[jumusiq]

I just bought a brand new Ruger P95 semi pistol. I love it! I took it the range put 50 rounds of Winchester White Box full metal through no problems. Then I bought some magtech rounds and it starts jamming up. I told the guy at the counter thinking it may have been the ammo. He shot 40 rounds w no problem. The issue is I wasn't cocking the slide all the way back n releasing. The slide has to be released so that the force places the bullet in place correctly. I was riding the slide back down with my hand. Now no jamming!!!! Hope that helps with anyone having similar issues.

 

[BeyondTheBox]

Yeah, I never ride slide down. I use slide release and let it flu one handed.

Also, your thumb ring looks like one of those bread slice spacers.

 

[danf_fl]

To me, it depends on whether the metal piece is called a "slide release" or "slide stop".

If called a "slide stop", then I do not use it as a "slide release", I "slingshot" the slide forward.

 

[jumusiq]

Thx my ring is awesome! Lol .. Yea I'm new to shooting. I'm sure others make the same mistake. Thx for the info guys.

 

[Garadex]

I wouldn't say that the ring is awesome but the gun definitely is. Personal thing though.

 

[BeyondTheBox]

If called a "slide stop", then I do not use it as a "slide release", I "slingshot" the slide forward.

I assume you mean you pull back on slide, push down slide stop and let it go all in one quick motion, acting as a sort of slingshot move?

 

[jumusiq]

Lol! Yes the proper method is the the sling shot method. If not the bullets stovepipe and jam up.

 

[ninjatoth]

I used to have the P95 with the same issues-in mine it was the extractor claw,if it does it again you might need to pull it out and give it a tweak or bend so it bends inward just a millimeter or two more,I did this and it was fixed,and stayed fixed,I called Ruger and told them what I did and the gunsmith there told me that's exactly what he would have done too.

 

[jumusiq]

Do I have to rove it or can I bend it a nudge while still in the gun?

 

[jumusiq]

Ok I nudged it. I plan on testing it out tomorrow .. If I can find some ammo!!!

 

[jumusiq]

I used to have the P95 with the same issues-in mine it was the extractor claw,if it does it again you might need to pull it out and give it a tweak or bend so it bends inward just a millimeter or two more,I did this and it was fixed,and stayed fixed,I called Ruger and told them what I did and the gunsmith there told me that's exactly what he would have done too.

I nudged the pin over a bit. It was still jamming. The guy at the range lubed it w oil and bam! Fire beautifully through 50 rounds! He said it was extremely dry. I'm going to clean it tonight for the first time and make sure I keep it lubed up! I'm so happy I dnt have to send it to Ruger for repairs.

 

[BeyondTheBox]

I nudged the pin over a bit. It was still jamming. The guy at the range lubed it w oil and bam! Fire beautifully through 50 rounds! He said it was extremely dry. I'm going to clean it tonight for the first time and make sure I keep it lubed up! I'm so happy I dnt have to send it to Ruger for repairs.

Just be careful, dirty ammo with gunk it up and cause issues. Use very light lube!

 

[jumusiq]

Just be careful, dirty ammo with gunk it up and cause issues. Use very light lube!

Ok man thanks for the heads up. There's a lot more to shooting than I thought.

 

[BeyondTheBox]

Ok man thanks for the heads up. There's a lot more to shooting than I thought.

Some guns prefer it dry, some not, but a general rule with lube is a little goes a long way.

 

[kflo01]

I used to own the same gun. Am I the only one who thinks the gun looks bad ***. Other people say it is blocking and ugly. I loves mine. I got rid of it because I was having problems reaching the decocker with only my thumb

 

[jumusiq]

I used to own the same gun. Am I the only one who thinks the gun looks bad ***. Other people say it is blocking and ugly. I loves mine. I got rid of it because I was having problems reaching the decocker with only my thumb

I love the way it looks dude

 

[BeyondTheBox]

I used to own the same gun. Am I the only one who thinks the gun looks bad ***. Other people say it is blocking and ugly. I loves mine. I got rid of it because I was having problems reaching the decocker with only my thumb

I think your tractor's sexy! (Substitute gun for operative noun.)

Was that just a little bit creepy to anyone else? I'm leaving it! Lol

Seriously though, she's a beaut man! Serious scraper I'd say!

 

[lucznik]

Just be careful, dirty ammo with gunk it up and cause issues. Use very light lube!

Another option is to use a dry lube. Remington makes a good one.