accurate/target 9mm

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In the market for a full-sized semi-auto 9mm with adjustable sights for target shooting at the range. Will be used in a variety of shooting games, but mostly from an unholstered starting position at paper targets 25m away.

Some models that are popular here are glock 17&34, H&K USP (standard,expert), Beretta 92(fs,fd,brigadier,inox), Browning Hi-power (practical), CZ 75 (bd,sa), various 1911's in 9mm, etc. (Must have a barrel more than 120mm for legal reasons and unfortunately I can't afford a sig210)

Obviously personal fit is all-important, but apart from that is there any brand/model that is obviously more or less accurate than the others ? Thanks for any advice.
 
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In the market for a full-sized semi-auto 9mm with adjustable sights for target shooting at the range. Will be used in a variety of shooting games, but mostly from an unholstered starting position at paper targets 25m away.

Some models that are popular here are glock 17&34, H&K USP (standard,expert), Beretta 92(fs,fd,brigadier,inox), Browning Hi-power (practical), CZ 75 (bd,sa), various 1911's in 9mm, etc. (Must have a barrel more than 120mm for legal reasons and unfortunately I can't afford a sig210)

Obviously personal fit is all-important, but apart from that is there any brand/model that is obviously more or less accurate than the others ? Thanks for any advice.
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A BHP with a trigger job would be a good bet...
 
At the risk of starting a flame war, isn't a "9mm" "Target" gun an oxymoron?
If the primary use is 25 meter target shooting, why not get a tried and true target pistol? i.e. a M1911 type (Kimber, Baer and many others) or a good HB 38Spl revolver.

Dean
 
You could shoot 9mm in the centerfire portion of a 2700 Bullseye match, if you wanted.

Though most people seem to favor the .32 conversions for the Euroguns, .38 Special, or just shoot the .45 for both the centerfire and .45 event.
 
A BHP with an adjustable sight. Mine is the most accurate 9MM I own and I own several. My BHP is box stock, no trigger work and still has the mag disconnect.
 
Thanks for your reply deadin, but I do have my reasons. For serious paper punching, I have a dedicated .22LR semi-auto target gun and I already own a revolver similar to the one I carry everyday at work. This next gun is for fun and must be in 9mm (or .357sig or .38super) for legal reasons unfortunately.

varoadking: I am pretty keen to get a BHP but am also strongly considering a Glock 34.

Just wondering whether any common 9mm pistols are renowned for being more or less accurate than others. Also whether there is a big difference between say the H&K USP standard and expert models or the beretta 92fs and brigadier model (for example). In the end I'll buy what fits me best but am interested in hearing opinions from THR.
 
I have a Glock 34 and love it - be sure to get one w/ the 3.5 connectory, ot the 5.5 connector - they make them in both.

The Glock 34 w/ the 3.5 connector is the first Glock I can shoot and not suffer from the "low and left" thing. No matter how much I practiced, I just could not shoot a Glock well enough up until now.
 
As much as I like Glocks, the glock trigger is not easy to master. I own a 17L and a 21. The 17L now has Dawson fiber optic adjustables and is starting to get dialed in at 25 yards.
I would recomend a S&W 952, and if that's too many Euro's take a look at a Springfield or STI 9mm 1911 style pistol.
A 1911 style pistol will have a much easier to master trigger, which is at least 50% of the accuracy equasion.
If you can handload, a .38 super 1911 might be even better.
A Sig P226 or P226ST is another accurate pistol. They even make a 'sport' model with match barrel and adjustable sights.
 
I'd say go with the USP Elite. Longer than the Expert a bit but balances better in my opinion. A close second would be the HK P9S. older model that's available as a surplus moel now but wow,...it's accurate! Awesome trigger too.
 
How about a 9mm Springfield Armory 1911?

Bought mine used for $350 cash in a private sale face-to-face.

Added an adjustable sight setup from MMC too.:evil:

Accurate, action tuned just like any other 1911.
 
My favorite 9mm in order.

1) CZ 75 SP-01 (the 75b would be similar)
2) Glock 17/34/17L (all the same to me)
3) HK USP9F, Expert, Elite (all the same to me)
4) BHP
5) HK P7M8
6) Sig 226 X-Five
7) Walther/S&W P99
Too many good choices out there....You just have to find the right grip and trigger feel...For me it's the CZ, but I like others.
 
BHP is a SOLID Choice...

BHP is a SOLID Choice and is a tack driver at the 25m range...
 
You should try all that have been suggested and see which trigger/grip you like best. I have a 226, 1911 9mm, BHP and Glock 34, they are all really accurate, but for some reason I shoot the Glock the best.
 
I would imagine that any 'all' metal handgun could be brought to tighter tolerances than its plastic framed brethren. So I choose the BHP, although the Smith above is quite impressive.

That being said, my XD surprises me the more I shoot it.

I guess it depends on what your definition of 'accurate' is....and how much money you want to invest.
 
Sig 226 Stainless Stock ( This has the match barrel and factory trigger job)
BHP Standard (adjustable sights) Bar Sto barrel
CZ75 BD
Glock 34
CZ P-01
Glock 17

My 9mm in order of accuracy to me. Sig is heavier. Less felt recoil.
 
browning highpower. gorgeous, accurate, valuable, historical and cool. I shot my first highpower at 12 with no instruction other than to "point that way" and "pull that thing". Being all steel it is easy to handle and accurate. I managed to hit pretty well have never been disappointed with a browning. the newers brownings will feed most anything you put into them. I guess the older highpowers would have trouble with hollow points. Never tried my older one with them but I can say that I have never had problems using random reloads and junk ammo.
 
If you're really serious about target shooting, that would almost by definition mean Bullseye matches and, IMO, the only American made 9mm good enough to compete seriously in a boni-fide Bullseye shoot would be the S&W model 952.
 
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