Carry the gun you shoot the best is the recommendation.
However, if the only ranges available are slow fire, no draw - how do you determine the best handling gun ?
Clearly the targets will move in real life and perhaps the best target pistol is not the best handling one.

Prior to joining my range that allows drawing from a holster, drawing from concealment and shooting on the move, I would practice drawing and dry fire. There are laser devices that fit inside or onto your pistol that has a laser target that registers your shot placement. Those are kind of pricey though.

Sig 229 and Kimber 1911

Used to be my P7M13 and the Mark 23, had to sell them both.
They were absolutely amazing.

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Ruger Single Seven

CZ-75 9mm is a tack driver.

I desire the same from my Sig 229 in .40 but I cannot hit shit with it. My fault, (obviously)so lot of practice in my future.

If you practice "dry," it would be most imprudent to do it with a loaded magazine, but a loaded mag changes the feel and balance of the gun. Is there such a thing as a weighted, inert (no possibility of introducing a loaded round inadvertently) magazine?

GLOCK 30. I'm not sure why but it is.

Let me be the first... G19. Comes to target quickly, rebounds to target well and pretty much hits where I aim it. I don't know why I resisted so long.

Handguns - Colt Gov't Model 1911 - stock unmodified classic and I shoot it better than the fancified handguns I have.

Rifles - either of my two heavy barreled .22s

Scatter guns - toss up between Browning Citori 12ga. or 20ga. Upland Sporter 20ga. - love the doubles!

fortunately I live about 30 minute drive from my closest range, where there are ample bays available during the week, and a wide choice of matches for about 20+ different action groups, I can join any time.

The real issue for me, is the accumulated distractions of 'geezeritis' makes me less nimble & ever more slow moving. I'm pleased my accuracy with 1911 models so far remains intact.

The 320Rx 9 Sig is outstanding as well.

I've never tuned in whatever it is to make the 40 work, and have abandoned it. And my 220-10 has promise but I'm losing patience with it, wondering whether '10' is any benefit if I can't hit 5 of 6 bowling pins at 50' regularly.

Have now abandoned further fruitless training with any Glock as we just don't work well together.

So I'm currently satified with Sig & most any 1911. And a few target 22s of course.

HANDGUN:
My STI Edge...40 calibers of goodness

followed by my Glock 19

RIFLE:
my Bushmaster Ar15...cause it has a 3.5 trigger

Hands down I shoot my CZ97 .45 the best.

I shoot S&W Model 64-3 4" best. But I carry a Glock 43.

American P-220/.38 Super.

G36 and Kimber Ultra CDP. It's a toss up.

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Originally posted by egregore:
If you practice "dry," it would be most imprudent to do it with a loaded magazine, but a loaded mag changes the feel and balance of the gun. Is there such a thing as a weighted, inert (no possibility of introducing a loaded round inadvertently) magazine?

If you handload, you can make dummy rounds that are very close to live rounds for weight. I would suggest you put them in a dedicated magazine and paint the whole thing blue, so it doesn't get confused.

My P320's and any of my 1911's pistol wise.

My Javelin AR

TXPO

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However, if the only ranges available are slow fire, no draw - how do you determine the best handling gun ?

Take some tactical courses that allow for that practice. It is worth it, believe me. Fortunately my range allows fast draw and movement. Even if you have to travel some distance, one or two days of good training will help greatly. Luckily I live in an area that is very gun friendly and there is plenty of affordable training available.

I shoot my Sig P226 the best by far.

Wow, amazing how people just read thread titles and don't bother even reading the original post, much less any responses.

If you can't find a public range that allows at least double taps, start searching for private ranges. Holster draws can be done dry fire, but you're right that there's no substitute for actual live fire practice.

You're also right that a pistol you're good with slow fire doesn't necessarily translate when you pick up the pace. The VP9 is that for me. Great slow fire, strings up and right during rapid.

If you can't find a private range, or even if you can, take a challenging class (or two) from a reputable instructor (or two).

Good luck!