In The Real World[TM] pistols get used at conversational distances and it's a whole different ballgame. However, when chastising imaginary bad guys made out of paper you're going to be looking to use that 75ft distance before long - or you're doing something wrong.

Here's something interesting to try, though it works better if you spring it on someone who's not expecting it: get right up close to the target so you can touch it - then draw your pistol and shoot.