I've been reviewing a lot of threads lately regarding accuracy in defensive pistols due to my participation in GSSF indoor matches, which require shooting a stock Glock at 25yds, off-hand.
I've noticed a lot of dismissive comments by a number of people whenever someone asks about accuracy.
The most common comments are things like, "Glocks(or any defensive handgun) are defensive pistols and there is no need for it to be accurate beyond 7-10yds..." "Glocks aren't accurate", "Glocks are more accurate than most shooters", "all ammo is more accurate than most shooters", "you need to practice and train rather than worry about accuracy", etc...
Of course common sense tells most of us that there are legitimate reasons for wishing to get the most accuracy out of our pistols as possible.
Common sense says that most shootings are at less than 10yds and that is the distance you should be most proficient at with your defensive handgun.
But common sense also says that defensive handguns are used for more than simply shooting quickly at 7-10yds and increased accuracy is a preferred trait in some applications. Some of us simply enjoy the challenge of making the smallest groups possible with their defensive handguns.
Which is why there are a number of threads focused on the accuracy potential of handguns and their ammunition.
And in every thread there are the previously mentioned comments.
I know that 98% of people posting here aren't mentally retarded and are able to read English and understand what has just been communicated.
So why make comments that defy common sense and in a lot of cases insult or attack the person asking about accuracy?
My theory is because those people can't shoot worth a damn and have such an inferiority complex about it that they feel the need to attack and belittle others.
Or they make excuses as to why pursuing greater accuracy is a waste of time.
Their excuses and comments are so transparent that it's laughable and pathetic.
So, when someone is asking about accuracy and you feel inadequate and your manhood threatened by your lack of shooting skills, please refrain from making idiotic comments in those threads.
I've noticed a lot of dismissive comments by a number of people whenever someone asks about accuracy.
The most common comments are things like, "Glocks(or any defensive handgun) are defensive pistols and there is no need for it to be accurate beyond 7-10yds..." "Glocks aren't accurate", "Glocks are more accurate than most shooters", "all ammo is more accurate than most shooters", "you need to practice and train rather than worry about accuracy", etc...
Of course common sense tells most of us that there are legitimate reasons for wishing to get the most accuracy out of our pistols as possible.
Common sense says that most shootings are at less than 10yds and that is the distance you should be most proficient at with your defensive handgun.
But common sense also says that defensive handguns are used for more than simply shooting quickly at 7-10yds and increased accuracy is a preferred trait in some applications. Some of us simply enjoy the challenge of making the smallest groups possible with their defensive handguns.
Which is why there are a number of threads focused on the accuracy potential of handguns and their ammunition.
And in every thread there are the previously mentioned comments.
I know that 98% of people posting here aren't mentally retarded and are able to read English and understand what has just been communicated.
So why make comments that defy common sense and in a lot of cases insult or attack the person asking about accuracy?
My theory is because those people can't shoot worth a damn and have such an inferiority complex about it that they feel the need to attack and belittle others.
Or they make excuses as to why pursuing greater accuracy is a waste of time.
Their excuses and comments are so transparent that it's laughable and pathetic.
So, when someone is asking about accuracy and you feel inadequate and your manhood threatened by your lack of shooting skills, please refrain from making idiotic comments in those threads.