Spoiler alert: this gun can do it.

I moved to the XD-M with a threaded barrel and suppressor sights.

I loved it and was considering making it my main carry sidearm.

Long distance pistol shooting

This brings me to theXD-M Elite 5.25 Competition.

It is a little bit longer and bigger than some of the other XD-M pistols but is still manageable.

Now that would be of interest to me.

Long distance shooting gear

Only one way to find out!

I got the pistol prepped and began hitting at 100 yards and then out to 200.

Shooting at 100 yards was not much different, and I was still able to hit the steel consistently.

Shooting a handgun at 50 yards

It does take longer between shots using the iron sights at that distance versus having a red dot.

Now I have to admit, at 200 yards it was very difficult.

Conclusion

Needless to say, its challenging to shoot at 200 yards with iron sights.

Shooting the XD-M Elite Competition at 200 yards

However, with an accurate pistol like the XD-M Elite 5.25 9mm pistol, it is achievable.

Long distance shooting with pistol

XD-M® Elite 5.25" Precision

Federal Syntech Action Pistol

Birchwood Casey EZE-Scorer 23x35 Targets

CMP Steel Targets

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