[Ron Smith]

When I tell people of shooting handguns at long range, and what they are capable of. I get everything from, unbelieving odd looks to flat out "B***Sh**, it can't be done!" I bought an old S&W M&P .38 "Snubby" in the early 80's. I put hundreds if not thousands of rounds through it.

I would set up plastic bottles filled with water, in a row at 25 to 30 yards, and try to shoot and shatter the caps off without knocking the bottle over. I got to the point where I could do it nearly everytime. Later I got my first 1934 Mauser, and learned to do the same with it.

Now I shoot mostly .41 , .44 and .45 handguns at ranges from 200 to 300+ yards on a fairly regular basis. It just takes a good accurate gun and lots of practice. I just turned 60 and my eyes are beginning to fade a bit, but in the right light and conditions I can still hold my own.

Ron