Shot my P95 for first time....

SIMP · December 31, 2012, 06:51 PM

I've had this pistol over a month now and haven't been able to shoot it. I visited a friend today and we shot on his land. I am so impressed with this pistol. I know it's not the best money can buy but it is a highly affordable pistol that shoots very well. I've heard they're allready proven in the performance and reliability arena. I have no regrets with my stainless P95.

I'm already looking forward to shooting it again!

Leejack · December 31, 2012, 06:53 PM

Excellent, glad you like it!

The venerable P series Rugers have quite a following.

Xfire68 · December 31, 2012, 06:53 PM

Not the best money can buy but, it's a great pistol for the money you spent.

They are accurate and built like tanks!

Leejack · December 31, 2012, 06:57 PM

Had a P90 tank some time ago, I did like it, never failed to do what it did best, putting fat holes in the paper.

RJM · December 31, 2012, 07:13 PM

I always liked the P95, kinda wish I never sold mine. What are they going for nowadays?

Downeast · December 31, 2012, 09:47 PM

I have a P95, really one of the best deals out there @ $300-$320 or so for a rugged, reliable semiauto 9mm that comes w/ 2 15 Rd magazines.

jmstr · January 5, 2013, 03:32 AM

Reliable, rugged, service-accurate, cost-effective: what's not to like?

I liken the P-series Rugers to American muscle cars, compared to European import sports cars: they do what most of us really need them to and are the best 'bang for the buck'.

My P97 was more accurate in my hands than the H&K USP 45c or the Sig P220Combat, by at least a 2" smaller 8 round group at 7 yards, consistantly, for 300 rounds fired through each of them.

I am glad you are happy. If you get into bulls-eye competition you may need something with more potential accuracy, but for a fun gun that will reliably allow you to save your life [if you do your part], the P95 will work VERY well.

Oh, be careful cleaning it. Don't use brake cleaner or many other aerosol cleaners on the frame or you will run the risk of permanently discoloring the plastic. I did that to one part of a P97 frame and learned the hard way, but I can't remember what cleaner it was: breakfree maybe? I honestly don't remember. Maybe shotblaster or something from Remington or Winchester like that? Just be careful. Hoppes works fine for me.

Redhawk5.5+P+ · January 5, 2013, 05:42 AM

Ohh it's a .355 cal!

Everybody should know what a P95 is!

I tried one out, it was bulky for me (6'1") but a very good shooter with a good trigger. "Great" gun for the money if your not planning on carrying it.

December 31, 2012, 06:51 PM	#1
SIMP Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 136	Shot my P95 for first time.... I've had this pistol over a month now and haven't been able to shoot it. I visited a friend today and we shot on his land. I am so impressed with this pistol. I know it's not the best money can buy but it is a highly affordable pistol that shoots very well. I've heard they're allready proven in the performance and reliability arena. I have no regrets with my stainless P95. I'm already looking forward to shooting it again!

December 31, 2012, 06:53 PM	#2
Leejack Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: The Alamo! Posts: 1,810	Excellent, glad you like it! The venerable P series Rugers have quite a following. __________________ SigPro Rocks!

December 31, 2012, 06:53 PM	#3
Xfire68 Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2010 Location: Communist State of IL. Posts: 1,292	Not the best money can buy but, it's a great pistol for the money you spent. They are accurate and built like tanks! __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF Member

December 31, 2012, 06:57 PM	#4
Leejack Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: The Alamo! Posts: 1,810	Had a P90 tank some time ago, I did like it, never failed to do what it did best, putting fat holes in the paper. __________________ SigPro Rocks!

December 31, 2012, 07:13 PM	#5
RJM Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 560	I always liked the P95, kinda wish I never sold mine. What are they going for nowadays? __________________ .327 SP101, .327 Blackhawk, .45 Vaquero, Browning Maxus, Browning Silver Lightning, Ruger no.1 .243, Stoeger .410 sxs, TC Contender, Remington 870 Wingmaster, Uberti 1860, Hawken, Moisin, Mauser, Marlin 60

December 31, 2012, 09:47 PM	#6
Downeast Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 18	I have a P95, really one of the best deals out there @ $300-$320 or so for a rugged, reliable semiauto 9mm that comes w/ 2 15 Rd magazines.

January 5, 2013, 03:32 AM	#7
jmstr Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2001 Posts: 699	Reliable, rugged, service-accurate, cost-effective: what's not to like? I liken the P-series Rugers to American muscle cars, compared to European import sports cars: they do what most of us really need them to and are the best 'bang for the buck'. My P97 was more accurate in my hands than the H&K USP 45c or the Sig P220Combat, by at least a 2" smaller 8 round group at 7 yards, consistantly, for 300 rounds fired through each of them. I am glad you are happy. If you get into bulls-eye competition you may need something with more potential accuracy, but for a fun gun that will reliably allow you to save your life [if you do your part], the P95 will work VERY well. Oh, be careful cleaning it. Don't use brake cleaner or many other aerosol cleaners on the frame or you will run the risk of permanently discoloring the plastic. I did that to one part of a P97 frame and learned the hard way, but I can't remember what cleaner it was: breakfree maybe? I honestly don't remember. Maybe shotblaster or something from Remington or Winchester like that? Just be careful. Hoppes works fine for me. __________________ Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin. Its the triumphant twang of a bedspring.

January 5, 2013, 05:42 AM	#8
Redhawk5.5+P+ Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2012 Location: NV Posts: 743	What caliber is a P95? Ohh it's a .355 cal! Everybody should know what a P95 is! I tried one out, it was bulky for me (6'1") but a very good shooter with a good trigger. "Great" gun for the money if your not planning on carrying it.