The bulk of my usual training & practice occurs within 1-11 yards. This is where I emphasize the more demanding drills.
I still practice to make "precision" shots out at 15-25 yds, though, and shoot either paper or steel silhouettes at 40-50 yds.
Why the longer distances? Because it helps keep my foundation revolver skillset sharp, and any degradation is quickly revealed at those longer distances.
Granted, for optimal target-style accuracy, making shots at 20-50 yds is easier when the gun has SA capability, but the bulk of my training & practice is done with my DAO J's (and I have 5 of them), so that keeps my DA trigger control skills from rusting too badly.
It's sometimes said that a being able to make 5 shots in 5 seconds from 5 yds, and keeping them within a 5 inch group, is considered adequate for defensive use by some shooters. I'll practice that shooting 2-handed. I often practice making 5 shots in 3 or less seconds, from 3-4 yds, 1-handed, and keeping them in a group smaller than my fist.
I used to practice making called hits on wooden clothespins at 5 yds, positioned around a cardboard target board, and placed at different angles (vertical, horizontal and diagonal), as that's more challenging in controlling any tendency for anticipatory flinch or trigger jerk.
The little snubs are capable of much more inherent, practical accuracy than they're given credit for by many owners and potential owners.
Unfortunately, the very attributes that make them so handy for lawful concealed carry also tend to make them harder to shoot for many folks. It takes work and recurrent practice.
