Ruger P-series stories and experiences
- Thread starter tercel89
- Start date
- Status
Apple a Day
Member
My P-95 has a much better trigger than a lot of guns that are way more expensive. Yeah, it's ugly but I just have to keep going back to it.
MedWheeler
Member
I worked for an agency that issued the P-85; it was the first autoloader I carried on the job. Though I'd had no formal training with autos, I shot it more than well enough to qualify and hit the streets with it. However, likely due to the extensive training I'd had with the DA/SA revolver, I was still a far better shot with a wheelgun.
I found that Ruger to run pretty much any ammo I could get for it back then (early nineties), and from almost any position. A competition gun it was far from, but it would run dirty and poorly-held.
I got a P95 a couple of years back, right before they were discontinued (mine was used, like new, but missing the box.) I find myself shooting it better than I remember running the earlier incarnation, but I chalk some of that up to having learned far more in stance, grip, and trigger control since those days. I'm definitely glad to own it, and wouldn't hesitate to strap it on were I to go back on the job.
I found that Ruger to run pretty much any ammo I could get for it back then (early nineties), and from almost any position. A competition gun it was far from, but it would run dirty and poorly-held.
I got a P95 a couple of years back, right before they were discontinued (mine was used, like new, but missing the box.) I find myself shooting it better than I remember running the earlier incarnation, but I chalk some of that up to having learned far more in stance, grip, and trigger control since those days. I'm definitely glad to own it, and wouldn't hesitate to strap it on were I to go back on the job.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
Member
Took one of my P95's out to the range today---this particular one hadn't been shot in over 3 years.
Lights out accurate--even with my old eyes--100 rounds and not a problem---clean up was the easiest of the 5 guns I took out today.
My Glock and S&W were also superb----my Beretta .45 while very accurate was having mag related issues--the 10 rounder ran great--the 9 rounder had numerous jams---causing me to wonder if I should throw it in a trade on the Super Blackhawk I've been eyeing.
Lights out accurate--even with my old eyes--100 rounds and not a problem---clean up was the easiest of the 5 guns I took out today.
My Glock and S&W were also superb----my Beretta .45 while very accurate was having mag related issues--the 10 rounder ran great--the 9 rounder had numerous jams---causing me to wonder if I should throw it in a trade on the Super Blackhawk I've been eyeing.
susieqz
Member
yeah, my p85 is reliable, but it's so fun to shoot i shoot it once every 7 years.
i hate it.
i hate it.
Omaha-BeenGlockin wrote [QUOTook one of my P95's out to the range today---this particular one hadn't been shot in over 3 years.
Lights out accurate--even with my old eyes--100 rounds and not a problem---clean up was the easiest of the 5 guns I took out today.
My Glock and S&W were also superb----my Beretta .45 while very accurate was having mag related issues--the 10 rounder ran great--the 9 rounder had numerous jams---causing me to wonder if I should throw it in a trade on the Super Blackhawk I've been eyeing.TE][/QUOTE]
Have you tried cleaning the magazine. I would before I made up my mind.
Lights out accurate--even with my old eyes--100 rounds and not a problem---clean up was the easiest of the 5 guns I took out today.
My Glock and S&W were also superb----my Beretta .45 while very accurate was having mag related issues--the 10 rounder ran great--the 9 rounder had numerous jams---causing me to wonder if I should throw it in a trade on the Super Blackhawk I've been eyeing.TE][/QUOTE]
Have you tried cleaning the magazine. I would before I made up my mind.
splattergun
Member
Bought myP89 new, it was my first semi-auto. It is certainly a blocky grip, but now I have grown so used to it. that anything else seems small in my hands. It is infallibly robust, shoots anything, and is plenty accurate.
It's a hoot to shoot, and by trying to get the best out of a "good enough" gun has made me a better shooter and reloader IMO. I am confident when I shoot it, and I think that is important.
It's a hoot to shoot, and by trying to get the best out of a "good enough" gun has made me a better shooter and reloader IMO. I am confident when I shoot it, and I think that is important.
JR47
Member
The P85 I bought was one of the early ones, sent to dealerships ahead of the general release. I got it because the shop was tired of waiting for the release, and wanted it to be gone. I still have it, and use it when instructing new shooters.
Got a P90 (safety), a P94 (in 9x19), a P95DC, a KP97DC, then a P345. Lately, across the past several years, I've also picked up the SR9, SR9c, and SR45. Never a minutes trouble with any of them. To my extra-large hands, the older metal-framed guns worked quite well.
I've never been too-oriented towards beauty in a gun, preferring accuracy, reliability, and durability over looks. I've never heard of anyone using beautiful looks to subdue an attack. The Ruger P-series provides what I consider important in abundance.
Got a P90 (safety), a P94 (in 9x19), a P95DC, a KP97DC, then a P345. Lately, across the past several years, I've also picked up the SR9, SR9c, and SR45. Never a minutes trouble with any of them. To my extra-large hands, the older metal-framed guns worked quite well.
I've never been too-oriented towards beauty in a gun, preferring accuracy, reliability, and durability over looks. I've never heard of anyone using beautiful looks to subdue an attack. The Ruger P-series provides what I consider important in abundance.
BSA1
member
I have a early production P-89DC.
A while back it laid down on me and started giving light firing pin strikes. I replaced all of the springs with new ones from Wolff. It has almost completed it's required 500 round test without cleaning with zero malfunctions.
It is a reliable gun but it's design is dated. As commented it is blocky and I don't care for the spongy trigger pull. Later P series handled and feel better in the hand. However it works with cast lead bullets and USA magazines. It really doesn't fill a real need but I didn't pay that much for it about 25 years ago and it works well enough.
A while back it laid down on me and started giving light firing pin strikes. I replaced all of the springs with new ones from Wolff. It has almost completed it's required 500 round test without cleaning with zero malfunctions.
It is a reliable gun but it's design is dated. As commented it is blocky and I don't care for the spongy trigger pull. Later P series handled and feel better in the hand. However it works with cast lead bullets and USA magazines. It really doesn't fill a real need but I didn't pay that much for it about 25 years ago and it works well enough.
Last edited:
NWcityguy2
Member
When I was 17, my mom helped me buy a Ruger P90. I owned that gun for about 12 years before selling it off to satisfy my then wife (currently the ex), because she had a rule that I needed to sell a gun to buy a gun. Honestly, I don't miss it at all. It was a good gun and very reliable, but I can't think of a single auto I currently own that I'd trade for it. I also briefly owned a P95, but it didn't shoot lead bullets well, which is pretty much a requirement for me since I'm a caster.
From reading some other posts, most people bought one, sold it, and now miss it. IMHO they miss the reliability, but not the trigger pull, size or lack of accessories. They always were a mixed bag compared to other guns. Sometimes I think of grabbing one for the sake of posterity, and maybe one day I will (a P89). Honestly, the only thing I miss about my P90 is the massive slide stop lever. For a full size gun, I don't know why it is so popular to make a slide release small like people are really concealing them all that much.
From reading some other posts, most people bought one, sold it, and now miss it. IMHO they miss the reliability, but not the trigger pull, size or lack of accessories. They always were a mixed bag compared to other guns. Sometimes I think of grabbing one for the sake of posterity, and maybe one day I will (a P89). Honestly, the only thing I miss about my P90 is the massive slide stop lever. For a full size gun, I don't know why it is so popular to make a slide release small like people are really concealing them all that much.
My very first pistol was a P-89. Bought it after my truck was burglarized and my briefcase with all kinds of personal information was stolen. Still have that gun, but confess I don't shoot it much anymore. I later purchased a P-90 special edition "TH" series but later traded it in on a Dan Wesson 1911. I wanted the "pretty" gun but found I really missed the P-90 tank, don't-give-a-crap-if-I-scratch-it gun. So I bought another one, in the "S" series to match the P-89. We've all heard the analogy that guns are tools, and you need the right one for the job. Well, the Ruger P-series are serious tools, ones that you use and not keep in the safe, that get the job done, effectively. I don't see myself ever getting rid of my P-89 or P-90.
jolly roger
Member
Shot an entire magazine from P90 into about 4 inches prone..at a measured 125 yards. Shoulda kept that gun...
- Status
