How to Fix Your P95DC After Jamming

Ruger's P95DC is a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun. While the P series has been in production for over 25 years, the P95 model introduced a custom-compound polymer frame as an improvement to the traditional aluminum construction. The pistol has a double action/single action trigger mechanism and a 15-round magazine capacity. The DC designation of this model denotes a decocking lever to safely lower the hammer from the cocked position. The P95DC has a 3.9-inch barrel and an overall length of 7.25 inches. It weighs 27 ounces. The manufacturer's recommended response to cartridge jams in the P95DC is two-fold: Clearing existing jams and minimizing recurrence.

Instructions

  1. Clearing Jams

    • 1

      Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

    • 2

      Decock the pistol by pushing the decocking lever down and holding it until the hammer falls.

    • 3

      Remove the magazine if possible. If a jammed round of ammunition is partially stripped from the magazine, removal of the magazine may not be possible.

    • 4

      Pull the slide back and lock it open with the slide stop switch. Pulling the slide back may draw the jammed round out and eject it. Keep your face away from the ejection port.

    • 5

      Manually remove the cartridge, if necessary, from the chamber by using wooden implements such as a 3/16-inch wooden dowel with a sharpened point. Do not use metal tools which may cause the primer on the jammed round to ignite.

    • 6

      Visually examine the chamber and magazine well after the jammed round is removed to verify that no additional rounds remain in the pistol.

    • 7

      Dispose of any jammed rounds in a safe manner. Do not attempt to reuse rounds that have jammed.

    Jam Prevention

    • 8

      Note the type of ammunition that jammed. Try a different brand, type or lot number.

    • 9

      Field strip and clean the pistol thoroughly. Pay special attention to removing accumulations of dirt and grease.

    • 10

      Check the integrity and strength of the magazine spring. Push down on the spring and make sure it firmly returns the magazine follower all the way to the top of the magazine.

    • 11

      Make sure that the magazine lips are free of nicks, burrs, deformations and cracks.

    • 12

      Remove excess oil or lubricant from the pistol, if it is present.

    • 13

      Consult the Ruger owner's manual to verify that you are correctly following the recommended loading and firing sequence.

    • 14

      Determine if jamming problems are related to a particular magazine by trying another Ruger magazine.