smith & wesson Sd9ve vs. Ruger p95

seabee78 · February 2, 2013, 02:20 AM

Which one would you folks have and why?

I'm torn between these firearms. I already have a p95, for the wife. I like it. I also like the sd9ve.

The reason I am looking at these two are because of price, feel and magazine capacity. We don't want any thing bigger or smaller, physically.

Your opinions are greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance !
seabee78

Omaha-BeenGlockin · February 2, 2013, 02:43 AM

P95-- its simply a better gun

bubbacrabb · February 2, 2013, 09:19 AM

I had the smith and completely hated the gun. I use the 95 at work, but they are DAO. While they do go boom every time I just think there are better guns out there. Since you're already in the used line, why not look for a used Glock or SR9. There has to be something out there that would be a better gun for the money. That said, the 95 does work. I wouldnt be afraid to rely on it.

bigghoss · February 2, 2013, 10:55 AM

This has been asked a few times, once within the last couple weeks in fact. Search feature is your friend.

P95 is a stout gun, reliable. SD9 is striker-fired and they fixed the tigger from the sigma. No personal experience with the smith but I hear good things.

Looking for a used glock-a model 19 particularly- is good advice. Or a S&W M&P.

Kreyzhorse · February 2, 2013, 11:06 AM

Out of the two, the Ruger is the better choice. Much better trigger in my opinion. Both guns however are well made and simply work. Pick the one you like the best and if it's the Smith, and you can live with the trigger, you will made the right choice.

BlueOvalFitter · February 2, 2013, 11:22 AM

That is a very hard decision. I have owned quite a few P series Ruger firearms and liked every one of them. I have also owned a SW40VE and a SW9VE and those were great firearms also.

Being you already own a P95 go to your LGS range and rent a SD9VE and shoot it. That's how I would decide.

cocojo · February 3, 2013, 09:31 AM

S&W SDve all the way.

bossman · February 3, 2013, 01:25 PM

Since you have the Ruger P 95 why not try something else? I like the S&W and it's a lighter gun if you carry. Both are fine guns so either have a his and her's with the Ruger or two different guns from two different great American gun companies. I myself like to shoot different types of guns, so I vote one of each.

seabee78 · February 8, 2013, 01:35 PM

So my wife and I went and looked at handguns today. Boy, I sure like the Beretta PX4. Anyone have an opinion or used one of these?

Thank you.

seabee78

Justice06RR · February 8, 2013, 09:38 PM

The PX4 is another great option, a little more money but it is a nicer pistol than the P95 and SD9.

I've been wanting to buy a PX4 for a while (when the money becomes available). It is a solid pistol and the DA/SA trigger is close to the M9.

If you still want to stick with either the P95 and SD9, why not give the SD9 a try? You already know what the P95 is like; its always good to try something different.

LockedBreech · February 8, 2013, 10:09 PM

^ I have had the PX4 for about 4-5 years and I'd argue that it's a substantially better pistol than either the P95 or SD9VE. Good recommend for only $80 more.

I once would have said P95 to this. I love Ruger, and the P95 rocks. However, having played around with a SD9VE, it's a much nicer pistol than I expected for the money. Very cleanly machined.

tacticalmedic · February 8, 2013, 11:30 PM

If youngest the SD9, buy the Apex Trigger Kit for it and install it yourself. The best $25 you can spend on it. Makes a world of difference.

seabee78 · February 23, 2013, 01:25 AM

Has anyone ever bought a handgun via the internet and specifically Bud's gun shop. I cant find my next firearm locally and I am nervous about buying online.
If anyone has any advise about buying online or any tips about buying online please share. Thank you all very much.

LockedBreech · February 23, 2013, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by seabee78

Has anyone ever bought a handgun via the internet and specifically Bud's gun shop. I cant find my next firearm locally and I am nervous about buying online.
If anyone has any advise about buying online or any tips about buying online please share. Thank you all very much.

I recently bought my first online purchase through Bud's - a Beretta 96 around Oct. 2012. Flawless, painless procedure. Easier then picking something up from layaway.

February 2, 2013, 02:20 AM	#1
seabee78 Member Join Date: December 3, 2012 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 27	smith & wesson Sd9ve vs. Ruger p95 Which one would you folks have and why? I'm torn between these firearms. I already have a p95, for the wife. I like it. I also like the sd9ve. The reason I am looking at these two are because of price, feel and magazine capacity. We don't want any thing bigger or smaller, physically. Your opinions are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance ! seabee78

February 2, 2013, 02:43 AM	#2
Omaha-BeenGlockin Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2001 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,183	P95-- its simply a better gun __________________ I take the leech that's bleeding me Can't stop to save my soul I take the leash that's leading me -------Metallica

February 2, 2013, 10:55 AM	#4
bigghoss Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,664	This has been asked a few times, once within the last couple weeks in fact. Search feature is your friend. P95 is a stout gun, reliable. SD9 is striker-fired and they fixed the tigger from the sigma. No personal experience with the smith but I hear good things. Looking for a used glock-a model 19 particularly- is good advice. Or a S&W M&P. __________________ I don't collect guns, I accumulate them.

February 2, 2013, 11:06 AM	#5
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Out of the two, the Ruger is the better choice. Much better trigger in my opinion. Both guns however are well made and simply work. Pick the one you like the best and if it's the Smith, and you can live with the trigger, you will made the right choice. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

February 2, 2013, 11:22 AM	#6
BlueOvalFitter Member Join Date: July 8, 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 74	That is a very hard decision. I have owned quite a few P series Ruger firearms and liked every one of them. I have also owned a SW40VE and a SW9VE and those were great firearms also. Being you already own a P95 go to your LGS range and rent a SD9VE and shoot it. That's how I would decide. __________________ The anticipation of death is worse than death itself!

February 2, 2013, 09:19 AM	#3
bubbacrabb Member Join Date: April 7, 2011 Posts: 35	I had the smith and completely hated the gun. I use the 95 at work, but they are DAO. While they do go boom every time I just think there are better guns out there. Since you're already in the used line, why not look for a used Glock or SR9. There has to be something out there that would be a better gun for the money. That said, the 95 does work. I wouldnt be afraid to rely on it.

February 3, 2013, 09:31 AM	#7
cocojo Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2000 Posts: 500	S&W SDve all the way.

February 3, 2013, 01:25 PM	#8
bossman Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 996	Since you have the Ruger P 95 why not try something else? I like the S&W and it's a lighter gun if you carry. Both are fine guns so either have a his and her's with the Ruger or two different guns from two different great American gun companies. I myself like to shoot different types of guns, so I vote one of each. __________________ NRA life member When the going gets tough, I just open another beer.

February 8, 2013, 01:35 PM	#9
seabee78 Member Join Date: December 3, 2012 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 27	So my wife and I went and looked at handguns today. Boy, I sure like the Beretta PX4. Anyone have an opinion or used one of these? Thank you. seabee78

February 8, 2013, 09:38 PM	#10
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,360	The PX4 is another great option, a little more money but it is a nicer pistol than the P95 and SD9. I've been wanting to buy a PX4 for a while (when the money becomes available). It is a solid pistol and the DA/SA trigger is close to the M9. If you still want to stick with either the P95 and SD9, why not give the SD9 a try? You already know what the P95 is like; its always good to try something different.

February 8, 2013, 10:09 PM	#11
LockedBreech Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Rocky Mountain West Posts: 3,395	^ I have had the PX4 for about 4-5 years and I'd argue that it's a substantially better pistol than either the P95 or SD9VE. Good recommend for only $80 more. I once would have said P95 to this. I love Ruger, and the P95 rocks. However, having played around with a SD9VE, it's a much nicer pistol than I expected for the money. Very cleanly machined. __________________ 16 Pistols, 5 Rifles, 1 Shotgun, no time to shoot them

February 8, 2013, 11:30 PM	#12
tacticalmedic Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 193	If youngest the SD9, buy the Apex Trigger Kit for it and install it yourself. The best $25 you can spend on it. Makes a world of difference. __________________ *Support the 2nd Amendment*. George Washington didn't use his right to free speech to defeat the British. He shot them.

February 23, 2013, 01:25 AM	#13
seabee78 Member Join Date: December 3, 2012 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 27	Has anyone ever bought a handgun via the internet and specifically Bud's gun shop. I cant find my next firearm locally and I am nervous about buying online. If anyone has any advise about buying online or any tips about buying online please share. Thank you all very much.

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