Best caliber in semi auto for target shooting in your opinion?

[FMF Doc]

Of those listed, the 38 Super and .357Sig will have the flattest trijectory. The .357 Sig, even in a compact polymer like a glock, let a lone a fullsize metal framed Sig226, is going to have much less felt recoil. If you think that the 1911 platform will make up for this, then go with the 38 Super, as I don't think there is a 1911 make in .357Sig.

 

[snakeman]

full size 9mm. low recoil, accurate, cheap

 

[wow6599]

full size 9mm. low recoil, accurate, cheap

Snakeman nailed it ^, unless money is no object. If I was rich, I would shoot more .45 ACP - and I roll my own.

 

[TAKtical]

9mm unless you have an unlimited supply of $$$

 

[bannockburn]

I have always had great results in terms of accuracy with a 185 gr. semi-wadcutter in .45ACP.

 

[bikerdoc]

meanmrmustard said

I'll take a full size, steel CZ in 9x19 thank you!

great minds think alike.

 

[Steve C]

There is shooting at targets and then there is target shooting competition. The rules of the game you are playing and the level of the competition drives both the caliber and firearm selection. If you are just shooting at targets then any of the calibers will work.