P2000 vs. P95rss

[pablo45]

Which would you pick Heckler and Koch P2000 or Ruger P95rss(with the rail) and why? I know that it is kind of shocking but I think the are very close when compared to each other.

 

[GunNut]

IMHO, HK is miles ahead of Ruger in the production of semi-auto centerfire handguns.

 

[jmancini]

I think the are very close when compared to each other.

Have you fired both of them? I think that might change your mind about how close they really are.

 

[Black Majik]

Hmm... Ford Focus or BMW 550i?

I'll take the HK please.

 

[CarbineKid]

I own both, and the HK is the superior weapon. However it costs at lest 2 times as much. The funny think is I actually perfer my Sigma to either...and I have no idea why....as the HK is far better.

 

[possum]

#1 you will be well served by either one of them, however if money wasn't an option i would go with the p2000 and i would get it with the lem trigger.
#2 i can tell you from experience that the p95 is a very reliable tuff weapon and i never had any issues.
#3 ruger has a great customer service and they take care of the customer.

i really wish you stated the intent and what the primary purpuse of the gun was gonna be, but as far as value get the ruger, as far as i amconcerned i would get the h&k because i have always wanted one. and i have rugers already!

 

[Anna's Dad]

If money wasn't a factor and I could choose only one, I would go with the H&K. There's nothing wrong with a Ruger, though. I own both H&Ks and Rugers.

 

[10-Ring]

I would go with & recommend the HK P2000 -- IMO, a far better pistol than the Ruger.

 

[gudel]

good god man...

I'm gonna put down my P2000, and my P95 on the table, for free, no strings attached. I wonder which one's gonna get snatched first.

 

[19-3Ben]

You asked which one I would pick. I said the Ruger. I am a student, and have to work with a limited budget. Therefore value for my buck is key.
In terms of function, I'd bet that the Ruger just as tough, and just as reliable. Ruger is also known for great customer service, whereas I've heard spotty things about H&K (but I admit- I have no personal experience with either).
Is the H&K going to have a better trigger, and nicer fit and finish? I'd be willing to put money on it. But is the overall difference worth a $350 price difference? Not to me.
The Ruger will be reliable, and put rounds where I want them again and again for a long long LONG time.
To my way of thinking, about $550-$600 is the point of diminishing returns with most pistols(excluding 1911's). At that price, you can get Beretta, IMI, Glock, S&W, CZ, and a host of other high quality guns.
If you pay more, you may get something nicer, but after the point of diminishing returns, it's a disproportionate upgrade in quality.

Edit to add:
That being said, if money was absolutely no object at all, I might spring for the H&K. Then again, I might not if I still go for best value.

 

[Autolycus]

I am also a student and I went with the HK P2000 in .40 S&W as it was the best choice for me. Its an excellent gun. My friend had a Ruger and it was nice but I felt it had the ergonomics of a brick.

 

[19-3Ben]

Yeah, I should have mentioned the ergonomics thing. I was purely speaking of comparative qualities of the gun. If the gun doesn't fit your hand, it's not a good value at any price. The Ruger happens to fit mine pretty well.