I was just re-reading an old Shooting Times magazine today. From 1992. In it,, the writer, (Dick Metcalf) was touting the serious accuracy of handguns. he allowed how most quality made guns when fired from a machine rest were all pretty much a good choice,, out to around 50 yds.
He said after 50 yds,, things got interesting. Due to minor things not as noticeable at closer ranges,, as the distance increased,, so do the accuracy issues.
He allowed how he did a study of the IHMSA winning handguns. He said that is was quite obvious there was a well known stand out in the winners circle.
The Dan Wesson revolver.
Now,, when you realize that to be a winner, it has to perform at 200 meters. A longer distance than many ever attempt to shoot.
And as member "bradshaw" as in IHMSA Champion David Bradshaw likes to say; "Accuracy or the lack of is proved on the firing line."
I own a DW pistol pack in .357. It is missing the patch & belt buckle, but has (4) barrels. Loved them when I handled my first one in the 1970's,, and it took until a few years ago for me to find my own set to own.