Videos tagged with Ruger P90

This video discusses the best handguns introduced in the 1990s, with the Sig Sauer P229 in .40 S&W being the speaker's top pick. Other notable mentions include the Walther P99, H&K USP 45, Ruger P90, Glock 26, and Sig Sauer P239, highlighting their features and perceived quality from that era.

This video discusses firearms that failed to meet expectations after initial anticipation. The host, TheYankeeMarshal, shares his personal disappointments with the Kel-Tec P50 and the Ruger Super GP100, citing poor build quality and trigger feel respectively. Viewers chime in with their own letdowns, including the FN 57, Glock 22, HK45, and Kimber Solo, highlighting issues ranging from ergonomics to reliability.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Ruger P94DAOL, a variant of the P series pistols, focusing on its unique features and pop culture appearances. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details the "DAO" (Double Action Only) designation, the absence of a hammer spur, and the integrated laser sight, noting its rarity and typical non-functional status. The discussion extends to other P series models like the P85 and P90, highlighting their .45 ACP caliber, construction using investment casting, and prominent roles in films like 'Desperado' and 'True Lies'.

This review covers the Ruger P90 chambered in 45 ACP, highlighting its 1911-style design with a stainless steel slide and aluminum alloy frame. The firearm features a single/double-action trigger, a decocker, and a unique slide stop mechanism that automatically engages. Despite being out of production, the P90 is praised for its reliability, shootability, and value, especially for those seeking a robust 45 ACP option.

This podcast episode features a discussion about the Ruger P90 pistol, highlighting its full metal construction, double-action/single-action trigger, and reliability. The hosts debate its overlooked status in the market, its appearance in films, and its value proposition compared to other firearms. The conversation also touches on firearm collecting, the challenges of managing a large collection, and the evolving landscape of night vision technology.

This guide details the preparation and live fire demonstration of the Ruger P90 pistol. It covers magazine loading, chambering a round, and operating the decocker. The demonstration includes engaging steel targets at an outdoor range, showcasing recoil and cycling in both standard and slow-motion views. The instruction comes from a firearms enthusiast demonstrating practical application.

Massad Ayoob, a recognized firearms expert and trainer, details the critical distinction between a handgun's 'feel' and its functional 'fit.' He emphasizes that true performance stems from a proper mechanical interface, particularly trigger reach and grip ergonomics, rather than subjective comfort. Ayoob uses historical examples and personal anecdotes to illustrate how prioritizing fit leads to better accuracy and control, even if initial comfort is compromised.

This video provides a review of the Ruger P90 pistol chambered in .45 ACP. The presenter, new to this specific model, discusses its full-size frame, 7-round magazine capacity, and the safety/decocker feature, which they find somewhat concerning. Shooting impressions highlight surprisingly smooth action and minimal recoil, attributed possibly to the pistol's weight and bulk, despite initial reservations about its ergonomics.

This video details modifications made to a Ruger P90, focusing on aesthetic and functional upgrades common in the 1990s. The presenter discusses swapping slides for a decocker-only configuration, replacing the decocker lever, upgrading sights, and changing grips. He also shares insights on magazine compatibility and compares the P90's shooting characteristics favorably against a Smith & Wesson 4506.

This guide details the straightforward takedown procedure for the Ruger P-Series handguns, as explained by an expert with extensive knowledge of the platform. The process requires no special tools and can be performed without pulling the trigger, emphasizing the practical design of these firearms.

The Ruger P90 is a robust and reliable .45 ACP handgun, praised for its excellent value on the used market, often found under $300. While its carbon steel slide requires maintenance to prevent rust, its investment-cast construction contributes to its affordability and durability. It's considered a collectible for fans of older metal-framed automatics.

This video provides a step-by-step guide for the field stripping of the Ruger P89 pistol, which is also applicable to the P85, P90, and P91 models. It emphasizes safety precautions, including wearing safety glasses and ensuring the firearm is unloaded. The process involves locking the slide, manipulating the slide stop and ejector, removing the slide assembly, and then disassembling the recoil spring, guide rod, and barrel from the slide. Further disassembly is not recommended for routine maintenance.