bluetopper
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Looking for a nice 9mm to shoot bullseye with and I was wondering what is the best 9mm target handgun S&W has produced?
Best 9mm Target Gun?
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As far as I know, only the 952 would match your request. Dave_n
If it doesn't have to be a S&W, I would take a serious look at a EAA Witness Elite Match. I use one to shoot steel plates. Great single action trigger and fun to shoot.
ScottJ
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I'll join the EAA guys and recommend what it's copied from: the CZ 75B.
I'm new to 9MM having bought my first back in May 2009 and the CZ is the most accurate I've owned.
That's compared to a Glock 19, S&W Sigma, XD-9 and a Taurus 24/7 compact (owned only briefly).
My brother has been a 9mm guy for years and I've also been able to shoot his Sig P228 and Ruger SR9 in comparison.
Also the SR9c and M&P of some friends.
The CZ is an absolute tack driver. Aside from Hogue grips and a drop free mod for the magazine it is unaltered.
I'm new to 9MM having bought my first back in May 2009 and the CZ is the most accurate I've owned.
That's compared to a Glock 19, S&W Sigma, XD-9 and a Taurus 24/7 compact (owned only briefly).
My brother has been a 9mm guy for years and I've also been able to shoot his Sig P228 and Ruger SR9 in comparison.
Also the SR9c and M&P of some friends.
The CZ is an absolute tack driver. Aside from Hogue grips and a drop free mod for the magazine it is unaltered.
at-home-daddy
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The ones that leap to my mind are the 952 (and -1 and -2) model(s), the S&W PPC-9 and the SIG P210. Those are the three that in my experience are typically the ones brought up as the best 9mm target handguns out there (production, not a special-order Wilson SuperGrade 9mm 1911 or similar). Maybe the SIG X5 Competition.
The 210s are awfully expensive, certainly more so than any other listed here. The PPC-9 can be tough to find. The X5 is awfully nice, but I'm not sure it compares against the other three (though I'm sure some would disagree with me, and admittedly I don't have much time behind the trigger of one...what time I did spend I very much enjoyed).
I'd suggest trying to find a good deal on a PC952 (or -1 or -2).
The 210s are awfully expensive, certainly more so than any other listed here. The PPC-9 can be tough to find. The X5 is awfully nice, but I'm not sure it compares against the other three (though I'm sure some would disagree with me, and admittedly I don't have much time behind the trigger of one...what time I did spend I very much enjoyed).
I'd suggest trying to find a good deal on a PC952 (or -1 or -2).
Staying within the S&W family, how about the Super 9 ?
9x19, 9x21 and 356TSW, 5" barrels and target sights.
9x19, 9x21 and 356TSW, 5" barrels and target sights.
Pretty bold statement considering the differences in shooters.
The EAA and this CZ will keep up quite well. Depending on the shooter. And they are a lot less expensive.
CZ-USA -> CZ 75 Tactical Sport
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bluetopper
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I was hopeing that possibly the Model 59 in 9mm might be on par with the Model 52 in 38 wadcutter, but it seems this is not the case.
rck281
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I like the Sig P210. Sig is making that pistol again with modern styling such as a 1911 style mag release and beavertail frame. Not sure if they are producing the target sighted model yet.
missiondude
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I have to agree with Grinder on the PPC 9 guns. My 5" PPC 9 is more accurate than my 5" 952, although I suspect the 6" of either would meet your needs as long as you do your part. The PPC 9 is easy to convert to a red dot as Aristocrat makes an adapter that fits the stock slide.
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The 952 is the only one I have any experience with and when I do my part with good ammo it will stay in the 10 and X ring all of the time. The trigger is incredible to say the least and believe it or not, the most accurate ammo over a rest in this 952 was CCI aluminum Blazer!! Would NEVER have guessed that one......
The demands of Bullseye shooting eliminates most of the guns mentioned above and I LOVE my CZ's!
The predecessor to the 952 was the M52 which is strictly a bullseye gun and hasn't been made in many years. The 52 has set a standard of excellence that is difficult to surpass........grab one quick if you can find one!!
Hope that helps in some manner.....
Randy
The demands of Bullseye shooting eliminates most of the guns mentioned above and I LOVE my CZ's!
The predecessor to the 952 was the M52 which is strictly a bullseye gun and hasn't been made in many years. The 52 has set a standard of excellence that is difficult to surpass........grab one quick if you can find one!!
Hope that helps in some manner.....
Randy
since you asked about 9mm, either the 5" 952 or the 5 "ppc models will hold (or should) hold 2" at 50 yards. I have several PC models, 5906 stock and 5-6 inch ppc's all hold 1" at 25 and right at 2" at 50, with good ammo. For the price they cannot be beat.
However the prices are going up for the PPC models because they are never going to be made again. If you intend to shoot optics get a 5" 952 and go to town.If it wont hold 2-2 1/2 at 50 send it back and the PC will make it good. If you need a .45 get a 945 and your set. good luck. Bob
However the prices are going up for the PPC models because they are never going to be made again. If you intend to shoot optics get a 5" 952 and go to town.If it wont hold 2-2 1/2 at 50 send it back and the PC will make it good. If you need a .45 get a 945 and your set. good luck. Bob
TSQUARED
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Aside from the PPC series the only other 9m target grade pistol would be the S&W 9562PC.
They are nice guns, but not up to the same accuracy as the 5906ppc/952 series guns. Although you could have one accurized easily for a few hundred or less and it could be made to shoot as good. Especially if you like the 1911 type pistols.
Several years ago I sent a standard loaded 1911 to Springfield Custom, they put a Nowlin barrel, new bushing and link and the gun came back shooting 3/4 of an inch at 25 yards. About 4 bills was a good deal .RB
Several years ago I sent a standard loaded 1911 to Springfield Custom, they put a Nowlin barrel, new bushing and link and the gun came back shooting 3/4 of an inch at 25 yards. About 4 bills was a good deal .RB
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