P-85 ?
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berettapistols
Blackhawk
Other than a trigger job or custom aftermarket barrel I can't think of any great improvements that could be made to the P-Series..
There beefy & the parts are robust..
A good set of Hogue grips might be the best thing you could do to one to make it shoot better..
Others may chime in with a better answer..
I built a P-89 up from scratch about a week ago & haven't been to the range with it YET!!
I also put a modified P-95 Trigger in it which I really like..
Good Luck copen!!
Gary/bp
There beefy & the parts are robust..
A good set of Hogue grips might be the best thing you could do to one to make it shoot better..
Others may chime in with a better answer..
I built a P-89 up from scratch about a week ago & haven't been to the range with it YET!!
I also put a modified P-95 Trigger in it which I really like..
Good Luck copen!!
Gary/bp
Thanks Gary.
This isn't a project near the top of my to do list. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of accessories available for improvements.
Guess it's a silk purse out of a sow's ear type thing. Just curious if anyone had made any significant improvements on their P-85's.
Thanks again.
This isn't a project near the top of my to do list. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of accessories available for improvements.
Guess it's a silk purse out of a sow's ear type thing. Just curious if anyone had made any significant improvements on their P-85's.
Thanks again.
9isFine
Bearcat
You can polish the barrel and the trigger pivots. Dont polish the left side of the breach (side without the proof mark) as this is the lockup side. You can also polish the tab that inserts into the trigger bar. but really "it is what it is"
btrumanj
Single-Sixer
A set of adjustable sights might help some shooters a bit. 
Cheesewhiz
Hunter
btrumanj said:A set of adjustable sights might help some shooters a bit.
....or maybe "smart bullets", where's Anthony when you need him?
berettapistols
Blackhawk
You could probably get more out of spending a day at the range with a hundred dollars worth of ammo & some targets..
Shoot till you trigger finger is sore..
Shoot till you trigger finger is sore..
jrod
Bearcat
I've used a little high temp,high pressure,red bearing grease around the barrel at the bushing end.It cuts group size way down.Like one ragged hole...
jrod
Bearcat
I've used a little high temp,high pressure,red bearing grease around the barrel at the bushing end.It cuts group size way down.Like one ragged hole...
berettapistols
Blackhawk
I don't see how grease on the barrel could shrink groups but anything is possible.. One ragged Hole Huh?? Oh My!! Gonna Try It!!
Gary/bp
Gary/bp
This is what I have found to be very effective in making my P85 more accurate. When I am at the range standing on the 25yd line, I take four or five long steps (and I have long legs at 6ft6in tall) towards the target. This simple technique easily shrinks my groups by two inches!
No, as others have stated a P85 or P89 sort of "is what it is". Still, I know that I would be very interested if you find some tricks to slick yours up, post some pictures and share.
No, as others have stated a P85 or P89 sort of "is what it is". Still, I know that I would be very interested if you find some tricks to slick yours up, post some pictures and share.
btrumanj
Single-Sixer
Cheesewhiz said:btrumanj said:A set of adjustable sights might help some shooters a bit.
....or maybe "smart bullets", where's Anthony when you need him?
Old Anthony don't worry about better accuracy in a P85, he just throws 'em in the lake. :lol:
Cheesewhiz
Hunter
btrumanj said:Cheesewhiz said:btrumanj said:A set of adjustable sights might help some shooters a bit.
....or maybe "smart bullets", where's Anthony when you need him?
Old Anthony don't worry about better accuracy in a P85, he just throws 'em in the lake. :lol:
His gun has been 'drowneded'.
You should know, I had a ball with mine but not very accurate.
btrumanj
Single-Sixer
MY P5 was/is no target pistol but as long as I can keep most of my shots inside of a saucer at 7 to 15 yds I'm happy with it. In all truth, some other brands won't do a heckuva lot better.
BT
BT
Cheesewhiz
Hunter
btrumanj said:MY P5 was/is no target pistol but as long as I can keep most of my shots inside of a saucer at 7 to 15 yds I'm happy with it. In all truth, some other brands won't do a heckuva lot better.
BT
I agree with that, I know of and have shot a couple or more premium priced, so called top of the line pistols that kinda, well they sucked actually.
Cheesewhiz said:btrumanj said:MY P5 was/is no target pistol but as long as I can keep most of my shots inside of a saucer at 7 to 15 yds I'm happy with it. In all truth, some other brands won't do a heckuva lot better.
BT
I agree with that, I know of and have shot a couple or more premium priced, so called top of the line pistols that kinda, well they sucked actually.
How big of a saucer are you talking about here? My P85 isnt a target gun, but I can keep 'em all on a paper plate at 25yds. If I really work at it I can do a little better. At 7-15yds I could probably keep 'em inside of a softball.
jrod
Bearcat
The grease is kinda like installing a match grade bushing.It takes all the play out.
Cheesewhiz
Hunter
jrod said:
All these years of getting or putting together accurate pistols and all I needed was some accu-grease. I'm such a dummy.
Cheesewhiz
Hunter
sargents1 said:Cheesewhiz said:btrumanj said:MY P5 was/is no target pistol but as long as I can keep most of my shots inside of a saucer at 7 to 15 yds I'm happy with it. In all truth, some other brands won't do a heckuva lot better.
BT
I agree with that, I know of and have shot a couple or more premium priced, so called top of the line pistols that kinda, well they sucked actually.
How big of a saucer are you talking about here? My P85 isnt a target gun, but I can keep 'em all on a paper plate at 25yds. If I really work at it I can do a little better. At 7-15yds I could probably keep 'em inside of a softball.
A softball sized group at less than 50' doesn't make me very happy at all. I like 3" or better groups at 50'.
