Ruger Pistols

tranders

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How does everyone feel about Ruger's semi autos? I'm in the market for a .45. I have been looking at 1911s but am curious about the P90. I know their revolvers are very strong,how are their semi autos? Thanks!!:)
 
Very strong (like tanks), amazing prices. I really don't care for the triggers, though.

That said, I'd get one if I were in that kind of market. For .45, they have the 90 and the 97. The latter is the polymer version and also benefits from seven more years of development.

You might want to check out the CZ 97 also.
 
I simply love my 9mm P95. It is quite accurate, the definition of reliability and was priced right. I can even find reliable 15-round mags.

I wish the grip had a little more texture. I don't like the feel of the Hogue slip-on grip as I shoot better without it. I think I'll try some skateboard or grip tape.

The sights are good, but I don't like three-dot sights. I'd rather dot the I like on the Sig. I also like a front orange bar with a rear white bracket like on a S&W 686. Anyone know of good aftermarket sights that won't cost more than the pistol?

I'd love to see a .357 Sig/.40 S&W Ruger polymer conversion gun. That would be really cool. It would be the size of the P94 with a polymer frame and the improved linkage of the newer pistols.
 
I had a P90 before---it was very accurate---just a little blocky and heavy. That being said---it's still lighter than an all steel 1911 and a heck of a lot easier to take apart. The plastic ones are even lighter. And like all Rugers---built like a tank.
 
I have a P95 (polymer 9mm) and a P944 (alloy .40cal). The trigger on the P95 is very similar to the P97 (.45cal) and the trigger on the P944 is very similar to the P90 (also .45cal). The double action pull on the P95 is shorter and easier to manage, with a degree of accuracy, than the P944. This should transfer over to the P97 and P90 for comparison. Single action trigger pull is about the same. Try both the P97 and the P90 before buying.

I haven't had any problems what so ever with the P95, several thousand rounds through it. It eats anything fed it. Had a weak extractor on the P944 when new, since replacement the weapon has performed flawlessly.

The P90, to the best of my knowledge, has had no bad press. The P97, just recently has been the recent subject of some posts (Ruger Forum) concerning slide stop pin failure. You may want to visit that forum and check it out. I was ready to purchase a P97 until I read about the recent problems. Would not hesitate to go the P90 route.
 
I have the P95 9MM and the P90 45 ACP, the P90 has had the trigger worked on and is a very accurate and reliable gun. I have over 10,000 rounds through the P95 with no problems, still looks new.

Its the same old saying you can't go wrong buying a Ruger.

Tony



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I have a P89. Great gun. Couldn't ask for more. I fully intend to buy a P97 at some point.
 
I've seen some recent Q&A here concerning various Ruger P-Series pistols and their suitability for defensive use and concealed carry, so, I thought I'd put my two cents worth in.... I don't think that I even need to talk about the legendary Ruger sturdiness and dependability, it's legendary. As for the P-Series pistols, they maintain this standard.

I have seen quite a few guns shot on the range. Ruger P89s, P90's and P94's just never ever jam or break. Like Glocks, they are kinda ugly. Also, kinda big. But they just chug on and on. I only wish Ruger would make a THINER one for CCP. They make fine SP101s, so for the life of me, I can't see why they have let the other makers have the market unless Ruger owns one of them, maybe thats the answer. But in the ugly Category there's just no competition; a Ruger P-Series may not be Miss America, but at least it's the "girl next door" compared to Glock's "Roseanne Barr".

In terms of Handguns, Ruger is the number one seller of handguns in the nation right now. Sorry to say this, but I would buy a Ruger over a Smith and Wesson any day of the week, which several years ago I would opt for a Smith and Wesson. But ever since S&W was bought out by a British conglomerate, they
have cheapened their product considerably. But for the money you pay, Ruger is the best damn gun your going get without loosing quality. Rugers are very accurate right out of the box and they can be field stripped without any tools for cleaning and inspection.

I have a Ruger P94 (9mm) and a P90 (45) and both are very reliable and accurate. I have shot thousands of rounds from both and never had a problem with either one. Is it my choice for carry all the time?..no but each type of gun has different uses and carry preferences. I would purchase them both again and would feel like I got more than my moneys worth. Ruger makes a good product.

If you want to hear some opinions expressed on the substantial attributes of Rugers, try www.rugerforum.com & ask the many satisfied owners of these virually indestructable & well supported firearms.

Be Safe
 
[rant mode on] Ruger? I hate them. That traitor . . . . (various statements about Bill's betrayal). [rant off] See, much shorter now.
 
Don't forget about pre-ban mags

Another reason for going with the Ruger semi-autos:

The pre-ban mags are extremely cheap. I used one with a P-94 in 9 mm and it functioned just as reliably as the factory mags.
 
I have owned both the P97 and the P90. To me, the P97 may be more acccurate but I believe the P90 is more durable due to the slide stop issue and I just don't care for that funky grip area on the P95 and P97. It just does not work well with wet hands and my hands tend to shift a bit with it.
 
"I can't see why they have let the other makers have the market unless Ruger owns one of them, maybe thats the answer. "

The answer is that Ruger is trying to be politically correct by saying they only manufacture sporting arms. Guns designed to be used against people are taboo. Obviously they are not fooling us since the SP101 is certainly not a hunting pistol and the P series autos are basically service pistols. But it sounds good.:confused:
 
The answer is that Ruger is trying to be politically correct by saying they only manufacture sporting arms.

Funny, because H&R, NEF, Remington, Weatherby, Marlin, Winchester, Savage, Uberti, and many, many other companies only manufacture "sporting arms" and are rarely derided for being "PC" because of it.

If all they want to manufacture is stackbarrel shotguns, that's their business.
 
Tamara:
derided: To speak of or treat with contemptuous mirth. I had to look that up.

I have spoken to several people who called Ruger and asked them why they didn't manufacture such and such a product that would be perfect for concealed carry, and their answer was that they only produce sporting arms. Just passing that along in answer to his question. Of course I am taking their word for it.

If I am not mistaken Remington and Savage possibly others produce "police" models. I would say that this implies the shooting of people. Not PC but as long as it is the police doing the shooting, acceptable to the GP.
 
Ruger guns are tough as nails. My KP95DC will digest anything I feed it and produce quarter size groups at 15 yards!!! My ONLY complaint with it is that it is too big for concealed carry!!!:rolleyes:
 
/rant follows

Ruger only makes sporting arms??
What a bunch of hoooey. What sporting use does their AC556 Selective-Fire Rifle or their MP9 Submachine gun have?
 
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I have spoken to several people who called Ruger and asked them why they didn't manufacture such and such a product that would be perfect for concealed carry, and their answer was that they only produce sporting arms.

I called Ruger's research and marketing department again last week to pose this question to them again. I was told that their company has been flooded with calls asking the same thing......why dont they produce a small compact size for carry and concealment purposes?. I was told that their immediate intentions were to do so but they were in the process of staffing structure and applying research personnel for the design and development. So it sounds like only a matter of a short time before Ruger presents another fine product. :D
 
I have

... a Ruger KP97D that is nothing short of tremendous. The only issue that I have ever had with mine is that on one occassion, the weapon ejected brass right into my left eye. Luckily I had eyes and ears and was nothing more than startled. Otherwise the weapon is incredibly reliable, digests anything and is remarkably accurate for an out of the box budget weapon.

Kirk out.
 
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