What is "good" for handgun groups?

[TreeDoc]

Paper plate at 5-7 yards and point shoot with a J-frame. May practice a longer shot at 15-20 yards on slow fire but not often, don't think I would ever be up to a 'rescue shot'.

 

[4895]

I feel that if you can cover a 5 shot group with your fist from 0-15 yards, that to me is an acceptable group. I can't shoot a pistol real good but realistic expectations are important. Whether you are shooting for hunting, SD, or fun, if you were unarmed a fist strike would be your obvious 'other' method of contact with a target. Solid practice should improve your groups but most people don't shoot more than once a month to attain a superior level of proficiency with a particular weapon. Hats off to anyone who can devote that much time to their hobby.