Good experiences- Luger, Mauser HsC, P38, 1917 S&W, Ballester Molina (yup, even though it was plump wore out), 1911, Browning HP (Inglis). Bad included S&W Victory, Enfield #2, 1911.
Depends upon the bore, the ammo, etc. There are some nice fairly inexpensive P38s and Ballester Molinas out...