Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-26397825-20160715033136/@comment-25396609-20161026164238

all a scope does is help you aim; it does not in and of itself do ANYTHING to improve accuracy; doesn't improve balance, reduce recoil, or increase muzzle veolcity in any way whatsoever.

That said, a skilled shooter can indeed perform a reasonable fascimile of long rang marksmanship with the right pistol and enough practice.