P95 Now vs. Then

SIMP · November 13, 2012, 09:29 AM

Being new to the semi-auto scene and the P95, I'm curious about something. What's the difference in a P95 with a de-cocker system versus one without? Seems like I've read that the older models had a different safety system versus the newer ones. Is this true? Thank you in advance for your help with this.

pete2 · November 13, 2012, 09:46 AM

The difference is, there was a decocker only and a decocker with a safety like a 92FS.

Sevens · November 13, 2012, 01:37 PM

The older models were available with either system, I believe they are only available with a decocker now. As was said, the other kind had a manual safety with decocker if you chose to buy that version.

That's not the only difference in the pistol from then to now, though -- the original ones had a really slippery grip that was NOT tacky or grippy in almost any way. I know, I have one of these older ones. (born in 1997) My solution was a short length of bicycle tire innertube and it works VERY well. I tried one of the Pachmary slip-on "universal" grip sleeves but I did not care for the molded finger grooves.

The older ones also had no tac-rail and there is a very "1980's" looking ledge on the front of the trigger guard that has evolved and is now missing from the newer ones.

November 13, 2012, 09:29 AM	#1
SIMP Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 398	P95 Now vs. Then Being new to the semi-auto scene and the P95, I'm curious about something. What's the difference in a P95 with a de-cocker system versus one without? Seems like I've read that the older models had a different safety system versus the newer ones. Is this true? Thank you in advance for your help with this.

November 13, 2012, 01:37 PM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,755	The older models were available with *either* system, I believe they are only available with a decocker now. As was said, the other kind had a manual safety with decocker if you chose to buy that version. That's not the only difference in the pistol from then to now, though -- the original ones had a really slippery grip that was NOT tacky or grippy in almost any way. I know, I have one of these older ones. (born in 1997) My solution was a short length of bicycle tire innertube and it works VERY well. I tried one of the Pachmary slip-on "universal" grip sleeves but I did not care for the molded finger grooves. The older ones also had no tac-rail and there is a very "1980's" looking ledge on the front of the trigger guard that has evolved and is now missing from the newer ones. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

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November 13, 2012, 09:46 AM	#2
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	The difference is, there was a decocker only and a decocker with a safety like a 92FS.