5906 Target Champion vs Super 9

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I shoot both my 952 and M&P9Pro but am looking for an accurate tactical firearm for PPC matches. I am considering the STI Targetmaster but am intrigued by the Super 9 or 5906 Target Champion. Has anyone tested either of these two side by side for accuracy?
 
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I don't know about the 5906 Target Champion.
I have owned a Super 9, a 4" DPA 5906 & a 5" PPC.
I still have the PPC.
I am not a bullseye shooter or even a very good shot but the PPC almost makes it look like I could be.

The Super 9 I had was OK, but it was nothing special in the accuracy department. The longer sight radius helps a bit, but that was about it. I have a stock 5906 that I can shoot better than I did with the Super 9.

Hopefully someone who has actually shot the Target Champion can lend their experiences. If it is like the PPC it might be the ticket.
 
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We have guys here who shoot PPC or Bullseye with PPC9s, and they know lots more than I do. These guys are serious, shoot teensy groups, and should be here.

But as I understand, the PPC9 is about the same pistol as the Target Champion.

FWIW, I bought a 5" PPC9 exactly because of its' accuracy; they ship with a factory test target of under an inch at 25 yards. Mine did that with the Federal 9BP load, which is regular off the shelf ammo. This pistol fits in a standard Safariland paddle holster and uses factory 5906 mags (thick bumper pad), which is what I use when running our qual courses with it. I don't know anything about PPC matches or the equipment they use.
 
If S&W put a PC logo on it, and it has a Briley bushing, you can bet it is a tackdriver, they have only gotten better since the 845.
 
The PPC is the same as the Target Champion - one is for sale to LE in the U.S. (the PPC) and the TC is destined for Germany via a European importer...I highly recommend the PPC - not only is it hand fit and the action is painstakingly honed, but as tight as the lockup is, it's smooth as silk and mine has never had a FTF. It's my favorite among others of mine (1911's) costing twice as much.

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