S&W Shield or Ruger P89 both in 9mm

[tercel89]

Here's a wild and real big contrast for you guys/gals. I have a Ruger P89 in 9mm and can sell it to buy a new S&W Shield in 9mm . I had a Shield and it worked awesomely even with my own reloads and so does the Ruger P89. You know how us gun guys get and we get a little bored and such with things. I wondering what you guy's and Gal's thoughts are on trading a Ruger P89 in 9mm for a S&W Shield in 9mm or just keeping the Ruger P89 ?
This is not a purpose gun , it's just a gun to shoot and have fun with , nothing to get too serious with and all . Thanks for you vote or opinion.

 

[danez71]

For me.....

The Shield because I like consistent trigger pull and the P89 is a little to big in the grip... for me.

Other than my hand vs the the P89 grip size, I have nothing against the P89.

 

[TarDevil]

If you have a nice shooting P89, keep it.

 

[Wishoot]

If you like the Ruger then keep it. I have a 9mm Shield and love it. But I see no need to own two of them.

 

[LeonCarr]

The P89 will just be broken in when the Shield is worn out.

The Ruger P-Series Autos are tanks. Kinda bulky but virtually indestructible.

Keep The Tank. If you want a Shield, save up and buy one.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

 

[splattergun]

I've never shot the Shield. I still have the P89 I bought NIB in '97. The large, blocky grip took a little getting used to, but it soon came to feel natural. It is accurate and performs flawlessly. I's my Ol' Reliable, one I would be hard pressed to sell. If I should die in my sleep, Ol' Reliable will be sleeping right next to me in my night stand In fact, I got rid of an otherwise perfectly good girlfriend after she told me I needed to get rid of that gun.

 

[spazzymcgee]

I don't really see the point in owning two of the same gun, personally. Having a full size as well as a compact 9mm really broadens your abilities. Maybe sell your P89 and get another full size, or a revolver, or a rifle, or something else to add some variety.

 

[ExAgoradzo]

This is a conversation I can talk about!

I own the P89. Nothing wrong with it.

Just shot a range rental Shield. Two malfunctions in one box of ammo. Didn't like the feel. The Ruger points better for me.

YMMV
Greg

 

[tercel89]

So far I think I'm gonna keep my P89 . The more I think about it , you just cant find a more tougher and rugged tank like the Ruger P-Series pistols.

 

[Shootshellz]

This argument reminds me of the S&W vs. Ruger revolver ads from years ago. You can't 'wear out' either the Shield or the P89 unless you are a professional shooter. Pick the one that you shoot best with and be happy.

 

[USAF_Vet]

Since the P89 isn't being made anymore, unless there is something wrong with it, or you just plain don't like it, keep it. It'll never be a collectors gun, but neither will the Shield.

For the next few years anyway, I don't see the Shield going out of production.

Personally, I have enough smaller handguns to satisfy the concealed carry itch, but the Ruger P89 is my only full size.

If you want the Shield, set a budget and buy one. Something like handguns shouldn't have to be an either/ or.

 

[bannockburn]

Never a big fan of the Ruger P89. The S&W Shield is a much more ergonomic gun for me to shoot.

 

[JDR]

If you have a nice shooting P89, keep it.

Agree 100%. I'm against replacing a good solid discontinued gun that is becoming hard to find, with the latest & greatest that you can find everywhere.

 

[cc-hangfire]

Since you said it's a gun for fun, keep the Ruger. It's a clunky old tank of a handgun, a little offbeat in today's polymer framed world. You'll be able to add the Shield to you collection anytime in the next few decades since S&W is churning them out. (Assuming 2A rights hold!)

If it were for carry, I'd have voted for the Shield (& I have one for carry). I had a P95, sold it, and keep looking at the P85's, P89's & P94's. They have character!

 

[tercel89]

Thanks guys for all the opinions and votes. I am keeping the P89. I got to thinking about it and I guess I just got "new gun" fever . I love my Ruger P89 with it being extremely reliable and eats all my reloads and any store bought rounds too. I just went out and got two more 17 rd flush fitting magazines for it . I can even detail strip this thing completely apart with no troubles which means a lot . Very reliable . YEP , Gonna keep the old girl !

 

[tercel89]

It may be clunky and bulky but it's darn reliable. Built like a tank . To me its just a heavier and sturdier built Beretta M9 . I normally hate slide-mounted safety's but in this case it's all good.

 

[easy]

I have a similar situation. Own a Ruger P95 for the bedside and a Shield 9mm for carry. Both are great guns. Keep the P89 and save up for the Shield.