the problem with the 5 7 half

1 pistol and the advantage is gone, most of the times 5 7 is the same as 6 6 (5 7 is still better but the advantage given is minimal)

you're right

u can tank a pistol loss

but win pistol for 9-5 and you start to run away with the game

Aayan [#4]

but win pistol for 9-5 and you start to run away with the game

high risk and high reward