The P95 grip is too slippery in my hand
I agree, my P97 was too. The Hogue Handall fixed that 100%. At first I also thought it was fat as a hog, but I got used to it and since CCW is not an option here in MD its not a problem for me.
As far as having problems with the P95's ambi mag release at least on the P97 it has only right hand release. Once again, since I can't CCW, I haven't had any problems here.
Ruger P-series are kinda odd. They were developed to compete in the US Army trials to replace the 1911, and while they have evolved into a complete line they seem to have run into two problems (both related to CCW):
1/ Bill Ruger is on record as not being in favor of high capacity mags, and in addition to that a lot of Ruger's politics have PO'd the staunch 2A folks.
2/ Related, Ruger P series really aren't CCW friendly, and per point 1, the company has not really gone out of its way to accomodate this growing market (though there are lots of rumors about it).
Overall, I think the Ruger P series is a good pistol for goofing around at the range or for Home Defense. I know people do carry them, but they seem not to be the optimal choice for CCW (what do I know though, I live in "May-issue/really No Issue" MD
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Plus they are inexpensive, which is a good point. Hey , if Ruger wants to shut out the CCW/self defense market and concentrate on hunting and target shooting, that's their funeral. Stop selling pistols and Mini-14s and see where that lands 'em. That may have played in the 1990s, but post 9/11 Americans are more self-defense oriented, so I hope some of these rumores about Ruger changing direction and developing a concealable pistol are true.
Anyway, just me .02....