I shot one last year with a pistol after my SIL’s dog cornered it up against a big pine - weird situation. Then I trapped another in the pole barn with some fresh figs. It was a live trap, but we do not practice catch & release. I haven’t seen one since. The heavy damage I described at the barn happened years back. We periodically get one showing up & generally, my brother shoots them with a scoped rifle (don’t have to get but so close!) or I trap them.
If you are shooting, best to wait until their backs are turned away from your line of sight. They move fast. I can’t imagine getting one with a pistol. I’ve gotten a few with a .22. Best success with a 20 gauge and birdshot.