Ruger Forum

azmark · August 12th, 2012, 06:09 AM

I keep looking at Ruger 9mm pistols. The P 95 seems like a good solid gun. What makes the SR 9 worth $100 more?

NickFroelich · August 12th, 2012, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azmark

I keep looking at Ruger 9mm pistols. The P 95 seems like a good solid gun. What makes the SR 9 worth $100 more?

I love my P95. It's a tank for sure. I personally like hammer fired better.

I've never had a single problem with my P95 since the day I got it. It fires everything! Feels great. Very little recoil. Very nice single action trigger reset an very accurate right out of the box.

BuckJM53 · August 12th, 2012, 07:44 AM

Mark ... The P95 is a good solid gun and well worth the purchase IMHO. In terms of why the SR9 (which is a great pistol as well) costs $100 more, I think that the answer would be twofold as the difference in actual materials cost between the two would likely be very little:
1. Research, development & tooling costs on the P95 has long been paid for which is not the case on the SR series.
2. I would highly suspect that the profit margin on the SR9 & SR40 series is significantly higher due to where it is positioned in the market and what the market will bear in terms of the price of similar pistols from the competition.

wardog58 · August 12th, 2012, 09:18 AM

P95 will eat anything. Buy the 95 and spend 100 on ammo

Benemorte · August 12th, 2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckJM53

Mark ... The P95 is a good solid gun and well worth the purchase IMHO. In terms of why the SR9 (which is a great pistol as well) costs $100 more, I think that the answer would be twofold as the difference in actual materials cost between the two would likely be very little:
1. Research, development & tooling costs on the P95 has long been paid for which is not the case on the SR series.
2. I would highly suspect that the profit margin on the SR9 & SR40 series is significantly higher due to where it is positioned in the market and what the market will bear in terms of the price of similar pistols from the competition.

This. The P95 is great gun, deserving of more credit than it typically gets.

Comparing the two, I personally prefer the SR9's slimmer profile, and lower bore centerline. The mag release button is also more "comfortable" and easy to get to for me, and the SR9 has higher quality sights as well.

Pick what suits you best.

cj45lc · August 12th, 2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benemorte

This. The P95 is great gun, deserving of more credit than it typically gets.

Comparing the two, I personally prefer the SR9's slimmer profile, and lower bore centerline. The mag release button is also more "comfortable" and easy to get to for me, and the SR9 has higher quality sights as well.

Pick what suits you best.

All good points but I'm having a hard time trying to justify buying the SR9 when my P95 does everything I've asked of it. Just got home from shooting it & that joker has never let me down.

Like he said "Pick what suits you best"

carbonyl · August 12th, 2012, 11:39 AM

I have a 95 and love it. Later I wanted something a little easier to conceal so I bought a sr9c. They are both great guns but with very different feels. I would never get rid of either.

Gun Fun · August 12th, 2012, 12:37 PM

I have a SR9 & SR9c. The 9c is now my daughter's as the compact size with the 10 round clip is perfect for her. The chamber loaded indicator is also good for her. Get whichever style feels best in your hand. One thing I personally don't like about the 9c is the adapter for the 17 round magazine; the rounded bottom doesn't feel quite right in my hand.

mc1911 · August 12th, 2012, 01:47 PM

I bought mine used and put fiber optic sights on it.

It is a little clunky, a little ugly and I have tried not to like it so it could be trade bait.

It is 100% reliable and accurate. I am still forced to like it and keep it.

I have thought about getting two more and some more mags for the future if a common firearm might be needed.

James6591 · August 12th, 2012, 10:12 PM

Don't own one, but have never heard a negative opinion.

Nick0410 · August 12th, 2012, 10:24 PM

Get what feels better in your hand. I got the SR9, love it, shot over 4000 rounds, no problems what so ever, about 6 jams (fte, limp wristing) in the hands of new shooters. I have never heard anything bad about the P95s but when I was "playing" with it in the store at the time when I was looking at both, the slide locked up in a weird position and no one could get it unstuck so I ruled it out. Doesnt mean I wouldnt own one, but I was looking for my first handgun and 100% reliabilty was what I was looking for. At the time I had no preference of hammer or striker fired either.

I actually suggest looking at the SR9c, seems like a great mix of features, but I love how the SR9 feels

NewVegasP95 · August 13th, 2012, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azmark

I keep looking at Ruger 9mm pistols. The P 95 seems like a good solid gun. What makes the SR 9 worth $100 more?

I purchased a new P95 just a week ago. Fired about 250 rounds through it so far, and I like it. It's built like a tank, and the extra weight means less muzzle climb/recoil. It's single/double action, so keep in mind you have a very long, heavy trigger pull followed by subsequent short, crisp pulls.
Do yourself a favor and try them both out before you buy! At the very least go to a store and hold them both in your hand, and make sure the grip fits you and feels good. I'm having issues with the grip being either too big, or simply not ergonomic enough. I recently trained with Glocks & Ruger Revolvers before making the P95 purchase, and trust me, it feels very different. It's a big grip without finger indentations. I've ordered a Hogue grip, and I'm hoping that will allow me to grasp it more easily.
Spend time holding them both, and see what feels good and fits your hands. If you can't seem to get comfortable with the P95, the extra $100 for the SR9 will be well worth it. Remember, it's a long-term investment!

arg0naut22 · August 13th, 2012, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewVegasP95

I purchased a new P95 just a week ago. Fired about 250 rounds through it so far, and I like it. It's built like a tank, and the extra weight means less muzzle climb/recoil. It's single/double action, so keep in mind you have a very long, heavy trigger pull followed by subsequent short, crisp pulls.
Do yourself a favor and try them both out before you buy! At the very least go to a store and hold them both in your hand, and make sure the grip fits you and feels good. I'm having issues with the grip being either too big, or simply not ergonomic enough. I recently trained with Glocks & Ruger Revolvers before making the P95 purchase, and trust me, it feels very different. It's a big grip without finger indentations. I've ordered a Hogue grip, and I'm hoping that will allow me to grasp it more easily.
Spend time holding them both, and see what feels good and fits your hands. If you can't seem to get comfortable with the P95, the extra $100 for the SR9 will be well worth it. Remember, it's a long-term investment!

that's actually exactly why i went with the P95. i've only fired and/or held a small number of handguns, but the P95 felt like a perfect fit for my hand immediately. well, price also had a bit to do with it, but honestly, once i had the P95 in my hand it just felt right.