I have a P89-DC that is as tough as nails no experience with the P 95.

I have the P95 that has been 100%. It is one of the earlier ones purchased shortly after they came out. No experience with the P89, but I don't think you could go wrong with either.

When my brother became a cop,he asked me what the cheapest dependable 9mm he could buy I told him A Ruger P-89( Pre 95 days).He bought one & for 6 years he qualified highest in a 15 man department. .He traded for a H&K USP 40 and dropped to the middle of the pack. He then bought a Glock 27 and barely qualified. He gave me the Glock . I promptly sold it. I"m keeping my Ruger P-95 DC. JBR

Originally Posted by revolvers&w

I have a P89-DC that is as tough as nails no experience with the P 95.

Same here.

Another P-89 fan here. I've handled but never fired a P95. My feelings are like greenjeans that you can't go wrong with either of them. I suspect the P-95 might be a bit easier to find since it is still in production.

Which one is the .40 I'm thinking P90? I cant ever remember the numbers. Thats what I had. It is one of the best shooting guns I have ever owned. And may actually be better than my M&P. I used it to qualify for my CCP. I had tighter groupings than the people that were using .22 target pistols. I ended up selling it because I didnt researcha good holster and need something to conceal. I bought a glock 30sf and kicked myself everyday for selling the Ruger. But I paid $300 for it with 5 mags, a uncle mike's holster that holds the extra magazine and 300 rounds of ammo. Had a guy offer me $500 without the ammo.

I love my M&P but I would buy one like it again. I even offered to buy it back for what the guy bought i for but he doesnt want to sell it.

I have a KP89-DC that is rugged and reliable, typically Ruger. The only experience that I have had with a P-95 is that I handled one at a local gun store.

The primary difference between the two is that the P-95 has a polymer grip frame and a 3.90" barrel. In contrast the P-89 has an aluminum grip frame and a 4.50" barrel.

As the others have said, you really can’t go wrong with either the P-89 or the P-95.

Both are good guns, can't go wrong with either.

I know a friend with teh 95 and he is happy and can shot the black out of a target with it. Imagine the 89 is a fine handgun too. They are relatively inexpensive and tough as nails.

RCG