Extended range shooting with a handgun is relative to the gun and caliber.
Twenty-five yards is a substantial distance for a pocket pistol chambered in something like .380 ACP.
Most people are surprised that a full-sized pistol can very quickly hit a man-sized target at 50 yards.
Target size is relative as well.
A man-sized target is typically an excellent reference because its universal for handgun defensive shooting.
However, hitting a smaller steel gong at 50 yards takes skill as well.
Why would we want to practice long-range pistol shooting when we have rifles?
The Why
First and foremost, its fun.
Its so satisfying once you get it.
You are still mastering essential skills for all ranges.
While they are scarce, lets not pretend that long-range defensive shooting doesnt happen.
The AK-wielding mad man outgunned the officer, but the officer had skill.
The What
What do you should probably start shooting at long ranges?
Well, those all help, for sure, but they arent necessary.
Most full-sized, modern pistols can make accurate precision shots at long range with a skilled shooter.
Look at Jerry Miculek he can hit shots at 250 yards with a .380 ACP DAO pistol.
The average Joe will likely need a handgun with a combination of features to hit targets at long ranges.
The six-inch barrel provides an excellent sight radius which is necessary for precise long-range shooting.
10mm is a very flat shooting cartridge that has minimal drop out to 100 yards.
It has almost no drop with a good 180-grain load.
While fun to shoot, the.45 ACP version of the TRP Operatordoes not have the same ballistics.
The single-action trigger is short, light and smooth which aids in reducing trigger pull-induced errors.
The barrel is a stainless steel match grade model which will improve mechanical precision.
Be ready to get lots of dry fire in.
Every little flaw is multiplied at long range.
Next, its about sight picture and ballistics.
I can use a standard sight picture.
If my chosen caliber has a steeper decline, I can use Elmer Keiths method of sight alignment.
This places the front sight higher, in what is essentially a very small handheld mortar.
That feeling of success is amazing, and once you feel it, you wont want to lose it.
Get out there and sling some lead beyond your comfort zone.
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