Most accurate service handgun around or under $500?

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Last post I promise. There is one pistol I feel is the equal to the 92FS and that is the Sig P226. Price may be an issue for you. I did pick up my recent P226 at the 500.00 mark so they are out there. I believe if you are looking for a service pistol in 9mm, either of these two would be your best investment. again, good luck!
 
A Beretta 92F is capable of 1" at 25 yards with the right ammo, sometimes.
 
The most accurate handgun I've ever used (and that I am accurate myself with) under $500 is the Sig P6. I shoot it better than my 1911!:eek:
 
It seems we can't have a handgun discussion without some Glock fanboys popping up without being asked. You guys just can't seem to give it a rest.

To the OP, your selections are all good choices and there are others. One of the better ones is the S&W M&P. Most agree that the ergonomics are great and the reliability has been first class.
 
S&W M&P 9,40 or 45 series. Some of the easiest guns to shoot accurately and around $500.
 
If you like metal Beretta's but think the 92 is a tad large check out the Stoeger 8000 cougar. Smaller and cheaper but with that all metal goodness. Same rotating barrel as the PX4.

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That FM90 will shoot as well as a Hi Power, which will shoot better than 95% of the population who shoot guns. If you can't shoot well with the FM90, you aren't going to shoot any better with another gun with a much worse trigger. And most of the guns listed in this thread have much worse triggers.

The stock trigger on an FM 90 is actually pretty good. Removing the mag disconnect lightens it a tad, but to really cut down the pull weight you need to replace the hammer spring. Look for the 4 part series by Macteutates on Youtube for an easy primer on breaking down a Hi Power.

My advice though, is to just practice, practice, practice. It's not the gun. It's not the trigger.
 
CZ's are great pistols!

only if you can get used to the gritty DA and hammer camming SA (Yes I own and shoot one). go with a high cap striker fire that fits.
 
That FM90 will shoot as well as a Hi Power, which will shoot better than 95% of the population who shoot guns. If you can't shoot well with the FM90, you aren't going to shoot any better with another gun with a much worse trigger. And most of the guns listed in this thread have much worse triggers.
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I can shoot it well enough I'm just getting tired of this heavy trigger, and I can shoot better with other guns as I have done before. I can hit targets consistantly at 50 yards but the trigger makes it unpleasant.
 
I can shoot it well enough I'm just getting tired of this heavy trigger
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Well then, check this out: http://www.celticarmory.com/media.html

This 40 minute video takes you through breaking down the Hi Power. It's just the best thing ever done on video for the kitchen table gunsmith. Watch the video. Buy the few small tools required. Start customizing your Hi Power.

To lighten the trigger simply remove the mag disconnect, then swap out the hammer spring (main spring) for a Wolff 24 pounder. The pull weight will be cut in half.

Those FM90's might be inexpensive, but they are a hell of a fine pistol. If you do decide to dump your FM90 for cheap, pm me or drop it in the sales thread.
 
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Dang I missed the big argument :banghead: Let me guess, it had something to do with the "most accurate" part of this thread? Like asking others what shoe size to buy.

Regardless, I seem to shoot smaller framed Glocks really well, case-in-point I guess. Never owned a 1911 though so who knows.
 
I think Sig, XD and Ruger SR9c make me a look like a better shot then I really am. CZs are also nice. I've shot Glocks at the range several times and have come close to buying either a 19 or 27, but something else always wins out.

Then again, I like Hi-Point & Phoenix Arms. ;)
 
I would just like to say since I wasn't clear enough the first time, I've tried to remove the mag safety disconnect, 3 times actually. I know how to do but I can't because the trigger pivot pin will not budge. I have given up on it and I would like something that is easier for me to shoot well.
 
The mag disconnect will take 1/2 to 1 pound off the trigger pull, at most. Replacing the hammer spring will lighten it by 2 to 3 pounds. I'd replace the hammer spring with a 24 pound Wolff before selling the pistol. This will cost you about $5.

If it still has the bulky rubber wrap-a-around grips, I'd replace those with some thin Navidrex grips. That will change the ergonomics in a rather dramatic way and give you better control of the trigger.
 
CZ75's have an excellent reputation for accuracy, and I imagine their clones such as the Baby Eagle (aka Jericho 941) and tangfolio witness series (witness match fits your criteria) would also shoot quite well.

I'm not a fan of the Beretta 92 because of reliability issues I've had with the ones that were issued to me, but I understand that the military can screw almost anything up (buying cheap mags mostly). It does have a wide grip and a frame mounted safety which I don't have issues with, but I have large hands. A small handed shooter is going to be at a disadvantage.

Sig 226 or P6 (single stack, better for small hands) would also be a good choice. Look for West German 226's and they should come in right at $500. I'm very happy with mine.

Oh yeah, buy a glock!:rolleyes:
 
All of my CZ's are very accurate, and they both have excellent out of the box triggers. Dry fire them with snapcaps and the only get better.
 
CZ75B. Like Shmecky said. Hands down. The issues some have said about triggers being not so great out of the box and the hammer camming are minor. The trigger is like a fine wine - it definitely gets better with age. The hammer camming is taken care of relatively easy by any competent smith. And you can find them used in decent shape for under $500 all the time. All that means is that, hopefully, someone has taken some of the work (as well as some of the fun) out of smoothing out the trigger.

I'm not a fan of the Beretta 92 because of reliability issues I've had with the ones that were issued to me, but I understand that the military can screw almost anything up (buying cheap mags mostly). It does have a wide grip and a frame mounted safety which I don't have issues with
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If it was issued to you and it had a frame-mounted safety, you might have taken issue with it. The M9 has a slide-mounted safety, just like the standard 92FS. Maybe that's what you meant.
 
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