Ruger P Series Pistols

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I recently purchased a Ruger P-95 in 9mm, and couldn't be more pleased with it.

Ruger makes a lot of P series pistols, and was wondering if you would like to comment on yours?

I bought mine used on auctionarms.com and it came with 2 standard 10 round mags. But according to Ruger in Prescott, AZ, it will accomodate the 15 round mag they have(stock # KP18/15). I'm saving my pennies for 1 or 2 of those.

When I take the CHL course, I will qualify with it.
 
I have a P97 I bought several years ago (just like the P95 but in .45). I've put about 2K rounds through it if not more. Its a very reliable pistol and I'm still pleased with it. About 2 years ago I dropped the slide while cleaning it and chipped a piece off the rear sight. I called Ruger to order a replacement and they wouldn't let me pay for it (not even the shipping). Can't beat that kind of service!!!
 
I think that they are the equivalent of an anvil. No pretty, heavy, boring, and a great tool. They are not high art, high class, or high priced; and some folks have a problem with that. I have had a p89 for many years now, i sold it recently and ended up buying it back. I don't shoot it often anymore, but i think that they are great guns. Enjoy your purchase.
 
I have a P89DC that I bought in '90 after joining a local PD.

That thing has been to hell and back, as dirty as an old dusty road, and has never once failed to go bang when the trigger is pulled. Not 1 ftf, fte, or a single problem in all of these years.

It is my go to gun when things go bump in the night as it is kept at my bedside to this day.

Although there are several guns that are on my wish list, I can't think of a single firearm that I would replace it with for SD. It is just that reliable.
 
I bought a P97DC when they went on close out at the local shop. The P345 I believe was replacing them in Rugers line up at the time.
Mine has never bobbled or gave a hint of trouble. Like the others have said, they are ugly, heavy, hell for stout, and do eactly what they were designed to do each and every time you ask them to.
 
I had a like-new Ruger P89 but recently sold it to a co-worker. A couple of months ago I bought a new P95 w/ 2 15 round mags. I've since put a couple hundred rounds through it flawlessly.
One thing about the P95 is it has a long trigger pull. But at the range I've learned to pull the trigger about half way, then pause and then pull the rest of the way and fire. Previously I was shooting low, but pulling half way and pausing, I've been consistently hitting center target.

Ruger's aren't sexy, but I like mine. And it's reliable and fires everytime and is an extremely affordable 9mm. It is bulky, but definitely smaller than the P89, and I'm mainly going to use mine as a range/truck gun. I should be receiving my CCW permit in 2-3 weeks and am in the market for a carry gun.
 
I have a P89 which is built like a tank and sends 9mm pellets down range with boring consistency.

It's only drawback is that the P89 was designed to be a duty gun and therefore is a tad big to conceal, however, it can be done with the right holster.
 
As a left handed shooter, I really, really, really appreciate the ambidextrous safety and mag release. I have small hands and have to adjust to reach the mag release. Releasing the slide when I change magazines is no problem. I just use my index finger to release. It shoots great, digests every type of ammo I run through it.

The only thing I wish it did have was a magazine safety(if there's a round in the chamber when you eject the magazine, it will still fire). But I think that's in my comfort zone that I'll gradually grow out of.

And to the poster who commented on Ruger's customer service. They are next to none. I've heard so many glowing comments on sending their pistol in for repair and receiving fantastic service.

I am a little surprised, that its not a standard service piece for more LEO's. I mean it's a very reasonably priced service piece, and the reliability you all have mentioned speaks for itself. I wonder why. Any ideas anybody?
 
I have a p95 and carry it every day ive run around 1500 rds through it with no problems. it will eat anything and has never failed to fire. I know that there is smaller lighter and more concilable ones around but my point is if ever needed I know it will go bang. confidence is everything.
 
You will find Princess Anastasia AND Amelia Earhart before you wear out a Ruger P-Series Pistol :).

Just my .02,
LeonCarr
 
I have the P94 in .40....... I tend to be more accurate with it than most of my other guns...... something about it just fits right in my hand and the sights are good.....the gun eats all my homemade ammo with no problem...... Ruger's customer service has been good to me also.....
 
I have a P85 that has been my main 'go to' gun for many years.... I have put literally thousands of rounds down that barrel.... I would guess 8-10k...

To those who think this gun can't fail.... I advise you that any gun can fail, and mine has on several occasions (albeit only after more than a thousand rounds)...

I never took exceptional care of the gun, and it went with me on many many adventures where it got/stayed wet/muddy/dirty etc.... and it was very reliable considering... but it still occasionally failed to feed (as well as ammo issues that can't be attributed to the gun)... and I don't know if the gun or the ammo was responsible for some 'light strike' issues here and there...

I must know Amelia though, because when I went to see what I could get for a trade in on this gun the guy didn't want it at any price.... lol.... lets just say I wore this gun loose, if not out....

But again, only after many thousands of rounds and a LOT of abuse....

In my experience, the typical revolver is a lot more reliable than the typical semi-auto..... but this is a pretty reliable semi...

PS- I have two 17 round mags for mine... Ramline.... they work just swell
 
My brother was recently in the market for a new pistol. He had his heart set on a NIB DW CBOB after shooting mine, but after realizing they are about like hen's teeth right now, he decided to get something as cheap as possible to bide his time until something better comes along. I went with him to many shops, and both of us ended up at the consensus that the P95 was the best pistol available (at least at our shops) in the $300 range. If I were looking to get a pistol on the cheap, I would not snub my nose up at Ruger.

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I think that they are the equivalent of an anvil: Not pretty, heavy, boring, and a great tool. They are not high art, high class, or high priced; and some folks have a problem with that. I have had a p89 for many years now, i sold it recently and ended up buying it back. I don't shoot it often anymore, but i think that they are great guns. Enjoy your purchase.
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Very accurate description
 
I've had my P89 for 17 years now. As mentioned by others, very reliable, built like a tank, and quite affordable (then and now). However, unfortunately for me, it seems to be the least accurate of any of my full size semi-autos.
 
Very different design philosophy. Ruger has always had a reputation for overbuilding their guns which tends to make them a bit large--some say clunky--and was also known for making basic designs characterized by simplicity.

The newer Rugers are very different. Whether you think the changes are positive or negative will have a lot to do with what you thought about the old designs.
 
We own an original, pre MK.II P85, bought new in 1986, a pair of P95s, one blue, one stainless slide, a KP90, a KP97DC, and a Model 345.

I've had no complaints about how they look, nor have any of them failed in any way. I still have my Ruger Mk. I, MK.II and 22/45, as well.

Some people have decided that the Ruger MUST be somehow worse than other guns, and they decided that they're "ugly". To be quite honest, there are only a couple of really "handsome" or "beautiful" guns ever made.

At the end of the day, the Rugers will still be shooting, unlike so many "beautiful" guns.:D
 
I had a P95, have a P85, and a P90. IMHO, the P90 is the absolute GEM of the P guns. It's got the best trigger, the most accuracy, and is in the better caliber IMHO for a big gun. It only lacks capacity, 8 rounds max, I have the 7 round mags. Best I ever got out of my 2 9s is about 3" groups at 25 yards off a rest. The P90 shoots 1-1.5" off a bench at 25. It will not jam, eats any ammo, seems to shoot just about any ammo accurately. It's just an amazing firearm.
 
I don't know shusky. I'm a wheelgun fan but bought a SR9 a while back. I love it! All I can say is, if the P series are as good, they're great.
 
My P-944 (.40 caliber P-94) isn't going anywhere. It is a little large for carry but I know it will perform with good ammo. I have had one failure to eject-ammo related. It is a good gun.
 
Bought a brand new p95 last year and had nothing but trouble with it till about four months ago with problems of a fail to extract. I finally wised up and sent into ruger, were they gutted the gun (changed out the extractor/ejector/recoil spring assembly). Works fine now, two trips to the range and 200 rounds of ammo without a miss!:D
 
I have a P85
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I used to have one of those, too. The accuracy was only so-so, but it was accurate enough to hit someone's vital zone at close range, which, realistically, is as accurate as a SD pistol will ever need to be. It was also bulky and difficult to conceal. However--and typically for a Ruger firearm-- it was also tough as nails, utterly reliable, and the price was right.

Ruger Ps are the Kalashnikovs of autopistols; utterly reliable and nearly indestructible. All in all, I'd say they're very good guns for the money, and probably one of the best values on the gun market today.
 
I have a KP 89 DC W/15 rnd. mag. It is tuffer 'N a bag 'o boiled anvils. I can't kill it. have lasergrips on it and it is also quite accurate. For the price it is an excelent bargain. It has been said that a Ruger is "a poor mans gun". I am happy to report that I am a "poor man" 14 times over and about to purchase still another Ranch Rifle soon.
 
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