What is the most accurate autoloader you own?

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This is the most accurate auto loader I have.
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Did the work myself. It started life as a SA GI 1911A1
 
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As of yesterday it's my new stock SA MilSpec with a drop in Nowlin barrel. Shot offhand.
 
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Accurate?

Colt Gold Cup series 80. I've only shot my handloads through it. It is only mediocre with 230 gr.jhp but a freakin' tack driver with 185 jhp's.
 
Wow...this is painfull...

Being a dedicated 1911 buff....trying to decide between the Gold Cups, the Delta Elites, the Yost "1*" guns (3 Colt Compacts, all done in that package)...and realizing....

The answer is my SIG P226.

Ouch.
 
Originally posted by Gewehr98:
(How many factory .38 Special wadcutter autoloaders have you seen lately?

Actually I just saw one for sale in a little store in Ft Worth, but I couldn't figure out what the heck it was good for. What's the deal with that thing?
 
my sig 228 right now ... but I suck! YMMV!!! It is the most accurate 9mm out of the box I have shot, and it is a decent list of the usual suspects.
 
You should've grabbed that Model 52 you saw for sale!

The S&W Model 52 was a 5-shot autoloader introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1961 to compete against revolvers in the Centerfire portion of Bullseye Target competition. It was a daughter of the first-generation Model 39, but chambered in .38 Special Wadcutter only. They are unbelievably (almost scary!) accurate, with an adjustable barrel bushing and adjustable target sights. 1.5" groups at 50 yards were not considered unusual. Subsequent versions of the Model 52 changed the extractor and trigger internals, and were labeled the 52-1 and 52-2. Smith & Wesson discontinued the series in 1994. Colt made a few Match 1911's also chambered in .38 Special, ostensibly to compete against the S&W Model 52.

I bought the early model 52 above from a farmer who used his for woodchucks and rabbits. :what: I have no doubt that he hit what he aimed at.

Last time I looked, an excellent condition Model 52 (no-dash) hovered around $1000. 52-1's and 52-2's go for somewhat less.

From Jim Supica:

What variants were made?
Mod 52 -- set screw to lock out double action, 3,500 made 1961-1963
Mod 52-A made in cal. .38AMU for Army Marksman Unit, 87 made 1961-1964
Mod 52-1 action changed to true single action, counterweight offered as
accessory, 1963-1970
Mod. 52-2 improved extractor, adj trigger stop, serrated hammer,
1971-1994

When was it introduced? 1961

When discontinued? 1994

Was it really that accurate? yes

Did any famous champions shoot them? yes, but I can't name names. Fairly
predominent in "bullseye" type target shooting.

It was such a famous gun that the S&W Custom Shop came out with a successor in the last few years, called the Model 952. It's very similar to the Model 52, but is a single-stack gun chambered in 9mm instead of .38 Special Wadcutter. Not unlike the Model 52, it carries a hefty price tag.
 
Currently my Glock 20 is the most accurate auto I own. :D
Ammo used was 175gr, not 185 as I wrote on the target.
BTW, this was standing, not from the bench.
 

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