Reasonable accuracy????

[juan bond]

What should I consider realistic with a Kel-tec pf-9 @ 10 yards?????? If I can keep everything inside a 7.25" diameter am I doing good? tried posting an pic, but I do not have enough posts yet.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

You're "starting to get it" at 7.25. You'll probably be able to get it down to 3-4 inches with some practice. The PF9 can be stunningly accurate in the right hands.

You can always post pics from an external source like photobucket.

 

[HamsterStyle]

What are you using it for? Strictly a defensive weapon? If so, which I assume is true, that's definitely effective compared to the size of a would be attacker. The tighter you can make your groups the better off you'll be obviously, but I'd say you have a good start.

 

[juan bond]

I will be practicing my rear off, just because I love shooting this gun! I haven't shot a pistol in years and it was bought for self-defense, and home protection. I'm defineately not to the bowling pins at 25 yards yet, but I hoping to get there.

 

[DialTone301]

The tighter the better...under stress your groups will probably open up quite a bit.

 

[ragnar]

you might get some silhouette targets to give you a better idea

 

[cbseniour]

The range officer at Atterbury noticed me struggling with my PF9 , like you new to that gun. He suggested getting some Snap Caps and dry firing with a dime on the front blade. This helped me get used to the long pull of the double action. I haven't been back to the range yet but I feel much more confident with the new gun

FYI

 

[Audie Murphy]

The range officer at Atterbury noticed me struggling with my PF9 , like you new to that gun. He suggested getting some Snap Caps and dry firing with a dime on the front blade. This helped me get used to the long pull of the double action. I haven't been back to the range yet but I feel much more confident with the new gun

FYI

If you don't mind me asking, what is the purpose of the dime on the front site blade?

 

[juan bond]

The range officer at Atterbury noticed me struggling with my PF9 , like you new to that gun. He suggested getting some Snap Caps and dry firing with a dime on the front blade. This helped me get used to the long pull of the double action. I haven't been back to the range yet but I feel much more confident with the new gun

FYI

Great advice!!! I rested a dime on the front blade and with a snap cap, that will help tremedously!!!

 

[xdmstu]

If you don't mind me asking, what is the purpose of the dime on the front site blade?

Try to dry fire without knocking the dime off the front. It helps teach you to "squeeze" the trigger and not jerk it.

 

[Audie Murphy]

Try to dry fire without knocking the dime off the front. It helps teach you to "squeeze" the trigger and not jerk it.

Nice, I kind of figured but thought to ask. Thanks for the reply

 

[cbseniour]

If you don't mind me asking, what is the purpose of the dime on the front site blade?

Sorry I didn't state that part. The idea is to become steady enough in your pull that the dime doesn't fall off when the hammer drops.
It's harder than it sounds.

 

[Armed-N-Ready]

If you don't mind me asking, what is the purpose of the dime on the front site blade?

Sorry I didn't state that part. The idea is to become steady enough in your pull that the dime doesn't fall off when the hammer drops.
It's harder than it sounds.

Now when you can do that with live ammo ....... YOU DA MAN.

 

[esrice]

"Reasonable accuracy" is all relative to your intended purpose or goal.

If you had your gun in a rest and were firing without any direct human interaction, I'd say that 7.25" at 10 yards is unacceptable.

If you were getting that group while standing and slow firing, I'd say "nice job, keep practicing".

If you were drawing, getting off the X, and shooting at a moving attacker while he tried to stab you, I'd say "Atta boy!" and give you a jumping high-five.

So I guess my short answer is-- depends.