What is the most accurate pistol you have ever shot?
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kamloops67
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the 17-5 seems to guide the bullets to the black all on its own.there are times that i think ive made a poor shot because of trigger pull or whatever but the holes always seem to land close to center .its like my little 22lr guided missile system. love it and want another so i dont have to share with my wife
Remington XP-100 in 223, scoped bolt action killer in the prairie dog patch. Conventional handgun would be my 8-3/8 M629 with full lug barrel and unfluted cylinder.
Actual results, the Model 41 I used to own. My Clark Long Slide wasn't bad, either. I have an H&R USRA pistol that is probably better, but at my age and state of practice, I can't prove it.
This ignores, of course, the scoped wonders like my H-S Precision in 7mm-08 and my XP-100 in 7mm Rem BR.
This ignores, of course, the scoped wonders like my H-S Precision in 7mm-08 and my XP-100 in 7mm Rem BR.
Texas Star
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I don't know. I'd say a Colt Gold Cup.45, but the bullet holes are larger than those from a Colt Python, a M-27, and a M-29, all of which shot groups that'd have all holes touching at 25 yards, fairly often. Offhand, mostly with factory ammo.
The .45 SWC bullets left bigger holes, but the .357's may have actually been closer together.
I also had a Colt New Service .45 revolver made in the 1930's that'd group all six bullets in one ragged hole. Unlike many Colts, it shot to the sights, too.
The .45 SWC bullets left bigger holes, but the .357's may have actually been closer together.
I also had a Colt New Service .45 revolver made in the 1930's that'd group all six bullets in one ragged hole. Unlike many Colts, it shot to the sights, too.
Big Fred
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I'd love to say S&W, but it would have to be one of my Contenders or Ruger MKII with 10" bbl. These are from my silloutte days in the 80's.
geoff40
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The most consistent & precise shot placement I ever did with a handgun was with an old Ruger Redhawk.
Back about 30 years ago, they sold accessory sights for them. One of the configurations available was a very small gold bead on the front blade, half the size you are likely thinking of, and the rear sight was this dovetail shaped blade with a single white vertical line that went down from the bottom of the V formed by the dovetail. Took a while to get it sighted in perfect, but all you had to do was hold the gold bead on top of the white line and you couldn't miss. Even small, rat sized animals at considerable range, you could nail them every time if your hold was steady. IMO it is still one of the top 3 best things Ruger ever sold. I secretly look at every Redhawk I see on the used shelves, waiting for one to show up (I sold that gun many years ago and have regretted it since the day I did)
I've thought many times of having a 29 or a 686 done up the same way. Not sure why I've never done it.
Back about 30 years ago, they sold accessory sights for them. One of the configurations available was a very small gold bead on the front blade, half the size you are likely thinking of, and the rear sight was this dovetail shaped blade with a single white vertical line that went down from the bottom of the V formed by the dovetail. Took a while to get it sighted in perfect, but all you had to do was hold the gold bead on top of the white line and you couldn't miss. Even small, rat sized animals at considerable range, you could nail them every time if your hold was steady. IMO it is still one of the top 3 best things Ruger ever sold. I secretly look at every Redhawk I see on the used shelves, waiting for one to show up (I sold that gun many years ago and have regretted it since the day I did)
I've thought many times of having a 29 or a 686 done up the same way. Not sure why I've never done it.
gregintenn
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Thompson Center Contender with a 14" 222 barrel.
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41, 52, proper 1911, factory tuned 6" Python. No particular order. However this is most likely BS because if you lock down almost any reasonablely well made firearm in a rest and fire it. There are dam few people that can shoot as well. It really has more to do with how smooth the firearm functions which in turn relates to a humans ability to repeat the firing function on a consistent level. Sorry 98% percent of you just are not that good.
Browning Medalist
beemerphile
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Freedom Arms Model 97 with 7-1/2" barrel in .22LR. It is at the factory now getting trimmed to 4-1/4" barrel plus an action job. I'll be interested to see if it still has the magic.
Model 28-2 highway patrolman. It is stunningly accurate. Purchased it a few weeks ago and shot it for the first time Monday(01/20). I was floored.
BigBill
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This isn't fair yet because i haven't shot my K38 combat master piece nor my target master piece in 38 special yet nor my k22 in 22lr.
My reworked chinese norinco 1911a1 that i myself installed a new barrel and a national match barrel bushing. She shoots a 3 shot cloverleaf at 25yds, 1 per 8rd mag using russian wolf ammo. I haven't tried my target reloads yet. thats hand held too. I learned all the 1911 knowledge from the dvd's and Jerry K's 1911 45acp shop manual.
My best revolver was a colt python using my 140gr jhp reloads at 100yds i could ping any small rock i could see with all 6 shots.
My reworked chinese norinco 1911a1 that i myself installed a new barrel and a national match barrel bushing. She shoots a 3 shot cloverleaf at 25yds, 1 per 8rd mag using russian wolf ammo. I haven't tried my target reloads yet. thats hand held too. I learned all the 1911 knowledge from the dvd's and Jerry K's 1911 45acp shop manual.
My best revolver was a colt python using my 140gr jhp reloads at 100yds i could ping any small rock i could see with all 6 shots.
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Feinwerkbau AW93 (22 LR)
Cpo1944
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IT`s a toss up My S&W M-41 and Browning Medalist.
Both are great and way better than I am.
Both are great and way better than I am.
S&W-Keeper
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My 6" Colt Python. In a .22 My S&W. model 41.
