Is 45 the most accurate pistol caliber?

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I've finally started shooting pistols in 45acp this year, and wow am I ever having good results. I'm getting the best groups I've ever had, better than any other caliber I've had in the past, and with a few different 45's. Am I having a run of good luck, or are 45s somehow inherently more accurate?
 
Heavy metal gun, crisp straight back trigger, slow bullets results in manageable recoil that is more a clean thump than the 40's nasty snap.

What's not to like :)
 
I think that bigger holes also make groups look smaller, unless you're chewing out a single ragged hole ;)
 
I think that 45 are on top shelf of accuracy, to this day i have yet to find a handgun more accurate than my Les Baer... JP.

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Still alive said:
Are you using a 1911 style? If so, the inherent grip angle, fore/aft dimension and single action trigger pull makes the gun almost shoot itself! JMB got it right with the 1911 grip angle and feel.
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I've been shooting a few different 1911's, a P220, and a 625 (revolvers are a whole new topic). Every one is bang on!


Mark-II said:
I think that bigger holes also make groups look smaller, unless you're chewing out a single ragged hole ;)
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All my 45's are shooting one hole groups out to about 17m, anything further than that takes some real concentration or some sandbags :)
 
when u have a les baer, that says all u need to say- come shoot with us mortals sometime
 
My Spartan is my most accurate .45..... Sad to say my tricked out g22 is my most accurate .40...and by some measure, my shadow is in 9.....
 
EHG said:
The .22LR is the most accurate pistol cartridge.
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your youth is showing let me explain- variances in case weight, variances in powder charge, variances in bullet weights, inconsistent ignition(the primer mix has a tendency to go stale)these are all things that render the 22 as an unreliable round, and with that comes inaccuracy- fire a couple of bricks and you'll see what I mean- the reason the 22 is used by the Olympics and isu is that it provides a accurate SHORT range platform, but as to being the most accurate pistol cartridge, i'm afraid the jury is still out on that one- I shoot a BERETTA NEOS and I've shot hammerli, and I can get groups the size of a dime at 10m, but to do it over a magazineful is another story- 3 shots sure, but 10?- there'll ALWAYS be a flyer to spoil the group- with the 45 in the right pistol, and the right shooter , you'll see more consistent groups- and that's what guys like les baer, Wilson, mckormick and the others are all about
 
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.45 ACP is my favorite cartridge to shoot. 1911-G21 doesn't matter, it is a great cartridge that is also inherently accurate and fast to follow-up with. (someone mentioned the "R" word {revolvers}) <With these it's all about the Magnum offerings or go home. :p
 
ever seen a s&w model 52?- it's chambered for 38 spcl only and all about precision- so much for your "spray and pray"
 
t-star said:
ever seen a s&w model 52?- it's chambered for 38 spcl only and all about precision- so much for your "spray and pray"
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I had the pleasure of shooting one recently. Wow. Definitely on my want list now. Wish ammo was not to hard to find as I am not a reloader.
 
Still alive said:
IIRC, isn't this gun specifically chambered for the 148gr HBWC .38Spl round?
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Yes that is right. I gather the gun is tuned and sighted for that specific load going at around 825ft/sec. The gentleman I was shooting with indicated that some re-manufacturers (Wolf I think) are making batches of it so I'm keeping my eyes open for some. Ammo now, gun later I hope - funds (and wife ;-) permitting lol
 
one has to remember that we are living in the "latter " days of pistol shooting- back in the 50's and 60s companies like s&w and colt actually had teams of shooters and took time and pride in their products and were not limited by what will sell and what does the public want? that's the reason that guys like Wilson and baer can demand and get top prices for their guns
 
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