Author Topic: p97 (Read 511 times)

sureshot2040 · « **on:** January 29, 2006, 07:04:53 AM »

anyone shooting one of these??
particularly in dao ??
opinions please
thanks
sureshot

doorgunner · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2006, 08:41:05 AM »

I've owned two over the years. Both were shot a lot, always using hollow points. Never a single malfunction, excellent accuracy, and typical Ruger ruggedness. I think that due to the comparatively low price, it is typically snubbed as a "cheap gun" by most gun owners.

I was never overly impressed with the double action trigger pull, but it was completely serviceable, and did smooth out after a few hundred rounds.

Wisill · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2006, 07:45:53 AM »

I own the P97DC, and have for a few years now. I agree with doorgunner in regards to dependability, and accuracy. I've also shot many rounds through it, and a lot of those were the cheapest I could find at the local gun store, without a single malfunction.

As far as some others snubbing this as a cheap gun, maybe by price by not performance or dependability, the two things that count most in my book.

wolfsong · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2006, 06:29:00 PM »

Why Rugers get kocked because they are less expensive than all other guns in their class, I'll never understand. With Ruger, you get consistant quality, AND a recognized name brand, not to mention a life time warranty. People buy Glocks, Smiths, Kimbers, etc. because of the name. Snob appeal, in my opinion. Sure, they all make quality guns and pretty one's, too. But all of the aforementioned guns have their share of problems, from manufacturing flaws, to ftf & fte issues, and can be finnicky eaters to boot. I have never had ONE problem with any Ruger I own. Pretty means nothing to me. Performance, durability and reliability are what count in my book. The ONLY problem that I have ever had with my Rugers is running out of ammo and still having the urge to keep on shooting. I just purchased my first .45 a Ruger P97. It is now my favorite handgun. Just don't let my GP100s and my Redhawk here me say that! Next on my list is a Vaquero in .45. Can't wait, but here in California, it's one handgun every 30 days, so I guess I'll have to wait. Peace and God bless, Wolfsong.