"Brain picking"

[Ron Wood]

If you have to carry a hand gun in defense of your life, chances are very good that it will occur within 10-15 feet and at that range sights and the time to use them becomes moot. Beyond that range (10 yards is a looong way for anything other than a serious handgun marksman, beyond the ability of the average gangbanger...but he could get lucky), unless you are confronted by multiple thugs other options present themselves (there is no dishonor in taking evasive action). Any reliable handgun that can be brought to bear for serious social work is better than none at all.

[Sonofeugene]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

If you have to carry a hand gun in defense of your life, chances are very good that it will occur within 10-15 feet and at that range sights and the time to use them becomes moot. Beyond that range (10 yards is a looong way for anything other than a serious handgun marksman, beyond the ability of the average gangbanger...but he could get lucky), unless you are confronted by multiple thugs other options present themselves (there is no dishonor in taking evasive action). Any reliable handgun that can be brought to bear for serious social work is better than none at all.

'Just curious......what would be a good grouping at 10 yards? With my Glock 34 I can fairly consistently group about the size of my palm or a bit tighter. 'Can't do as well with my Luger which I chalk up to the inferior sights. I did manage to do pretty well once, with the Luger, at 25 yards.