Which is the most accurate hand gun you own?

Captain Nice · August 7, 2010, 11:07 AM

The most accurate hand gun I own is a Colt Series 70 Gold Cup I purchased in 1975. I only use semi wad cutter mid range loads in it and its accuracy is outstanding. It even gives me an eerie feeling when I’m firing it; as though someone other than myself is actually doing the shooting. I know I can’t shoot that well and I sometimes think it’s sensing everything I do wrong and compensating for it. Wouldn’t it be neat to really have a gun like that!

BWT · August 7, 2010, 11:22 AM

Out of the pistols I own and have owned, my Glock M30SF is the most accurate. I almost think this is an anomaly because I have handguns I've paid 3x as much for that can not beat it. It shoots all varieties of 45ACP, but it loves 230gr Gold Dot.

kraigwy · August 7, 2010, 11:27 AM

S&W Model 52 WC gun.

**44 AMP** · August 7, 2010, 11:41 AM

Out of a lot of handguns I own, or have owned, in general, I think I have to say the most accurate one is the T/C Contender.

Maybe it is the quality of the barrels, or maybe the single shot mechanism, or maybe its me, subconciously knowing I have only one shot, I don't know. But the best of my repeaters matches the average of my Contender, and most don't do as well.

I do have a bit of fun with it, in 9mm Luger. Get into a discussion of the accuracy of their 9mms, and then claim "I have a 9mm that I bet will shoot a tighter group than yours". Make sure, (if they bet

) they understand its all about group size, only. Then, when they drag out their GLock, S&W, Sig, etc., I spring my ringer.

All in good fun, of course. And, I haven't lost yet.

Captain Nice · August 7, 2010, 11:57 AM

The T/C Contender; I don’t think I’d put my Gold Cup against that one either. I should have omitted it from the competition.

Edward429451 · August 7, 2010, 12:05 PM

My most accurate handgun also happens to be the youngster in the stable...the FA Mdl 83 454.

geetarman · August 7, 2010, 12:26 PM

I have two picks. My Glock 21 and the SIG P229. Accuracy is amazing.

Geetarman

rep1954 · August 7, 2010, 01:05 PM

Mine is a Ruger 357 50th Anniversary. I sent this gun to Bowien Classic Arms for a Western Classic conversion with the Deluxe Tune upgrade. Also had him hand lap the barrel and reconfigure the front sight. The package included crown and forcing cone work tightening up the cylinder tolerances, smoothing the action and trigger job along with the addition of a internal trigger stop. It shoots way better than I can thats for sure.

chris in va · August 7, 2010, 01:18 PM

I have no idea, as I don't have a Ransom Rest.

But the easiest one to shoot accurately would be my CZ 75.

DiscoRacing · August 7, 2010, 01:20 PM

629 and 4506

Buzzcook · August 7, 2010, 01:22 PM

S&W 617

jaughtman · August 7, 2010, 01:24 PM

CZ 85

J

mnhntr · August 7, 2010, 01:26 PM

S&W 686 6in barrel

highvel · August 7, 2010, 01:30 PM

I own a couple of TC Contenders and I don't think they should be considered apples/apples in the accuracy question.

My most accurate pistol otherwise is my "Dancin Pony" Gold Cup National Match .45.

I love that gun, she and my wife and I sleep together all the time

Old Grump · August 7, 2010, 01:31 PM

Mine is a 40+ year old S&W M41 22 cal pistol.

One brothers most accurate handgun is a Series 70 Colt Combat Commander which beats his Gold Cup NM pistol.

Other brother has a Ruger Single six bicentennial model 22 caliber nearly as accurate as my S&W M41 and the only reason it isn't is because our old eyes can't hardly see that skinny front sight anymore. Lots of hand guns between us but those 3 are the most accurate.

sserdlihc · August 7, 2010, 01:34 PM

My Ruger P89 9mm is the handgun I am most accurate with.

Doyle · August 7, 2010, 01:50 PM

Remington XP100R in .260. I've got it sighted in at almost 200 yds. It will shoot far more accurately than I can.

ZeSpectre · August 7, 2010, 01:54 PM

Full sized CZ-75B in .40 S&W

If I'm "on" and doing my part it'll do this...

Terry A · August 7, 2010, 01:55 PM

I have a S&W 4506 .45 ACP that, out of the box, is just incredible. It's just such a shooter! Unsung, big lug of a pistol, but it really shoots well.

jfrey · August 7, 2010, 02:06 PM

My Briley Versatility .45 ACP Govt. model.

Peter M. Eick · August 7, 2010, 02:39 PM

Accuracy is a mix of the gun and the shooter. I have guns that are very accurate but I cannot nurse the accuracy out of them. Now for my most accurate gun I can shoot consistently:

50 shots, 15 yrds, offhand.

1939 Registered Magnum. One of the original 5500 357 magnums.

50 shots, 15 yrds, offhand.

1955 Pre-25 is my second best.

50 shots, 15 yrds, offhand.

357 Magnum Python is my third for consistent accuracy.

Coltman 77 · August 7, 2010, 02:40 PM

l98ster · August 7, 2010, 02:53 PM

Smith model 52, closely followed by my 6" python

-George

Dwight55 · August 7, 2010, 02:58 PM

I have a Browning Buckmark with a 10 inch bull barrel, shrouded sights, a super trigger, . . . and ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, . . . it shoots so good.

I just wish I could shoot as good as it does.

May God bless,
Dwight

mxreloader · August 7, 2010, 03:05 PM

S&W 4006...only auto that i have..love it tho

August 7, 2010, 11:27 AM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	S&W Model 52 WC gun. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

August 7, 2010, 11:41 AM	#4
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,839	Out of a lot of handguns I own, or have owned, in general, I think I have to say the most accurate one is the T/C Contender. Maybe it is the quality of the barrels, or maybe the single shot mechanism, or maybe its me, subconciously knowing I have only one shot, I don't know. But the best of my repeaters matches the average of my Contender, and most don't do as well. I do have a bit of fun with it, in 9mm Luger. Get into a discussion of the accuracy of their 9mms, and then claim "I have a 9mm that I bet will shoot a tighter group than yours". Make sure, (if they bet) they understand its all about group size, only. Then, when they drag out their GLock, S&W, Sig, etc., I spring my ringer. All in good fun, of course. And, I haven't lost yet. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

August 7, 2010, 11:57 AM	#5
Captain Nice Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 70	The T/C Contender; I don’t think I’d put my Gold Cup against that one either. I should have omitted it from the competition. __________________ Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. --- Sherlock Holmes

August 7, 2010, 01:20 PM	#10
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	629 and 4506 __________________ Desert Eagle Alliance Group Launcher Extraordinaire ______ ----Get Busy Live'n.....Or....Get Busy Die'n......Red -------They call me Dr. Bob,,,, I have a PhD in S&W

August 7, 2010, 01:24 PM	#12
jaughtman Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 868	Mine.... CZ 85 J

August 7, 2010, 11:22 AM	#2
BWT Member Join Date: May 22, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 50	Out of the pistols I own and have owned, my Glock M30SF is the most accurate. I almost think this is an anomaly because I have handguns I've paid 3x as much for that can not beat it. It shoots all varieties of 45ACP, but it loves 230gr Gold Dot.

August 7, 2010, 12:05 PM	#6
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	My most accurate handgun also happens to be the youngster in the stable...the FA Mdl 83 454.

August 7, 2010, 12:26 PM	#7
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	I have two picks. My Glock 21 and the SIG P229. Accuracy is amazing. Geetarman

August 7, 2010, 01:05 PM	#8
rep1954 Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Location: Mid Western Michigan Posts: 1,187	Mine is a Ruger 357 50th Anniversary. I sent this gun to Bowien Classic Arms for a Western Classic conversion with the Deluxe Tune upgrade. Also had him hand lap the barrel and reconfigure the front sight. The package included crown and forcing cone work tightening up the cylinder tolerances, smoothing the action and trigger job along with the addition of a internal trigger stop. It shoots way better than I can thats for sure.

August 7, 2010, 01:18 PM	#9
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I have no idea, as I don't have a Ransom Rest. But the easiest one to shoot accurately would be my CZ 75.

August 7, 2010, 01:22 PM	#11
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	S&W 617

August 7, 2010, 01:26 PM	#13
mnhntr Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2008 Posts: 972	S&W 686 6in barrel

August 7, 2010, 01:30 PM	#14
highvel Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2010 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 633	I own a couple of TC Contenders and I don't think they should be considered apples/apples in the accuracy question. My most accurate pistol otherwise is my "Dancin Pony" Gold Cup National Match .45. I love that gun, she and my wife and I sleep together all the time __________________ Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.--Mark Twain "I have opinions of my own 'strong opinions' but I don't always agree with them."--George Bush

August 7, 2010, 01:31 PM	#15
Old Grump Member in memoriam Join Date: April 9, 2009 Location: Blue River Wisconsin, in Posts: 3,144	Mine is a 40+ year old S&W M41 22 cal pistol. One brothers most accurate handgun is a Series 70 Colt Combat Commander which beats his Gold Cup NM pistol. Other brother has a Ruger Single six bicentennial model 22 caliber nearly as accurate as my S&W M41 and the only reason it isn't is because our old eyes can't hardly see that skinny front sight anymore. Lots of hand guns between us but those 3 are the most accurate. __________________ Good intentions will always be pleaded for any assumption of power. The Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern will, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters. --Daniel Webster--

August 7, 2010, 01:34 PM	#16
sserdlihc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,454	My Ruger P89 9mm is the handgun I am most accurate with. __________________ Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration. Aupleius If someone doesn't like you, that's their problem! Milton Childress

August 7, 2010, 01:50 PM	#17
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Remington XP100R in .260. I've got it sighted in at almost 200 yds. It will shoot far more accurately than I can.

August 7, 2010, 01:54 PM	#18
ZeSpectre Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Shenandoah Valley Posts: 3,276	Full sized CZ-75B in .40 S&W If I'm "on" and doing my part it'll do this... __________________ "The dogs may bark but the caravan moves on"

August 7, 2010, 01:55 PM	#19
Terry A Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Location: Washington, Pa Posts: 764	I have a S&W 4506 .45 ACP that, out of the box, is just incredible. It's just such a shooter! Unsung, big lug of a pistol, but it really shoots well. __________________ 2 Thes 3:16 "Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all! "

August 7, 2010, 02:06 PM	#20
jfrey Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Location: Coastal South Texas Posts: 557	My Briley Versatility .45 ACP Govt. model.

August 7, 2010, 02:39 PM	#21
Peter M. Eick Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,991	Accuracy is a mix of the gun and the shooter. I have guns that are very accurate but I cannot nurse the accuracy out of them. Now for my most accurate gun I can shoot consistently: 50 shots, 15 yrds, offhand. 1939 Registered Magnum. One of the original 5500 357 magnums. 50 shots, 15 yrds, offhand. 1955 Pre-25 is my second best. 50 shots, 15 yrds, offhand. 357 Magnum Python is my third for consistent accuracy. __________________ 10mm and 357sig, the best things to come along since the 38 super!

August 7, 2010, 02:40 PM	#22
Coltman 77 Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,244	Colt Python __________________ "A man can be destroyed but not defeated". Ernest Hemingway Protect our 2nd Amendment Rights -- Join the NRA

August 7, 2010, 02:53 PM	#23
l98ster Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2010 Location: Hopewell Junction, NY Posts: 454	Smith model 52, closely followed by my 6" python -George

August 7, 2010, 02:58 PM	#24
Dwight55 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,568	I have a Browning Buckmark with a 10 inch bull barrel, shrouded sights, a super trigger, . . . and ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, . . . it shoots so good. I just wish I could shoot as good as it does. May God bless, Dwight __________________ www.dwightsgunleather.com If you can breathe, . . . thank God! If you can read, . . . thank a teacher! If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a Veteran!

August 7, 2010, 03:05 PM	#25
mxreloader Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: crosslanes wv Posts: 155	S&W 4006...only auto that i have..love it tho