50 yard shot, your 'go-to' handgun?

chris in va · February 11, 2009, 07:05 AM

How can I phrase this...

Let's limit this to three of our carry guns. Some are more difficult to shoot accurately with, some more natural and just feel 'right'. It doesn't even have to be 50 yards, just something that feels like an extension of your arm and is naturally easy to use.

Here's mine.

CZ 75BD, if I had to make a critical shot at 50, it would be this one.

Sig 220, tougher for me due to the ergonomics and it's POI sight setup.

SP101 3", doubtful I could hit anything smaller than a plate at that distance unless I really concentrated.

Tom2 · February 11, 2009, 09:21 AM

The only pistol that I would count on at 50 yards might be something like my Smith 66. My autos have fixed sights and are not accurized, I suppose I could test fire them to figure out how much holdover or windage they would need at that range, but probably would not be as accurate anyway. I assume I can fire single action with the rev. What are you gonna shoot at, at 50 yards anyway? What did you have in mind? If I have all the guns to choose from, I will grab a long arm and make it easy!

goodspeed(TPF) · February 11, 2009, 10:56 AM

Sig P-220

H&K Mark 23

Glock 17L

**Bud Helms** · February 11, 2009, 10:59 AM

For most people and most situations 50 yds is, realistically, rifle range. But since you have specified handguns, this is moved to that forum.

tjhands · February 11, 2009, 11:05 AM

If I hadn't sold it, I'd be reaching for my Ruger SRH in .44magnum.

2FNSLO · February 11, 2009, 11:07 AM

My scoped 9 1/2" Ruger Super Redhawk. Oh wait, you said carry gun. I could probably hit a man sized target at 50 yards with my G36 or G23. Next time I'm shooting I'll have to find out.

Buzzard · February 11, 2009, 11:10 AM

I have a Taurus 65 .357 and that is what I would got to for a 50yd shot....no problem

kraigwy · February 11, 2009, 11:13 AM

I'm not sure what your asking, are you just talking SD pistols/revolvers or handguns in general.

So I'll say IT DEPENDS. I like banging away at long range targets with pistols. Shooting from 50 - 200 yards with my 357s 44s and TC pistols, JUST FOR FUN, I dont hunt with pistols. Then I shoot Bullseye a bit and am required to shoot 50 yards so I practice with my Bullseye pistols.

I do for fun shoot 50 to 100 yards with my 642 carry pistol. But just for fun, I can see no case where I'd be shooting 50 yards or more in a self defence situation.

So I guess, excluding bullseye, I shoot 50+ plus yards just for the fun of it. When I was in LE I use to shoot matilic Sil with pistols, thats 50 to 200 yards. I did it with my service revolver, it wasnt the best choice, and it didnt know over the rams very often, but I do think it helped me in my shooting of my service revolver.

Long range with a pistol is fun, not practical but fun, hell, read Fast and Fancy Revolver shooting then go see if you can hit targets at 600 yards with you pistol

We primary shoot for fun dont we. (Or at least I do since I'm an old retired hasbeen now).

Christian James · February 11, 2009, 11:41 AM

I'll take my Les Baer Concept II. It's the pistol I am most familiar and accurate with.

CZ&PX4 · February 11, 2009, 12:23 PM

Yesterday at the range I was hitting a man-size target at 100 yards with my CZ SP-01 quite easily, by which I mean 30-50% of the times. So that's my choice.

#18indycolts · February 11, 2009, 12:34 PM

derringer or s&w 642 snub.

Shadi Khalil · February 11, 2009, 12:41 PM

Truth be told, I dont think I'm hitting a fifty yard shoot with any handguns. The longest distance I shoot I 25 yards, the extent of my indoor range. My 25 yard shots are not pretty.

Shadi Khalil · February 11, 2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Yesterday at the range I was hitting a man-size target at 100 yards with my CZ SP-01 quite easily. So that's my choice.

Thats impressive, I'd like to see a video of that.

Keltyke · February 11, 2009, 12:49 PM

I believe you'd be on seriously thin legal ice if you shot at a BG from 50 yards. Remember:

1. Intent
2. Ability
3. Opportunity

Recon7 · February 11, 2009, 12:56 PM

Whichever one has the highest capacity.

Hell even a broken clock gets it right twice a day

Magnum Wheel Man · February 11, 2009, 12:59 PM

since we are talking about carry guns, & 50 yards... ( which I never shoot that far with my carry guns )... I guess I'd offer 3 options...

1st I'd be likely to try & expect the better results, would be my FN 5.7 ... next would likely be my Witness 10mm, 3rd would likely be my airlite L frame S&W in 44 Special...

reasons... the 44 is my go to gun, but slower velocity & heavy bullets, would likely not put me on target at 50 yards out of a 3" barrel... the 5.7 gets shot a lot less, but has the best tragectory, so it'll likely be the "most on target" by the sights of my carry guns...

leaving out my 22 lrMini, 32 H&R Magnum J Frame, & 9mm CZ-75... I suppose I do on occasion carry my full sized snubbies in 44 Magnum, & 454 Casull, so they be the next to try after the 1st 3 listed...

kle · February 11, 2009, 01:05 PM

50 yard shot? My S&W Model 10 with a 125gr, 130gr, or 142gr bullet (I haven't tried it with other bullets). That's good enough to hit a NRA B-6 (8" bullseye) target at 50 yards, every time. Which should be good enough to hit the chest area of a BG at that distance.

exprt9 · February 11, 2009, 01:05 PM

1. Beretta 92 Centurion

2. Colt Gov't. Series 70 1911

3. Taurus Mod 94 9shot 22lr

Wildalaska · February 11, 2009, 01:11 PM

SIG 210 and make it 100 yards

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2rugers · February 11, 2009, 01:17 PM

Ruger Gp-100 or the Taurus 94.

zxcvbob · February 11, 2009, 01:25 PM

Ruger Blackhawk .30 Carbine
For something a little more carriable, Taurus Gaucho .357 (it has hard-to-see fixed sights, but is amazingly accurate with 158 grain bullets)

NGIB · February 11, 2009, 01:32 PM

While it's tough for me to even see a target at 50 yds these days, it would be my first generation Kimber Gold Match for sure. Second choice would be my Dan Wesson Pointman (still breaking this one in)...

brickeyee · February 11, 2009, 01:33 PM

My carry gun, a colt 1991A1 compact (it does have a clark bushing)..

Hitting an 8 inch plate at 60 yards is not very hard.

I used to shoot a lot of bullseye.

btolliverjr · February 11, 2009, 01:42 PM

Not sure what the point is

I guess the one I am carrying.

Kreyzhorse · February 11, 2009, 01:49 PM

50 yards? My preference would be a rifle, if it had to be a handgun, I'd give my Springfield TRP 1911 a go. I'm not sure my LCP or snubnose are up to the challenge.

February 11, 2009, 09:21 AM	#2
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	The only pistol that I would count on at 50 yards might be something like my Smith 66. My autos have fixed sights and are not accurized, I suppose I could test fire them to figure out how much holdover or windage they would need at that range, but probably would not be as accurate anyway. I assume I can fire single action with the rev. What are you gonna shoot at, at 50 yards anyway? What did you have in mind? If I have all the guns to choose from, I will grab a long arm and make it easy! __________________ Your gun is like your nose, it is just wrong for someone else to pick it for you!

February 11, 2009, 10:56 AM	#3
goodspeed(TPF) Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: WI Posts: 1,162	Sig P-220 H&K Mark 23 Glock 17L __________________ It's a trick. Get an axe. http://www.thepiratefleet.com/index.shtml

February 11, 2009, 11:05 AM	#5
tjhands Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Posts: 1,718	If I hadn't sold it, I'd be reaching for my Ruger SRH in .44magnum. __________________ "If the sole purpose of handguns is to kill people, then mine are all defective." - Uncle Ted Nugent

February 11, 2009, 11:07 AM	#6
2FNSLO Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 29	My scoped 9 1/2" Ruger Super Redhawk. Oh wait, you said carry gun. I could probably hit a man sized target at 50 yards with my G36 or G23. Next time I'm shooting I'll have to find out. __________________ I spend too much time here...

February 11, 2009, 11:10 AM	#7
Buzzard Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2005 Location: Kingman AZ Posts: 479	I have a Taurus 65 .357 and that is what I would got to for a 50yd shot....no problem __________________ Rick in Kingman AZ , Super Comanche 45LC/410 , ,Armscor .38 4, Marlin 60 & An UGLY 12ga , Savage Axis .223

February 11, 2009, 07:05 AM	#1
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	50 yard shot, your 'go-to' handgun? How can I phrase this... Let's limit this to three of our carry guns. Some are more difficult to shoot accurately with, some more natural and just feel 'right'. It doesn't even have to be 50 yards, just something that feels like an extension of your arm and is naturally easy to use. Here's mine. CZ 75BD, if I had to make a critical shot at 50, it would be this one. Sig 220, tougher for me due to the ergonomics and it's POI sight setup. SP101 3", doubtful I could hit anything smaller than a plate at that distance unless I really concentrated.

February 11, 2009, 10:59 AM	#4
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	For most people and most situations 50 yds is, realistically, rifle range. But since you have specified handguns, this is moved to that forum.

February 11, 2009, 11:13 AM	#8
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I'm not sure what your asking, are you just talking SD pistols/revolvers or handguns in general. So I'll say IT DEPENDS. I like banging away at long range targets with pistols. Shooting from 50 - 200 yards with my 357s 44s and TC pistols, JUST FOR FUN, I dont hunt with pistols. Then I shoot Bullseye a bit and am required to shoot 50 yards so I practice with my Bullseye pistols. I do for fun shoot 50 to 100 yards with my 642 carry pistol. But just for fun, I can see no case where I'd be shooting 50 yards or more in a self defence situation. So I guess, excluding bullseye, I shoot 50+ plus yards just for the fun of it. When I was in LE I use to shoot matilic Sil with pistols, thats 50 to 200 yards. I did it with my service revolver, it wasnt the best choice, and it didnt know over the rams very often, but I do think it helped me in my shooting of my service revolver. Long range with a pistol is fun, not practical but fun, hell, read Fast and Fancy Revolver shooting then go see if you can hit targets at 600 yards with you pistol We primary shoot for fun dont we. (Or at least I do since I'm an old retired hasbeen now). __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

February 11, 2009, 11:41 AM	#9
Christian James Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2007 Posts: 168	I'll take my Les Baer Concept II. It's the pistol I am most familiar and accurate with.

February 11, 2009, 12:23 PM	#10
CZ&PX4 Member Join Date: February 3, 2009 Posts: 34	Yesterday at the range I was hitting a man-size target at 100 yards with my CZ SP-01 quite easily, by which I mean 30-50% of the times. So that's my choice. Last edited by CZ&PX4; February 11, 2009 at 02:01 PM.

February 11, 2009, 12:34 PM	#11
#18indycolts Junior member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Indpls Posts: 1,159	derringer or s&w 642 snub.

February 11, 2009, 12:41 PM	#12
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	Truth be told, I dont think I'm hitting a fifty yard shoot with any handguns. The longest distance I shoot I 25 yards, the extent of my indoor range. My 25 yard shots are not pretty.

February 11, 2009, 12:49 PM	#14
Keltyke Junior member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 2,933	I believe you'd be on seriously thin legal ice if you shot at a BG from 50 yards. Remember: 1. Intent 2. Ability 3. Opportunity

February 11, 2009, 12:56 PM	#15
Recon7 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2005 Posts: 707	Whichever one has the highest capacity. Hell even a broken clock gets it right twice a day

February 11, 2009, 12:59 PM	#16
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	since we are talking about carry guns, & 50 yards... ( which I never shoot that far with my carry guns )... I guess I'd offer 3 options... 1st I'd be likely to try & expect the better results, would be my FN 5.7 ... next would likely be my Witness 10mm, 3rd would likely be my airlite L frame S&W in 44 Special... reasons... the 44 is my go to gun, but slower velocity & heavy bullets, would likely not put me on target at 50 yards out of a 3" barrel... the 5.7 gets shot a lot less, but has the best tragectory, so it'll likely be the "most on target" by the sights of my carry guns... leaving out my 22 lrMini, 32 H&R Magnum J Frame, & 9mm CZ-75... I suppose I do on occasion carry my full sized snubbies in 44 Magnum, & 454 Casull, so they be the next to try after the 1st 3 listed... __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

February 11, 2009, 01:05 PM	#17
kle Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2007 Location: NoVA, USA Posts: 419	50 yard shot? My S&W Model 10 with a 125gr, 130gr, or 142gr bullet (I haven't tried it with other bullets). That's good enough to hit a NRA B-6 (8" bullseye) target at 50 yards, every time. Which should be good enough to hit the chest area of a BG at that distance.

February 11, 2009, 01:05 PM	#18
exprt9 Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2005 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 286	1. Beretta 92 Centurion 2. Colt Gov't. Series 70 1911 3. Taurus Mod 94 9shot 22lr __________________ FREEDOM IS NOT FREE! Don't take it forgranted!

February 11, 2009, 01:11 PM	#19
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	SIG 210 and make it 100 yards WildalltherestarealsoransAlaska ™

February 11, 2009, 01:17 PM	#20
2rugers Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2005 Location: texas Posts: 762	Ruger Gp-100 or the Taurus 94. __________________ Pain Is The Quickest Teacher 2RUGERS AKA "HALFCOCKED"

February 11, 2009, 01:25 PM	#21
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	Ruger Blackhawk .30 Carbine For something a little more carriable, Taurus Gaucho .357 (it has hard-to-see fixed sights, but is amazingly accurate with 158 grain bullets) __________________ "Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire!" —Lucille Bluth Last edited by zxcvbob; February 11, 2009 at 02:08 PM.

February 11, 2009, 01:32 PM	#22
NGIB Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2007 Location: Ft Stewart, GA Posts: 932	While it's tough for me to even see a target at 50 yds these days, it would be my first generation Kimber Gold Match for sure. Second choice would be my Dan Wesson Pointman (still breaking this one in)... __________________ Proud to be a veteran. (USAF Retired, Army Civilian) I'm old, grumpy, and jaded - still vertical though...

February 11, 2009, 01:33 PM	#23
brickeyee Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Posts: 3,351	My carry gun, a colt 1991A1 compact (it does have a clark bushing).. Hitting an 8 inch plate at 60 yards is not very hard. I used to shoot a lot of bullseye.

February 11, 2009, 01:42 PM	#24
btolliverjr Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 423	Not sure what the point is I guess the one I am carrying.

February 11, 2009, 01:49 PM	#25
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	50 yards? My preference would be a rifle, if it had to be a handgun, I'd give my Springfield TRP 1911 a go. I'm not sure my LCP or snubnose are up to the challenge. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson