Do you have a favorite pistol(s) that shoots better than anything else?

[Handshaker]

I have a few, its hard to explain but in my hand, looking down the sights and shooting they just seem to shoot like a laser. The shooting experience is different from any other handgun I have.
Mine are an American Eagle SS p-08 luger, an AMT automag in 30 carbine, a ruger mark ii target competition, browning challenger 2 and a Springfield loaded target 1911 9mm.

 

[thump_rrr]

My guns don't shoot badly.
That would be on me.
My Les Baer Premier II with the 1-1/2" 50Y guarantee is probably my most accurate.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

They are not for every hand, but the P7 fits mine like it was designed for it.

 

[.38 Special]

For me, the Ruger Bisleys seem to shoot themselves. Everything else takes some attention, but those big revolvers make me look better than I am.

 

[nettlle]

This is my most accurate. Not only for me but for others that have shot it as well. It has 27K through it now and still every bit as accurate. Colt Wiley Clapp government.

 

[Beck]

I'm sure many of us do, if... we've taken our time and auditioned many to narrow down to a few we actually purchase.

One of my good shooters would surprise a lot of people. It surprised me. My old Model Taurus 66 (6-shot) 4-inch barrel 357 mag can't miss. Fits my hand perfectly with Uncle Mike's Combat synthetic grips, like they made them just for me. A budget revolver with budget grips; who woulda thunk it would shoot as well as it does? But it does.

I get great satisfaction shooting this Taurus better than any equivalent and more expense Smith & Wesson I've handled... namely the S&W Model 19 and Model 66, which are the inspiration for the Taurus but with significant internal differences. The Taurus actually shoots better in my hands.

As for semi-autos the prize goes to my S&W 3rd Generation Model 915. It was introduced as a scaled down budget version of the 5904. It wasn't long before a lot of people realized the scaling down gave some advantages over the 5904. Knowing now what I didn't know then I'm glad I was a poorly paid LEO in a small department who couldn't afford a 5904, so I bought a 915. It's a keeper. I wouldn't trade it.

The only changes I made to the 915 were adding Novak sights and Hogue rubber grips. And again in this case those Hogue grips fit my hand like they were made just for me. Some people complain that the grip is too big for their hands. I have medium size hands at best and the hogue grips are just right.

Well, it just goes to show that the best guns for a given individual aren't necessarily the most expensive. Both of those handguns are going on 30-ish years old. They've passed the test of time and use with flying colors. I couldn't be happier. I'm not looking for anything new. If my 915 ever went kaput, I'd find another one in safe-queen condition and carry on.

 

[Demi-human]

Me: “I have a Dan Wesson Silverback that is unworldly good.”

Everyone who owns a Wesson: “Well, duh…”

Everyone else: “What’s a ‘Wesson’?”



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I also have a Buckmark Contour that is amazing, but again, what one isn’t?
Here is a composite.

The Buckmark was standing, at sixty yards.
The 9mm Hi-power holes were made from just seven, and I was trying…

She look good doin’ it though!

 

[tarosean]

Purpose driven. However, will outshoot guns that cost 5x it's purchase price

 

[Gerd33]

Oddly enough, for me it's my CZ82.

 

[burrhead]

Gen3 G21 SF. I shoot plates and usually use a timer. Drawing from an uncovered holster, beep to the first hit on an 10" plate at 20yds is a consistent 1.25 seconds. Yeah, lots of people will beat that but I'm 70. I also shoot 50/100 rounds at least once a week.

That said, my daily carry is a G19 because the 21 is a brick. I lose about a 10th of a second with the 19 but it's close enough.

 

[Armored farmer]

Mine is an sr9c.
It’s not just me either. Everyone that’s tried it shoots it well. I don’t know what it is. It just shoots easy.
It has become my nightstand hd and woods running pistol.

 

[jeepnik]

 

[jeepnik]

https://imgur.com/qrS9fS6

 

[Terry G]

Oddly enough, for me it's my CZ82.

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The gun that got me hooked on CZ's. The CZ 82's were a hot item back in the "Golden Age" of C&R's. I bought the first one from AIM, as I recall. $180.00 to my door, I had an 03 license. Two magazines, holster and cleaning rod. I didn't know then about polygon rifling and thought they sent me a gun with no rifling! Anyway, I shot the cleaned gun from 25 yards at a 3/4 silhouette and put all 12 rounds in center mass. I was hooked, and bought four more. Since then the CZ's have grown and grown. My favorite is the CZ P-01 and more recently the CZ P-01 Omega.

 

[Artg56]

I shot four pistols yesterday, three semi autos and one revolver, the first handgun I ever bought S&W model 28. I have not shot this gun in over 15 years, but still shot the best groups of the day with it. It’s not practical to carry but it’s the one I’ll never part with.

 

[bannockburn]

I have three that come to mind. First one is my Colt Combat Commander, part of a limited edition done by Colt's Custom Shop. Bright nickel plating, Gold Cup trigger, MMC rear sight, and tuned and accurized. Shoots as good (or better), than a Gold Cup but as reliable as a Combat Commander. And not as finicky about ammo selection either.

Next up is my Browning Hi-Power Mk.II. Finally a Hi-Power where I can actually see the sights, use the thumb safety easily, great accuracy (as long as I do my part) and had a great trigger right out of the box (and I didn't need to remove the mag safety on it). Most accurate, reliable, durable 9mm. I have ever owned.

Finally there's my Ruger Mk.II Model 512, another limited run with a nice polished blued upper along with an equally polished stainless steel grip frame. More than just another pretty face this gun can shoot! With a marked preference for Wolf Match Target and CCI MiniMags this .22's accuracy makes me look like a better shooter than I really am!

 

[bannockburn]

Armored farmer

Mine is an sr9c.
It’s not just me either. Everyone that’s tried it shoots it well. I don’t know what it is. It just shoots easy.
It has become my nightstand hd and woods running pistol.

Same thing with my SR9c! Fits my hand perfectly, sights come up quickly making it easy to get on target, and the trigger is clean with a short reset.

 

[tws3b2]

I've never had a pistol that did not shoot better than me.

 

[Scout21]

A family member has a Model 29 that is an absolute laser. I love that thing. I've been on the hunt for a reasonably priced one for years now.

I know it's the opposite of what OP was asking for, but I have a least favorite handgun that shoots worse than anything I've ever shot before. It's a Heritage Rough Rider. Biggest piece of junk I've ever laid hands on. I disparage the Rough Rider any time I can. If anybody is thinking about purchasing one, I'd check out a thread I made on it before you buy. I simply ended up with a lemon which is understandable, but Heritage's response to my issues was unacceptable.

 

[citizenconn]

These two shoot awfully well, but the one on the right with the Novak style sights is probably the best shooting handgun I have.

 

[doubleh]

The accuracy of all my handguns has decreased over the years and seems to have speeded up in the last few years. I still have favorites although I have trouble remembering which ones they are.

 

[BigBlue 94]

This one makes me look the best... 1950 model Colt Woodsman Match Target. Everyone that shoots it falls in love with it.

 

[bannockburn]

BigBlue 94

Everyone that shoots it falls in love with it.

I can see why!

That's what I would call one elegant and classy looking .22 target pistol!

 

[wbwanzer]

My Canik Rival. Every time out it shoots better than anything else that I bring.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

This one makes me look the best... 1950 model Colt Woodsman Match Target. Everyone that shoots it falls in love with it.