Quick Ruger Question
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rantingredneck
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I don't know much about the P85 MkII's but I don't think there's much difference. Mostly internals I believe. Safety modification maybe? Can't remember.
To your other questions. Look into Hogue wraparounds. Pachmayer also make some. I like the Hogues and have them both on my P89 and P90. They run about 20-25 bucks. Likely any sights that fit the P89 will fit the P85. May be worth a call to Ruger to check it out. They have night sights available for purchase on their website for PSeries pistols.
To your other questions. Look into Hogue wraparounds. Pachmayer also make some. I like the Hogues and have them both on my P89 and P90. They run about 20-25 bucks. Likely any sights that fit the P89 will fit the P85. May be worth a call to Ruger to check it out. They have night sights available for purchase on their website for PSeries pistols.
Ditto the wrap-around advice for the grips. Trigicon tritium night sights are available from several vendors or Ruger.com and are a huge assist in low light conditions. You might be able to pound the rear sight on yourself but the front sight needs a punch/drill that is often only found in the hands of real gunsmiths. Pay the fee, they're worth it! The P-85 is a decent pistol -- the original Ruger. P-89s and such are "product improved" models but there's nothing wrong with the P-85. It's a bit clunky compared to more recent products but it will always go "BANG" when you want it to and you won't be able to kill it. Enjoy! 
I'd go over to the Ruger Forum and ask the experts (http://www.rugerforum.com/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/rugerforum/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro) I know there are some magazine issues with earlier P85's (not compatible with P89 series) but I can't recall the details. I had a P89 so it wasn't an issue for me.
Rugers are solid (if ugly) firearms that go *BANG* every time. I have Hogue grips and Meprolight nightsights on my P93 (actually, it's my wife's gun!). You'll enjoy your P85!
Jim
Rugers are solid (if ugly) firearms that go *BANG* every time. I have Hogue grips and Meprolight nightsights on my P93 (actually, it's my wife's gun!). You'll enjoy your P85!
Jim
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http://www.rugerforum.net/default.asp
This is another Ruger Forum. A bit more friendly and responsive then the other forum that was linked.
This is another Ruger Forum. A bit more friendly and responsive then the other forum that was linked.
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