Long-Distance Handgunning For Personal Defense

by Handguns TV • October 5, 2011 • 14 comments

Handguns are close-range tools, but there are times it’s important to be able to stretch the envelope for personal defense.




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14 Responses

  1. Lopaka

    Thanks for the information on how much a bullet will drop at 50 and a 100 yards. I know to aim higher with my 45ap with the bullet drop. How about a 357 with a 6 inch barrel will my bullet drop more than 6 inches? Also a 357 with a 4 inch barrel will it have the same drop or more?

    On October 5, 2011 at 9:48 pm • Reply
  2. Mike Meserve

    I use to be able to keep 4 out of 5 rds on a B 27 target at 100 yds. with my S&W model 60 the key is simple put alot of time on the range shotting. You will be surprise how well most hand gun will shot at long range

    On October 6, 2011 at 12:58 am • Reply
  3. Jim

    I like to shoot my J frame at 125yds (double action). I got pretty good after 50 rounds or so. Kinda have to lob em in like a mortar ha ha!

    On October 6, 2011 at 12:01 pm • Reply
  4. Brian

    To Lopaka- In case it helps my 686 with 6" barrel was about 4" high hold at 100yards with 125gr jsp. And my 4" barrel 357 wasn't much off with the same ammo.

    I was surprised how much fun it is shooting pistols at 50 and 100 yards.

    On October 6, 2011 at 12:25 pm • Reply
  5. Carl

    Unfortunately, the video is apparently in a format that can't be seen on an iPad …

    On October 6, 2011 at 5:03 pm • Reply
    • Jim

      iPad owners are tech people with some discretionary income who buy guns marketing 101!!!!!! Duh

      On December 3, 2011 at 12:00 pm • Reply
  6. ScottIeG59

    The videos are Flash based. With the millions of iPads out there, and the report that Windows 8 will drop flash support in some versions, it is time to move on.

    On October 9, 2011 at 7:40 am • Reply
    • Jim

      I agree if we have an iPad we have money for guns wake up

      On December 3, 2011 at 11:57 am • Reply
  7. Richard GODIN

    Silly question maybe but what would/could be a "defensive" situation scenario shooting at 100 yards with a handgun? … Alright you could hit your target a couple of times, but what's the point? Down/scare/wound? … Seems that this "potential" situation is somewhat far-fetched.

    On October 10, 2011 at 7:16 am • Reply
  8. BroncoBob

    I have A Kimber Warrior,with A 5" barrel.I think I might try shooting 50 or 100 yd shooting. If that dos'nt work,i'll try it with A colt anaconda with A 8" barrel, you see I hate to be out done by someone with A Snub nose 38 (smile).

    On October 13, 2011 at 11:13 pm • Reply
  9. PaulM

    One question? How is shooting a perp 100 yds. away defensive? Is he running away? If not and is coming at me I'll wait a bit.

    On October 18, 2011 at 3:15 pm • Reply
  10. Ken M

    Give mommys computer back to her….

    On December 10, 2011 at 3:35 pm • Reply
  11. Dan Detmer

    i don't see the application for this. Basically, our CC instructor told us is that if you shoot a BG over 25 yards and he is not shooting at you, you better be prepared to explain why you shot to the district attorney. In other words shoot in the last resort. Our state CC law says your first priority is avoid the shooting by running, hiding, etc.

    On December 22, 2011 at 6:25 pm • Reply
  12. Brian

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfTpHKJPgBo&fe…

    On February 12, 2012 at 2:16 am • Reply