I know I've never thought much of the Ruger P89's. Not sure if their pistols have improved at all. The guys I work with that own Steyrs just rave about them. Great price, super comfortable, and I guess they're accurate as hell! Sounds crazy but one of the guys is currently selling his kimber sub compact, a beautiful gun. Cause he can buy two or maybe even three Steyrs for the same price. He love em!