P95 Question.

Marc · 03-29-2008, 03:20 PM

Looking to buy my first gun and well it's coming down to the P95 9mm.
But I'm confused on the difference between them. This maybe an obvious to some, but not so much to me.
Can someone please tell me the difference between the P95 models?
Ruger P-Series: 9mmCenterfire AutoloadingPistols

P95DPR
P95DPR15
P95PR
P95PR15

Academy has a P95 selling for $359 (blue) $379 (stainless) but I have no clue on which P95 9mm. it is after visiting the Ruger website???

Any and all help is very much appreciated.

Marc
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Jay1958 · 03-30-2008, 12:16 AM

Hey Marc,

P95DPR - decocker model with rail and 10 rd mags
P95DPR15 - - decocker model with rail and 15 rd mags
P95PR - - safety model with rail and 10 rd mags
P95PR15 - - safety model with rail and 10 rd mags

$359 for blue and $379 for stainless is pretty high. The price dropped on the P95s when the SR9 was released. You should be able to find them for maybe $30-$60 less than the prices you mentioned.

I have two P95DCs - one blue and one stainless - and I love them! I've got over 4,000 combined rounds thru them with NO problems, NO jams! They are rock solid. The P95DC was the predecessor to the P95DPR - mine doesn't have an accessory rail like the P95DPR. I would take the decocker over the safety model but that's just personal preference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc

Can someone please tell me the difference between the P95 models?

P95DPR
P95DPR15
P95PR
P95PR15

Academy has a P95 selling for $359 (blue) $379 (stainless) but I have no clue on which P95 9mm. it is after visiting the Ruger website???

Marc · 03-30-2008, 01:08 AM

Jay1958
I sure do appreciate the info. Well if you say $359 & $379 is over priced, looks like I call around.
I've read on here nothing but great reviews on the P95 which helps a bunch.

Thanks again,
Marc
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GlockMeister · 03-30-2008, 01:30 AM

Marc, have you handled a P95 yet? I found them to be a little big for my liking, as far as the grip goes that is. Some people like they're holding onto a log when shooting. lol All I'm suggesting, is if you haven't handled one yet, you should go to a dealer and do so? Of course, if you've already done so, you can tell me to shove off? lol JK. But you can still tell me you already have.

Another question I'd ask, is what is your reasons for getting the P95? If just for plinking/target shooting, good caliber choice. If it's going to be for that as well as home/personal defense, why not get something with a little more stopping power? I suppose you could go with say Federal Hydra-shok or something, but then with the cost of that ammo, may as well get a .40 ca,l? JMO anyhow.

Jay1958 · 03-30-2008, 01:10 PM

Glockmeister is right, everyone has different opinions and different preferences, different size hands, etc. So you should make sure that you like the feel of the P95 (or any other weapon) before you actually purchase one. Also, it is considered rather large for concealed carry by most people. I have a concealed carry permit and I have carried my P95DCs with no problems, but most people prefer smaller carry weapons. My primary carry weapons are a Ruger SR9 - which is full size but a little slimmer than the P95, and a Bersa UC9.

Me personally: the P95 fits me like a glove. As far as 9mm vs. 40S&W, the 40S&W ammo is considerably more expensive! I like to practice every chance I get. I can still get new (not reload) brand name brass cased FMJ rounds in 9mm for $9/box, even with the recent ammo price increases. Not too long ago, it was less than $7/box. For example, my current 9mm target round is CCI Blazer Brass FMJ that I purchase for $8.99 / box 50. CCI Blazer Brass FMJ in 40S&W from the same source costs $13.50 / box 50. 50% more expensive. This is not an unusual price differential between 9mm and 40S&W.

With all the people using .380ACP for SD these days, I don't worry too much about 9mm not having enough 'stopping power'. It's all about shot placement. A .22cal round in the center of the forehand has more stopping power than a .357 magnum round that completely misses the target by an eighth of an inch.

So, if you aren't going to practice very much and get proficient, you may want to go with a shotgun with 18-inch barrel that holds six or eight rounds.

Marc · 03-30-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Marc, have you handled a P95 yet? I found them to be a little big for my liking, as far as the grip goes that is. Some people like they're holding onto a log when shooting. lol All I'm suggesting, is if you haven't handled one yet, you should go to a dealer and do so? Of course, if you've already done so, you can tell me to shove off? lol JK. But you can still tell me you already have.

Another question I'd ask, is what is your reasons for getting the P95? If just for plinking/target shooting, good caliber choice. If it's going to be for that as well as home/personal defense, why not get something with a little more stopping power? I suppose you could go with say Federal Hydra-shok or something, but then with the cost of that ammo, may as well get a .40 ca,l? JMO anyhow.

Actually the P95 felt nice in my hand, Glock however felt like I was holding a 2x4 lol, and Sigma felt just as bad.

Well for the most part I think it will be for home/personal defense.
Doing research the P95 seems like the most reliable for the price. As well as everyone for the most part gave it great reviews.
The factors I'm looking at are, Price, Reliability, Ammo Cost, and if my wife (God forbid) ever has to use it, can. She's petite and at the moment going through chemo.

She really would rather not get one, but there's that better to have than not to have factor for me.
Plus I really think I'll enjoy going to the range and practicing.

Thanks,
Marc
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Yeah, someone had mentioned the price of ammo, so that was considered as well. I've thought of a shotgun and it was my first choice, but realistically my wife just couldn't hold on to it.
My wife wants me to get the one comfortable for me, learn, practice, and then teach her.

manbearpig · 04-08-2008, 09:28 PM

i've had my kp95dpr15 for a few months now that i got at a gunshow for 320$ i love it. it's my first pistol and i have already put about 300 rounds through it with no problems at all. it breaks down easily and is very accurate. as far as ammo goes the cheapest i have been able to find it is for about 10$ a box from wal-mart.

Marc · 04-09-2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by manbearpig

i've had my kp95dpr15 for a few months now that i got at a gunshow for 320$ i love it. it's my first pistol and i have already put about 300 rounds through it with no problems at all. it breaks down easily and is very accurate. as far as ammo goes the cheapest i have been able to find it is for about 10$ a box from wal-mart.

Yeah, I've really only hear good reviews about this gun. What all came with your kp95dpr15?

There's a gunshow coming to DFW area middle of the month, hopefully pick one up.
I was thinking of a used SIG, but think I'm heading this route.

Thanks for the info.

Marc
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NRAJOE · 04-09-2008, 03:36 PM

RJ Stewart · 04-13-2008, 10:34 PM

[quote=Jay1958;462139]Hey Marc,

P95DPR - decocker model with rail and 10 rd mags
P95DPR15 - - decocker model with rail and 15 rd mags
P95PR - - safety model with rail and 10 rd mags
P95PR15 - - safety model with rail and 10 rd mags

This should say P95R15 -- safety model with rail and 15 rd mags....

Marc · 04-14-2008, 01:37 AM

Thanks,
Now considering a Springfield XD9 Sub-Com. or 4" Com. I really like the safety and indicators on the XD's.

Thanks for the info.
Marc
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tlarkin · 04-14-2008, 01:40 AM

Most gun clubs/shooting ranges rent Ruger firearms. Ruger has a shooting range program. The local one down the way from me rents all kind of Rugers. I suggest you go rent them, and see if they have different ones. Larger shooting ranges tend to have more guns to rent, since there is more room for more people to come and rent them.

gcsod45 · 04-18-2008, 03:58 AM

I found that I like the feel of my P95 alot better than the S&W M&P that I had. Just my thoughts

Slow Strider · 04-20-2008, 02:39 AM

The decocker models are no longer being made. I like the P95 over just about any pistol out there.

GlockMeister · 04-20-2008, 02:44 AM

Hey Marc, might I suggest you also take a look at the S&W SW99? I seriously think it just might be something you'll like. Like the M&P and XD, I believe it also comes with a couple different back straps to get a better fit for the users/owners hand. Give it a looking at and let me know... Here's the link to S&W and one in 9mm.

Product: Model SW990L Pistol

This link is to 2 pages of many choices of that model in many different calibers...

Smith & Wesson

alan c. · 04-20-2008, 09:45 AM

Even though my new P-89 has a safety I prefer the decoker that my older one has.
The only drawback on the 95 is the grips are not removable. The frame and grip area are one piece.

03-29-2008, 03:20 PM	#1
Marc Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 39	P95 Question. Looking to buy my first gun and well it's coming down to the P95 9mm. But I'm confused on the difference between them. This maybe an obvious to some, but not so much to me. Can someone please tell me the difference between the P95 models? Ruger P-Series: 9mmCenterfire AutoloadingPistols P95DPR P95DPR15 P95PR P95PR15 Academy has a P95 selling for $359 (blue) $379 (stainless) but I have no clue on which P95 9mm. it is after visiting the Ruger website??? Any and all help is very much appreciated. Marc <>< Last edited by Marc; 03-29-2008 at 07:55 PM.

03-30-2008, 01:30 AM	#4
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 6,143	Marc, have you handled a P95 yet? I found them to be a little big for my liking, as far as the grip goes that is. Some people like they're holding onto a log when shooting. lol All I'm suggesting, is if you haven't handled one yet, you should go to a dealer and do so? Of course, if you've already done so, you can tell me to shove off? lol JK. But you can still tell me you already have. Another question I'd ask, is what is your reasons for getting the P95? If just for plinking/target shooting, good caliber choice. If it's going to be for that as well as home/personal defense, why not get something with a little more stopping power? I suppose you could go with say Federal Hydra-shok or something, but then with the cost of that ammo, may as well get a .40 ca,l? JMO anyhow. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6! Last edited by GlockMeister; 03-30-2008 at 01:39 PM.

03-30-2008, 01:10 PM	#5
Jay1958 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 161	Glockmeister is right, everyone has different opinions and different preferences, different size hands, etc. So you should make sure that you like the feel of the P95 (or any other weapon) before you actually purchase one. Also, it is considered rather large for concealed carry by most people. I have a concealed carry permit and I have carried my P95DCs with no problems, but most people prefer smaller carry weapons. My primary carry weapons are a Ruger SR9 - which is full size but a little slimmer than the P95, and a Bersa UC9. Me personally: the P95 fits me like a glove. As far as 9mm vs. 40S&W, the 40S&W ammo is considerably more expensive! I like to practice every chance I get. I can still get new (not reload) brand name brass cased FMJ rounds in 9mm for $9/box, even with the recent ammo price increases. Not too long ago, it was less than $7/box. For example, my current 9mm target round is CCI Blazer Brass FMJ that I purchase for $8.99 / box 50. CCI Blazer Brass FMJ in 40S&W from the same source costs $13.50 / box 50. 50% more expensive. This is not an unusual price differential between 9mm and 40S&W. With all the people using .380ACP for SD these days, I don't worry too much about 9mm not having enough 'stopping power'. It's all about shot placement. A .22cal round in the center of the forehand has more stopping power than a .357 magnum round that completely misses the target by an eighth of an inch. So, if you aren't going to practice very much and get proficient, you may want to go with a shotgun with 18-inch barrel that holds six or eight rounds. Last edited by Jay1958; 03-30-2008 at 01:21 PM.

04-09-2008, 03:36 PM	#9
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04-18-2008, 03:58 AM	#13
gcsod45 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southeast Aridzona Posts: 49	P95 I found that I like the feel of my P95 alot better than the S&W M&P that I had. Just my thoughts

03-30-2008, 01:08 AM	#3
Marc Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 39	Jay1958 I sure do appreciate the info. Well if you say $359 & $379 is over priced, looks like I call around. I've read on here nothing but great reviews on the P95 which helps a bunch. Thanks again, Marc <><

04-08-2008, 09:28 PM	#7
manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: new bern nc Posts: 1	i've had my kp95dpr15 for a few months now that i got at a gunshow for 320$ i love it. it's my first pistol and i have already put about 300 rounds through it with no problems at all. it breaks down easily and is very accurate. as far as ammo goes the cheapest i have been able to find it is for about 10$ a box from wal-mart.

04-13-2008, 10:34 PM	#10
RJ Stewart Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 10	[quote=Jay1958;462139]Hey Marc, P95DPR - decocker model with rail and 10 rd mags P95DPR15 - - decocker model with rail and 15 rd mags P95PR - - safety model with rail and 10 rd mags P95PR15 - - safety model with rail and 10 rd mags This should say P95R15 -- safety model with rail and 15 rd mags....

04-14-2008, 01:37 AM	#11
Marc Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 39	Thanks, Now considering a Springfield XD9 Sub-Com. or 4" Com. I really like the safety and indicators on the XD's. Thanks for the info. Marc <><

04-14-2008, 01:40 AM	#12
tlarkin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,926	Most gun clubs/shooting ranges rent Ruger firearms. Ruger has a shooting range program. The local one down the way from me rents all kind of Rugers. I suggest you go rent them, and see if they have different ones. Larger shooting ranges tend to have more guns to rent, since there is more room for more people to come and rent them.

04-20-2008, 02:39 AM	#14
Slow Strider Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	The decocker models are no longer being made. I like the P95 over just about any pistol out there.

04-20-2008, 02:44 AM	#15
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 6,143	Hey Marc, might I suggest you also take a look at the S&W SW99? I seriously think it just might be something you'll like. Like the M&P and XD, I believe it also comes with a couple different back straps to get a better fit for the users/owners hand. Give it a looking at and let me know... Here's the link to S&W and one in 9mm. Product: Model SW990L Pistol This link is to 2 pages of many choices of that model in many different calibers... Smith & Wesson __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6! Last edited by GlockMeister; 04-20-2008 at 02:47 AM.

04-20-2008, 09:45 AM	#16
alan c. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pasadena,Tejas - also known as Texas Posts: 3,769 Images: 15 Blog Entries: 2	Even though my new P-89 has a safety I prefer the decoker that my older one has. The only drawback on the 95 is the grips are not removable. The frame and grip area are one piece. __________________ God Bless. From Tejas -- formerly known as Texas.