P95 v. Steyr

[22x9]

NOVAdude,

Where in Northern VA are you? I have a Steyr M-9 and enjoy it. If you want to meet me at Blue Ridge Arsenal one weekend, you can put some rounds down range. Send me a PM or e-mail me at the address in my profile. Has to be on a weekend, since where I work has a "No Weapons on Premises" Rule.

 

[P95Carry]

PawDaddy -

I own a P-95, .......... The only problem that I have had with my Ruger is that once while carrying it in my waistband, the mag dropped out when I was taking it out. I don't know if this could/would happed if drawing from a holster, but it would be a concern if it was carried for self-defense. The mag release is a bad design,IMO, because it can become depressed when withdrawing the gun.

I have both P95 and P97 ..... they are 100% reliable too. I guess a draw from mexican carry just could apply enough pressure to mag release but never had a prob. I use a Fobus paddle for carry and at range .... and this presents no risk at all in that respect. I'd think to that a moulded leather holster would also be no prob.

 

[PawDaddy]

P95Carry,

The mag release on my P95 does seem easy to depress compared to what others have said over at the Ruger Forum. I've heard some say that they have to use finger and thumb on both sides to depress their releases. I can depress mine with either thumb or finger.

Is there some way to tighten up the tension on the release? I don't want it to be extremely hard to press, but it could offer a little more resisitence.

 

[P95Carry]

PawDaddy........

Well, seems you may just have the opposite of what my P97 had when I got it. It was VERY difficult, even with finger/thumb, to drop the damned mag!!

Dealer gave gun to his smith who eased it by removing just a whisker off the engagement protrusion. Seems like yours maybe is a tad lacking in that respect ....... so maybe get Ruger to replace that part and/or even fit new spring .. gotta be combination of one or the other or both methinks.

My P95 is pretty much ''about right''

 

[mrapathy2000]

steyrs are great guns and right now they are availible in $300-$400 range due to special deals between cdnninvestments and davidsons. reason is cause steyr has had bad luck with factory and flood and isnt pumping out guns and parts and things are slow going but this fall they should be up and running baring problems. steyr is known for making quality guns just look at some of theyre most famous work. steyr aug,steyr tmp:tactical machine pistol,steyr scout.

steyrs will go back up in price in the future. the retail value for the M series is $600+ and sold. its tough competition in gun industry and they are trying to get theyre product out.

 

[Alan Smithiee]

never used a Styr, but I pack a P-95DC (no safety), (if B. Ruger was so opposed 10 rd's why do all his pistols take mags of more than 10 rds and why is the 30 rd camp carbine mag compatable with the P series??)

I've only once had a problem with the mag reliese, and that was a odd situation to start with (carried in a very crowded shoulder bag)

I would say try both and pick which ever one feels best in your hand and you enjoy shooting the most.