The Best Target 9MM

[bc1023]

My guide might help. If nothing else, you'll see some high def pics of some rare pistols. Many of these are 9mm, though I have a bunch I need to add yet.

https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/high-end-centerfire-pistol-buyers-guide.23120/

I sometimes buy stuff faster than I can write about them.

 

[Decker]

I imagine it's an often asked question, but I'm at the point where I want a 9mm that shoots straight, very straight, and there are too many choices. So far it seems that the best of the best are the S&W 952 long slide and the Sig p210 Legend. If I was to choose between these two which would you recommend and why?

Neither. They're both out of production, so while its not as bad as chasing a Unicorn, you'll end up paying for a "collectable" rather than a shooter.

I went through the same search and decided to go with the current production CZ Tactical Sport and am very happy with this pistol that is way more accurate than I ever will be.

 

[Ed Fowler]

BC1023: thank you for posting your thoughts, excellent descriptions and definitely an inspiration for me.

 

[bc1023]

Neither. They're both out of production, so while its not as bad as chasing a Unicorn, you'll end up paying for a "collectable" rather than a shooter.

I went through the same search and decided to go with the current production CZ Tactical Sport and am very happy with this pistol that is way more accurate than I ever will be.

When the thread was started, they were both in production.

These days, if you want the best, you have to look on the used market.

 

[bc1023]

BC1023: thank you for posting your thoughts, excellent descriptions and definitely an inspiration for me.

Thanks Ed. I'm glad you liked the link.

 

[Drm50]

I have never had the opportunity or the cash for a 210 S. But
I did stumble onto a Browning HP Comp. model that out shoots
9 mm that I have owned. The gun is kind of a orphan, got it by
dumb luck at auction several years ago. Supposed to have been
made for European market. I still don't know very much about
it. Shoots mil spec very well, haven't found a cast load it likes.

 

[TAROMAN]

I can speak from experience that the 952 isn't the answer.
If anything a Beretta built to AMU standards may be the one.

 

[shawn mccarver]

I imagine it's an often asked question, but I'm at the point where I want a 9mm that shoots straight, very straight, and there are too many choices. So far it seems that the best of the best are the S&W 952 long slide and the Sig p210 Legend. If I was to choose between these two which would you recommend and why?

With S&W, the answer is clearly the 952.

In the "other" category, the SIG P210-2 or 210-6, but NOT the SIG 210 Legend.

 

[Jim Watson]

A friend found the PPC 9 to be the most accurate auto he could lay hands on.

 

[amazingflapjack]

I have been warming up to the CZ long slide Shadows-some nice accuracy in those reportedly.

 

[schuebob]

I have a few 9s.
X5 best for being heavy but I have all around model and sights are not to my liking. I had to put Nill grips on it to fit my hand. 2000$+
P210-6 is not heavy enough, sights not full target, but worth every penny of its $3K cost.
952-2 5" love that stainless. Reminds me of my 52s. Trigger is not like 52. Groups well. Snappy recoil, easier on follow thru. 1700$
Range Officer- cruddy trigger, too much pull weight. Needed Nill anatomical grips with palm shelf. Good starter gun. Get it tuned or at least new 11# hammer spring. Pop out the recoil spring and match to a soft reload.

 

[TAROMAN]

Or a Sams Custom M9.
Closest you can get to an AMU gun without joining the Army.

 

[Guevera]

I certainly would like to hear a report from an owner of the new Walther Q5 target pistol. That's the one that's on my radar.