Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 - The Firearms Forum

hoodedmonk · 01-11-2012, 07:45 PM

I've narrowed it down to these two witch one and why? the gun will be used for home defense as well as the occasional conceal and carry/target/ect,ect.

hoodedmonk · 01-11-2012, 08:07 PM

Anybody?

woolleyworm · 01-11-2012, 08:10 PM

I've never cared much for the feel any SW semi-auto. That's just me though, go with what feels best to you.

Helix_FR · 01-11-2012, 09:59 PM

Ruger P95. Honestly I would spend the extra 100 bucks and go with the SW M&P line. Supposedly Smith is doing away with the whole SD line.

hoodedmonk · 01-11-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Helix_FR

Ruger P95. Honestly I would spend the extra 100 bucks and go with the SW M&P line. Supposedly Smith is doing away with the whole SD line.

This is good to know. Thanks for the replys!

jlloyd73 · 01-11-2012, 10:57 PM

I like the older Ruger "P" series guns.......but all of them are like tanks.

hardluk1 · 01-12-2012, 12:19 PM

Those ruger P series are just solid well built pistols. They just simple work well.

jeffadaklin · 01-12-2012, 02:07 PM

I have an SD and I love it. I really believe it's only a matter of which fits your hand the best. The discontinuing of the SD was just a rumor, but S&W still has parts for guns they made 40 years ago anyway. I got the SD HD Kit, came with the NanoVault and the Micro90 weaponlight. I have a Ruger similar to the 95- I really love it, too. But I actually feel more confident with the SD...as far as dependability.

hoodedmonk · 01-12-2012, 09:54 PM

Thanks for the reply's keep'em coming!

norahc · 01-12-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jlloyd73

I like the older Ruger "P" series guns.......but all of them are like tanks.

Yep. My P85 is still one of my favorite guns.

hoodedmonk · 01-13-2012, 08:19 PM

Not much love around here for the sd line eh?

hoodedmonk · 01-14-2012, 05:19 PM

Well I just got back from Gun shopping and after going to a Gun show,and three different gun stores I finnally made my decision and brought one home. I bought a Stoegar Cougar 9mm. I dont know a whole lot about them other than watching youtube vids, But the gun felt great and seemed really solid. It's a little bulky and on the heavy side but I think the weight will help with recoil. I did like the P95 better than the SD though and was really close to buying one. If they would have had one in all blue I might have but Im just not a fan of the stainless/chrome and black look. The wanted 339.00 for the p95 but I opted to pay a little more for the Cougar 399.00. When I left the house this morning I really thought my mind was set on the SD but it just felt a little cheap to me and the trigger pull was not what I expected. (Alittle stiff) It did have the best grip though in my opinion. I did find a really good deal on an MP but it was in a 357sig. cal and I really wanted a 9mm. I could see myself owning a MP 9mm in the future. I had myself on a 500.00 budget and included gas and lunch lol.

hoodedmonk · 01-14-2012, 05:22 PM

I will let you folks know what I think of the Cougar after I pick up some ammo and It stops dumping rain outside! Gotta love the great Northwest.

hoodedmonk · 01-14-2012, 05:31 PM

Lol. the one vote for the SD in the poll was me! So the vote actually went 10-0 for the P95 even the guy who said he loved his SD didnt vote for it. I'm a little surprised the vote was so one sided. The SD sells for 399.00 here and the P95 was only 339.00. and the all blue version is 10.00 bucks cheaper if you can find one.

norahc · 01-14-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hoodedmonk

Lol. the one vote for the SD in the poll was me! So the vote actually went 10-0 for the P95 even the guy who said he loved his SD didnt vote for it. I'm a little surprised the vote was so one sided. The SD sells for 399.00 here and the P95 was only 339.00. and the all blue version is 10.00 bucks cheaper if you can find one.

LOL...I've had my P85 since 1987, and with over 50K rounds through it I have never had a failure of any type. That's why I recommended the Ruger series.

jeffadaklin · 01-24-2012, 05:37 PM

Sorry, I'm the one who loves the SD but missed the voting part. Only thing is now, I also love my Ruger SR9c. I carry both (not at the same time:-)- also use the SD as bedside gun with my Mossberg-

sctt77 · 01-24-2012, 07:36 PM

i was looking at the eea 357 but i found a ruger p95 i think it was in 9mm that i like alot so i think ill be spending the 100 extra to get it im on a budget as well not much to play wit around 350-400 . does anyone know about the keltec ? are they any good?

Juker · 01-24-2012, 07:46 PM

Bud's has the P95 for $302, plus whatever your FFL guy charges.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/18161

This is the same Ruger I have, and I got it from Bud's. Fantastic pistol.

Brass Tacks · 01-25-2012, 08:05 AM

I bought (I mean Santa brought) the wife a P95 for Christmas. She went through the 300th round yesterday with only one FTF and that was a 1st round of a fresh mag. It's a quality product, as are each Ruger I've owned. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Double D · 01-25-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Juker

Bud's has the P95 for $302, plus whatever your FFL guy charges.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/18161

This is the same Ruger I have, and I got it from Bud's. Fantastic pistol.

Yea, I sell them for 299.00 and they are good guns.

Juker · 01-25-2012, 01:45 PM

I should add that the Ruger P95 comes with a non-articulated metal "speedloader" that makes a decent paperweight. If you can get this item to work, you are way ahead of most people on the planet.

You'll want to invest in a HKS 940 speedloader, which is a marvel of engineering and affordably priced ($9.99), and will provide you with years of expedient, satisfying magazine-loading enjoyment. Loading the P95 mags by hand without a speedloader is somewhat taxing on one's digits (to wit, darn near impossible).

p.s. If I had known Double D when I bought my P95, I would have bought it from him.

Brass Tacks · 01-25-2012, 02:30 PM

The supplied metal loader is just one step better than nothing at all. I have a Safariland ML-1 loader that works on the same principle but of a much better design.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/738...-polymer-black

View Poll Results: SD9 vs. P95
SD 9mm	1	9.09%
P95	10	90.91%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

01-11-2012, 07:45 PM	#1
hoodedmonk V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Carson WA. Posts: 105	Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 I've narrowed it down to these two witch one and why? the gun will be used for home defense as well as the occasional conceal and carry/target/ect,ect. --> Last edited by hoodedmonk; 01-11-2012 at 07:46 PM..

01-11-2012, 08:07 PM	#2
hoodedmonk V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Carson WA. Posts: 105	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 Anybody?

01-11-2012, 08:10 PM	#3
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 I've never cared much for the feel any SW semi-auto. That's just me though, go with what feels best to you. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

01-11-2012, 09:59 PM	#4
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,621	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 Ruger P95. Honestly I would spend the extra 100 bucks and go with the SW M&P line. Supposedly Smith is doing away with the whole SD line. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

01-11-2012, 10:57 PM	#6
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,931	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 I like the older Ruger "P" series guns.......but all of them are like tanks. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

01-12-2012, 12:19 PM	#7
hardluk1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nc mountains Posts: 293	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 Those ruger P series are just solid well built pistols. They just simple work well.

01-12-2012, 02:07 PM	#8
jeffadaklin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SC Posts: 137	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 I have an SD and I love it. I really believe it's only a matter of which fits your hand the best. The discontinuing of the SD was just a rumor, but S&W still has parts for guns they made 40 years ago anyway. I got the SD HD Kit, came with the NanoVault and the Micro90 weaponlight. I have a Ruger similar to the 95- I really love it, too. But I actually feel more confident with the SD...as far as dependability. __________________ Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

01-12-2012, 09:54 PM	#9
hoodedmonk V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Carson WA. Posts: 105	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 Thanks for the reply's keep'em coming!

01-13-2012, 08:19 PM	#11
hoodedmonk V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Carson WA. Posts: 105	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 Not much love around here for the sd line eh?

01-14-2012, 05:19 PM	#12
hoodedmonk V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Carson WA. Posts: 105	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 Well I just got back from Gun shopping and after going to a Gun show,and three different gun stores I finnally made my decision and brought one home. I bought a Stoegar Cougar 9mm. I dont know a whole lot about them other than watching youtube vids, But the gun felt great and seemed really solid. It's a little bulky and on the heavy side but I think the weight will help with recoil. I did like the P95 better than the SD though and was really close to buying one. If they would have had one in all blue I might have but Im just not a fan of the stainless/chrome and black look. The wanted 339.00 for the p95 but I opted to pay a little more for the Cougar 399.00. When I left the house this morning I really thought my mind was set on the SD but it just felt a little cheap to me and the trigger pull was not what I expected. (Alittle stiff) It did have the best grip though in my opinion. I did find a really good deal on an MP but it was in a 357sig. cal and I really wanted a 9mm. I could see myself owning a MP 9mm in the future. I had myself on a 500.00 budget and included gas and lunch lol.

01-14-2012, 05:22 PM	#13
hoodedmonk V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Carson WA. Posts: 105	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 I will let you folks know what I think of the Cougar after I pick up some ammo and It stops dumping rain outside! Gotta love the great Northwest.

01-14-2012, 05:31 PM	#14
hoodedmonk V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Carson WA. Posts: 105	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 Lol. the one vote for the SD in the poll was me! So the vote actually went 10-0 for the P95 even the guy who said he loved his SD didnt vote for it. I'm a little surprised the vote was so one sided. The SD sells for 399.00 here and the P95 was only 339.00. and the all blue version is 10.00 bucks cheaper if you can find one.

01-24-2012, 05:37 PM	#16
jeffadaklin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SC Posts: 137	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 Sorry, I'm the one who loves the SD but missed the voting part. Only thing is now, I also love my Ruger SR9c. I carry both (not at the same time:-)- also use the SD as bedside gun with my Mossberg- __________________ Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

01-24-2012, 07:36 PM	#17
sctt77 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: wash pa Posts: 73	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 i was looking at the eea 357 but i found a ruger p95 i think it was in 9mm that i like alot so i think ill be spending the 100 extra to get it im on a budget as well not much to play wit around 350-400 . does anyone know about the keltec ? are they any good?

01-24-2012, 07:46 PM	#18
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 Bud's has the P95 for $302, plus whatever your FFL guy charges. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/18161 This is the same Ruger I have, and I got it from Bud's. Fantastic pistol. __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

01-25-2012, 08:05 AM	#19
Brass Tacks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 553	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 I bought (I mean Santa brought) the wife a P95 for Christmas. She went through the 300th round yesterday with only one FTF and that was a 1st round of a fresh mag. It's a quality product, as are each Ruger I've owned. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. __________________ The Second Amendment, America's Original Homeland Security I don't know how I got over the hill without ever getting to the top.

01-25-2012, 01:45 PM	#21
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 I should add that the Ruger P95 comes with a non-articulated metal "speedloader" that makes a decent paperweight. If you can get this item to work, you are way ahead of most people on the planet. You'll want to invest in a HKS 940 speedloader, which is a marvel of engineering and affordably priced ($9.99), and will provide you with years of expedient, satisfying magazine-loading enjoyment. Loading the P95 mags by hand without a speedloader is somewhat taxing on one's digits (to wit, darn near impossible). p.s. If I had known Double D when I bought my P95, I would have bought it from him. __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

01-25-2012, 02:30 PM	#22
Brass Tacks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 553	Re: Smith & Wesson SD 9 or/vs. Ruger P95 The supplied metal loader is just one step better than nothing at all. I have a Safariland ML-1 loader that works on the same principle but of a much better design. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/738...-polymer-black __________________ The Second Amendment, America's Original Homeland Security I don't know how I got over the hill without ever getting to the top.