Most accurate 9mm for under $1000

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What do you feel is the most accurate full size 9mm pistol for under $1000.
I realize I will probably get a bunch of different answers and that for any given model one may be better or worse than others. (gun variation)
Just curious about your opinions, which of course I will ignore.:neener:
 
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This will be an interesting thread.

In general, for accuracy, I'd say a good single action trigger and a long barrel will be the best benefits. For that I would say a CZ or a SIG.

Specifically the CZ 75 SP01 Shadow or SIG P210.... If you can find a deal

Edit: just saw prices on the 210.... Definitely not under $1000
 
My new (to me) CZ75BD has proven to be the most accurate handgun I've ever had, (or at least, I fired it more accurately than any other pistol I've had). I had to really concentrate with those extra-tiny sight dots, but when I got off well-aimed shots, I was putting hits inside a golf-ball sized circle at 12 yards, off-hand. I usually need to be firing from a rest for that kind of accuracy.
Supposedly, (according to CZ) the frame's rails being on the inside rather than the outside, is a design feature that enhances the accuracy.
 
There are enough guns that are in the same league that you're more likely to get variation between individual guns than see one model or another being more accurate.

I'd say CZ75, S&W 3906, Browning hi-power, and some Sigs are a good place to start looking. Might also want to look at some of the 9mm 1911's that are out there like the SA Range Officer 9mm.

But I'd bet once to get into the range of good quality 9mm pistols, a) there will be variation between individual examples that will likely make more difference than the mechanical accuracy potential of each design, and b) 99% of shooters won't be able to shoot as well as the gun.
 
I have an older Browning Hi-Power Mk.II that is surprisingly accurate given that it's still box stock and has had nothing done to it. Likewise I would think that a CZ 75 SP-01 should be very accurate just as it comes from the factory.
 
How about picking up a now easy to find 75B, your choice of model, finish and particulars for like $450-650, and then immediately sending it to David at Cajun Gun Works for the Ultimate upgrade package (whatever it is called) and you will have a superb gun that works better than most of the high priced (and high brow :)) stuff some folks prefer.
 
There are a lot of good ones and some quite a bit less than $1000.

SIG P226 (P229/P228 are terrific too)
HK P30L
HK USP Expert
HK VP9
Walther PPQ/P99
1911 9MM

Mechanical accuracy however does not necessarily mean that an individual will shoot a pistol offhand with greater mechanical accuracy better than a pistol with less mechanical accuracy.
 
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I really wanted to add the Sig P210 to the list...then I saw the $1k max.

I'm very satisfied with a few 9mms well under that price.... P99AS, CZ 75B, and HK P2000. All have made me think I'm a decent shot. LOL
 
From what I've actually fired:

1.) Re-barreled Gen4 Glock 17 - 1.3" 10-round group at 25 yards
2.) CZ 75 Shadow - 1.4" 10-round group at 25 yards
3.) H&K VP9 - 1.8" 10-round group at 25 yards

These were all with my reloads and are the best 10-round groups I've shot, so far, if I remember correctly as I'm not near my logs.

I'd also be interested in trying the Sig P320. I've seen excellent accuracy reports from Bruce Grey's page on those and other sources. 3-4" groups at 50 yards for ~5 rounds isn't shabby. For ~$500, you'll have a hard time beating that I'd imagine.

If you want to get the most accurate pistol you can for <$1000, I'd have CZ Custom install an Accu-bushing in an a full size 75. Those guns (Accu Shadows) have produced ~2 3/8" 10-round groups at 50 yards.

Something accurized for EIC matches like a Beretta 92 would probably run you $1,700 used, but could get you into the sub-2" range at 50 yards, or you could have a 9mm 1911 built, but they're both out of your price range.
 
With my S&W 929, slow fire, single-action, off hand, at 30 feet I can put 8 rounds into a hole the size of a quarter.
 
dogmush

I had a Benelli B-76 years ago and while it was an interesting (and somewhat overally complicated), design I don't recall it being all that intrinsically accurate.
 
I have fired a few 9mm pistols over the past twenty-some years and to date, the HK VP9 beats everything else I have shot.
 
This is not a validation because i don't have it any more :) but i had a Beretta 92fs that would out shoot my Sigs and Hk's .
 
The one time I really, really tried I put 5 out of 5 rounds of 9mm into a quarter sized hole with 4 of those rounds touching using a Sig 239 at 7 yards. Oh, and that was decoking in between shots and firing all 5 with the longer, stiffer double action trigger pull. I would post the pic but I posted it here once before and now "the system" won't let me post that photo again.

I once cut a 5 shot clover leaf with a Glock 27 (NOT MINE) at 7 yards.

I've had similar performance from a Kimber 1911 chambered in .45acp.

If I can do that at 7 yards then 2 inches at 25 yards would be in order but I rarely shoot at 25 yards with my defensive pistols.

What is the standard of measure?
 
CZ 75b. I reload for mine, and it has it favorites but it seems to shoot most loads I try quite well. I recently had the boys at Cajun massage the trigger and put new sights on it . Sweet. I have no excuses now.
 
I've generally found that problems with accuracy are not due to the pistol but due to the difficulty of keeping a front sight perfectly level with the rear sights and exactly in the middle, and lining all that up on a target.

The gun tends to move back and forth and slightly up and down and the front sight seems to float up or sink down or drift to the left or right.

All this before even pressing the trigger !

It's all very maddening and it's a wonder I can hit anything at all.
 
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