INSTRUCTION

MANUAL
FOR

BLUED & CALIBERS

STAINLESS 9mm,
STEEL .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.
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE
TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED
OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON

V & KV 2/98
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 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. with live
ammunition. If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use a partic-
ular type of gun safely, you should seek supervised instruction. Such personal-
ized instruction is often available from gun dealers, gun clubs or police depart-
ments. If none of these sources can help you, write to the National Rifle
Association, 11250 Waples Mill, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400. They will assist you.
The person possessing a gun has a full-time job. You cannot guess; you cannot
forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely. Do not use any firearm
without having a complete understanding of its particular characteristics and
safe use. Remember: There is no such thing as a foolproof gun.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information and Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Special Feature - Decocking Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
To Load and Fire (with magazine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
To Uncock (Decock) The Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
To Load and Fire (without magazine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
To Unload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
To Reload The Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
To Extract and Eject a Chambered Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
To Clear a Malfunction (“Jam”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
To Minimize Malfunctions (“Jams”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
To Disassemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
To Reassemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Magazine Inspection and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Parts Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 28, 29 & 30
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Ruger® is a registered U.S. trademark.

P89, P90, P91, P93, P94 and P944 are Sturm, Ruger trademarks.

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 WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
! FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Alterations 3 Slide Retraction 12
Decocking Lever 6 Malfunctions 14
Lead Exposure 7 Disassembly 15
Ammunition 8 Lubrication 19
Firing 9 Storage 19
Handling 10 Parts Purchasers 21
Unloading 11
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.

! WARNING - ALTERATIONS
This product was designed to function
properly in its original condition. Alter-
tions can make it unsafe. Do not alter any
part or add or substitute parts or acces-
ories not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Inc.

DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN

GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER® P89DC, P90DC, & P91DC* pistols are centerfire, double
action, “decock only” magazine-fed, autoloading, recoil-operated pistols. The
P89DC is chambered for the caliber 9mm Parabellum (9mm x19) cartridge,
the P90DC is chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge, and the P91DC is cham-
bered for the .40 S & W cartridge. The P93DC has a shorter, “streamlined”
slide and is chambered for the 9mm Parabellum (9mm x 19) cartridge. The
P94DC has a full length “streamlined” slide configuration and is chambered
for the 9mm Parabellum (9mm x 19) cartridge, while the P944DC is cham-
bered for the .40 S&W cartridge. They comply with the requirements of the
National Institute of Justice Standard - 0112.00. They include the following fea-
tures with which users should be thoroughly familiar:

* The P91DC is no longer in production - this manual is for reference only.

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 NOMENCLATURE
(P91DC Shown)
Sights have high-visibility Slide’s open top design minimizes possi- Grooved, exposed hammer
white dots both front and bility of jamming, enables shooter to spur enables the shooter to
rear. Rear sights can be clear any malfunction easily by hand. cock the hammer easily for
adjusted for windage. Cartridges can be loaded singly if desired. accurate single-action fir-
ing if desired.

To decock the pistol, depress

the decocking lever until the
hammer drops. This action
moves the firing pin forward
into the slide. This temporari-
ly places the firing pin out of
reach of the hammer stroke
and locks the firing pin a neu-
tral position, preventing it
from moving toward the car-
tridge.
Frame is precision investment cast
in lightweight aluminum alloy, RELEASING EITHER
hard-coated for toughness. DECOCK LEVER WILL
ALLOW THE LEVERS TO
Double-action mechanism and strongly curved SPRING UPWARD TO
trigger provide that cocking and firing can be THEIR ORIGINAL
accomplished with a single pull of the trigger. POSITION, PLACING THE
PISTOL IN A FIRING
CONDITION.
Oversize trigger guard permits shooting with gloved
hand. Recurved trigger guard bow accommodates non-
shooting hand in two-hand hold.

The ambidextrous magazine latch permits positive

retention and quick removal of magazine.

Slide stop holds the slide open and is activated

automatically when last shot is fired (if magazine is in
pistol), or can be manually operated.

Lanyard loop provides security for carrying in the

field or police use.

Action: The action of the Ruger decocker model pistols is of the U.S. M1911 type
that utilizes a tilting barrel design in which the barrel and slide are locked
together at the moment of firing. After firing, the barrel and slide recoil to the
rear a short distance while still locked together. After this initial movement, the
barrel tilts downward from its locked position, permitting full recoil of the slide
and the extraction and ejection of the spent cartridge case.
The user of this or any autoloading pistol must always remember that when
fired, it automatically reloads and recocks itself, so that simply pulling the trig-
ger will fire the pistol again. Therefore, an autoloading pistol user must be par-
ticularly conscious to always keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction.

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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. The user can actuate the slide stop mechanism to hold the
slide open at any time by retracting the slide and pushing up the slide stop.
The slide stop can be released by drawing back slightly on the slide and depress-
ing the slide stop thumbpiece. When the slide is released, it will move forward
under pressure from the recoil spring.
The slide stop is spring-loaded to move downward. Therefore, when there is a
loaded magazine in place and the pistol is jarred, the slide can fly forward and
chamber a cartridge. For this reason and as an essential safety practice, the user
should always be careful to keep fingers away from the trigger and always keep
the pistol pointed in a safe direction.
Magazines: The Ruger 9mm, .40Auto, and .45 ACP magazines are not inter-
changeable with Ruger pistol magazines of any other caliber even though they
may appear similar and may hold other cartridges. Use of incorrect magazines in
any pistol will result in malfunctions. Ruger 9mm magazines are either
unmarked as to caliber or are marked “9mm cal. only”. All other Ruger center-
fire pistol magazines, which are similar in appearance, are marked as to caliber
(“.40 Auto Cal.,” etc.).

DAMAGED, NON-STANDARD, OR IMPROPERLY

ASSEMBLED MAGAZINES SHOULD NOT BE USED.
THEY CAN CAUSE THE PISTOL TO MALFUNCTION.

SPECIAL FEATURE - DECOCKING LEVER

The model you have selected is equipped with a special manual decocking lever
that allows you to decock (uncock) a cocked pistol without manipulating the
trigger. Conventional thumb decocking procedures are therefore not necessary
and should not be employed with this pistol.

To decock the pistol, point the pistol in a safe direction. Depress the cocking
lever until the hammer drops. The decocking lever blocks the hammer from the
firing pin while simultaneously blocking the firing pin from movement towards
the cartridge (see Figure 1, p. 6). To return the pistol to firing condition, simply
release the decocking lever (see Figure 2, p. 6). It will spring upward to its origi-
nal position. The pistol is then ready to fire by a “double-action” pull of the trig-
ger. The hammer can also be manually cocked immediately before shooting a
“single-action” firing. The trigger pull is both shorter and relatively lighter in
the “single-action” mode, which is preferred for more accurate shooting.

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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.

"DECOCK" POSITION "FIRE" POSITON

DECOCK ONLY

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
The decock lever will only attain this The decock lever will automatically
position when held down by the user. spring back to this firing position
This decocks the pistol. when released.

! WARNING - DECOCKING LEVER

"DECOCK" POSITION
WHEN HELD
Operating the decocking lever does not
prevent firing when the trigger is pulled.
Like a double-action revolver, the pistol
will fire whenever the trigger is pulled.
Therefore, never touch the trigger,
DECOCK ONLY whether the pistol is cocked or not,
"FIRE" POSITION
unless you wish to fire the pistol. Do not
WHEN RELEASED decock the pistol manually - always use
the decocking lever.

DECOCKING LEVER
AUTOMATICALLY RETURNS TO “FIRE”
POSITION WHEN RELEASED

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 ! WARNING - LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilat-
ed 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 ventila-
tion at all times. Wash hands thoroughly
after exposure.

SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS

MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD

AMMUNITION
The RUGER® P89DC, P93DC & P94DC pistols are chambered for the
9mm x 19 Parabellum (9mm Luger) cartridge. Do not attempt to load any other
9mm cartridges (examples: 9mm short [.380], 9mm Steyr, 9mm Bergmann, etc.)
into the magazine or chamber of the pistol. Never attempt to use caliber .40 S & W
cartridges in a 9mm pistol. The .40 S & W cartridges will jam the pistol.
The RUGER® P90DC pistol is chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. Do not
attempt to load any cartridges other than .45 ACP into the magazine or chamber of
the pistol.
The RUGER® P91DC & P944DC pistols are chambered for the .40 S&W
cartridge. Do not attempt to use 9mm ammunition in this model.
The Ruger P-Series pistols are compatible with all factory ammunition loaded to
U.S. Industry Standards, including high-velocity and hollow-point loads, loaded in
brass, aluminum, or steel cartridge cases. No 9mm x 19, .45 ACP or .40 S & W
ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP stan-
dards is known to be beyond the design limits or known not to function in these
pistols.

USE ONLY FACTORY AMMUNITION LOADED

TO U.S. INDUSTRY STANDARDS

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 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 HAND-
LOADED (RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES
OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS
ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.

! WARNING - AMMUNITION
Death, serious injury, and damage can
result from the use of the wrong
ammunition, bore obstructions, powder
overloads, or incorrect cartridge compo-
nents. Even the strongest gun can be
“blown up” as a result of excess pressure.
Always wear shooting glasses and hearing
protection.

IMPROPER AMMUNITION
DESTROYS GUNS

TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITH MAGAZINE)

Practice this important aspect of safe gun handling with an unloaded pistol
until you can perform each of the steps described below with skill and
confidence. But before you do anything with the pistol, first read completely
through this manual.
1. Be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. (See “The Basic Rules of
Safe Firearms Handling,” page 31.)
2. Press either magazine latch forward and remove the magazine from the
frame. NOTE: The magazine is designed to fall free of the frame of its own
weight when unloaded and the pistol is held in the normal firing position, but
you should always prevent possible damage to the magazine by not letting it
drop to the ground unless rapid reloading is absolutely necessary.
3. For the P89DC, P93DC or P94DC pistols, place ten (10) or fewer 9mm x 19
Parabellum cartridges into the magazine from the top.
For the P90DC pistol, place seven (7) or fewer .45ACP cartridges into the
magazine from the top.
For the P91DC and P944DC pistols, place ten (10) or fewer .40 S & W car-
tridges into the magazine from the top.

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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).
When released, the slide will fly forward to strip the top cartridge from the
magazine and chamber it. WARNING: The pistol is ready for instant use in
the single-action mode once the slide moves forward. Be careful!

FIGURE 3
Slide in Retracted Position
6. If the pistol is not to be fired immediately, keep it pointed in a safe direction
and depress the decocking lever until the hammer drops. Remember that the
decocking lever will spring back to the double-action “fire” position when
released. (See “Decocking Lever Warning”, p. 6).
7. When the pistol is in the “uncocked” mode (hammer forward), the first shot
can be fired double-action by pulling the trigger all the way to the rear, which
cocks the hammer and then fires the pistol. Subsequent shots are fired sin-
gle-action until the magazine is empty, the hammer being cocked by the slide
as it recoils from each shot. Note that the trigger pull is much lighter for
these subsequent shots.
8. For greater accuracy and consistent trigger pull, the hammer may be manu-
ally cocked by the shooter before the first shot is fired. Keep your finger off
the trigger while cocking the hammer! The hammer will be automatically
cocked as described above for subsequent shots.

! WARNING - FIRING
The slide automatically opens and shuts
quickly while firing. Keep face and hands
away from rear. Hot brass is ejected
quickly and can burn you. Always wear
shooting glasses and hearing protection.

SLIDE OPENS FAST -

HOT BRASS EJECTED
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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 hold-
ing the action open. If the slide is shut, the shooter should always assume
that there is a cartridge in the chamber!
Don’t rely on your memory to know if a gun or magazine is loaded. Visually
inspect the magazine and chamber.

! WARNING - HANDLING
Do not load the pistol until you are ready to use it, and
unload it immediately when you have completed shooting.
(See “Unloading Warning” on page 11)
If dropped or struck, the pistol may fire. Keep chamber
empty unless actually firing! Use decock lever to decock
pistol before moving with pistol or when not actually
firing.
For maximum safety when carrying the pistol with a
loaded magazine in place, the chamber should be empty,
the slide should be closed, and the pistol should be
decocked. Never carry it cocked! If placed into a holster,
check it to be sure that the slide is not retracted far
enough to either chamber a cartridge from the magazine
or cock the pistol.
The user should never depend on any mechanical device
to justify careless handling or permitting the pistol to
point in an unsafe direction. The shooter should always be
alert to the possibility of accidental discharge. The
only absolutely safe pistol is one in which the slide is
open, the chamber is empty, and there is no magazine
in the gun.

ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF DROPPED

TO UNCOCK (DECOCK) THE PISTOL

With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, depress the cocking lever fully. The
hammer will drop near the end of the lever’s travel. Although this may appear
startling, it is important to note that the firing pin is securely blocked by the
lever, and the pistol will not fire when the lever is depressed. Manually decocking
the hammer with the thumb is neither necessary nor recommended. Always use
the decocking lever. Remember that when you release the decocking lever, it
will automatically return to the firing position, and the pistol can then fire when
the trigger is pulled if a cartridge is in the chamber. (See “Special Feature -
Decocking Lever”, pp. 5 - 6)

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 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 pis-
tol 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 direct-
ly and fully into the chamber. Taking care to keep the pistol pointed in a safe
direction, depress the slide stop. This will cause the slide to move vigorously for-
ward into the firing position. WARNING: The pistol is ready for instant use in the
single-action mode once the slide moves forward.
Finally, depress the decocking lever until the hammer drops -- now the pistol can
be fired in the double-action mode. Single-action firing is possible by manually
cocking the hammer. Note that the slide will not automatically remain open if
the pistol is fired without the magazine in place. The ejector must always be
pivoted to its rearward (upward) position when firing the pistol without the
magazine.

! WARNING - UNLOADING
So that the pistol can be used as a single loader, it
will fire whether or not a magazine is in the gun if
a cartridge is chambered. Removing magazine
does not unload pistol! To unload, first remove
magazine, then pull slide to rear, eject chambered
cartridge, and visually inspect chamber to be sure it
is empty. Always point the pistol in a safe direction
when loading or unloading.

GUN WILL FIRE WITH MAGAZINE OUT

TO UNLOAD
WARNING: This sequence must be followed exactly as outlined. Failure to do so
can result in the chamber being unintentionally loaded with a live cartridge!
1. The muzzle of the pistol must be pointing in a safe direction at all times, and
fingers should be outside of the trigger guard. Decock the pistol by depress-
ing the decocking lever until the hammer drops. (See Figure 1, p. 6)
2. Remove the magazine from the pistol by pushing in on the magazine latch.
REMEMBER that even though the magazine has been removed, a live round
remaining in the chamber can still be fired (see “Unloading Warning”, above).
3. Hold the pistol firmly and grasp the slide. Retract the slide to its rearmost
position briskly to extract and eject any chambered cartridge. Always double
check visually that the chamber, breech-face, and the interior of the frame are
clear of any live rounds. When the slide is fully retracted, push upward on the
slide stop, then allow the slide to move forward until it comes to rest with the
rear projection of the slide stop resting in the notch on the lower left side of
the slide.
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! 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, inspec-
tion, or clearing a malfunction.

KEEP HANDS
AWAY FROM MUZZLE AND
FINGER OFF TRIGGER

CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE

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2

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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 car-
tridge 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. Firing all cartridges in the magazine and the chamber will cause the slide to
automatically lock open. Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction. Reloading
can be accomplished by pressing forward on the magazine latch with the
thumb or forefinger. The magazine will fall free of the pistol of its own
weight. To avoid the possibility of damage to the magazine, do not let it fall to
the ground unless rapid reloading is absolutely necessary.
2. Insert a loaded magazine. WARNING: The slide stop is spring-loaded to move
downward. Therefore, when there is a loaded magazine in place and the pistol
is jarred, the slide can fly forward and chamber a cartridge.
3. Release the slide to move forward by either depressing the rear portion of the
slide stop or pulling the slide fully to the rear and release it. A cartridge will
be chambered when the slide shuts. WARNING: The pistol is ready to fire in
the “double-action” mode once the slide moves forward. If the pistol is not to
be fired immediatley, depress the decocking lever until the hammer drops --
in this position, the pistol is ready to fire double-action or can be recocked to
fire single-action.

TO EXTRACT AND
EJECT A CHAMBERED CARTRIDGE
When the pistol is fired, the same gas pressure that drives the bullet forward also
acts through the cartridge case to push the slide to the rear. The action causes
extraction and ejection of the fired cartridge case. If a cartridge fails to fire or if
the shooter wishes to eject the chambered cartridge manually, follow the proce-
dure “To Unload” step 3, p.11. When the slide is operated by hand, there can be a
failure to extract the cartridge from the chamber, or a failure to eject the car-
tridge clear of the pistol. These failures usually are the result of the slide not
being pulled rearward vigorously. From the foregoing, it is clear that the gun
user must:
1. Always visually check the chamber and the breech-face after opening the slide
to eject a chambered cartridge. If the slide is not vigorously retracted when
being operated by hand, the extracted cartridge can be “ejected” into the
magazine-well of the grip frame or remain held to the breech-face by the
extractor.

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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.

! WARNING - MALFUNCTIONS
Any autoloading pistol may occasionally malfunc-
tion. If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or binds when
being chambered, do not attempt to force it into
the chamber by pushing or striking the slide.
Carefully remove it.
Most failures of a cartridge to feed or to chamber
properly are caused by a damaged magazine,
incorrect gun handling, insufficient lubrication,
or improper ammunition.
Whatever the cause, the user of the pistol must,
above all, recognize that any cartridge jam can
result in the very potentially dangerous situation
of a cartridge discharging before it is properly
chambered. If this happens, the cartridge case
may rupture and its fragments fly out of the ejec-
tion port of the pistol with sufficient force to
cause serious injury. Always wear shooting
glasses!

HITTING PRIMER
CAN BURST CARTRIDGE

TO CLEAR A MALFUNCTION (“JAM”)

1. Be certain the muzzle is continually pointed in a safe direction and that the
hammer has been decocked.
2. If possible, first remove the magazine. It may be necessary to manually remove
a jammed cartridge that has only been partially stripped from the magazine. If
so, use extreme care. Lock the slide open with the slide stop before attempting
to clear the jam. Drawing the slide fully to the rear may bring the jammed car-
tridge along. Keep your face away from the ejection port during this operation.
When attempting to clear a jam, use only wood “tools” so that the cartridge
will not be damaged or the primer ignited. A 3/16” wooden dowel with a point
on one end is useful.
3. Visually check to make sure that all cartridges have been removed from the
pistol. Safely dispose of any cartridges involved in a malfunction incident. Do
not use damaged ammunition in any firearm.

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 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 ammu-
nition 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. Use a bristle brush and solvent to remove
grease and fouling from the breech-face, extractor, chamber, and feed
ramp area immediately behind the chamber.
b. Check to be sure that the magazine spring firmly returns the magazine
follower to the top of the magazine.
c. Check the magazine lips to be certain that they are free of nicks and burrs
and that they are not deformed or cracked.
d. Remove excess oil and solvent from all cleaned components, load the
magazine, and try the pistol again. Make sure you are following the cor-
rect loading and firing sequence as described in this manual.
e. If none of the above steps is effective, try a different magazine of Ruger
manufacture. If a new magazine does not function correctly, return the
pistol and magazines to the Ruger Product Service Department. (See
“Shipping Firearms For Repair” on page 20.)
f. Alterations to the pistol or use of non-Ruger magazines and accessories
may cause malfunctions. See “Alteration Warning” on page 3.

TO DISASSEMBLE
1. Keep pistol pointed in a safe direction. If the pistol is cocked, depress the
decocking lever until the hammer drops. Press forward on either magazine
latch and withdraw magazine from butt of pistol.
2. Pull slide to rear and lock in open position by pressing upward on rear end of
slide stop. Again, be sure chamber is empty!

! WARNING - DISASSEMBLY

2
3
Always unload a firearm
before cleaning, lubrication,
disassembly or assembly.

1
UNLOAD BEFORE DISASSEMBLY

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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. Now press down on
slide stop and allow slide to move slowly forward until the slide stop spring
retainer pin is aligned with the front edge of the slide stop notch. Press in on
right-hand end of slide stop and pull slide stop out of frame to the left until it
locks in its withdrawn position. (See Figure 5A, below). Do not attempt to
pull it completely out of the frame. For the P94DC pistol, press down on the
slide stop and allow the slide to move slowly forward until the vertical index
marks on the left side of the frame are aligned. (See Figure 5B, below )

DEPRESS 3
EJECTOR 2 ALIGN NOTCH
WITH PIN
DISASSEMBLY
NOTCH

REMOVE PULL OUT 4

MAGAZINE 1 SLIDE STOP
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5A
Press slide stop up. Depress ejector. Slide stop in disassembly position.

3 ALIGN
INDEX MARKS
(Decocker Model Shown)
FIGURE 5B

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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. Further disassembly of slide or frame components is not recom-
mended and should only be undertaken by the factory.

TO REASSEMBLE
1. Be certain chamber and magazine are empty.
2. With slide held upside down, replace barrel and push it rearward into its
locked position.
3. Replace guide rod and recoil spring assembly (the smaller diameter end of
spring against collar) into position. Rear end of guide rod seats against barrel
lug. Barrel link must be in vertical (hole showing) position, or pistol cannot
be reassembled.
4. Be certain that ejector is locked in its lower (forward) position and that ham-
mer is in its fired (uncocked) position.
5. Replace slide onto frame.
6. Pull slide back until disassembly notch is opposite lug on slide stop. Press
slide stop all the way through the frame to the right.
7. Allow slide to move fully forward.
8. Replace empty magazine in frame through butt of pistol. This action returns
the ejector to its working position. This pistol will not function normally
unless the ejector is in its upward (rearward) position.

MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE

Check the magazine frequently. The magazine follower must move freely and
have adequate tension so that each cartridge is quickly raised to the feeding
position. The magazine lips should be clean and free of cracks, dents, or nicks,
so that cartridges are held in their proper feeding position.
If the magazine becomes dirty, it should be disassembled and thoroughly
cleaned. You could encounter two types of Ruger magazines, with either a
pinned base or a snap-on base. The following disassembly instructions apply:
Pinned Base (used on 10 round 9mm magazines) - Use a punch to remove the
roll pin that extends through the side of the magazine body. Once the roll pin
has been removed, pull the magazine base from the bottom of the magazine
body, taking care to prevent the forcible ejection of the compressed magazine
spring. Withdraw the magazine spring from the magazine body. Turn the maga-
zine upside down and remove the follower.

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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 maga-
zine spring seat and magazine spring from the magazine body. Turn magazine
upside down and remove magazine follower. Reassemble in reverse order.

When cleaning is necessary, use a solvent that will not rust the metal compo-
nents or adversely affect the magazine body. After the magazine has been soaked
to loosen foreign matter, be certain to shake it vigorously (with the loading open-
ing away from you) to remove solvent or residue from within the magazine.
Penetrating oils and solvents inside a magazine can “kill” or weaken cartridge
primers which can result in failures to fire or other possibly dangerous malfunc-
tions, such as leaving a bullet in the bore!

After cleaning always check to be certain that the magazine follower movement
and tension are correct, and that no solvent or debris remain. Improper reassem-
bly of the magazine spring can cause a potentially dangerous malfunction. If
cleaning does not restore proper tension, or if you experience a problem with the
magazine, don’t use it. Get a new one.

CARE AND CLEANING

Make Sure Gun Is Unloaded!

Before cleaning, be certain the pistol and its magazine contain no cartridges.
(See “Unloading Warning”, p. 11)
At regular intervals, or whenever the pistol has been exposed to sand, dust,
extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse condi-
tions, disassemble, clean, and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is essential to
the reliable functioning of any firearm.
To clean the pistol, proceed as follows:
1. Disassemble (fieldstrip) the pistol to the extent described on pages 15 - 17.
2. Using a cleaning rod, run a solvent-wetted patch through the bore several
times. Then attach a solvent-wetted bristle brush to the rod and run it back
and forth the full length of the bore as many times as necessary to remove
grease and dirt from the bore and chamber. Clean bore with dry patches and
examine. Bore fouling can contribute to reduced accuracy, and grease accu-
mulation in the chamber can interfere with proper feeding of cartridges from
the magazine.
3. Using powder solvent on a clean patch or bristle brush, remove powder
residue from all components of the mechanism. After cleaning, run a dry
patch through the bore, then follow with a patch that is very lightly oiled.
Wipe all surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with a patch or cloth
that has been very lightly oiled.

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4. NOTE: Only a light application of oil is needed to provide adequate lubrica-
tion 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. Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on
ammunition. If the powder of a cartridge is affected by
the lubricant, it may not be ignited, but the primer fir-
ing may push the bullet into the bore where it may be
lodged. Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed
bore may damage the pistol and cause serious injury or
death to the shooter and those nearby. Use lubricants
properly. You are responsible for the proper care and
maintenance of your firearms.

IMPROPER LUBRICATION
DESTROYS GUNS

5. Before firing, remove all oil and grease from the bore. Do not keep the pistol
stored in a leather holster or case. Leather attracts moisture, even though the
holster or case may appear to be perfectly dry.

! WARNING - STORAGE
Never place or store any firearm in such a
manner that it may be dislodged. Firearms
should always be stored securely and
unloaded, away from children and
careless adults.

STORE SECURELY & UNLOADED

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 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 wood-
en- or plastic-headed hammer or similar implement. Move the rear sight in the
direction you want the shot to move on the target. After the rear sight is adjust-
ed, tighten the rear-sight lock screw. The front sight is fixed. Both front and rear
sights are provided with white-dot inserts for rapid target acquisition and easy
alignment of the sights to obtain a correct sight picture.

SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY

If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER®
P-SERIES pistol, please write or call (520-778-6555) our Product Service
Department in Prescott, Arizona, fully describing all circumstances and condi-
tions involved. If you should return your pistol to the factory for repair, or order
parts for it, please comply with the following suggestions for prompt service:

WARNING—BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM,

BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT AND ITS
! MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. DO NOT SHIP
CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM.

SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR

RUGER® P-SERIES pistols returned to the factory for services or repair
should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service Department,
200 Ruger Road, Prescott, AZ 86301-6181. Telephone (520)778-6555.
Guns should be sent prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments.
The Federal Gun Control Act, as well as the laws of most States and localities, do
not prohibit an individual (who is not otherwise barred from purchasing or pos-
sessing a firearm) from shipping a firearm directly to the manufacturer for
repair. However, before you ship your pistol to us, be certain that your State or
locality does not have a law or regulation which will prohibit you from receiving
the pistol from us after it has been repaired. If such receiving is prohibited, then
please have a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer ship the gun to us. If your pis-
tol is sent to us by a dealer, it will be returned to him after being repaired. If a
handgun (pistol or revolver) is shipped by an individual who does not hold a
Federal Firearms License, it must be shipped via U.P.S. Persons who do not hold
a Federal Firearms License are prohibited by Federal law from shipping a hand-
gun by Mail. Handguns mailed in violation of the law are impounded by the Post
Office.
Please do not include holster, custom grip panels, or accessories with a firearm
being shipped to the factory for service. DO NOT SEND GUN BOXES OR LITER-
ATURE THAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE COLLECTOR’S ITEMS – THESE ARE
INVARIABLY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED IN SHIPMENT. Always insure your
shipment.
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Enclose a letter which includes your name, address, telephone number, and seri-
al 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. The charge for metal refinishing the RUGER®
P-SERIES pistol (except the aluminum frame, which we cannot refinish) is
$35.00, plus a $5.00 shipping and handling charge. Custom gunsmithing service
or nonstandard alterations are NOT AVAILABLE from Ruger Product Service
Departments.

! WARNING - PARTS PURHASERS

It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolutely
certain that any parts ordered from the factory are
correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are complicat-
ed mechanisms and IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS
MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCION,
DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY
TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. The pur-
chaser and installer of parts must accept full responsi-
bility for the correct adjustment and functioning of
the pistol after such installation.

PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY

ORDERING PARTS
All parts orders for the RUGER® P-SERIES pistols should be sent to:
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Parts Department, 200 Ruger Road, Prescott AZ
86301-6181. We cannot comply with open account or C.O.D. requests. Payment
in the form of a check, money order, Visa or Mastercard must accompany your
order. Credit Card orders must include the account number, expiration date and
whether it is a Visa or Mastercard account. Minimum parts order is $1.00 plus a
$3.50 shipping and handling charge. Order parts by Part Number and Part Name,
include the entire serial number of the firearm for which the parts are being
ordered. The price shown for parts does not include the minimum net labor
charge of $15.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling charge if the parts are factory
fitted. All factory-fitted parts are fitted on an exchange basis only. We will not
return the replaced parts.
Because it is a serial numbered component, the RUGER® P-SERIES frame
is defined as a “firearm” by Federal law and is not sold as a separate component.
*Parts designated by an asterisk must be factory fitted. These parts are fitted on
an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. We will not return
any part that is broken, malfunctioning, badly worn or has been modified. See
“Warning - Parts Purchasers”, above.
CAUTION: A gun containing modified, broken, malfunctioning,
! or badly worn parts should not be fired!

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 PARTS LIST AND SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES
Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING
RUGER® P89DC, P90DC, P91DC, P93DC, P94DC & P944DC PISTOLS
(See Exploded Views on Pages 27, 28, 29 & 30)

Calibers
.45 .40
Part Name Part No. Model 9mm A.C.P. Auto Blued Stainless
* Barrel Assembly KV00613-150 P89D • – $74.00
* Barrel Assembly KQ00600-100 P90D • – 74.00
* Barrel Assembly KV00616-150 P91D • – 74.00
* Barrel Assembly KV00618-100 P93D • – 74.00
* Barrel Assembly KV00619-100 P94D • – 74.00
* Barrel Assembly KV00620-100 P944D • – 74.00
Barrel Link (Guide Rod with Tip) V00700 P89D, P90D • • $ .75 –

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Barrel Link (Guide Rod without Tip) V00702 P89D, P90D • • .75 –
Barrel Link, Not Illustrated KV00750 P91D • – 1.00
Barrel Link Pin, Not Illustrated KV00350 All Models • • • – .50
* Blocker Lever KV02112 All Models • • • – 6.75
Case Combo (with accessories) PGCC-9mm P89D, P93D, P94D • 42.30 42.30
Case Combo (with accessories) PGCC-40S&W P91D, P944D • 42.30 42.30
Case Combo (with accessories) PGCC-45ACP P90D • 42.30 42.30
Case Only PGC-CF All Models • • • 17.50 17.50
Decocker Lever, Assembly, Left Q01521-100 All Models • • • 16.25 19.50
Decocker Lever, Right Q01552 All Models • • • 12.50 12.75
Decocker Lever Spring V06480 All Models • • • 1.50 –
Decocker Lever Spring Pin KV06460 All Models • • • .50 .50
Decocker Lever Spring Retainer V06520 All Models • • • .50 .50
Ejector Q00900 P90D, P91D • • 5.00 –
Ejector V00903 P89D, P93D, P94D, P944D • • 5.00 –
Ejector Pin KV01250 All Models • • • – .50
Ejector Spring KV00951 All Models • • • – 3.00
 Calibers
.45 .40
Part Name Part No. Model 9mm A.C.P. Auto Blued Stainless
* Extractor V01400 P89D, P93D • $ 8.50 $ 10.00
* Extractor KQ01400 P90D • – 10.00
* Extractor KV01401 P91D • – 17.50
* Extractor KV01404 P94D • – 10.75
* Extractor KV01405 P944D • – 10.75
Firing Pin KV01121 P89D, P91D, P93D • • – 12.75
Firing Pin KQ01109 P90D, P94D, P944D • • • – 12.75
* Firing Pin Block KV02102 P89D, P91D, P93D, P94D, P944D • • – 5.00
* Firing Pin Block KQ05000 P90D • – 5.00
* Firing Pin Block Spring KQ05600 All Models • • • – .50
Firing Pin Plunger KH05100 All Models • • • – 1.50
Firing Pin Spring KV01850 All Models • • • – .50
Front Sight, Must Be Drilled For Cross Pin V03203 All Models • • • 2.50 –
Front Sight Cross Pin, 2 Req’d. V04700 All Models • • • ea. .50 –

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Grip Panels, Sold In Pairs Only V00800 P89D, P90D, P91D • • • 6.00 6.00
Grip Panels, Sold In Pairs Only V00803 P93D, P94D, P944D • • 6.00 6.00
Grip Panel Screw, 2 Req’d. V01300 All Models • • • ea. .50 –
Guide Rod (with tip) V22000 P89D, P90D • • 3.00 –
Guide Rod (without tip) V20000 P89D, P90D • • 3.00 –
Guide Rod V02010 P91D • 3.00 –
Guide Rod V02023 P93D • 3.00 –
Guide Rod V02040 P94D • 3.00 –
Guide Rod V02024 P944D • 3.00 –
Guide Rod/Recoil Spring Assembly V22000-100 P89D, P90D • • 4.00 –
(with tip)
Guide Rod/Recoil Spring Assembly V20000-100 P89D, P90D • • 4.00 –
(without tip)
Guide Rod/Recoil Spring Assembly V22010-100 P91D • 4.00 –
Guide Rod/Recoil Spring Assembly V02023-100 P93D • 6.00 –
Guide Rod/Recoil Spring Assembly V02040-100 P94D • 6.00 –
 Calibers
.45 .40
Part Name Part No. Model 9mm A.C.P. Auto Blued Stainless
Guide Rod/Recoil Spring Assembly V02024-100 P944D • $ 6.00 –
* Hammer KV04003 All Models • • • – $ 17.75
* Hammer Assembly KV04003-100 All Models • • • – 18.25
Hammer Pivot Assembly KV22300 All Models • • • – 1.75
Hammer Spring V00400 All Models • • • .50 –
Hammer Spring Seat, With Lanyard Loop V02402 All Models • • • 3.25 –
Hammer Spring Seat, Without Lanyard Loop V02400 All Models • • • 3.25 –
Hammer Spring Seat Pin KV02550 All Models • • • – .50
Hammer Strut V01601 All Models • • • 1.25 –
Hammer Strut Pin, Not Illustrated KV05150 All Models • • • – .50
Lock & Keys PGLK All Models • • • 2.50 2.50
** Magazine, Complete, 10-Shot Capacity P-15/10 P89D** • 22.00 –
†† Magazine, Complete, 10-Shot Capacity P-18/10 P89D††, P93D, P94D • 22.00 –
Magazine, Complete, 7-Shot Capacity P-16 P90D • 22.00 –

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Magazine, Complete, 10-Shot Capacity P-17/10 P91D, P944D • 22.00 –
Magazine Floor Plate, 10-Shot, Pinned V01007 P89D, P91D, P93D, P94D • • 1.25 –
Magazine Floor Plate, 10-Shot, Snap On V01009 P89D, P91D, P93D, P94D • • 1.25 –
** Magazine Floor Plate, 15-Shot, Metal V01000 P89D** • 1.25 –
** Magazine Floor Plate, Snap On, Plastic V01003 P89D**(15-shot), P91D, P944D • • 1.25 –
Magazine Floor Plate, 7-Shot Q01020 P90D • 1.25 –
Magazine Follower Q02910 P90D • 1.50 –
Magazine Follower V02907 P89D, P93D, P94D • 1.50 –
Magazine Follower V02900 P91D, P944D • 1.50 –
Magazine Latch KQ02600 P90D • – 7.50
Magazine Latch, Left V02601 P89D, P91D • • 5.25 7.50
Magazine Latch, Left KV02604 P93D, P94D, P944D • • – 7.50
Magazine Latch, Right V02600 P89D, P91D • • 5.25 7.50
Magazine Latch, Right KV02603 P93D, P94D, P944D • • – 7.50
Magazine Latch Spring V02700 P89D, P91D, P93D, P94D, P944D • • .75 –
Magazine Latch Spring KQ02700 P90D • – .50
Magazine Loader PML P89D, P91D, P93D, P94D, P944D • • 5.00 –
 Calibers
.45 .40
Part Name Part No. Model 9mm A.C.P. Auto Blued Stainless
Magazine Loader QML P90D • $ 5.00 –
** Magazine Shell, 10-Shot V00504 P89D** • 16.75 –
†† Magazine Shell, 10-Shot, Pinned V00503 P89D††, P93D, P94D • 16.75 –
†† Magazine Shell, 10-Shot, Snap On V00505 P89D††, P93D, P94D • 16.75 –
Magazine Shell, 7-Shot KQ00500 P90D • – $ 16.75
Magazine Shell, 11-Shot V00501 P91D • 16.75
Magazine Shell, 10-Shot V00510 P91D • 16.75
Magazine Shell, 10-Shot, Snap On V00512 P944D • 16.75 –
Magazine Spring, 7-Shot KQ03002 P90D • – 1.75
Magazine Spring, 10-Shot V03004 P944D • 1.75 –
Magazine Spring, 10-Shot V03003 P89D, P93D, P94D • 1.75 –
Magazine Spring, 15-Shot V03000 P89D, P91D, P93D, P94D • • 1.75 –
Magazine Spring Seat KQ03100 P90D • – .75
Magazine Spring Seat V03102 P89D, P91D, P93D, P94D, P944D • • .75 –

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Rear Sight V03301 P89D • 6.00 –
Rear Sight Q03300 P90D, P91D, P93D • • • 6.00 –
Rear Sight V03307 P94D, P944D • • 6.00 –
Rear Sight Lock Screw V08001 All Models • • • 1.00 –
Recoil Spring V02800 P89D, P90D • • .50 –
Recoil Spring Q02810 P91D • .50
Recoil Spring V02805 P94D • .50 –
Recoil Spring V02815 P93D • .50 –
Recoil Spring Collar V06104 P944D • .50 –
Recoil Spring Collar Retainer V06204 P944D • .50 –
Recoil Spring, Inner V02814 P944D • .50 –
Recoil Spring, Outer V02813 P944D • .50 –
* Sear KV02217 P89D, P91D, P93D, P94D, P944D • • – 11.00
* Sear KQ02217 P90D • – 9.75
Sear Pivot Pins, 2 Req’d. KV04450 All Models • • • – ea. .50
Sear Spring KV06420 All Models • • • – 1.00
* Slide V00111 P89D • 97.50 110.00
 Calibers
.45 .40
Part Name Part No. Model 9mm A.C.P. Auto Blued Stainless
* Slide KQ00111 P90D • – $110.00
* Slide KV00160 P91D • – 94.50
* Slide KV00109 P93D • – 110.00
* Slide KV00112 P94D • – 110.00
* Slide KV00115 P944D • – 110.00
Slide Stop V03700 P89D, P91D • • $ 13.00 14.50
Slide Stop KQ03700 P90D • – 14.50
Slide Stop KV03701 P93D, P94D, P944D • • – 14.50
Slide Stop Spring V04500 P89D, P90D • • .50 –
Slide Stop Spring V04510 P91D • .50 –
Slide Stop Spring Retainer V03400 P89D • .50 –
Slide Stop Spring Retainer KV03450 P90D, P91D • • – .50
Trigger KV03900 P89D • – 8.50
Trigger (stainless models) KV03910 P89D, P90D, P91D • • • – 8.50

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Trigger KV03902 P93D, P94D, P944D • • – 10.00
* Trigger Bar KV01704 P89D, P91D • • – 28.50
* Trigger Bar KQ01704 P90D • – 29.50
* Trigger Bar KV01703 P93D, P94D, P944D • • – 22.75
Trigger Bar Plunger KV03500 P89D, P91D • • – .50
Trigger Bar Plunger Spring KV03650 P89D, P91D • • – .50
Trigger Bar Rivet, Not Illustrated KQ05300 P90D • – .50
Trigger Bar Spring Q05400 P90D • .50 –
Trigger Bar Spring, Not Illustrated V05401 P93D, P94D, P944D • • .50 –
Trigger Bar Spring Retainer, Blued V04200 P89D • .50 –
Trigger Bar Spring Retainer, Stainless KV04250 P89D, P91D • • – .50

* 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.
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EXPLODED VIEW
RUGER® P89DC
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EXPLODED VIEW
RUGER® P90DC
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EXPLODED VIEW
RUGER® P91DC
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P-18/10

EXPLODED VIEW
RUGER® P94DC
 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 satisfac-
tion, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
Firearms do not cause accidents! Firearms accidents are almost always found to
have been the result of carelessness, or ignorance on the part of the shooter of
the basic rules of safe gun handling.
The following rules must be observed by gun users at all times. Safe gun han-
dling is not just desirable, it is absolutely essential to your safety, the safety of
others, and the continuation of gun ownership and sport shooting as we know it
today.
1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.
Not all firearms are the same. The
method of carrying and handling
firearms varies in accordance with the
mechanical provisions for avoiding
accidental discharge and the various
®
proper procedures for loading and
R
RUGE NUAL unloading. No person should handle
N MA
UCTIO CTION
S any firearm without first having thor-
INSTR INSTRU THIS
THE
READ ARNINGS IN BEFORE
AND W L CAREFULLY .
oughly familiarized himself with the
MANUATHIS FIREARM
USING particular type of firearms he is using,
and with safe gun handling in general.

2. ALWAYS KEEP THE

MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind your
target, even when dry-firing. Never let
the muzzle of a firearm point at any
part of your body or at another person.
This is particularly important when
loading or unloading a firearm. In the
event of an accidental discharge, no
injury can occur as long as the muzzle
is pointing in safe direction. A safe
direction means a direction which will
not permit a discharged bullet to
strike a person, or to strike an object
from which the bullet may ricochet.

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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.

Firearms should be loaded only when
you are in the field or on the target
range or shooting area, ready to
shoot. Firearms and ammunition
3
2
should be securely locked in racks or
cabinets when not in use.
Ammunition should be safely stored
separate from firearms. Store your
firearms out of sight of visitors and
children. It is the gun owner’s
responsibility to be certain that chil-
dren and persons unfamiliar with
1
firearms cannot gain access to
firearms, ammunition, or compo-
nents.

4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE SHOOTING.
Even a bit of mud, snow or excess
lubricating oil or grease in the bore
may cause the barrel to bulge, or
even burst on firing, and can cause
injury to the shooter and bystanders.
Be sure that you are using
ammunition of the proper caliber
and loading for the gun you are
using. If the report or recoil on firing
seems weak, or doesn’t seem quite
right, CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY,
unload your firearm, and check to be
sure that no obstruction has become
lodged in the barrel. Never try to
shoot an obstruction out!

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 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.
All shooters should wear protective
shooting glasses and adequate
hearing protection when shooting.
Exposure to shooting noise can
damage hearing, and adequate
vision protection when shooting is
essential.

7. NEVER CLIMB A TREE OR

FENCE WITH A LOADED
FIREARM.

Put the firearm down carefully

before climbing a fence, and unload
it before climbing or descending a
tree or jumping over a ditch or other
obstruction. Never pull or push a
loaded firearm toward yourself or
another person. When in doubt, or
whenever you are about to do any-
thing awkward, unload your gun!

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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. Handling firearms while
under the influence of alcohol in any
form, or medications that could affect
your judgement or co-ordination, con-
stitutes a criminal disregard for the
safety of others.

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 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 invest-
ment of only $50,000 and an idea, William B. Ruger and Alexander M. Sturm
started production of a .22 caliber autoloading pistol - a design which was so
successful that it became the cornerstone upon which one of the most com-
prehensive lines of sporting firearms ever made in America was established.
After Alex Sturm’s death in 1951, William B. Ruger continued to direct the
company alone and today, as Chairman of the Board, he is actively involved
in the creative engineering of new products and continues to provide the
leadership which has made this 49 year-old company a sound and successful
enterprise.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, in this relatively short time, has established itself
as a leading small arms design organization, developing a unique and broad
line of fine quality sporting, military and police firearms to become one of
the world’s most famous producers of revolvers, pistols, rifles and shotguns.
From 1949 thru 1998 Ruger craftsmen have built many millions of firearms.
During its four decades of growth and progress under the leadership of
William B. Ruger, the company has developed a business philosophy and
implemented policies which represent a constructive influence in the life of
modern America. From the beginning, Sturm, Ruger & Company played a
positive role in conservation efforts and has supported the interests of the
National Rifle Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, and many
regional sportsmen’s organizations. The company has always endeavored to
market its firearms for constructive and recreational purposes, to emphasize
the traditional aspects of shooting, to render meaningful public services and
to encourage shooters in constructive and responsible participation in the
shooting sports.
Today, Sturm, Ruger & Company is particularly mindful of those elements
which have contributed to the creation of its success, and extends heartfelt
thanks to its many loyal employees and customers.

A current catalog of Ruger firearms is available free upon request to

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Southport, CT 06490.

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 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 war-
ranty. 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. has elected not to pro-
vide any written warranty, either “limited” or “full”, rather than to
attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and
the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied war-
ranties under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As
the extent and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from
state to state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger &
Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in
providing service to owners of Ruger firearms.

STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.

Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com

A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ANY RUGER

FIREARM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE FACTORY FREE ON REQUEST.
THESE INSTRUCTION MANUALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT
WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS.

“RUGER”, the Sturm, Ruger logo, “SINGLE-SIX”, “BLACKHAWK”, “REDHAWK”, “SECURITY-SIX”,

“SPEED-SIX”, “SERVICE-SIX”, “BEARCAT”, “OLD ARMY”, “10/22”, “MINI-14”, “MINI THIRTY”,
“RANCH RIFLE”, “M77”, “77/22”, “GP-100”, “SP101”, “P-85” and “VAQUERO”
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