The most accurate handgun?

Question

What is quite possibly the most accurate handgun, albeit revolvers, that has alot of stopping power?

I actually meant 'all but', not albeit.

Answer 1

Bound's hubby here:

The most accurate handgun that is not a revolver would probably be the Thompson Center Contender single shot pistol. The next most accurate pistols (semi-automatic) would have to be the various match tuned M1911s used in pistol competition. These match tuned pistols evolved into three categories:
1. hardball guns for full metal jacket military loads
2. wadcutter pistols built for lighter recoiling target loads
3. .38 Special M1911s built for center fire stages of NRA pistol matches.

Another highly accurate semi-automatic pistol, which rests in the midst of the 1911s, would be the Smith & Wesson Model 52 "Master" .38 Special wadcutter pistol.

All of the above semi-automatic pistols can be expected to shoot 2 inch or less groups at 25 yards and 3-4 inch groups at 50 yards. All of these are not hunting caliber handguns. The T/C is a hunting grade pistol capable of much greater accuracy, but suited only to hunting and handgun silhouette matches.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Most Accurate Handgun

Answer 3

There's no such thing really. Most of the top quality pistols on the market will get as much accuracy as possible in skilled hands.

Do you mean except for revolvers? albeit means even though, ie. "it was a pleasent albeit cold day"

Match grade pistols like a Mk23 for example are at the top for accuracy, but that means absolutely nothing unless the pistol is in the hands of a skilled marksmen.

For someone looking for a good concealed carry pistol, the accuracy of the pistol at any range past around 10 -15 feet is really of little consequence. All but an absolutely tiny minority of self-defence shootings take place at extremely close range. If you're involved in such an incident and shoot the guy dead 25 feet away, good luck explaining how it was justified.

Sig pistols, HK USP or P2000's, good 1911 brands like Springfield or Kimber, CZ 75's or 85's, Glocks, are some good examples. But really, there are countless semi-auto pistols from major manufacturers that are great quality and good choices for anyone.

As for cartridges, that's again a matter of personal preference. By far, the most popular ones would be 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. I like 9mm +P. You have to consider the tradeoffs with things like mag capacity, pistol size (I don't know about you but I wouldn't want to carry a brick around with me all the time). There are more powerful rounds, ie. 10mm auto or 357 sig, but I think that in most cases the other ones listed will be adequate. Plus the stronger rounds such as those are more expensive by quite a bit which might discourage you from practicing a lot.

Answer 4

By definition handguns can be pistols or revolvers. A lot of people will tell you that the Korth is the most accurate handgun (probably the most expensive, too). I've never even seen a Korth, much less fired one, but from what I've read it is very accurate.

The Sig Saur is a very accurated handgun as is the customized 1911. I find my old, first generation Glock Model 20 .10mm to be extremely accurate. So is my Glock Model 31 .357 Sig. I used to own a Walters PPKs .380 that was extremely accurate up to 25 yards and I traded it for a Beretta which is also very accurate. My 6" Colt Python is also extremely accurate.

Final note: A couple of policemen friends of mine once had a friendly competition. He was shooting a Sig 226 and she a Ruger P-89 .9mm. Guess who won? The lady with the Ruger did, and the gentleman with the Sig was also a... distingushed expert. That day I promised the lady that I NEVER get her mad at me. LOL!

Ultimately accuracy is a function of who is holding the pistol.

H

Answer 5

I prefer the Ruger Speed Six .357 revolver. It has plenty of knock down power and can be shot single or double action. It is very accurate - alot of police and sheriff's department used it for years before switching to 9mm. The other nice thing is you can use the cheaper .38 special rounds for practice and save the .357 hollow points for the "bad guys".

Answer 6

First and for most Thompson Center Encore or Contender and just pick the caliber you wish for it’s chambered for both pistol and most rifle calibers, I like the 308 personally.

Remington XP100 also has many pistol and rifle calibers to select from.

Then any of your quality revolvers with a good sights and a trigger job.
Then again any of the quality Semi autos with a good sights and a trigger job.
You can turn any quality hand gun in to a shooter with a reasonable investment in sights and a competition trigger.


D58

Answer 7

It depends on the shooter more than the gun for most of us with brand handguns. I would say the classic Colt 1911 in target model. Many guns can be modified to be better target pistols.

Answer 8

Rug er, Colt, Smith & Wesson, all make decent .357 mag. revolvers. All are very accurate guns. The mag round has plenty of stopping power.

Answer 9

1911

Answer 10

Colt Peacemaker for stopping bang.
Ruger LR-22 for accuracy.
Walther p-38 best of both.