I don't have a large collection of guns, and the ones I have are for personal defense and/or fun at the range. The only large caliber semi that I have is a Ruger 97DC, which has never had a single malfunction or any other problem. I find I often look at other guns at various gun shops and think about buying them, but I always come back to thinking "what can this new gun do for me that the Ruger can't?" and other than larger capacity magazines, I can't really come up with a reason to lay down a goodly sum of cash. Maybe I am just missing something that someone can enlighten me about.
Other than capacity, what can a new gun give me that my old Ruger can't?
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Microgunner
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I consider firearms my favorite hobby and if for no other reason it would give my one more handgun to whet my lust.
Yankee Doodle
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You're missing nothing.
There is a difference between "need", and "desire". If you are satisfied with what you already have, spend the money on ammo. We can all use more range time.
My Dad used to tell me, "Beware of the man who only owns one gun. He probably knows how to use it."
Like I said, if you are confident with what you have, there is no reason to change.
There is a difference between "need", and "desire". If you are satisfied with what you already have, spend the money on ammo. We can all use more range time.
My Dad used to tell me, "Beware of the man who only owns one gun. He probably knows how to use it."
Like I said, if you are confident with what you have, there is no reason to change.
new_scopeshooter
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I agree! If you enjoy the gun you have keep it! And spend the money on more ammo and maybe some extra mags!
tubbyfirefighter
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Dont get rid of it, just find an excuse to buy another one that tickles your fancy.
cavediver27
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Keep the Ruger P97DC!! It is one of the most reliable and best designed pistols ever manufactured. Ruger never should have discontinued it for the "politically correct" and prone to problems P345.
There is nothing wrong with the P97. Most of us just want an excuse to try some thing different. I had a P97 for a while but traded it for some thing else which was traded and so no. The gun you trust and shoot well is the best. Hi capacity come with the price of a larger grip in 45 and not every one likes the bigger grip.
There are some other guns that won't break a mirror with their looks.
Just kidding. I love the old P-series Rugers, and I'd like to add a P89DC and a P90DC to my collection at some point. It's a crying shame that Ruger has pared down the lineup so much.
I wouldn't say you're necessarily "missing" anything. People have different hobbies and desires (and addictions). Like Yankee Doodle said, it sounds like you already have your needs met, so further accumulation would be principally about desire. I love buying, owning, and experiencing new and different handguns, even if nothing I'm buying serves any new practical purpose not already fulfilled by what I already own. If that's not a desire/compulsion that resonates with you, then I can't really say you're missing anything. Some people are crazy about collecting stamps or coins. Not my interests at all, so I don't feel like I'm missing anything.
lee n. field
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Higher capacity magazines, and a rail.
That's it.
There's a lot to be said for a piece of machinery that "has never had a single malfunction or any other problem." Keep the Ruger.
As many of you have pointed out, there is a difference between "need" and "want". Having a good 22 for the range, a quality hammerless j-frame for pocket carry, and my Ruger 45 acp for home defense, I guess I really don't need anything else. That hasn't stopped me from buying several more guns, and I guess I should just accept that its fun to have new and different guns, and not look for a specfic "need". I do have my eye on a new Kimber.......
I love the PXXDC series from Ruger. They are built like a tank, very reliable and were also reasonably priced. I also wish Ruger had continued production of them. I am not a fan of any external safeties or magazine disconnect safeties for a personal protection handgun. The best safety device is the matter between your two ears. I can always decock it after a shot if I want a longer trigger pull for safety sake.
If you do not have a short barrel 12 or 20 gauge pump shotgun this is what I would add next. If I found another P97DC I would also add that too.
If you do not have a short barrel 12 or 20 gauge pump shotgun this is what I would add next. If I found another P97DC I would also add that too.
dpetreikis
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I TOTALLY agree. Have had - and unfortunately, sold P89's, P95's and P97's. Will definitely re-acquire them eventually, and will also get a P90 when I find one for under $500 (they're HIGH around here!)
postmaster
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It's kinda like coin or stamp collection, I just happen to like pistols much more than coins. I have bought and sold probably about 50 pistols during my adult years, buy I have kept a G26 for carry, that I will not sell. I also keep a pocket mag. .22, and Sig 226 in the bedroom. Others will come and go.
Walt Sherrill
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Some newer ones can give you a better trigger. That won't make the gun more accurate, but it might make it easier to shoot accurately.
Some newer ones might fit your hand better, or be lighter -- important for carry, but not at the range or for home defense. Another gun might offer a better choice of optional sights.
Other guns aren't likely to be more trouble free. The 97 is a good gun.
Some newer ones might fit your hand better, or be lighter -- important for carry, but not at the range or for home defense. Another gun might offer a better choice of optional sights.
Other guns aren't likely to be more trouble free. The 97 is a good gun.