“The Maximum Effective range of a S&W M&P (military and police) .40 cal, is 55 yards. 165 feet.”
Where the Hell did you get that??
Adjusted point of aim skills are an acquired skill indeed . Its goal is, if all you have is a sidearm you can, and i do on a regular basis in training, make 300 yard plus shots to H & I a shooter so you can move to cover or give time to others to do such an evade a kill zone.
Of course hits are minute of dumpster accurate at that range but at the range this officer engaged the shooter a hold on the killers left shoulder would have made a center mass torso hit at 312 feet...just under a hundred yards.
Adjusted point of aim .....is close to artillery at ranges I speak of but try it. Find a place with a large canyon back drop, shoot yer pistol about 80 yards at the two o’clock position above and beyond your target..... walk the rounds in as you “adjust your point of aim “ accordingly....... Ive seen me do it...:o)
Stay safe ....