Ruger P95s

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wileybelch

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Can somebody tell me exactly what has happened (and when) to the Ruger P95 family of semiautos? And maybe why? It is no longer listed on the Ruger web site. Specifically, what makes the P95PR different from any other P95? I can't keep up with all the product chaos going on out there...
 
The canned the good stuff for those trendy striker fired cheaper to build SR's.


Take a real close look at CZ's poly offerings...you won't be disappointed.
 
Pretty sure the PR means it has a rail. I'm sure there are tons of them out there on the used market. They sure aren't going to wear out anytime soon.

The gripe I had with the P95 is the ambi-mag release would catch is IWB holsters and I would find the mag not fully seated sometimes.
 
If your experience is solely with the P series, give the SRs a try.
Bet you will be pleasantly surprised.
Better ergonomics and triggers, for sure.
 
ritepath said:
The canned the good stuff for those trendy striker fired cheaper to build SR's.

Take a real close look at CZ's poly offerings...you won't be disappointed.
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Say what you will about "those trendy striker fired cheaper to build SR's," but I've had both the P95 and the SR9, and much prefer the SR9. The SR guns are smaller and lighter, but no less shootable, and the compact version of the SR9, the SR9c, is a great concealed carry weapon. The triggers are infinitely better. And the capacity is greater in the same size package.

The P95 was a good, solid, reliable gun, like all of the original P-series Rugers. Then too, the P95 was arguably cheaper to build than the earlier metal-framed P-series Rugers -- so if "cheaper to build" as a negative trait of the SR9, then that same could be said of the P95...

The SR-series of guns seems to be just as durable, just as solid, arguably better looking, and certainly at least as accurate as any of the (metal or poly-framed) P-series guns.

As for the poly-framed CZs: they ARE good guns -- and much better than the P95, as far as I'm concerned. There's no reason to think they'll be less durable or reliable. I bought a used P-07 recently and am very impressed, and I'm a long-time CZ enthusiast (having owned many of the variouis models offered by CZ.)

Switching to striker-fired isn't necessarily a cost-saving technique -- it's a different take on how some gun-makers think things should be done. There's something positive to be said about having the same trigger pull on the first and subsequent shots in a string...

My first striker-fired gun was a LUGER! I have several S&W Pros with Apex trigger kits installed that give them triggers about as good as you can get, short of a custom 1911. I've even got Glocks with strikers that I like lot. I've shot some superb Walthers (but never owned one.) Even SIG went over to the dark side with the P320, and I've heard only raves about that gun's trigger. S&W "turned their coats" several years ago (with the M&P semi-auto line), and H&K just introduced the VP9 which is getting excellent reviews. Glock has been there from the start. That said, I expect to see a striker-fired CZ one of these days. Kel-Tec will go there, too -- and resolve one of the long-standing and appropriate criticisms of the K-T handgun designs.

Striker and poly isn't a trend; I'd argue that it's the future for most handguns.
 
P 95 DC

I have a P95 DC and it shoots fine. But I am wondering how long it will last with what seems like plastic rail guides where the slide sits on. I also have a SR9 and there are metal pieces the slide fits on and the P95 the slide fits on plastic. Maybe there is steel under the rails? I don't shoot it as much as the SR9 but it is a reliable firearm.
 
I am a long time fan of the P95, appreciating its durability, reliability, strength, and low cost. That is not to claim it is a great pistol. I would not worry about the polymer rails because the Dow Isoplast polymer that Ruger uses has also been used for heavy duty bumpers and even large industrial gear wheels. It is very tough stuff. My concern about the P95 is the seemingly rapid decline of Ruger's support for the P95. Try ordering a recoil spring assembly or the component parts from Ruger. When I called them I was told any parts they have are, for the most part, being held back for pistols sent in for repair. IOW, it would be necessary to ship the pistol to Ruger for a new recoil spring? Absurd. I love Ruger and Ruger products but that is absurd. Wolf gunsprings has zero for the P95. To me that is a major red flag unless it is planned to keep the pistol as a low round count insurance policy and not a higher volume shooter.

Essentially, Ruger lacked replacement parts for sale even while many new P95s were still sitting on dealers' shelves! Caveat Emptor.
 
The second Ruger makes an "Pro" series SR9 with no magazine safety, loaded chamber flag, or manual safety, I will buy one in a heartbeat. I helped a buddy pick the SR9 fullsize as his first gun and he wanted all the safety gunk because he has kids. That gun is so darn comfortable to hold. I am stunned it holds 17 when I hold it, it's more lithe and slim in the hand than some guns that hold 14-15. Solid trigger and soft shooter, too.
 
Love my old P95. Big and fat with the bulge by the take down lever and a very squishy trigger but that thing just works. I paid $249 + tax brand new for it.
 
I have a P95 DC and it shoots fine. But I am wondering how long it will last with what seems like plastic rail guides where the slide sits on.
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It will last a long time. I'll bet something else breaks or wears out before the rails do. I've never heard of a slide rail breaking on a P95.
 
Ruger P95

Thanks for the comments everybody. I didn't realize how quickly the striker design has impressed folks. If the ol' boys like me with decades of hammer design pistols to our name is any clue, it'll take another generation (maybe it's here already) to see the total demise of the hammer design. I'm just comfortable being able to SEE and TOUCH the hammer on a pistol.
 
I own 3---2 are still NIB---purchased when the P95's demise was imminent

The PR version came out around 04 or 05 IIRC---offering a rail---textured grip vs the old smooth one----and the off side safety lever is just a small thin piece of metal--like the levers on the earlier DC models-----pretty sure that's when the manual safety only came about too.

If you want something similar these days---with a plastic frame and hammer--the Beretta PX4 comes close but not nearly as value priced unless you can take advantage of some sort of rebate.
 
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I had a Ruger SR9 and I think the Ruger SR series are one of the best guns for the money out there. I wouldn't mind having another one, especially the SR9c
 
Ruger P-95, How tough is it? A Longtime P95 owner/shooter once told me, if "Green Light teams" we're still being deployed, it would make the ideal carry peice. Is that good enough? :eek:
 
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