Accurate American designed handgun

S&W M&P.........any caliber will work.

Ruger SR9
Ruger P345
Kahr T9

Not exactly a 1911 but they are custom. This SVI is the most accurate semi auto that I own (those are 50 yard groups (9mm&45). Not only made it the USA but Texas to boot.

2. Equal to or better than 3" groups at 25 yards.

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Fairly sure that *most* pistols can muster this; it is the shooter who usually can't.

Agreed General Geoff. But in answer to the OP's question. He might have a look at Kimber (made in Yonkers, NY). My UCC II (3" barrel) does better then 3" groups at 25 yards, but I do have to bench rest it (it shoots better then me)...

The Smith & Wesson M&P was designed by Walther of Germany engineers.

The Smith & Wesson M&P was designed by Walther of Germany engineers.

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You're thinking of the S&W 99/990. Different gun.

The M&P was designed By S&W here in the US......here's an old article relating to the M&P http://www.handgunsmag.com/featured_handguns/swmp_032906/

Criteria(MUST SATSIFY)

1. Centrefire semi-auto.
2. Equal to or better than 3" groups at 25 yards.
3. Not a custom 1911. Mass produced 1911's are OK.
4. Not a SIG or Glock. Even though they are made here, they were not designed in US.

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S&W 952 and/or it's predecessors. At least, that's their reputation. Never shot one myself.

I really hope vltor Fortis/Bren Ten joins this list in about a month or so....And will be sorely disappointed if it's accuracy doesn't make muster.

It is surprsing to me that even though USA is the biggest market for handguns, I am yet to find a very accurate handgun designed in USA.

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Probably because ingenuity doesn't recognize borders.

I am still trying to figure out what SATSIFY is but I do own a S&W K38 and a Colt Gold Cup, both made in Connecticut, that did when my hands were steadier. Does that count?

Bayron,

What handguns have you actually put to the test? How have you arrived at your conclusion that no available handguns will meet your requirements?

Very respectfully, I'll state that if your testing criteria has been your own ability to place all shots in a 3" circle at 25 yds, the failure most likely is not with the gun. The great majoirty of handgun shooters can't do this on their best day. Of course, there are many that can, but the vast majority would fall over with amazement if they accomplished that feat. It does take some dedicated practice and a large helping of skill to do.

Now, there are some guns that WON'T shoot that well at all, but clamped in a machine rest, there are a lot of designs, both foreign and American, that will.

Still, put a highly accurate gun in the average shooter's hands and I'd be surprised at 6" groups at 25 yds. Put an averagely accurate service pistol in the best shooters' hands and 3" at 25 is certainly within reason.

Put the average service pistol in the average shooters hands and ... well, it could be a MULTIPLE of 3"!

Also, something to consider, firearms design is not a nationalistic thing. John Browning did a lot of great work in Europe. Many foreign designers came and worked here. Many "American" guns were designed elsewhere (Springfield xD, for example). There's really little point in worrying about where a gun design originated.

-Sam

To the OP,

I don't know how good of a shooter you are, but in my experience most handguns are more accurate than those who wield them. The only guns I have noticed poor accuracy with are tiny pocket guns, and I attribute that more to the short sight radius and rudimentary sights. Therefore, when it comes to pistol shooting, I would concern myself more with developing proper form over worrying about finding an accurate gun. Most modern pistols are pretty accurate. Just find one that fits your hand and points naturally for you. That is more crucial than bench/vise accuracy IMO.

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S&W 952 and/or it's predecessors. At least, that's their reputation. Never shot one myself.

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It's very accurate. Also, a 945.

The best answer to your question is Smith & Wesson's M&P line of pistols. You can choose your pistol's size and caliber to best suit you. I own five M&P's and each has it's purpose... With the exception of the M&P357... I don't quite know why I have that one.

If you want the most accurate M&P, then the M&P9 Pro Series will fit the bill. I have shot better groups with my M&P9 Pros than I have my with any of my 1911's or even my Sig 220 Platinum.

The M&P9 Pro should fit the bill:


My Stable of M&P's

M&P40 FS
M&P357 FS
M&P9c
M&P9 Pro Series (x2)

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S&W 952 and/or it's predecessors. At least, that's their reputation. Never shot one myself.

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The original Model 52 that I have is impressively accurate, so I'll vouch for that.

Les Baer. Accurate production 1911 that's made in the U.S.A.

I own a Kimber Custom Classic (despite the name, a stock production gun) that will easily beat a 3" group.

If you are asking about the accuracy of a hand gun then I assume that you are either shooting off of a bench rest or using a machine rest. If you are shooting off hand then the accuracy you are measuring is your ability to shoot accurately. I will not keep a 9mm that will not shoot under 3" at 25 yards with ammo it likes and I expect less than 2" with 45 and 40s. There are some hand guns that will not shoot under 3" at 25 yds but most will. The best hand guns are capable of sub 1" groups at 25 yds. I think that most new 1911s (and a lot of other models also) will shoot sub 2" out of the box. JMHO : Bill

I am yet to find a very accurate handgun designed in USA.

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You need to get out more.

Try a S&W Model 41, 52, or 952 auto-loader, or K-22, or K-38 Masterpiece revolver.
Or Colt Gold Cup, Woodsman Match Target, or Python..

If you can out-shoot any of them, you belong on the U.S.A. Olympic Team now training in Colorado.

rc

what about springfeild arms they are really nice guns i have a xd 9 very good

There is a reason you don't find that many accurate US semiautos. You eliminate them with your criteria.

Some are .22 rimfires. The Ruger .22 pistols, and the S&W 41, are both extremely accurate. 3" at 25 yards? ROTFLMAO. That's not accurate, believe me.

Many of the rest are 1911s. Again, if they shot 3" at 25 yards, they'd get tossed in the nearest dumpster.

The S&W 52 is a very accurate .38 Special semiauto, too...