Ruger P-Series owners I have a parts question

[tercel89]

I'm looking at an early P89 and on the left side , there's the part that rises just above the frame between the side . When the part is down , the trigger is "dead" and when it's up the trigger works. I think it is the trigger bar. Well on this older P89 this part sometimes sticks downwards and doesn't come up. Seems like the spring is weak or the part is coated with older oil and makes it stick. This pistol is in a pawn shop and I've been looking at buying it for 4 weeks now. They wont let me take it apart to check it. What do you guys think it is based on my observation ? I'll point to the part with a pen. Thanks for any help !

 

[Robbins290]

I would say the trigger bar plunger spring is weak. Its a 5 dollar spring and should fix it. Those older rugers are rock solid. Try to have them take 50 off the price for a "broken" pistol.

Also could just need a really good cleaning. Either way, if the price is right, grab it.

 

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First make sure you can find a replacement spring. Parts support for the p series pistols are dying. I had to go through Ruger to get a replacement recoil spring for a P95 a few years ago.