Ruger P Series - Options and Model Numbers

Options and Model Numbers

A K prefix in the model number indicates stainless steel parts. The suffixes D indicates a decocker model, and (DAO) indicates a Double-Action-Only model. For example, a P89 with a stainless steel slide that only has a decocker would be a KP89D.

This chart lists the various options that are or were available. It only lists standard catalog items; special two tone "T" and "TH" models were and are available through special distributor deals; these models are generally sold at a slightly reduced price, include only 1 magazine, a different case, and have a blued slide on the lighter colored aluminum frame normally used for stainless models.

Table codes:

• Blued: blued steel slide
• SS: stainless steel slide
• Al: Aluminum alloy frame; dark gray on blued models and light gray on stainless, except two tone models which use light gray with blued slides.
• Poly: glass reinforced polymer frame
• PR: Picatinny rail on dust cover
• CA: Listed on California approved handgun list
• MA: Listed on Massachusetts approved handgun list
• Manual: Decocking safety that also disconnects the trigger; must be disengaged to fire
• D: Decocking lever only; automatically returns to ready-to-fire state
• DAO: Double action only trigger; no external safety lever
• MD: Magazine disconnector
• IL: Integrated locking mechanism
• CI: Loaded chamber indicator
• DA: Double Action with safety / decocker switch
• DC: Double Action with decocker switch
• DAO: Double Action Only, without manual safeties

Listed magazine capacities are for full capacity factory magazines; magazine capacities may be limited to 10 rounds in some locations, and extended aftermarket magazines may hold more than the listed quantity.