[relee]

Why wouldn't someone using a pistol use the prone position?

I guess he could use a pistol in the prone position. I have not seen anyone shoot a pistol from the prone position, have you?

[Shooter 2.5]

Short answer: Yes, I have seen it and yes, I have done it.

[El Gato]

I have not seen anyone shoot a pistol from the prone position, have you?

My father in law sometimes shot from a sort of right side up prone posistion. Not sitting. Using his leg as a rest. I couldn't even get into that position very easily. He was pretty accurate with a .45 ACP, .357 or .44 that way.

But what about "pistols" such as the XP-100, TC Contender or the Savage that is similar to the XP? I've seen those with bipods attached, and I guess you'd have to fire that fron prone or from a bench or somesuch.