will be chambered again! Remember — always remove the magazine before clearing the chamber, and visually ensure that no cartridges remain in the gun.
TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS (“JAMS”) 1. If it appears that the jam was caused by the type of ammunition being used, try another brand, type, or lot number. Remember — use only factory ammunition of the correct caliber. 2. If changing ammunition does not at once eliminate malfunctions, then the following steps should be taken: a. Thoroughly clean the pistol, paying particular attention to the removal of accumulated grease and dirt.
3. Keep upward pressure on slide stop to prevent forward movement of slide. Open slide is under strong spring tension and could injure fingers if allowed to slam shut. Insert finger through top of slide and push ejector downward and forward (see Figure 4, below ) until it locks in its lower position. This will permit forward movement of slide. Further disassembly is impossible unless this is done. 4. Remove fingers from ejection port. Grasp slide tightly.
5. Push slide forward and remove entire slide assembly to the front. 6. With slide held upside down, lift rear end of guide rod to disengage it from its seat against the barrel lug. Withdraw spring and guide rod to the rear of the slide. CAUTION: Spring is under tension! 7. Pull barrel upward out of slide slightly and withdraw to the rear. 8. This completes normal fieldstripping for routine cleaning and lubrication purposes.
Snap-On Base - Use a punch to press in on the magazine spring seat where it protrudes into the hole in the magazine floorplate. Slide the magazine floorplate toward the front of the magazine, taking care to prevent the forcible ejection of the magazine spring seat and compressed magazine spring. Withdraw the magazine spring seat and magazine spring from the magazine body. Turn magazine upside down and remove magazine follower. Reassemble in reverse order.
4. NOTE: Only a light application of oil is needed to provide adequate lubrication of moving parts and to prevent rust. Excess accumulations of oil tend to attract particles of dust and dirt and may congeal in cold weather, which can interfere with the safe and reliable function of the pistol. ! WARNING - LUBRICATION Firing a pistol with oil, grease, or any other material even partially obstructing the bore may result in damage to the pistol and serious injury to the shooter and those nearby.
SIGHT ADJUSTMENT The RUGER® P-SERIES Pistols are equipped with a rear sight which is adjustable for windage only. After the rear-sight lock screw has been loosened (for those pistols equipped with a rear sight lock screw), the rear sight can be drifted laterally in its dovetail on the top of the slide by tapping it with a wooden- or plastic-headed hammer or similar implement. Move the rear sight in the direction you want the shot to move on the target.
Enclose a letter which includes your name, address, telephone number, and serial number and model of the firearm. Describe in detail the trouble you have experienced with your firearm, or the work you wish to have done. Merely stating that the firearm “needs repair” is inadequate information. Please enclose copies of any previous correspondence. Work performed will bear a net minimum labor charge of $15.00 plus a $5.00 shipping and handling charge.
* * * * * * * Part Name Barrel Assembly Barrel Assembly Barrel Assembly Barrel Assembly Barrel Assembly Barrel Assembly Barrel Link (Guide Rod with Tip) Barrel Link (Guide Rod without Tip) Barrel Link, Not Illustrated Barrel Link Pin, Not Illustrated Blocker Lever Case Combo (with accessories) Case Combo (with accessories) Case Combo (with accessories) Case Only Decocker Lever, Assembly, Left Decocker Lever, Right Decocker Lever Spring Decocker Lever Spring Pin Decocker Lever Spring Retainer Ejector E
* * * * * * * * Part Name Extractor Extractor Extractor Extractor Extractor Firing Pin Firing Pin Firing Pin Block Firing Pin Block Firing Pin Block Spring Firing Pin Plunger Firing Pin Spring Front Sight, Must Be Drilled For Cross Pin Front Sight Cross Pin, 2 Req’d. Grip Panels, Sold In Pairs Only Grip Panels, Sold In Pairs Only Grip Panel Screw, 2 Req’d.
** ** ** †† * * Part Name Guide Rod/Recoil Spring Assembly Hammer Hammer Assembly Hammer Pivot Assembly Hammer Spring Hammer Spring Seat, With Lanyard Loop Hammer Spring Seat, Without Lanyard Loop Hammer Spring Seat Pin Hammer Strut Hammer Strut Pin, Not Illustrated Lock & Keys Magazine, Complete, 10-Shot Capacity Magazine, Complete, 10-Shot Capacity Magazine, Complete, 7-Shot Capacity Magazine, Complete, 10-Shot Capacity Magazine Floor Plate, 10-Shot, Pinned Magazine Floor Plate, 10-Shot, Snap On Ma
* * * ** †† †† Part Name Magazine Loader Magazine Shell, 10-Shot Magazine Shell, 10-Shot, Pinned Magazine Shell, 10-Shot, Snap On Magazine Shell, 7-Shot Magazine Shell, 11-Shot Magazine Shell, 10-Shot Magazine Shell, 10-Shot, Snap On Magazine Spring, 7-Shot Magazine Spring, 10-Shot Magazine Spring, 10-Shot Magazine Spring, 15-Shot Magazine Spring Seat Magazine Spring Seat Rear Sight Rear Sight Rear Sight Rear Sight Lock Screw Recoil Spring Recoil Spring Recoil Spring Recoil Spring Recoil Spring Colla
* ** †† * * * * * * * * Part No. KQ00111 KV00160 KV00109 KV00112 KV00115 V03700 KQ03700 KV03701 V04500 V04510 V03400 KV03450 KV03900 KV03910 KV03902 KV01704 KQ01704 KV01703 KV03500 KV03650 KQ05300 Q05400 V05401 V04200 KV04250 PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FITTED Will fit P-89 Serial Numbers below 304-70000. Will fit P-89 Serial Numbers 304-70000 and above.
RUGER® P89DC EXPLODED VIEW
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THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and satisfaction, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE.
5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET BEFORE YOU SHOOT. Don’t shoot unless you know exactly where your bullet is going to strike. Be sure of the bullet stop behind your target, even when dry-firing with an unloaded gun. If you are in the field hunting, do not fire at a movement or noise. Take the time to be absolutely certain of your target before you pull the trigger. 6. WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTORS WHEN YOU SHOOT.
, 8. DON T SHOOT AT A HARD SURFACE, OR AT WATER. Bullets can glance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of water and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable velocity. 9. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. Firearms should always be unloaded before being moved or placed in a vehicle. A suitable carrying case or scabbard should be used to carry an unloaded firearm to and from the shooting area. 10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHEN SHOOTING. Don’t drink until the day’s shooting is over.
A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management has remained unchanged since starting in business, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. had its beginning in a small machine shop occupying a rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In January 1949, with an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea, William B. Ruger and Alexander M. Sturm started production of a .
WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a “full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
