What are the most accurate centerfire factory pistol or pistols you ever shot.

N.H. Yankee · April 26, 2009, 09:08 AM

Having owned in excess of 100, yes 100 pistols, outside of individually built custom guns, I have gone through my range binder and here are my top 3.

#1: S&W performance center Shorty Forty, 40S&W of course. This gun shoots ragged hole 5-10 shot groups with so many different loads at 25 yards its sickening, been 100% reliable and what a trigger.

#2: Early Sig P220 38 super made in Germany. Shot ragged holes with many reloads.

#3: CZ75 PCR 9mm, another ragged hole shooter, have 4 CZ's and they are all VERY accurate 2-9mm's 1-PCR and 1-CZ75, CZ75 40S&W and CZ97 45acp

Honorable mention, newly aquired Springfield XDm in 40S&W, what an accurate gun, may replace number 3. Also have a S&W 3913 9mm thats a tack driver.

Funny, some of the least expected guns shoot like, and perform like $2000.00 custom built guns.

redrick · April 26, 2009, 09:14 AM

I just bought a DW Pointman 9 that I shoot very accurately, it moved the CZ P01 to second.

oldcspsarge · April 26, 2009, 09:35 AM

Les Baer Premier II 6" .45acp...absolute tack driver, wonderful trigger and little recoil with the extra inch out front.

Very hard to beat a stock Premier II 5" for accuracy and features for the price.
Every part is fitted to the pistol as it is built..beginning with the slide to the frame. American craftsmanship at its best !

jpoolsmyd2 · April 26, 2009, 09:35 AM

SIG p220. The most accurate pistol I have ever fired. And that is out of the case with no modifications. DA/SA, but the accuracy really shows once it is in SA mode.

45Marlin carbine · April 26, 2009, 09:45 AM

my nephew has a pinned bbl mdl 28 S&W .357 that is perhaps the most accurate .357 I've shot.
a shooting buddy has a Ruger SBH .44 Mag that consistently hit a soccer ball size target at 100 yds off-hand.
another buddy had a CZ 75 that was the best 9mm I've shot.
my 5906 isn't far behind it.
my slab-side Mk .22 shoots as good if not better than any .22 pistol I've shot (custom trigger and polished bore)

Unbanded · April 26, 2009, 10:02 AM

CZ 75B for me

Shorts · April 26, 2009, 10:52 AM

Colt Commander 1991

Dobe · April 26, 2009, 10:55 AM

Probably a Clarke bullseye.
I've shot other customs and semi customs that good. I have an EB Target that is sweet.

overkill556x45 · April 26, 2009, 11:01 AM

My AR-24 was breaking clay pigeon fragments at 30yds last time I had it out.

The most accurate I've ever shot was a vintage Browning Hi-Power with an extended threaded barrel w/compensator. It was my friend's mom's piece, and I borrowed it in high school for pistol matches. I usually got the 30yd "bonus" plate with a single round. I usually shot all "A" zone with it

My M&P 9 compact gets an honorable mention. I kept all 12 on an 8.5"x11" sheet of printer paper at 65yds once. Shot from kneeling. Not bad for a short barrel and pinky finger curled under the grip!

comn-cents · April 26, 2009, 11:02 AM

cz tac-sport

oldone · April 26, 2009, 11:26 AM

Colt Python in .357 and the Rock Island 1911A2 in .45. Both have been accurate for me.

a7mmnut · April 26, 2009, 11:49 AM

Of those I personally own or have shot at the range through the years, here are a few:

1. T/C Contender Super 14 in 7-30 Waters = sub MOA out to 250 yds.

2. Ruger Redhawk 7 1/2" .41 Rem. Mag. = 1 1/2" @ 50 yds. on a sandbag.

3. Colt Gold Cup Match ($895 in 1983) = one big hole @ 25 , very scary trigger.

4. S&W 1911 ($1500) = 2 1/2" @ 25 all day, super factory trigger.

5. Stock Glock 21 = 10 200 gr. Speer Lawman went into one hole @ 50 ft.

6. Ruger MkII Government Target /w 2-7X Burris = One hole @ 25 yards.

-7-

Hard Ball · April 26, 2009, 11:52 AM

The SIG P210.

PSP · April 26, 2009, 01:45 PM

The FN Five-Seven is pretty accurate, but even it is put to shame by my HK USP Elite. It is spooky accurate.
Hand fitted barrel to frame
6" barrel
Adjustable sights
Match trigger
Yummm

chris in va · April 26, 2009, 01:48 PM

I don't have a Ransom Rest, so I couldn't tell you.

ISC · April 26, 2009, 02:00 PM

I had a S&W 5906 that was absolutely a tatackdriver. Despitr thr relatively short sight radius it has been my most accurate pistol. My 92F is pretty good, and so is my Hi power. I've only owned about 20 handguns, but those have been the best so far.

stevieboy · April 26, 2009, 02:08 PM

My wife's S & W Model 41. VERY closely followed by my 4" Model 27. Right behind is my 4" Model 66.

NWCP · April 26, 2009, 03:27 PM

My 9mm HK P7M8 and USP Tactical .45 are exceptionally accurate. Then there is my Belgium made Browning Challenger .22LR. It's in a league of its own.

xdtactical · April 26, 2009, 04:07 PM

I had a .40 eaa witness that was a tack driver should have never sold it to my bro-in-law.

Inspector3711 · April 26, 2009, 04:09 PM

I had a bicentennial Blackhawk in .357 once upon a time... Pop cans at 30 yards were a cinch. My XD-m is accurate as heck when i can keep from pulling right with my trigger finger. I'll work on that...

My most accurate pistol to date is my S&W 22A.

rsxr22 · April 26, 2009, 04:38 PM

If you would have asked this question a few days ago, i would have answered w/ my kimber sis 1911, but i just picked up a hk p7 and it takes the prize.

Dust Monkey · April 26, 2009, 04:42 PM

Toss up for me, either my HK 45 or my born in 1971 70 series colt.

steveno · April 26, 2009, 05:11 PM

Remington XP-100 in 7 mm BR

zoomie · April 26, 2009, 05:12 PM

Wilson CQB.

wingman · April 26, 2009, 05:15 PM

Springfield Loaded (45acp)with match grade barrel and CZ75B 9mm, two
of the most accurate I've owned.

April 26, 2009, 10:55 AM	#8
Dobe Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2004 Posts: 1,348	Probably a Clarke bullseye. I've shot other customs and semi customs that good. I have an EB Target that is sweet. __________________ What America needs is not a good 5 cent cigar. What America needs is a good source of cheap ammunition.

April 26, 2009, 11:02 AM	#10
comn-cents Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2008 Location: Pac.N.W. Posts: 1,804	cz tac-sport __________________ Be Smarter Than A Bore-Snake!

April 26, 2009, 11:26 AM	#11
oldone Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2009 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 164	Colt Python in .357 and the Rock Island 1911A2 in .45. Both have been accurate for me. __________________ If you want to kick the Tiger in it's ass, you'd better have a plan dealing with it's teeth.

April 26, 2009, 11:52 AM	#13
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,925	The SIG P210. __________________ "I swear to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemeis domestic or foreign WHOMSOEVER."

April 26, 2009, 04:09 PM	#20
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	I had a bicentennial Blackhawk in .357 once upon a time... Pop cans at 30 yards were a cinch. My XD-m is accurate as heck when i can keep from pulling right with my trigger finger. I'll work on that... My most accurate pistol to date is my S&W 22A. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

April 26, 2009, 09:08 AM	#1
N.H. Yankee Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2004 Location: Rural N.H. Posts: 1,586	What are the most accurate centerfire factory pistol or pistols you ever shot. Having owned in excess of 100, yes 100 pistols, outside of individually built custom guns, I have gone through my range binder and here are my top 3. #1: S&W performance center Shorty Forty, 40S&W of course. This gun shoots ragged hole 5-10 shot groups with so many different loads at 25 yards its sickening, been 100% reliable and what a trigger. #2: Early Sig P220 38 super made in Germany. Shot ragged holes with many reloads. #3: CZ75 PCR 9mm, another ragged hole shooter, have 4 CZ's and they are all VERY accurate 2-9mm's 1-PCR and 1-CZ75, CZ75 40S&W and CZ97 45acp Honorable mention, newly aquired Springfield XDm in 40S&W, what an accurate gun, may replace number 3. Also have a S&W 3913 9mm thats a tack driver. Funny, some of the least expected guns shoot like, and perform like $2000.00 custom built guns. __________________ The real danger to America is not abroad but within.. Having an open mind is a good thing, but not so open that your brains fall out! Save America, abort liberalism.

April 26, 2009, 09:14 AM	#2
redrick Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,041	I just bought a DW Pointman 9 that I shoot very accurately, it moved the CZ P01 to second.

April 26, 2009, 09:35 AM	#3
oldcspsarge Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 441	Les Baer Premier II 6" .45acp...absolute tack driver, wonderful trigger and little recoil with the extra inch out front. Very hard to beat a stock Premier II 5" for accuracy and features for the price. Every part is fitted to the pistol as it is built..beginning with the slide to the frame. American craftsmanship at its best !

April 26, 2009, 09:35 AM	#4
jpoolsmyd2 Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 178	SIG p220. The most accurate pistol I have ever fired. And that is out of the case with no modifications. DA/SA, but the accuracy really shows once it is in SA mode.

April 26, 2009, 09:45 AM	#5
45Marlin carbine Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2007 Location: South-Western North Carolina Posts: 1,124	my nephew has a pinned bbl mdl 28 S&W .357 that is perhaps the most accurate .357 I've shot. a shooting buddy has a Ruger SBH .44 Mag that consistently hit a soccer ball size target at 100 yds off-hand. another buddy had a CZ 75 that was the best 9mm I've shot. my 5906 isn't far behind it. my slab-side Mk .22 shoots as good if not better than any .22 pistol I've shot (custom trigger and polished bore)

April 26, 2009, 10:02 AM	#6
Unbanded Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Posts: 30	CZ 75B for me

April 26, 2009, 10:52 AM	#7
Shorts Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2004 Posts: 1,484	Colt Commander 1991

April 26, 2009, 11:01 AM	#9
overkill556x45 Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 624	My AR-24 was breaking clay pigeon fragments at 30yds last time I had it out. The most accurate I've ever shot was a vintage Browning Hi-Power with an extended threaded barrel w/compensator. It was my friend's mom's piece, and I borrowed it in high school for pistol matches. I usually got the 30yd "bonus" plate with a single round. I usually shot all "A" zone with it My M&P 9 compact gets an honorable mention. I kept all 12 on an 8.5"x11" sheet of printer paper at 65yds once. Shot from kneeling. Not bad for a short barrel and pinky finger curled under the grip!

April 26, 2009, 11:49 AM	#12
a7mmnut Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Location: NC Foothills Posts: 1,150	Of those I personally own or have shot at the range through the years, here are a few: 1. T/C Contender Super 14 in 7-30 Waters = sub MOA out to 250 yds. 2. Ruger Redhawk 7 1/2" .41 Rem. Mag. = 1 1/2" @ 50 yds. on a sandbag. 3. Colt Gold Cup Match ($895 in 1983) = one big hole @ 25 , very scary trigger. 4. S&W 1911 ($1500) = 2 1/2" @ 25 all day, super factory trigger. 5. Stock Glock 21 = 10 200 gr. Speer Lawman went into one hole @ 50 ft. 6. Ruger MkII Government Target /w 2-7X Burris = One hole @ 25 yards. -7-

April 26, 2009, 01:45 PM	#14
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,487	The FN Five-Seven is pretty accurate, but even it is put to shame by my HK USP Elite. It is spooky accurate. Hand fitted barrel to frame 6" barrel Adjustable sights Match trigger Yummm

April 26, 2009, 01:48 PM	#15
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I don't have a Ransom Rest, so I couldn't tell you.

April 26, 2009, 02:00 PM	#16
ISC Junior member Join Date: August 5, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,982	I had a S&W 5906 that was absolutely a tatackdriver. Despitr thr relatively short sight radius it has been my most accurate pistol. My 92F is pretty good, and so is my Hi power. I've only owned about 20 handguns, but those have been the best so far.

April 26, 2009, 02:08 PM	#17
stevieboy Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2008 Posts: 1,695	My wife's S & W Model 41. VERY closely followed by my 4" Model 27. Right behind is my 4" Model 66.

April 26, 2009, 03:27 PM	#18
NWCP Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2006 Posts: 1,903	My 9mm HK P7M8 and USP Tactical .45 are exceptionally accurate. Then there is my Belgium made Browning Challenger .22LR. It's in a league of its own.

April 26, 2009, 04:07 PM	#19
xdtactical Member Join Date: November 28, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 78	I had a .40 eaa witness that was a tack driver should have never sold it to my bro-in-law.

April 26, 2009, 04:38 PM	#21
rsxr22 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 1,825	If you would have asked this question a few days ago, i would have answered w/ my kimber sis 1911, but i just picked up a hk p7 and it takes the prize.

April 26, 2009, 04:42 PM	#22
Dust Monkey Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2007 Posts: 723	Toss up for me, either my HK 45 or my born in 1971 70 series colt. __________________ Civilian Date: 14 Century 1 : a specialist in Roman or modern civil law. If you are not subject to the UCMJ, you are a Civilian. I don't care one bit what updated dictionaries say.

April 26, 2009, 05:11 PM	#23
steveno Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Minden , Nebraska Posts: 1,407	Remington XP-100 in 7 mm BR

April 26, 2009, 05:12 PM	#24
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,862	Wilson CQB.

April 26, 2009, 05:15 PM	#25
wingman Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2002 Posts: 2,108	Springfield Loaded (45acp)with match grade barrel and CZ75B 9mm, two of the most accurate I've owned.