ruger p95 vs other 9s

[Michael R.]

hello,
i was wondering if some of you folks out here could compare the p95 to other handguns based on 3 factors, accuracy, durability, and price. i am asking this because i recently bought a ruger p95 and was wondering how it would stack up against other popular handguns.
thanks

 

[REAPER4206969]

The P95 compares well to any other full size, DA/SA pistol.

The Military bought 5,000~ of them for some tank division a few years ago, if that means anything to you.

In December 2004, Ruger was awarded a contract for 5,000 KP95D pistols by the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

 

[Mike J]

The P95 is a good gun. I do not personally own one (I have an earlier P-series alloy framed model) I got the opportunity to shoot one at a rental range earlier this year. While I was not shooting particularly well that night the fellow I met there put 5 rounds into a 1" group from 10 yards with his first five shots from it. I believe it is more than accurate enough. As far as durability I don't think you will have any issues there. If you do Ruger should take care of you. Price wise they have been a good buy. Just look at some of the "what autoloader for $300 or less" threads that have run on this board & see how many times they are suggested.

There are nicer guns & guns that conceal easier. Personally I now prefer a pistol with a consistent trigger pull from one shot to the next. But if you are willing to put in the time to train with a DA/SA & learn to use it properly it will do anything you need it to.

 

[zackyholdem]

i have a p95 and a glock 19, the p95 is a 2010 and the g19 is a 2010 g3. I had the glock first and then bought the p95. The g19 is my ccw and the p95 is my home defense/target gun.

personally i am more accurate off hand with the p95 at 25yds then i am with the g19, but that hasa lot to do with the p95 trigger in single action mode vs the long trigger pull in the g19. off the bench is a different story both guns will do 2inch groups at 25 yds off a rest.

in terms of durability i dont think there is a more durable gun that the glock but the p95 is no slouch and comes up a close second.

in terms of price i paid 425 for my g19 new in feb of 2010 and i paid 235 used in 99% condition for the p95 in june 2011. the p95 was a steal and in terms of value for the price the p95 wins out.

all in all both guns are 100% reliable and if i had to choose only 1 to keep it would be the p95

 

[MCgunner]

Mine shot about 3" off bags at 25 yards. Adequate for service, but no target pistol. It's stone reliable and simple DA/SA, or mine was. Price is right, too. What I don't like on 'em is the trigger isn't that great, stiff in DA and SA and the transition isn't smooth. I've shot better 9s, but it's a good gun for the money IMHO.

 

[MachIVshooter]

They're excellent guns for the money, but not really worth more than they cost. Does that make sense?

What I mean is, you could do worse for $350, but you can do better for a little more. Like most Rugers, they are durable, reliable, and acceptably accurate. But also like most Rugers, they are rather unattractive, clunky, heavy and generally unrefined. A tool you use, but not usually one's pride and joy.

 

[easyg]

Accuracy: As accurate as most service 9mm pistol.

Durability: As durable as most service 9mm pistols.

Price: Easily beats many others in this category.

It's a good pistol without a doubt.
But there are a few things that I don't like about it:

The trigger is not the greatest....too long of a pull and not the most crisp either.

The magazine release is sharp to the touch and must be pushed forward rather than pressed like most pistols.

It's slippery in the grip despite the texture added.

It's a bit bulky too.

 

[chadintex]

Like others have said, it's not a bad little pistol.
The only complaint I've had with mine is the magazine release is too easy to accidentally trip.

I do like the fact that with some internet searching, you can get lots of cheap factory mags.

 

[PO2Hammer]

I've found the DA pull on P-95s to be smoother than most traditional DA/SA pistols, including Sigs. SA pull can be good or bad, depending on the particular gun.

Thick, ugly, reliable, inexpensive.

They're one of the few pistols rated for +p+ ammo.

 

[Michael R.]

i agree with all of your posts. the ruger p95 will easily equal any 9mm service pistol, but at a lower price point. thanks for all the help

 

[Walt Sherrill]

While I've had and liked the P-95, I much prefer the newer SR9 (or SR9c); the newer gun seems a quantum leap forward in most respects -- and the price isn't that much different.

I have a number of 9mm service pistols, and would put the SR9 right there with the best of them. (The early models had triggers that needed improvement, and I had mine improved with a Ghost trigger kit; the later ones seem to have had some enhancements, and the triggers are better.)

 

[Dr_2_B]

The P95 was the first Ruger auto pretty enough to take to the dance. It is as reliable as you'll find and the price beats anything else of its quality. It's a little bulky for my taste and I don't like the mag release because I have had 2 occasions when it dropped the mag without my intention.

Still, I still have it don't I?

 

[MCgunner]

The P95 was the first Ruger auto pretty enough to take to the dance.

Perhaps, but the P90 is by far and away the best P gun Ruger ever built. The metal frame guns take a hogue grip, too, big plus for me. The P90 is only 4 or 5 ounces heavier, not really any thicker as I carried the P95 in my Sparks Summer Special I got for the P90. It's a little shorter. It has a tapered double stack mag, one advantage to me as I have a mag hang up occasionally shooting matches with the P90. But, the P90 is target gun accurate and the trigger is far superior, at least mine is.

And, besides, I want a bull dog ugly gun when I have a BG staring down that big .45 caliber hole. I don't want him to ask it for a dance.

 

[sedona]

I occasionally carry one in the winter.I shoot it better than i do my glocks.A nice gun for the money.