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What do you shoot "best"?
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anotherinkling
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I don't own handguns (can't legally here), but I rent them frequently. Out of the eight or so models I've used, I found that I was most accurate by far with a Kimber 1911 .45 and a Ruger Mark II Gov. Target .22LR.
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Believe it or not, I pickked up a 4" Fixed sighted.357 for cheap about 1980. I pulled off some fantastic shots that even amazed Me. It was built at a low point in DW's quality and the bluing was 1/2 blue and 1/2RED. Traded it off and I have regreted it since.....Essex
byf43
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.22 lr: S&W mdl 41 w/ a 5-1/2" barrel.
.45 acp: Colt Gold Cup, NM w/5" barrel.
These are my absolute favorite handguns and calibers and most accurate!
.45 acp: Colt Gold Cup, NM w/5" barrel.
These are my absolute favorite handguns and calibers and most accurate!
Jkwas
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I shoot my tightest groups with my Ruger P89. It's so easy to do, it's not even a challenge to do it! I enjoy shooting my model 10 best. It's more of a challenge shooting DA with a good revolver and staying on the mark. And it doesn't eat up ammo as fast.
10-Ring
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I use to bring alot of guns to the range...use to think I was having fun too. Then I got a little more serious in what I was doing. Then, I'd bring only 1, maybe 2 guns (the other being a 22 revolver). I learned that I can shoot my guns the fastest if I have mastered the trigger & sight alignment.
I shoot my USP 45 the fasted & the most accurately...the rest are close behind but that one is my most accurate pistol period.
I shoot my USP 45 the fasted & the most accurately...the rest are close behind but that one is my most accurate pistol period.
nero45acp
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S&W 67 (no dash)
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Haycreek
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I finally made it to the range today and compared the following handguns from low ready, firing as fast as I could aquire the target. comparison was considering both speed and accuracy. [priority on accuracy] The topgun was the Kimber Classic Goldmatch, tie between a S&W 4566 and Colt Mark IV series 70, The revolvers, S&W 4" 629 and S&W 4" model 64 and Dan Wesson 6" 15V. [The Dan Wesson was the fastest and most accurate with rapid fire] I didn't have the time to include the Glocks or CZ this time. Observations: the semi autos were the most accurate today for me, being fired as fast as the target was acquired, on the revolvers, I pulled the shots , probably because of improper squeeze or grip. I need practice. The 44 mag loads were 240 grain LSWC reduced to 900 fps or a little over, the 38 special was full power 140 grain, the 357 mag was full power 125 HP . Note: The S&W 4" 629 is a pleasure to shoot with 7.5 grains of sr4756 behind a Speer lswc 240 grain, which is a little more energy than the best +P 45 ACP. What a versitile revolver!
FEG Hi-Power Clone 9mm
Based on repeated attempts to use a 1911A1 or Commander in IDPA... I flat out shoot the 9mm better, though I hate to admit it.
My older 1919 vintage pre A1 Colt is making headway though.
Based on repeated attempts to use a 1911A1 or Commander in IDPA... I flat out shoot the 9mm better, though I hate to admit it.
My older 1919 vintage pre A1 Colt is making headway though.
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For IDPA or IPSC it's the 1911 for me. I can shoot slightly more accurate with my Sig 220 but I shoot the 1911 amost as accurate but faster. I can go weeks without even picking up the 220 and shoot it better than anyhting else.
For IDPA or IPSC it's the 1911 for me. I can shoot slightly more accurate with my Sig 220 but I shoot the 1911 amost as accurate but faster. I can go weeks without even picking up the 220 and shoot it better than anyhting else.
10-Ring
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Tie between my USP 45 and my USP 9. I have others that come close, but sometimes require a little trigger time just to get re-acquainted w/ the sights
RNB65
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Hmmmmmmmmm....
The guns I've shot the best?
1. Glock 19. The ergos stink, but this thing spits out +p+ ammo like its firing bb's and hits where I'm pointing like a laser. Can't explain it, it just works for me.
2. S&W 64 w/4" barrel. I can't shoot a revolver better than this one. Had similar experience with other K-frames. This one shot all loads at point of aim, from 110gr +p, to 148gr WC's to 158gr +P LSWCHP "FBI loads".
3. S&W 1911 Mil-Spec. I'd never shot a 1911 before. A buddy handed his to me with a full magazine, and I fired off several rapid shots. Almost all the holes touched at 25 yards, and I'm lucky just to hit the target at that distance. I realized in a hurry why so many folks love this platform. Its inherently accurate and easy to shoot well.
4. Taurus 85. This was a 15 oz all titanium model. It kicked like a mule, and my hand hurt alot from shooting it. But I shot this model better than any snubbie I've ever owned or shot (well, except for a S&W 64 snubbie, but it weighed 2 pounds or so), and I've shot alot of them. I probably should have kept this thing, since I have not found one I can shoot nearly as well. It shot all loads to point of aim, and I could keep all loads in a 2" shoot n' see at 7 yards in off-hand rapid fire. Which I know is like saying "I can tie my shoes all by myself", but I've never shot snubbies well.
I have also enjoyed and shot well with a SIG p220 and a Ruger Redhawk in .44 magnum, as well as a Bulgarian Makarov and a SIG p230. But I shot the top four noticably better than anything else.
The guns I've shot the best?
1. Glock 19. The ergos stink, but this thing spits out +p+ ammo like its firing bb's and hits where I'm pointing like a laser. Can't explain it, it just works for me.
2. S&W 64 w/4" barrel. I can't shoot a revolver better than this one. Had similar experience with other K-frames. This one shot all loads at point of aim, from 110gr +p, to 148gr WC's to 158gr +P LSWCHP "FBI loads".
3. S&W 1911 Mil-Spec. I'd never shot a 1911 before. A buddy handed his to me with a full magazine, and I fired off several rapid shots. Almost all the holes touched at 25 yards, and I'm lucky just to hit the target at that distance. I realized in a hurry why so many folks love this platform. Its inherently accurate and easy to shoot well.
4. Taurus 85. This was a 15 oz all titanium model. It kicked like a mule, and my hand hurt alot from shooting it. But I shot this model better than any snubbie I've ever owned or shot (well, except for a S&W 64 snubbie, but it weighed 2 pounds or so), and I've shot alot of them. I probably should have kept this thing, since I have not found one I can shoot nearly as well. It shot all loads to point of aim, and I could keep all loads in a 2" shoot n' see at 7 yards in off-hand rapid fire. Which I know is like saying "I can tie my shoes all by myself", but I've never shot snubbies well.
I have also enjoyed and shot well with a SIG p220 and a Ruger Redhawk in .44 magnum, as well as a Bulgarian Makarov and a SIG p230. But I shot the top four noticably better than anything else.
Kramer Krazy
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Typically, I shoot my 1911's pretty good, with my RIA usually being the best. Some days I can kick some pretty good butt with my Glock G26......My wife's 5903 shoots really well, too......some days, and the right load, I can punch some really good holes with my Python and/or my Anaconda......sometimes it just depend son my mood and how things are or aren't clicking that day.
rbernie
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On a good day, I can shoot most anything passably well. On a bad day, I'd better be holding a 5" 1911 or I'm in trouble.
Doug Add
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Close comparison between my 4" S&W 586 and my SIG P228, but when practicing rapid fire the SIG usually has a bit of an edge.
However, I am actually more accurate with both the 586 and a 2.25" Ruger SP101 firing DA than SA, and I often find that decocking the SIG and firing all shots DA does not significantly decrease my accuracy.
However, I am actually more accurate with both the 586 and a 2.25" Ruger SP101 firing DA than SA, and I often find that decocking the SIG and firing all shots DA does not significantly decrease my accuracy.
I shoot all my guns pretty much the same (except for a Walther P22, which gives me terrible accuracy). I've been practicing at 15yards exclusively the last few range sessions and get about 2" 5-shot groups when I concentrate and 4" 5-shot groups very easily in rapid fire (< 1 sec per shot).
The guns I normally shoot are HK P2000, Sig P226, Glock 19, S&W 1911, Beretta 96 in 9mm, 40s&w, and 45acp.
I don't count the P22 because it is such a POS. I also didn't count the Kahr because I used to shoot it really well but haven't practiced w/ it for a long time and the last trip was kind of disappointing
The guns I normally shoot are HK P2000, Sig P226, Glock 19, S&W 1911, Beretta 96 in 9mm, 40s&w, and 45acp.
I don't count the P22 because it is such a POS. I also didn't count the Kahr because I used to shoot it really well but haven't practiced w/ it for a long time and the last trip was kind of disappointing
buddyRoland
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P229 - P226 - G17, all three in a dead heat for 1st place.
Smith357
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My T/C Conteder 14" .223 is by far my best shooting handgun with easy sub MOA potental. But then it's single shot. For a repeating handgun my S&W K38 Target Masterpiece shoots better than any other gun I have ever owned. For me accuracy outweighs speed tenfold. A slow hit is better than 6 fast misses.
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