P95 Opinion
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ugaarguy
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If it's in .45 ACP it's a P97 or a P345, rather than a P95. A new P95 in 9mm will run you $400, give or take, in the current market. The P97 and P345 were always more expensive than the P95 when they were still being made. A P97 in VG condition is worth $300, and is a pretty good deal in the context of the current market. A P345 in VG condition for $300 is a very good deal right now.
The Ruger P series pistols are good handguns. They're very reliable, and they're plenty accurate for SD/HD use. They're a bit heavy and bulky compared to some competitors, but the price is right. If you like DA/SA pistols they're well worth the cost. The P series pistols are easily some of the best sub $400 handguns in terms of reliability & durability.
The Ruger P series pistols are good handguns. They're very reliable, and they're plenty accurate for SD/HD use. They're a bit heavy and bulky compared to some competitors, but the price is right. If you like DA/SA pistols they're well worth the cost. The P series pistols are easily some of the best sub $400 handguns in terms of reliability & durability.
Guy does not know what he has. I'm getting gun shy, think I'll pass on this one. Thanks for the feedback.
Dan
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P95 was strictly the 9mm. The P90, P97, and P345 were the only .45s that Ruger made for the P series, with varying slide/frame combinations making up the various long form model numbers. I had a P94 in 40 and it was a very solid firearm albeit kinda clunky. The edges and contours were not well rounded so you would need to practice a bit with it to reduce snags. The P series pistols all needed the slide to be pulled back about 3/4 of the way to align two notches to move the takedown pin, so that is a bit annoying if you are used to easy takedowns like on Glocks.
The P-97 was basically a P-95, upsized slightly but in 45ACP. Just because the guy doesn't know what he has isn't a good reason to pass up a good deal. In fact it might be a chance to get an even better deal. I could see someone who is not a "gun guy" being confused. To some people any black, plastic framed, striker fired pistol is a Glock.
If it shoots 45 it is probably a P-97. In my opinion much more desireable than the P-90 or P345.
If it shoots 45 it is probably a P-97. In my opinion much more desireable than the P-90 or P345.
I bought a stainless P95 last summer for $320 NIB. They have gone up in the past few months. Buds Gun shop has the stainless P95 for $375. You can find a new blued P95 for around $300.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_49_75/products_id/18164
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_49_75/products_id/18164
hAkron
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I've got a P95 and a P89... Heheh i like the 89 better, its all steel. Both are akin to holding out cast iron pots as far as weight is concerned 
... but hey they're VERY reliable. The triggers are better then average, and will likly shoot better then you do... Sweet guns.
... but hey they're VERY reliable. The triggers are better then average, and will likly shoot better then you do... Sweet guns.
DougW
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Ruger pistols are very good pistols. The only ones I can think of in 45 are the SR45, SR1911, P90, KP90, KP90D, KP97,KP345,P345PR,KP345PR, and the KP345DPR KP345DPR. The KP97 was modeled after the P95 and look about the same. I loved the P85 I used to carry on duty many years ago. I have a P944 now and even though it is heavier than the SW99 I had it shoots groups allot better. The SW99 I would be lucky to group 5 inch 3 shot groups at 25 yards any thing over 35 forget it even hitting a 12 inch target. With the P944 I can group a 3 shot group of about 4 inches at 75 yards with just a weaver stance.
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Oooohhhhhhhhhh...
All metal I guess then!
Thanks for the knowledge. Im glad weve accomplished something here today
mgmorden
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Heck, though I've become more a fan of striker fired guns in the last couple years, I'll honestly say that as far as DA/SA guns go there are few I like more than the P95.
I have a Beretta 92 and a SIG P6 and honestly I'd take the P95 over either. The only DA/SA gun that I've found I really preferred over the P95 is the CZ-75. The Ruger guns are EXCELLENT values for the money.
Caveat emptor ... http://www.ruger.com/products/p95/models.html The Ruger p95 is the sole current production model "P" gun and is offered in 9mm only per Ruger's website.
I've owned two Ruger KP90s. Sold one and later bought another because selling it turned out to be a bad idea. My wife likes my KP90 so much she bought an identical one when she had the chance. "P" series guns are good, strong reliable guns.
I've owned two Ruger KP90s. Sold one and later bought another because selling it turned out to be a bad idea. My wife likes my KP90 so much she bought an identical one when she had the chance. "P" series guns are good, strong reliable guns.
The Ruger P97 is the model in .45 acp. It looks close to the P95 which is a 9mm model. Both have the polymer frame.
Ruger P97 in .45 acp
Ruger P95 in 9mm
Ruger P97 in .45 acp
Ruger P95 in 9mm
Well I figured that I may as well chime in as I have both of the guns in question. I absolutely love both. My KP97 was the first gun that I ever bought ,14 years and 6 pistols later it is still the one that gets the most carry. Now I only bought the P95 because up until about a year ago I did not own a 9mm. After shopping around a bit I decidedon the P95 because of the price, the similarity to the P97 and the great customer service of Ruger. Well I think it was the best impulse buy I ever made. I even started a thread about how much I love it. Now I have to get one in stainless.
As far as price I've seen nice used P97's going for $250-300. The P95 can be had brand new for $400 and under easily...
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As far as price I've seen nice used P97's going for $250-300. The P95 can be had brand new for $400 and under easily...
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I'd say there are better guns now but not better and like the p series pistols. Also those are kind of iconic from their era now which is cool.
You can't go wrong with any Ruger "P" series guns. They are well made, reliable, and reasonably priced. I have several and like them.
I long had a Ruger P 97 (decocker) wish I still had it would eat anything accurate dependable and didn't "break the bank" to buy.
I say they are one of the best buys to be had, bar none. And they are not chunky, ugly or difficult to carry or conceal or anything else the ignorant masses may quote from "Trite comments about handguns".
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The Ruger P series most certainly are chunky, and they have some of the thickest slides for caliber of any pistols in the industry. Ruger's own SR series are significantly thinner in both slide and grip, and offer higher capacities in the same calibers. Perhaps you should cure your own ignorance first.
The Ruger P series are only slightly more difficult to conceal than thinner pistols when a good holster is used. Looks are subjective, not objective. I don't think they look ugly, but I seem to be in the minority.
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