I didn't expect much in the way of accuracy from my newly acquired byf 42 after having read reports by gun writers through the years about Lugers not being very accurate. I took mine out for the first time this afternoon. Either I got uncharacteristically lucky or the experts spend too much time on their posteriors. Since I've never been particularly lucky, I suspect it might be the latter. I couldn't have been happier with the tiny groups I got with generic white box 115gr. Winchester. Point of impact was perfect. One more outing at 50 yards and I'll put it back into retirement.