distruction test

[INDIAN BOB]

I've really gotten into ruger P95's recently(own 2), and now would like info on duribility has any one seen or heard of a test to breakage of the P95, and if so what broke? The one I carry every day is approaching 3000 rds with no problems; I realize this is just break in for a glock; but, would like some real info. thanks.

 

[S.F.S]

Indian Bob,
This article tells a bit about the P95 and P97, and the article also states that the P95 was ran over by a Jeep Cherokee and and still functioned flawlessly.
http://www.gunsmagazine.com/Pages/1200ftr.html

 

[David Scott]

I have a P95 too. I recall reading that it was designed to compete with the Beretta and SIG for the military contract, and that Ruger test-fired several examples over 10,000 times without a breakage. Everyone I've talked to about Rugers says they're way over-engineered and durable as all get out.

 

[S.F.S]

Hey David,
I do know at this time Ruger has over 40,000 test rounds throgh their test gun which includes 9mm, 9mm+P and +P+, I spoke with the manager of the engineering Dept shortly before I bought mine about 3 weeks ago.
Scott