43 yard head shot? Plausible.

[Steve S.]

Most handguns are capable, most average shooters are capable. That capability reduces with stress and adrenaline but the odds are never zero - it can be done and it can happen but under those circumstances and on demand, the math gets pretty slim.

 

[Archie]

I told my 79 year old dad about the 43 yard attempt the other day and he snorted. He was on the USMC pistol team in the 60's and said at 50 yards, one-hand unsupported, you better get all your hits in the black or else you would get hazed.

Thank you.

 

[dave951]

A lot of that has to do with good eyes and steady hands. I've seen my youngest son put 5 out of 6 on a 10" plate at 100yd with a G35 in 40S&W. I've also seen him take his USP and put the entire magazine into the X ring of a bullseye target at 25yd. Then again, he's got 20/10 eyes and rock steady hands. This is no lgs BS story either. I won't shoot against him for money with a handgun at any distance.

 

[Dibbs]

Well, I'm just an average, ordinary , everyday superhero. I struggle to get all my rounds on a plate, at 25 yards. 43 yards would be, at this point, more luck, than skill, for me.

 

[shafter]

The majority of people practice at 7 to 10 yards and call it good. I'm a proponent of practicing at much further distances. Not so much because I think there will ever be a need to engage at those distances, but rather being able to consistently score good hits at long range means one has really dialed in their fundamentals. You can do alot of things sloppy and still score hits at close range but not so at longer range. The added benefit is that if you can put them where you want at 50 yards you can most definitely do it at 10.

 

[Good Ol' Boy]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

These are not the things that should be practiced as real world self defenders.

For fun, sure.

 

[redneck2]

Just because I can/can’t do something doesn’t mean you can/can’t do something

 

[wickedsprint]

Surprised nobody mentioned the USAF Airman credited with a 70yd headshot with his M9 against an active shooter.


https://www.kxly.com/fairchild-hero-reflects-on-famous-shooting-in-new-book/

 

[FROGO207]

Also there was a citizen with a 357 revolver that helped an Early Texas officer that was pinned down. IIRC he got 4 hits at 150 feet and allowed the officer to take out the shooter.

 

[Hangingrock]

Over the decades I've noticed at different shooting venues the least utilized was the 50Yd line at handgun ranges. .

 

[Zendude]

I don’t think I would give up cover to make that shot if it was someone shooting at me with a long gun. But the situation will dictate whether it’s your least worst option.

 

[Captcurt]

My GP100 and Hi-Power will get it done. I think that my Security Nine will, but haven't really tested it yet. Haven't even shot my 1911. Maybe tomorrow.

 

[Father Goose]

A couple years ago there was a news story of an horse-mounted officer that dropped an assailant at some impressive range. He fired one-handed, his other hand holding the reins of his horse.