Best Accuracy

[LSUh20fowler]

Is there a particular caliber that is more accurate than others? Also, which auto, from the factory, is the most accurate, withthout the human element factor? Just wondering. Thanks

 

[yamaha0343]

Handgun caliber? I'd say I'm most accurate with my .22 Buckmark.

 

[CUJOHUNTER]

Ruger Mark III does ti for me all the time.

 

[JBP55]

Is there a particular caliber that is more accurate than others? Also, which auto, from the factory, is the most accurate, withthout the human element factor? Just wondering. Thanks

Rimfire/Centerfire, Rifle/Pistol? Defensive caliber? You need to be more specific.

 

[LSUh20fowler]

Defensive round. Between the .45, 40 or 9mm. As a carry gun.

 

[jimdana1942]

RWS Dana 34, .177. If firearms were as accurate as this air gun it would be uncanny. I can consistently keep 5 outa 5 in a postage stamp at 25 yds. using a cheap Tasco 4x15 rimfire scope.

 

[Barney88PDC]

If a postage stamp at 25 yards is your defenition of uncanny accuracy then every rifle I own is BADAZZ!

Just saying if we assume a postage stamp is 1" x 1" (they come in different shapes and sizes but..) then that would be a 4 MOA gun.

 

[homeslice]

9 or 45 would be more accurate.

 

[jimdana1942]

Well, you gotta remember, I have Parkinsons and my hands have a tremble at times. That's the best I can ever do, for now.

 

[Ben Segrest]

Is there a particular caliber that is more accurate than others? Also, which auto, from the factory, is the most accurate, withthout the human element factor? Just wondering. Thanks

Defensive round. Between the .45, 40 or 9mm. As a carry gun.

In practice, no, none of those calibers will show a noticeable difference in accuracy over the others. Things that will affect accuracy will be the consistency of the lockup of the pistol, the quality of the barrel, the trigger, sight radius and most importantly your skill with the particular gun. Some of those things affect the inherent accuracy, others affect the "practical" accuracy.

As has been said hundreds of times, find a gun that fits YOU, then practice your ass of with it.

On another note, the "most accurate" and the "most reliable" may not be the same gun.

 

[Ben Segrest]

9 or 45 would be more accurate.

That sounds like internet gossip.

 

[homeslice]

That sounds like internet gossip.

Completely my opinion unless sources are provided. Thanks for your concern though.

 

[Ben Segrest]

Completely my opinion unless sources are provided. Thanks for your concern though.

Okay, how did you come to the conclusion that .40 is less accurate than 9mm and .45?

 

[homeslice]

The round itself is not less accurate, it's returning to your target that makes the difference in my novice experience. If I had to chose, it would be 9mm.

 

[CUJOHUNTER]

Who needs accuracy during self defense. Your kill zone is about the size of typing paper (8.5"x11") when it comes to close quarter confrontations. Unless you want to hit him between the eyes from 25 yards out,accuracy is only about 15% of what you need to be concerned about when you are being attacked up close and personal. Unfortunately,in this society we live in and as much as we relish the thought,a 25 yard kill shot from you would label you a murderer. To answer your question though.....45acp hands down!

 

[BRLAShooter]

My wife is a great shot with her .45ACP. Her first time firing, none of her shots when outside the 9 circle on the paper silhouette. For a Defensive round, that seems to be all you need. We had a S&W Sigma, which she couldnt even fire well, trigger too stiff, but she loves the Springfield XD. *shrugs* my .02

 

[JadeRaven]

Depends on distance.

If the target is 25' away, then I'd go with whatever has about a 25' barrel (or perhaps just 25' in overall length).

So whatever round will make it to the end of that barrel is your best bet.

 

[FishingBack]

Barrel length is a huge factor for accuracy, but it's a tradeoff with concealability.

.40 rounds are not less accurate then 9mm or .45 rounds. A large gun shooting 9mm will have much more manageable recoil than a small gun shooting .45.

Almost ANY gun with ANY caliber is accurate enough to defend yourself. Even that snubbie revolver which, imo, is the least accurate gun, will get the job done at 7 feet and in.

We should NOT be shooting people 25' away in general.

I think at 10 feet I could put every round into the torso of an average man, no matter the caliber or model.

 

[Barney88PDC]

In practice, no, none of those calibers will show a noticeable difference in accuracy over the others. Things that will affect accuracy will be the consistency of the lockup of the pistol, the quality of the barrel, the trigger, sight radius and most importantly your skill with the particular gun. Some of those things affect the inherent accuracy, others affect the "practical" accuracy.

As has been said hundreds of times, find a gun that fits YOU, then practice your ass of with it.

On another note, the "most accurate" and the "most reliable" may not be the same gun.

This pretty much sums it up.

Now back to the pissing contest of my gun is better than your gun.

 

[BRLAShooter]

I'd have to agree with Fishing. When I go to the range, I only practice at 10'-15', because I don't think I'd need to fire on someone at 25' away. I was no less accurate with my 9mm than with my .45, and I've never fired a .40, but the size of the gun does play a big part. My 5" .45 is very steady and balanced so I dont have near as much recoil as I did when I shot a SC 9mm.