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What is the furthest distance that you practice with a handgun/pistol?
- Thread starter CDR_Glock
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Hi Dufus,
Try to get a copy of Calibre Press's Street Survival. I'm not sure if Calibre Press will sell to anyone not in law enforcement, but you might find a copy at your local library, or a university library if you have one close by.
https://secure.calibrepress.com/shop/books/street-survival-tactics-for-armed-encounters/
Try to get a copy of Calibre Press's Street Survival. I'm not sure if Calibre Press will sell to anyone not in law enforcement, but you might find a copy at your local library, or a university library if you have one close by.
https://secure.calibrepress.com/shop/books/street-survival-tactics-for-armed-encounters/
When I was doing more shooting, I routinely practiced some at 100 yards, and that with a 3" barrel .38 Special. I had to hold over (a lot) but I got about 80% hits on a silhouette target, good enough to discourage most BG's. I also shot a Model 28 .357 at the same range, and got 10" groups off hand (2 hand) and 4" rested. Again not good enough to trade a handgun for a rifle, but someone once defined a handgun as something you use to fight your way to a rifle.
(Ooops,sorry. Just noticed this is the pistol forum and I did most of my shooting with revolvers because that is what I carried. If no one minds, I'll leave it up, just as general info.)
Jim
(Ooops,sorry. Just noticed this is the pistol forum and I did most of my shooting with revolvers because that is what I carried. If no one minds, I'll leave it up, just as general info.)
Jim
In addition, I think some believe that 25 yards is "long range" and every shot is hold your breath, slow steady squeeze, wait for it...
That's not necessarily the case. I'm on the gas a little at that distance, but a few guys i know that are better than I can draw, fire 5 rounds, and hit within the 8 ring or better of a b27 at 25 yards with some fairly impressive speed. Like 5-6 seconds. Obviously they are also very fast at 7 yards. Very fast...
That's not necessarily the case. I'm on the gas a little at that distance, but a few guys i know that are better than I can draw, fire 5 rounds, and hit within the 8 ring or better of a b27 at 25 yards with some fairly impressive speed. Like 5-6 seconds. Obviously they are also very fast at 7 yards. Very fast...
katonahjohn
Inactive
Two or three mags (8 round mags) at 5 yards, again at 10 yards, 15 yards, and finally 25 yards. One handed/two handed up close, 15 yard plus two handed grip.
g.willikers
New member
Since there's no way any of us can control the actual situations we might find ourselves, restricting how and what we should practice is probably purposeless.
We should be prepared for anything and that includes for shooting both close and long distances.
So, I do - and hope to not ever need either one.
We should be prepared for anything and that includes for shooting both close and long distances.
So, I do - and hope to not ever need either one.
Tactical Jackalope
New member
Maximum? 100. How often do I do that? Not often.
On a more regular basis I practice 25 yards.
On a more regular basis I practice 25 yards.
I do 90 % of my shooting at 15 yards but I know what my zero is for up to 35 yards. Before a competition I will practice at 50 knowing that's the furthest distance I'll have to shoot. I'd practice at 25 but my shooting buddy doesn't like to go that far and a beggar can't be a chooser when you have to depend on someone else to set up the targets.