Handgun's - what's more accurate

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I know a lot to do with accuracy is the shooter themself. But I've heard stories of good shooters with one handgun, is terrible with another.

So what is generally more accurate with most shooters from these 2 handguns at 25 meters


- Glock .40

- S & W 9mm
 
Husky said:
I know a lot to do with accuracy is the shooter themself. But I've heard stories of good shooters with one handgun, is terrible with another.

So what is generally more accurate with most shooters from these 2 handguns at 25 meters


- Glock .40

- S & W 9mm
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That's like asking if blondes make better wifes' (original,not dyed):bigHug:

Accuracy comes in many flavors..The one built in the firearm (need fixed fixture like ransom rest), the skill of the marksman, the quality of the reloaded or factory ammunition, the weather conditions etc..

To answer your ?? and get the bullets flying, I think the .40 would be more accurate at that distance.:D
 
9/10 times, the gun will outshoot the operator, so asking which is better largely depends on personal skill, adaptability to a specific firearm and other factors.

I don't know which one is more operator-friendly, but generally speaking, a good operator will transfer his skill over to any sidearm with little or no time needed for adaptation.

There's no such thing as your example of a good shooter on A, but terrible on B. I've seen complete newbies shoot a variety of handguns and their skill (or lack of, depending on the individual) was consistent across the board.

If you can shoot the Glock, odds are you'll adapt quickly enough to the S&W. That doesn't mean you'll be shooting bullseye right away, but you will be consistent in your grouping, and the rest will come with a bit of practice time.
 
Husky said:
- Glock .40

- S & W 9mm
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Neither is particularly known for their stellar accuracy. They both have mediocre trigger pulls.

The S&W 639 I had was diabolically bad, I had a 5906 later that was better, but it didn't bring tears of appreciation to my eyes. The triggers stack towards the end because of the firing pin safety.

Glocks are made for durability and reliability rather than precision accuracy. Spongy trigger pull. I always thought the .40 versions had a slide velocity that was too high as well, that messes up accuracy.

Buy a decent revolver, like a 686.
 
As an owner of several different handguns, my most accurate is .357 with a 6" barrel. Followed by a .22 pistol with a 5 1/2" barrel, then my .40S&W then finally my 1911 .45ACP with a 5" barrel.

Revolvers are usually more accurate then semi-autos. then it is a combination of several different factors such a barrel length, pistol weight, sights, the operator/shooter is a very big factor as well.
 
Comes down to the user. Last weekend I took my Dad out to the range. He brought his glock 22 and I had my new M&P40.

Between the two it's a toss up for best acuraccy. The only thing we found is he shoots his G22 better than the M&P and I'm the opposite. Head to head we both averaged about 4-6'' off hand at 25 yards. Not bad for a service pistol.
 
Winchester3030 said:
I own and shoot both. Different days, different results !? I think they both out shoot me!!
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I'd make a comment but I think you beat me in the last match. As for the guns, neither one are that accurate, compared to others in the same price range.
 
Soli said:
9/10 times, the gun will outshoot the operator, so asking which is better largely depends on personal skill, adaptability to a specific firearm and other factors.
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Many years ago I won a beautiful big pistol trophy from the Montreal Swiss Rifle Club. Shooting Swiss 9mm and their "issue" P210 (?) I had a 199 out of 200 or such. I couldn't have thrown the shots out of the bullseye if I'd tried! It was an amazing experience. It was an unfamiliar gun and a strange course of fire. Maybe some instincts took over, but that experience stands out in my storybook of pistol shooting stories.
 
It completly depends on how the gun fits in your hand. Everyone is different, different size hands, wrists, forearms etc.. Once you find which model best fits, that will be your most accurate pistol at 25 meters. ( Providing its a good brand ) In my Case, it was the Browning Hi-Power. Sure all my other pistols feel fine in my hands and I get good results from them but the Browning Hi-Power for me just has that extra wow factor in how it fits my hands and how it just feels like an extenstion of my arm. Sure enough, I get better results with it. ALmost every gun you will hold will feel "fine" or "ok", but once you hold the ONE, you will immediatly see the difference. Like its been said a billion times in these forums, try and hold as many kinds as possible, or just buy them all :)
And in my personal opinion. You will get better accuracy with follow up shots using 9mm.

My 2 cents :)


P.S. before you settle on one of those pistols. Just for ####z and giggles, try and get your hands on a Browning Hi-Power just to see how it feels in your hands ( if you haven't already of course ). I really think you will end up loving it more then the ones your currently looking at. If you end up doing this and fall in love with the Browning, send me a PM to let me know :)

Cheerz
 
I second the Glock 17......out of my many handguns, the G17 blows'em all out of the water hands-down!!

Get a houge rubber sleeve grip with finger grooves/palm swell, and it will feel like it was made for you, plus the light recoil of the 9mm Luger...accurate as a MOFO!!!
 
In theory, it should be hard to make a "tipping barrel" model as accurate as a fixed barrel, because it has to be fitted loose enough to pivot in the front bushing. Would rotating barrel or such designs as the Steyr GB, HK P7MB or Grand Power K100 be the most accurate handguns? I have already spent more on rebarreling my CZ75 than it is worth, and it still won't shoot better than 8" groups @ 25 Yds. from rest. If I can't get a gun that will shoot at least 3" groups, there isn't much point in trying to improve my freehand shooting
 
bushwhacker said:
I have already spent more on rebarreling my CZ75 than it is worth, and it still won't shoot better than 8" groups @ 25 Yds. from rest. If I can't get a gun that will shoot at least 3" groups, there isn't much point in trying to improve my freehand shooting
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That is a BIG group at 25 yds from a rested position. CZ may not be ISU Olympic competition guns but that is a very unusually big spread for such a quality firearm. You don't mention caliber, so I presume 9mm...I also think that since you're an experienced and seasoned shooter, that you've tried different bullet weights, manufacturers and tested your own loads till you're blue in the face.:bangHead:

So, I'll give you $50.00 for it now (I'll pay shipping) and relieve you from that monumental dissapointment...:)




(I hope you'll understand I'm joking and not be irritated ! )
 
wobbles99 said:
Between the two it's a toss up for best acuraccy. The only thing we found is he shoots his G22 better than the M&P and I'm the opposite. Head to head we both averaged about 4-6'' off hand at 25 yards. Not bad for a service pistol.
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Ok for a service pistol but I would have a hard time considering those results as accurate.
 
Likely you will think I'm screaming nuts, but......

Has anybody considered a Luger? The swiss set some wonderful scores with these. Put a buttstock onto a P-'08 and watch the plates drop at 100 yards.

Believe it or not, but if you feed it half-decent ammo, the Steyr Model 1911 is competitive in plate matches. I have seen it done.

One of the most-disrespected handguns on the marsket is the loudy old Tokarev. My brother borrowed mine for a midwinter shoot and it took almost 3 years to get it back from him. He was downing the 175-yard Carbine targets shot-for-shot with my Hungarian M-48 Tok. He finally brought my gun back when he was able to find one for himself.

There are a lot of good guns out there. Problem is finding one that you really like. If you like it enough, you'll work to make you and it into a team. Then the range results will show it.

Have fun.
 
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