I dunno about that. the Russian special forces were trained to shoot the Tokarev 300 yards. there is a good video out about it.
never doubt the distance & accuracy of a pistol in trained hands. It will surprise you.
I can hit the 100 yard mark with accuracy, and 200 with my scoped 357 magnum.
I have zero interest in shooting 25 or 50 yards. I can shoot my hand guns with more accuracy than most people can shoot their rifles at the range. They cant believe how good I am, and I cant believe how crappy they are, LOL
Yes, it can be done! Here's a vid of Jerry Miculek doing his thing at 1000y!




















































