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Originally Posted by shooter521  From Wikipedia:
The P85 was developed in 1985 but did not reach the market until 1987. This pistol used an investment cast aluminum frame and made extensive use of investment-cast parts and proprietary Ruger alloys. Nearly all internal parts, including the barrel, were stainless steel, while the slide and ejector were carbon steel. Disassembly was simple and the P85 was originally intended to compete as a 9mm replacement for the US Army's Model 1911A1. Unfortunately, development had not progressed significantly and the Army chose the Beretta M9. The P85 met the basic requirements being chambered for the NATO standard 9x19mm and was designed to handle high velocity ammunition commonly used by the military.
IIRC, the P85 did compete in the M11 trials, which were won by the SIG P228. |
Thanks for clarifying. 
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