Ruger or Glock

Cyclops · 07-17-2002, 11:40 AM

I'm looking for a beater gun (as mentioned in another thread) & it has been suggested I look at these two mfg for what I'm looking for. I have experience w/ Glock, but have only shot Ruger revolvers. What is the general consensus of Ruger semi autos?

PS...i'm looking for something in a compact 45, if that helps at all.

NRAJOE · 07-17-2002, 11:44 AM

Most excellent is my concenus! I have a stainless P95DC with the polymer frame. Light ,accurate, inexspensive...I think I paid $350 with tax and such. It will accept the old P-Series 15 rd clips.

NRAJOE · 07-17-2002, 12:01 PM

The P95DC is 9mm, I had the .45 ruger and did not like the way it shot. Too violent with that polymer frame, maybe one of the older steel frames.

lefty o · 07-17-2002, 03:13 PM

the ruger is an excellent gun for the money, if you can tolerate the mushy trigger.

jerry · 07-17-2002, 03:21 PM

had a P-90 .45 once. Liked it a lot. Traded in for 1911 so I could customize.

oneastrix · 07-17-2002, 03:35 PM

I carry Glock mostly, but I too own a P95DC just like NRA Joe's. it was my first duty weapon back when i worked the TX/Mexico border. Can't go wrong with the Ruger at all.

07-19-2002, 10:42 PM

Glock 36 is smaller with a better trigger...easier to maintain...far more corrosion resistant...Ruger isn't a bad gun though...

artnkaren · 07-20-2002, 09:13 PM

Hi,
Have a Ruger P95 in 9mm and it is a great shooter and is very comfortable and easy to get used to. Can't go wrong IMHO. Using some NORMA 9mm, 115gr. ammo right now and it's great in this gun.:nod:

FEG · 07-21-2002, 04:16 AM

When it's all said and done, I think any handgun under $300 ought to have a very well-defined role. I am not suggesting that any gun under a certain amount is @#$%, and all handguns over same amount are "good." What I mean is that the more economical guns all represent $80-$250 that could have gone elsewhere...

I figure that I can only reasonably shoot and maintain 5 handguns max. More don't get the practice hours, etc. I am interested in collecting, but I must admit that I don't really understand what is meant by a "beater" handgun. I own some "beater" rifles, but they start at $50, not $100. C&R rifles seem a lot more practical...

I am not trying to put the whole idea down out of hand, but I realized that it wasn't for me when handguns are treated so differently from long guns.

NRAJOE · 07-21-2002, 06:29 AM

"Beater" is the same as a toss around. Throw it under your pickup truck seat, throw it in a backpack, tacklebox, and don't worry about it . Don't have to be pretty, but its gotta work!

Mike southers · 07-25-2002, 03:17 PM

I have a P90 (a sweetie), and a Springfield Armory XD-40 Tactical. Bothe fine guns. The XD spends a lot of time in dirtier parts of the car. The P90 stays at home w/Hydra-Shoks in it.

denfoote · 07-28-2002, 04:41 PM

I would not use either a Glock or a Ruger for a beater gun!! I have a KP95DC and a G36. Both are treated with all the care they deserve!! If you want a beater gun, I would get one of those $99 Makarovs!! Not that the Mak is a "bad" gun in any way. I have several of them, but it was designed to be used in Siberia. It has to be tough!!

Cyclops · 07-28-2002, 09:05 PM

denfoote - those "$99 Makarovs" are $199 here in the PRK! :nod:

07-17-2002, 11:40 AM	#1
Cyclops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Posts: 231	Ruger or Glock I'm looking for a beater gun (as mentioned in another thread) & it has been suggested I look at these two mfg for what I'm looking for. I have experience w/ Glock, but have only shot Ruger revolvers. What is the general consensus of Ruger semi autos? PS...i'm looking for something in a compact 45, if that helps at all. __________________ Don't tread on me!

07-17-2002, 11:44 AM	#2
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,737 Images: 3	Most excellent is my concenus! I have a stainless P95DC with the polymer frame. Light ,accurate, inexspensive...I think I paid $350 with tax and such. It will accept the old P-Series 15 rd clips. __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

07-17-2002, 12:01 PM	#3
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,737 Images: 3	The P95DC is 9mm, I had the .45 ruger and did not like the way it shot. Too violent with that polymer frame, maybe one of the older steel frames. __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

07-17-2002, 03:35 PM	#6
oneastrix Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: on the road Posts: 5,244	I carry Glock mostly, but I too own a P95DC just like NRA Joe's. it was my first duty weapon back when i worked the TX/Mexico border. Can't go wrong with the Ruger at all. __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

07-20-2002, 09:13 PM	#8
artnkaren Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 28	Ruger P95 Hi, Have a Ruger P95 in 9mm and it is a great shooter and is very comfortable and easy to get used to. Can't go wrong IMHO. Using some NORMA 9mm, 115gr. ammo right now and it's great in this gun.:nod: __________________ AJ

07-17-2002, 03:13 PM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 6,239	the ruger is an excellent gun for the money, if you can tolerate the mushy trigger.

07-17-2002, 03:21 PM	#5
jerry Short Time Shirt Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,229 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	had a P-90 .45 once. Liked it a lot. Traded in for 1911 so I could customize.

07-19-2002, 10:42 PM	#7
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	Glock 36 is smaller with a better trigger...easier to maintain...far more corrosion resistant...Ruger isn't a bad gun though...

07-21-2002, 04:16 AM	#9
FEG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Behind the Iron Curtain Posts: 517	When it's all said and done, I think any handgun under $300 ought to have a very well-defined role. I am not suggesting that any gun under a certain amount is @#$%, and all handguns over same amount are "good." What I mean is that the more economical guns all represent $80-$250 that could have gone elsewhere... I figure that I can only reasonably shoot and maintain 5 handguns max. More don't get the practice hours, etc. I am interested in collecting, but I must admit that I don't really understand what is meant by a "beater" handgun. I own some "beater" rifles, but they start at $50, not $100. C&R rifles seem a lot more practical... I am not trying to put the whole idea down out of hand, but I realized that it wasn't for me when handguns are treated so differently from long guns. __________________ WARNING: CZs MAY BE HABIT-FORMING (Consult a doctor if nursing or pregnant).

07-21-2002, 06:29 AM	#10
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,737 Images: 3	"Beater" is the same as a toss around. Throw it under your pickup truck seat, throw it in a backpack, tacklebox, and don't worry about it . Don't have to be pretty, but its gotta work! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

07-25-2002, 03:17 PM	#11
Mike southers Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: middle coast Posts: 162	I have a P90 (a sweetie), and a Springfield Armory XD-40 Tactical. Bothe fine guns. The XD spends a lot of time in dirtier parts of the car. The P90 stays at home w/Hydra-Shoks in it.

07-28-2002, 04:41 PM	#12
denfoote Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 159	Beater Gun????? I would not use either a Glock or a Ruger for a beater gun!! I have a KP95DC and a G36. Both are treated with all the care they deserve!! If you want a beater gun, I would get one of those $99 Makarovs!! Not that the Mak is a "bad" gun in any way. I have several of them, but it was designed to be used in Siberia. It has to be tough!! __________________ I traded my manners for a handgun!!!!! :assult:

07-28-2002, 09:05 PM	#13
Cyclops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Posts: 231	denfoote - those "$99 Makarovs" are $199 here in the PRK! :nod: __________________ Don't tread on me!