Most accurate .45 handgun you've shot that isn't a 1911 variant?

[Mark-Smith]

What's the most accurate .45 caliber handgun you've shot that isn't a 1911 variant?

Any you own that you could shoot all day (ammo budget allowing ) and still be hitting the bull's eye at the end of it?

Contemplating getting a CZ-97, never hurts to see what else is out there though!

 

[1SOW]

I recommend asking/PMing "schmecky" , here on the forum.
He's a 45 gunsmith AND shoots and works CZ's as well.
There is a pictrure of one of his custom 45s here on the forum somewhere.

 

[daytodaze]

Hk usp .45.

If I'm having a bad day with it, I can assure you its me. Luckily, I haven't had a bad day yet (even the first box).

 

[CZ57]

Springfield Armory XDm in .45 ACP.

 

[gearhead]

FNP-45 Tactical.

 

[schmeky]

The HK USP 45 is very accurate, but only with some trigger work (I have a USP). The CZ-97 is in the same boat as the USP, i.e. needs trigger work. I have several 97's and stock, they can do around 2.0-1.5" at 25 yards from a rest with good ammo. However, the 97 has bullseye potential; this is my accurized 97 from 25 yards. My best ever group is 5 rounds in 9/16" @ 25 yards, which could equate to <1.5" at 50.

 

[Mark-Smith]

What goes into accurizing (is that even a word?) a CZ 97?

 

[Lucky Derby]

Hk p9s

 

[Hossfly68]

Try a Witness. Based on the CZ but smoooooother.

 

[kurt1305]

HK45

 

[schmeky]

Mark-Smith,

You do this:

 

[sigarms228]

SIG P220 and the HK 45 I rented was also very accurate.

I have seen factory test targets from SIG P220s posted on another forum where the target was a single small ragged hole at 25yards.

SIG triggers are good to go right out of the box which is one reason, of many, they are my pistol brand of choice.

 

[MCgunner]

Ruger KP90DC

 

[saenzrich]

xd45c

 

[97guns]

i have a p220 and a p90 , the p90 can shoot circles around my p220

 

[Gladius]

Sig P220 (older, German-built). More accurate than I can demonstrate....

 

[wlewisiii]

Ruger P97. Excellent shooter.

 

[22lr]

Im going to cheat a little here and say my S&W 625.

But for a semi auto, I have been impressed by the 3rd gen S&Ws. Not as accurate os some 1911s that ive shot, but I havnt fired to many 45acps other than the 3rd gen and S&Ws.

 

[MCgunner]

My P90 is more accurate than I can demonstrate. Those groups were shot off sandbags with aging eyes. Don't own a machine rest. The trigger is fantastic in DA and SA and the transition is natural, what I REALLY like about the gun. I don't think they're available anymore except used, though.

 

[Mr.Blue]

I have had a lot of .45s. Other than the 1911, which is the most accurate, the XD45 Tactical and CZ 97BD have been the most accurate .45s that I have shot. The CZ 97BD, might be slightly more accurate, but the XD45 Tactical has been my most dependable gun, short of a revolver.

 

[zoom6zoom]

SIG 220 for me, too.

 

[tahunua001]

Springfield Armory XDm in .45 ACP.

stole the words right out of my mouth

 

[usp9]

By far the most accurate .45 I've shot is this HK USP Elite. Hand fitted barrel to slide, target sights and a nice trigger. This is the best 5 shot group in probably 10 years... the reason I took a picture. This is a very accurate and well made gun.

 

[LeonCarr]

Ruger P-90 .45

5 shot groups from sandbags at 25 yards always under 2 inches, with a lot of loads approaching one hole, usually handloads with 200 grain lead SWCs or Hornady XTPs. Once upon a time at a public shooting range in Houston I took 20 bucks from a guy shooting a Colt Series 70 Gold Cup.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

 

[Pete D.]

.45

I only have one .45 that is not a 1911, so my answer is...Glock 36.
I have never benched it so I know only that it shoots where it is pointed and I can hold a B16 target bull at 25 yards if I am careful.
Pete