Just for fun I went to the range this afternoon and tried a few things. First, I set up a silhouette target at 50 yards. Then I strapped on my .357 Tracker with a four inch barrel. Three shots, easy-peasy center mass. Next, I holstered the revolver, did five pushups, ran to the target and back, another five pushups, drew the gun and fired five shots. They were a lot more spread out, and one missed. I repeated this exercise with my Browning Hi Power, all hits, and my full size P80. This was only the second time out with the P80. I noticed I was holding the sights low and that's where I shot. Maybe at this point I was getting worn out. Anyway, I tried again, holding the sights higher, and did a little better. A group of people showed up at the range so I cancelled the shinanigens and just shot at the target with my Glock 29, standing safely behind the line. What a difference! I went from multiple hits on the target to barely hitting the paper. I tried 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG all with similarly dismal one or two shot hits.
Bad news, my most frequent carry pistol isn't the best for 50 yards. Good news, I'm still pretty good with a full size handgun. Other good news, it was a fun drill. I want to do more of it.