5. My version of the Smith third generation is buying the Ruger P series.
I have had an 89 and a 95 and have been please with both.
I went from hero to court jester in a single post. Sigh...
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5. My version of the Smith third generation is buying the Ruger P series.
I have had an 89 and a 95 and have been please with both.
Oh lordy don't get doddg started on 3rd gen S&W's. Nice pistols BTW me likey.
I have looked at the Gen 3 Smiths in the past, but always end up with a Ruger of some sort.
Since I have a Ruger Ltwt. Officer 1911 9mm, I will avoid the endless list of the Gen 3s of S/W.
Same 8 round capacity, or even less with the Gen. 3s.
Not to talk you into a specific direction but a 5906 has a 15 round capacity.
Buy what pulls your trigger today.
1. Thanks mcapo! Appreciate you taking the time!
2. Yes, a 5906 w/15 round capacity would put it in the same realm as the Ruger P series with the same.
3. Is there a reason I should gravitate toward the Smith instead of the Ruger?
A break here since some don't read past #3 anyway.
4. You know me, I have no qualms of selling one to buy another, especially since I have no emotional attachment to the P95 (wished I'd kept the P89: all-metal).
5. Are the Smiths known to be more reliable, lighter, smaller, better looking?
6. I have seen them from time to time but they have not been $300 but more $400+ if memory serves.
7. I might be selling the Ruger P89 anyway since it is just a house gun, and I have others that can serve that function
1. no problem
2. Not really. Back in the day of these firearms, lots and lots of police carried SW semi-autos. I don't know of any that carried the Ruger. Some probably did. What does that mean? Whatever you want it to.
3. See 2 though I question the use of the word "reason" and refer you to your statement 4.
5. Reliable? Yes; Lighter; Yes, No or the same depending upon model; Smaller? Yes, No or the same depending upon model; Better looking? Yes, No or the same depending upon model.
6. $300 to $1000ish. Lots of LEO 5906s running around. 908's; 915s; 5906's etc. See 3rd Gen thread for more info and even a recent 908 purchase and 30' test target.
7. I hope so. I've cancelled cable TV and now watch the doddg show for entertainment.
Sounds about right.
I have an LNIB 5906 but the price would be salty.
Some LEO guns on GB that would cost about $400 in hand but some risk involved.
You’ve owned so many guns in this genre, I doubt you’re going to find an epiphany gun.
I have a Rami BD and a P01 BD and like them both. The P01 has replaced my P7 as my daily carry simply because the P7 prices have rocketed up over the last few years and I don’t want to risk it. While I like the Rami the P01 seems to fit me perfectly. I like the grip much better since I replaced the rubber panels with a set of G10 grips. The factory sights have been replaced with Tru Glo night sights that my old eyes can see much better than the plain white dots. I use 16 round CZ75 magazines with modified base plates to eliminate the gap at the bottom of the frame. The gun is carried in a High Noon kydex IWB holster and I barely know it’s there. While the Rami is a very accurate pistol the P01 is just crazy accurate! I like all my CZs, and I own more than a few, but the P01 is my favorite.
I find myself looking at Rami vids this pm (while watching Hallmark movies with the wife) reminding myself why I bought it in the 1st place.
I'm having doubts about selling it, especially since I'm going to lose money on it.
Since I sold the HK this evening and have the P-09 up for sale, I'm reluctant to part with the Rami as well.
It is not a logical reluctance, I admit: I just like it and like the history of the people I like had it before me.
But, I wonder if I spent time with the PCR, I would feel like others here who say they have owned/do own both, and they like the PCR more.
I'm open to the experience of the PCR.
As mentioned, a member here said he'd let me shoot his PCR which will be quite helpful toward that end.
Ironically, if after shooting the PCR, unlike others, I like the Rami better, if I've already sold it, I'll really be hacked at myself.
Oh well, like all tangibles for sale, there is always another to buy, but I would hate to lose the history of this one since I like the people who "touched it," but maybe I'd pick up a safety anyway (and they don't cost as much ), but since it's got a long 1st pull: no issue anyway.
Don't know how long it will be till I get to shoot my friend's PCR, he's very busy and I don't see very often, but I'll look forward to range time with the PCR.
The difference is the ergonomics. The PCR sits in the hand like a CZ and the RAMI does not. The PCR is CZs best non-polymer carry gun.
Everyone is different. Just because one person likes something doesn't mean everyone does. I personally liked my Rami and love my PCR. You very well might be the opposite. If you are not in any hurry to sell the Rami, I would hang onto it until you actually find something that you like better, whether that is a PCR or something else. IMHO.
The difference is the ergonomics. The PCR sits in the hand like a CZ and the RAMI does not. The PCR is CZs best non-polymer carry gun.
Bold added for emphasis.
If you aren’t going to carry it, the advantage the PCR holds over the P-01 and the 75 compact disappears. I’d go as far tonsay if it won’t be carried, the steel framed 75 Compact makes a better range toy/HD option.
PCR (by Wizard) is all black with copper grips. P01 (by T-dogg) has the rail. The RAMI (by Wizard) is OD Green. All three have awesome triggers.
It has been nearly a day and you haven't bought anything yet?
You are sure slowing down....