Alloy or polymer Ruger 9MM ?
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sturmruger
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I bought the P89 mostly because they are priced so well. I also like the fact that you can put differant grips on the P89. If you go with the polymer you don't have the option of new grips. With good mags my P89 has been very very reliable. It is one of my best shooting guns. The only downside I see if for people with smaller hands. The grips on most of the Ruger autos are fairly large.
mountaindrew
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Just my $.02 , inless you have huge hands stay away from the p95. The grip is much thicker than it needs to be and is almost square ( no contuor at all) I don't know anyone with perfectly square hands, so I wonder who they were trying ti fit when they made this. I bought at the same time as my friend did, and eventually we both ended up sending them back to the manufacturer for exctracter problems ( my extractor arm was bent wrong and wouldnt grad rims, and on his, the spring broke after about 100 rds.) I eventually sold mine because I had trouble getting a good grip on it in double action mode. My friend still has his, and has had no more problems ( he does have much larger hands than me). On a positive note, the p93 grip seems to be thinner and a little better contuored.
P.S. considering that my Ruger sp101 is back at the factory right now for endshake problems, I am not at all impressed with rugers so called "legenadary reliabilty" 3 out of 4 rugers I have used have broke with limited normal use! Not a good track record!
P.S. considering that my Ruger sp101 is back at the factory right now for endshake problems, I am not at all impressed with rugers so called "legenadary reliabilty" 3 out of 4 rugers I have used have broke with limited normal use! Not a good track record!
gggman
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I have owned numerous Rugers over the years, revolvers, semi-auto pistols, rifles, have never had a single problem with one of them.
Mountaindrew, you are very unlucky to have had 3 lemons.
I've never owned a P95, but I do like the P89, because of the ability to change grips.
Mountaindrew, you are very unlucky to have had 3 lemons.
I've never owned a P95, but I do like the P89, because of the ability to change grips.
cratz2
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I do not count myself among the fans of Ruger centerfire semi autos and have never owned a single one but I have several friends that own them and I don't think any of them have ever had to send a single one back for any type of breakage.
MountainDew, are you buying these guns severely discounted from folks that are telling you that they don't work? If you honestly have happened into 75% bad Rugers you are just one unlucky fella.
And I'd consider staying away from all guns with that kind of luck.
To the original question, I like the looks and idea of the upcoming slimmed down Ruger but if I had to decide today, I'd probably go with one of the alloy framed Rugers... Again, assuming both fit your hand equally well... which probably isn't very likely.
MountainDew, are you buying these guns severely discounted from folks that are telling you that they don't work? If you honestly have happened into 75% bad Rugers you are just one unlucky fella.
And I'd consider staying away from all guns with that kind of luck.
To the original question, I like the looks and idea of the upcoming slimmed down Ruger but if I had to decide today, I'd probably go with one of the alloy framed Rugers... Again, assuming both fit your hand equally well... which probably isn't very likely.
mountaindrew
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No, all of my Rugers were bought new from a reputable dealer ( I am counting my friends p95 with the broken extractor spring as one of the 3 defects, it was bought new) I never shot reloads or abused them an any way. The only Ruger that I havent had problems with is my Mark II, and I have only had it about six week, so give it time!
I used to feel that both types were too bulky for my hands, but I decided to make myself like the P95.
And I did learn to really like the gun.
If I had unlimited funds, I wouldn't have sold it.
It was accurate, soft shooting, and very fun at the range.
(I also had a P97 for a while, but a .45 is really lively in that gun.)
I think you'll be pleased with any Ruger 9 that you choose.
They are excellent, though large, guns.
Go to a large shop, where you can handle several different models.
Buy the one that "fits" you best.
And I did learn to really like the gun.
If I had unlimited funds, I wouldn't have sold it.
It was accurate, soft shooting, and very fun at the range.
(I also had a P97 for a while, but a .45 is really lively in that gun.)
I think you'll be pleased with any Ruger 9 that you choose.
They are excellent, though large, guns.
Go to a large shop, where you can handle several different models.
Buy the one that "fits" you best.
Flashpoint
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Had a P89 with the Hogue grips, I never had a problem with the gun out side of the fact it was a little big for CCW so I traded it for a Sig Sauer p239 in 9mm. The Ruger would make a great house/range/duty gun, I found it easy to shoot with little recoil. If I find one just like the one I had, I would buy it again....just to have.
P89 -- what Nikita carried most of the first season! How did she every conceal it?
As others have stated, the P95 is lighter and more compact. I don't have a P89, but do have both a P94 (.40) and P90, as well as the P95. I really like being able to change the grips on the alloy frame guns, and happen to have Hogue wrap arounds on both right now. I do feel, however, that the P95 is a better sized gun for 9MM than the P89.
As others have stated, the P95 is lighter and more compact. I don't have a P89, but do have both a P94 (.40) and P90, as well as the P95. I really like being able to change the grips on the alloy frame guns, and happen to have Hogue wrap arounds on both right now. I do feel, however, that the P95 is a better sized gun for 9MM than the P89.
CZ52GUY
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I wear a size medium glove and put Hogue Handalls on my P95...much improved feel and ergonomics...doesn't like WWB, but shoots most anything else...accurate, pleasant to shoot...a good little 9.
Safe shooting,
CZ52'
I wear a size medium glove and put Hogue Handalls on my P95...much improved feel and ergonomics...doesn't like WWB, but shoots most anything else...accurate, pleasant to shoot...a good little 9.
Safe shooting,
CZ52'
At one time I had a P93 and felt that the 93/94 both had better shaped grips than the P89/90. When the P95 came out I did not like it nearly as much as the slimmer P93. However, I eventually got a P95, then another one, and it has become one of my favorite handguns. I know the grip is "shapeless" but by now it feels very good in my hands (not large) except it is a tad more slippery than it could be. Comparing the grip of the 95 to other pistols shows that the grip is slimmer than many pistols considered state-of-the-art, such as the CZ75 and the BHP. My P95s have been totally reliable, are more than enough accurate, have a fairly short trigger reset after the first shot, eat anything at any power level and ask for more, are lightweight, and I have read enough about the Isoplast polymer that the frame is made from to have plenty of confidence in their strength and durability. I think it is an extremely under-rated pistol except by most of those who have them.
I've got a Ruger KP89 with the Stainless slide and the Houge Grips (a must have) and a few 17 round mags I bought from cheaperthandirt.com for like 20 bucks each. What a value! Great gun, it isnt as bulky as people say it is if you dont have shrimp hands. I work for an armored car company and carry it at work all day and it looks nice and scary in my holster too I'd say get it if it fits your hand ok, mine was about 395 bucks.
I'd say get it if it fits your hand ok, mine was about 395 bucks.George S.
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I have a P89 in two-tone finish and the Hogue grips (P89TH) and it fits my hands just right due to the contour of the Hogue grips. I tried a standard P89 and the TH model was a better fit for me. Physically, it is about 5/8" shorter than my 1911 although thicker overall. The 1911 is 6 oz. heavier but by the time you insert a full mag, they seem to weigh about the same. The 1911 grip is thinner but it is still easy to hold.
I've never had a problem with my P89 and hopefully it remain trouble-free for years to come. When I bought mine 2 years ago, I got in on a $40 rebate coupon from Ruger and I wound up paying $302 for it.
The P89 is probably lots more accurate than I am; I can get 2" groups at 15yds with WWB 115gr target ammo. At 25yds, it opens up to 3-4" but I normally don't shoot at that distance at the range. The P89 is my home defense pistol and I do carry it on occasion (sweatshirts and jackets in the winter) Doesn't work too well with t-shirts!!
I've never had a problem with my P89 and hopefully it remain trouble-free for years to come. When I bought mine 2 years ago, I got in on a $40 rebate coupon from Ruger and I wound up paying $302 for it.
The P89 is probably lots more accurate than I am; I can get 2" groups at 15yds with WWB 115gr target ammo. At 25yds, it opens up to 3-4" but I normally don't shoot at that distance at the range. The P89 is my home defense pistol and I do carry it on occasion (sweatshirts and jackets in the winter) Doesn't work too well with t-shirts!!
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