I have the urge to buy one of these P series 45acp pistols. I have read about the differences between the three models, and think the P90 suites me best. Any reason to consider the others? I think my next choice would be the 97, and the 345 falling in last. Opinions?
I have no interest in the SR45. I dont like striker guns, and feel the SR45 trigger is too lite. I want a hammer gun, as just about all my pistols are hammer fired. It will be one of the three I listed.
I have a P345 that I use as my house PD gun. The P345 has the slim grip feel of the SR but has the metal trigger and hammer which feels pretty smooth.... I run a laser and flashlight on mine......These are great guns.....
They are great guns I love my P95. Its a little bulky but I have big hands. One thing that kinda sucks is mine will only take factory ruger mags. I've bought 2 pro-mags. And that's the only time I had problems. F.T.E 's. Mainly????? Tacti
I have the KP90, the P97D and KP345 and the 345 is my first choice and the P97 the second. They are all 100 % reliable, and function flawlessly but the 345 fits my hand the best and is the one that i shoot the most accurately. You should choose the one that is the most comfortable for your hand, they all use the same 7 and 8 round magazine and whichever one you choose will be a good choice and will serve you well.
Well... This isnt what I started out to obtain, but I watched several of the P series 45acp pistols, at excellent prices, get swept out from under me because I couldnt get there quickly enough. The money I had was burning a hole in my pocket, and since it has a hammer, was in the caliber I wanted, and I didnt have a real 1911...
Update Ok... Here is an update. As much as I enjoy my SR1911, I still felt the calling of the P series 45 pistol. Since the P series line is now gone, I felt this was the time to grab up one, or all 3 of the P 45s. I lucked into a mint KP97DC first, with all accessories, as it came new with. This pistol was 10 miles from my home, and made for an easy sale. The price was excellent, and I can tell this pistol was fired very little in its lifetime. I have shot it and its very accurate, and has mild recoil. I added a Pachmayr slip on grip with finger grooves because the early Zytel frames are somewhat slick. Im very happy with the P97. I kept reading about how the P90 was such a great gun, maybe, possibly, the best 45 Service pistol ever made. I like the Decock versions of these pistols, as my long ago sold P89, was a Decock model. Since the P97 is only available as a Decock, or DAO pistol, and mine is a Decock, I wanted my P90 to be a Decock also. I lucked into a KP90DC with all accessories, from the original owner, and he claims he only put 20 rounds through it, in its lifetime. 2 original 7 round magazines with the warning stickers still attached completed the package. I have since added the Houge finger groove grips. I have not shot this pistol yet, but will soon take it to the range. I am now torn as to whether or not to search out a P345. I will probably keep my eyes open for one, as I am curious how the 345 stacks up against the other two, but for now, I am very happy with the pair I have.
Nice pistols, you were vary lucky to find them in such good condition. I have the Hogue grips on all my metal frame P series pistols, and i have found them to improve my groups my at least 50% over the factory grips. All of my P series pistols are factory stock except for Trijicon night sights on P944 and MDS removed from P345 and the night sights are well worth having on a home defense pistol, they make for accurate shots even if you can only see a slight outline of your target. All of the P pistols are 100% dependable and so is the SR1911, i have found the SR1911 to be as well built and dependable as my Colt Combat Commander and it has much better sights. That is a sweet collection and they are built to last a lifetime.
...And Then There Were 3... My P series 45acp collection is complete. Today I scored a P345, 2 magazines, loading tool, original box, 50 rounds of mixed SD ammo, and an Old Faithful Pancake for $350. Cant wait to get outside and run some rounds down the barrel.
Nice collection of Ruger .45 autos, and they are only going to get harder to find as time goes by. Now you need a SR45 and you will have every .45 auto that Ruger has ever made.
Nice collection, Webalance, I have been looking at the P series and asking a ton of questions. So far I can only find one common comment, heavy. The P90 ilooked at was a bit heavy, but being an all metal gun I felt it was in line. I have not heard of any failures,e.g., frame cracks, firing pin problems, etc. All and all it looks like a great gun. Let us know how it shoots at the range. Good Luck
