Just got my first revolver what distance would you say is best to improve accuracy?

(although, I'd never engage a target 35 yards unless they were pointing a rocket launcher at me or already shooting at me and I couldn't run).
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35 yards is not a distance that is rare in gunfights ... would one let someone shoot at their wife and kids from that distance, because some folks, even some bad folks can easily do head shots from that distance all day long! These limitations and static rules that run in the mindset of some are not reality out there. You carry a gun to protect you and yours from the odd ball circumstance, and just being attacked is odd ball on most days, but there are no set rules. Stats are number crunching, mixing in one yard attacks with 100 yard attacks and they happen a lot in mass incidents. If you are the one in an odd ball place, and only train for short distances ... sorry...

Train for a multitude of ranges, to improve your shooting and survivability out there! Have fun shooting!
 
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Not sure about bullet drop at that range, but it might be a few inches as well. Try a different bullet brand / weight, or even a .357 loading and you might get a flatter trajectory.
 
35 yards is not a distance that is rare in gunfights
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Self defense isn't really the same as a gunfight though.

Far and away the most common reason to defend yourself is to prevent robbery, and how often do people get robbed from the other side of a parking lot?
If someone was shooting at me from that range, my first instinct would probably to zigzag myself to cover.

It's not impossible that you'd have to take a long shot in a defensive situation, but - statistically speaking - I'd be more worried about being struck by lightning.

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Um.... no.
But - aside from setting up a provocative straw man - what does that have to do with anything?
There are lot of extremely improbable tragedies I wouldn't want to happen. But I don't spend my time worrying about them.


Now, I'm not saying one shouldn't practice shooting at extended ranges (one they're proficient at shorter ones). I think it's great practice - both fulfilling and fun.
But at that point it's moved beyond "proficiency". And I'm willing to admit that most of the shooting I do has little to do with a realistic defensive need.

I'd imagine on this board many of us shoot far better than we're ever likely to "need" to.
Many of us also probably lift more weight, or can run further than we're ever likely to "need" to.


The question wasn't "how far away should a pistol enthusiast be able to make shots after years of practice".
It was "what distance is best to improve accuracy". For someone who just got their first revolver.
And I maintain that 7-10 yards is a good place to start.
 
I don't want to completely derail this thread, and the only reason I mentioned SD is because the OP said he wanted to be a body guard.

If someone starts shooting at me from 35 yards, I'm running or seeking cover. If you're a dark street, you probably won't even be able to tell where the shots are coming from at that distance unless you see muzzle flash.

I'm not saying don't practice at distance, I'm just saying that telling you're average civilian it is ok to shoot at 35 yards is irresponsible. I'd put a weeks pay down and say that 99% if you shoot at 35 yards a jury will say you committed murder, not self defense. Not to mention that if you're amped up and on the move, your accuracy will plummet increasing your risk of hitting something you didn't intend to hit.
 
"35 yards is not a distance that is rare in gunfights"

Nothing I've ever read about gunfight statistics supports this statement...quite the opposite really.
 
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