Wanting Opinions - Ruger P95

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Here in the next couple months with some tax return cash, I plan on purchasing an EDC pistol. I don't have a ton of money so I would like to find something in the $300-$400 range, 9mm would be preferred (yes I know, sissy caliber and all that, please spare me :rolleyes:) for the simple fact that 9x19's are cheap, available ANYWHERE, and not to mention plenty effective with good shot placement. I've done a little shopping around and from what I've read/seen the Ruger P95 jumps out at me as a pretty good choice.

So here is the question:

Does anyone have any experience with the Ruger P95 they could share? (Good, Bad, Indifferent?)

And:

Within my price range what would you recommend I look at?

Of course when I get some cash in hand I'll go and do some serious gun shopping at the LGS where I can get some different models in hand and do a little shooting in the stores range, but until then window and opinion shopping is what I have to go with.

Thanks in advance!:thumbup:
 
For that price range you can find a lot of used pistols, Glocks and even Sig Sauers have been had in that range. Be patient and scour the to sell adds and gun shows assuming your state allows those freedoms.
 
The Ruger P95 is a larger gun if I recall. I have a P90 and it is big. Glock's 26 or 19 are smaller and the 19 has quite a rabid fan base (not that that is a bad thing). The Sig P250 is fantastic (I have one) and is available in compact, medium and full size models. My LGS had one for $389 if my fuzzy memory serves me correctly.

I have a friend who has the Ruger SR9 and he likes it a lot. Best thing is to go and fondle as many as you can to find the one that fits best.
 
A friend and old shooting budy has a metal framed P95. It has houge grips and is wonderfull to hold and shoot. I've handled a few over the years and always wanted on. If it fits your hand and you like it, buy it. They are good pistols. The SR9 is pretty sweet also. 3 years ago a local mom and pop shop was selling their range rental for a really good price. Wish I had had the cash to buy it.
 
ruger p95. two of my friends had/ has them. i have shot it and it is reliable. full size pistol, but I don't see a problem with it. one got stolen and other friend still has his.
 
I do not care for the Ruger P series and I am a big Ruger fan.
I would go with a Glock,they can be had for around 400.00
 
The P95 is a solid performer -- especially if you have a good gunsmith go through and polish the innards.
If you're not hung up on new, there are a lot of police trade in full size S&W's out there in the 59xx series for under $400 and the W. German surplus Sig P6/P225 is a good piece, too, that can be found under $350 -- but it only holds 8 rounds.
 
TxSxB, I don't know if your town or somewhere near you has an indoor shooting range. This might be your best recourse to try several pistols. There is such a wide choice now with all the new handguns out on the market and so many different variations. You should be able to rent these for $8-$12 / hour and this would give you a better idea of how they fit in your hands (don't forget to try it in your off hand as well), recoil, muzzle flash, etc. This would be a small investment to find out before plunking down $300-$500 on a gun and then realizing the grip is too big, too much recoil, sight picture is too short, etc. Good luck with your choices & happy shopping.
Be safe.
 
The P95's are big, but they are good especially with their affordable price point.

I use to own one, but traded it for a P89. :) I have nothing bad to say about the P95.
 
texas gun person said:
The P95's are big, but they are good especially with their affordable price point.

I use to own one, but traded it for a P89. :) I have nothing bad to say about the P95.
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I agree. You could do far worse than a P95.

It was my first pistol I ever purchased. I knew nothing about pistols at the time and got it because it fit my budget but luckily it was a good buy. They may be a little thick and ugly but mine has been 100% reliable. Period.

I generally prefer my XDs now but I would have no problem if a P95 was all I had.
 
The P95 is a solid performer and is generally very reliable. As been stated they are extremely blocky, bulky, heavy and clunky. Not an ideal carry gun honestly. They come in different configs but generally a two stage Decocker which is no longer the trend these days. DA only like the GLOCKS and Springfield XD/XDM are the recent trend. For a carry gun the simpler the manual of arms the better you are...espeically if you're not going to seek out any professional LEO type defensive training beyond a standard CWP class.

As has been stated repeatedly and should be heeded...find a new or used GLOCK, XD/XDM or one of the other DA only pistols. No muss, no fuss, simple, easy and as or more reliable than the P95.

I often see a lot P95's for sale people people don't heed this advice and end up buying one and if they're serious about conceal carry they'll end up trading it in. You could do considerably worse - but you can do much better.

Bottom line it is a good gun, good price - but a boat anchor that requires a two stage decocking.
 
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The Ruger P95 is a rock-solid pistol. I've owned quite a few Ruger "P-series" pistols over the years and have always found them to be an excellent pistol...(Not Browning Hi-Power excellent, but excellent just the same.).
 
I have three Ruger P series pistols (2 .45's and one 9mm) I was always happy with them in nearly every way. After awhile, you will have to polish the burr they develope on the sear (had to do this on all three at different times). I think they are a great value, and very reliable. Haven't shot any of them since I got my Sig P220 and P226 though.
 
I've had a P94 for years (.40) and it's an awesome handgun, cannot go wrong with Ruger P##.
 
Ruger P95's are GTG---they aren't really all that big or heavy-- contrary to popular opinion.

Reliable-accurate-low recoil and cheap to shoot---there are guns at twice the price that aren't as good.

Ya---I like em.
 
The P series is good, but may be a bit heavy for carry. You could buy a Glock for about $100 more.
 
The P95 is a solid, accurate gun -- and was one I considered seriously before buying a Springfield Armory XD9. You might also want to look at the Ruger SR9; it's generated a lot of positive reviews.
 
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