Ruger KP95?

Had mine for about 2 years now.Put on a Handall grip, and Meprolight night sights.
Got SEVERAL 15 round mags.This is the first gun I grab for the 25 yard range,and it's the first one I grab when things go bump in the night!

A definite BEST BUY!!!
 
I have a question about the 15 rnd mags for the p95. I am aware that the p89 mags will fit, but as far as my interpretation of the ridiculously stupid magazine capacity limit law goes, I am pretty sure that it says that no gun made after 1994 (date of effect of Brady Bill) could have 15 rnd magazines. Since the P95 was not introduced until 1997, if one used said p95 in self defense with a 15 rnd mag, would that not be breaking the law? (technically speaking , of course)
 
I have had a lot of experience with the P94 Ruger. I have found it to be extremely reliable. One of the things that I like about Rugers is that they have a reputation for being able to withstand higher pressures, so that might help you if you like to reload the hotter loads.

Also, ditto on the info about the high cap mags. I was able to pick up a 15 round mag for about 8 dollars. Another source for mags you may want to consider is

www.sportsmansguide.com

The triggers on the p-series are, generally speaking, not known for being crisp (no flames please). Mine has significant trigger creep but shoots very well. In spite of the trigger, it is the pistol that I shoot the most accurately. I have posted some questions about their triggers at pistolsmith and most people have had similar experiences. Some people suggest that taking it to a smith might improve the trigger, but most suggest living with it or selling it.

HTH
 
"I am pretty sure that it says that no gun made after 1994 (date of effect of Brady Bill) could have 15 rnd magazines."

It doesn't. Hi-caps are fine in post 94 guns.
 
My impression of the law is that it is illegal to sell a hicap mag manufactured after the magic date (1994?) to a non-leo but you can still purchase hicap mags manufactured before 1994(?).
 
Here are the relevant regs:

§ 178.40a Transfer and possession of large capacity ammunition feeding
devices.

(a) Prohibition. No person shall transfer or possess a large
capacity ammunition feeding device.

(b) Exceptions. The provisions of paragraph (a) of this section
shall not apply to:

(1) The possession or transfer of any large capacity ammunition
feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on September 13, 1994;

(2) The manufacture for, transfer to, or possession by the United
States or a department or agency of the United States or a State or a
department, agency, or political subdivision of a State, or a transfer to
or possession by a law enforcement officer employed by such an entity for
purposes of law enforcement;

(3) The transfer to a licensee under title I of the Atomic Energy Act
of 1954 for purposes of establishing and maintaining an on-site physical
protection system and security organization required by Federal law, or
possession by an employee or contractor of such licensee on-site for such
purposes or off-site for purposes of licensee-authorized training or
transportation of nuclear materials;

(4) The possession, by an individual who is retired from service with
a law enforcement agency and is not otherwise prohibited from receiving
ammunition, of a large capacity ammunition feeding device transferred to
the individual by the agency upon such retirement;

(5) The manufacture, transfer, or possession of any large capacity
ammunition feeding device by a manufacturer or importer for the purpose of
testing or experimentation in accordance with § 178.153; or

(6) The manufacture, transfer, or possession of any large capacity
ammunition feeding device by a manufacturer or importer for the purpose of
exportation in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2778).

(c) Importation, manufacture, and dealing in large capacity
ammunition feeding devices. Possession and transfer of large capacity
ammunition feeding devices by persons who manufacture, import, or deal in
such devices will be presumed to be lawful if such persons maintain
evidence establishing that the devices are possessed and transferred for
sale to purchasers specified in paragraph (b) of this section. Examples
of acceptable evidence include the following:

(1) Contracts between persons who import or manufacture such devices
and persons who deal in such devices stating that the devices may only be
sold to law enforcement agencies or other purchasers specified in
paragraph (b) of this section;

(2) Copies of purchase orders submitted to persons who manufacture,
import, or deal in such devices by law enforcement agencies or other
purchasers specified in paragraph (b) of this section;

(3) Copies of letters submitted to persons who manufacture, import,
or deal in such devices by government agencies or other purchasers
specified in paragraph (b) of this section expressing an interest in
purchasing the devices;

(4) Letters from persons who deal in such devices to persons who
import or manufacture such devices stating that sales will only be made to
law enforcement agencies or other purchasers specified in paragraph (b) of
this section; and

(5) Letters from law enforcement officers purchasing in accordance
with paragraph (b)(2) of this section and § 178.132.

(Paragraph (c) approved by the Office of Management and Budget under
control number 1512-0526)

[T.D. ATF-363, 60 FR 17452, Apr. 6, 1995, as amended by T.D. ATF-383, 61
FR 39321, July 29, 1996]

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Mike
 
I used to own a Ruger KP97. It is just like the KP95, except it is chambered for the .45ACP instead of the 9X19. It was an excellent pistol. Tough gun. Would accept any .45ACP ammo I put in it without any jambs. It has combat accuracy. Don't expect to punch ten rounds through one hole. It is simple to disassemble and reassemble. Fairly lightweight, but tame recoil. I could release the slide and decock easily, holding it with one hand. No safety or loaded chamber indicator, but you would be a fool to rely on those things anyway.
 
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