Ruger P95 Review

Published on May 25, 2014
Duration: 10:32

This review of the Ruger P95 highlights its long production run and continued relevance. The presenter notes its popularity as a home defense or range gun due to its soft shooting characteristics and ease of manipulation. While not ideal for concealed carry due to its size and profile, it offers a comfortable shooting experience and straightforward disassembly.

Quick Summary

The Ruger P95, produced from 2006 to 2013, remains a relevant and popular 9mm pistol, particularly favored for home defense and range use due to its exceptionally soft shooting characteristics and comfortable ergonomics. While older models lack a Picatinny rail, its straightforward operation and ease of manipulation make it a solid choice.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction
  2. 00:10Ruger P95 Overview
  3. 00:25Production History & Replacement
  4. 00:32Current Relevance
  5. 00:55Included Accessories
  6. 01:11Safety Check
  7. 01:28Decocker Only Model
  8. 01:30Picatinny Rail Absence
  9. 01:40P95 Model Variations
  10. 01:54Grip Features
  11. 02:16Weight and Barrel Length
  12. 02:26Overall Profile & Ergonomics
  13. 02:44Concealed Carry Suitability
  14. 03:00Price Point & Use Cases
  15. 03:11Shooting Impressions
  16. 03:28Ambidextrous Controls
  17. 03:35Magazine Release Design
  18. 03:57Trigger Action (DA/SA)
  19. 04:01Double Action Pull
  20. 04:21Single Action Pull & Reset
  21. 04:47Magazine Capacity
  22. 04:57Magazine Compatibility Question
  23. 05:27Reasons for Popularity
  24. 05:33Ease of Manipulation
  25. 05:56Slide Manipulation with Magazine
  26. 06:14Firearm Disassembly
  27. 06:22Ejector Mechanism
  28. 06:27Slide Stop Alignment
  29. 06:36Slide Stop Pin Removal
  30. 06:57Dual Spring Setup
  31. 07:24Polymer Rails Discussion
  32. 07:47Reassembly
  33. 08:45Sights System
  34. 08:53Comparison to SR9C
  35. 09:09SR9C Performance
  36. 09:48Continued Availability
  37. 09:58Conclusion & Target Gun
  38. 10:10Wrap Up & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Ruger P95 discontinued?

The Ruger P95 was produced from 2006 until October 2013, at which point it was removed from Ruger's website and replaced by the SR9 series of pistols.

What are the main use cases for the Ruger P95?

Due to its comfortable shooting characteristics and price point, the Ruger P95 is primarily recommended as a home defense firearm or a range gun. It is generally considered too large for easy concealed carry.

How does the Ruger P95 handle recoil?

The Ruger P95 is known for being one of the softest-shooting 9mm handguns available. This is attributed to its weight, dual spring setup, and overall design, making it a pleasure to shoot.

What are the different models of the Ruger P95?

There were at least three main models of the Ruger P95: a decocker-only version, a decocker with a manual safety, and a double-action-only variant. Older models often lack a Picatinny rail.

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