Handgun skill, practice, drills, and evaluations posts

[43.6N]

Got out again today, ran the figure 5 drill with my 45acp reloads. Mostly looking to make sure they functioned reliably.

Got my best time so far. Practice is definitely paying off.

 

[mtnbound]

I use the "Now" drill as a baseline.
Shoot this as you would be in the field: Pack on, Bino harness on. If you spend a good amount of time using trekking poles, put them on as you would be using them. If you carry your bow in your hand, then carry something to simulate it.
From the holster, draw and fire 15 rounds, reload and fire 1 round.
The target is 8 yards away and is 8" in size.
Time is 7 sec.
If you do not carry a spare mag, then the time is 5.5 seconds.
All shots must be inside the 8" target to pass.
For single-stack pistols, fire 8 rounds, reload, and fire 8 rounds.
For wheel guns, play dead.

 

[Sponge]

I've done the FBI instructor bullseye a couple times in the last 2-3 weeks with a Govt sized 1911 in 45 ACP

First time I shot it, I did so cold and scored a 246/300 with one shot that didn't get off in time, that shooting can be seen with pasted over spots on this target. A combination of high POI and yanking on the trigger (mostly yanking) led to a bit of scatter.

Shot it again, not cold, with adjusted sights and scored a 276/300, with one shot not taken due to a failure to feed (handloads). That is the fresh holes in the posted target. 11 of my points were missed in the 25 yard portion, looks like I was on track for 280-something without the malfunction. POI may be a smidge low, but I'm not going to stick with this ammo.

I'm going to keep using this drill as a baseline evaluation, especially to compare my proficiency with different pistols.

 

[Dave0317]

Finally set up the bear drill and just ran it a few times for a short range session. Instead of using the B8 I just used a 8 inch circle as a hit/miss only kind of thing. Decided I’ll count a time only if all shots are hits.

Shot it in 6.88 with one round out on the 7 and another miss at the 3.5 yard target. For whatever reason I shot the second attempt even faster at 5.66 seconds and had more misses, lol.
Slowed back down and cleaned it in 6.92. So 6.92 is my passing time for now.

I guess it could be scored on a B8 and then use like a hit factor type score, but I like saying 100 percent round accountability is a must, using a 8 inch circle, and then your score is simply your time.

I think a person getting all hits in 7.5ish is a person that is pretty darn competent with pistol handling. I think sub six seconds is a realistic goal for a skilled shooter.

To wrap up I had one more clean 8 inch circle so I shot a bill drill on it at 7 yards. From the holster, 6 hits in 3.18.

 

[43.6N]

More rain today.
You already know what that means… Yep. We’re shooting.

VZ Simonich grips and Herrett’s wood stocks came this morning. So naturally I put those on.

They were perfect.
Just positive traction and control.

Ended by posting the FBI instructor course of fire with the iron sight colt .45.
New high score for me. 281pts if I counted correctly.

Considering that 4 months ago I was having trouble breaking 200pts for this test, I’m beyond happy.

 

[RockAndSage]

More rain today.
You already know what that means… Yep. We’re shooting.

VZ Simonich grips and Herrett’s wood stocks came this morning. So naturally I put those on.

They were perfect.
Just positive traction and control.

Ended by posting the FBI instructor course of fire with the iron sight colt .45.
New high score for me. 281pts if I counted correctly.

Considering that 4 months ago I was having trouble breaking 200pts for this test, I’m beyond happy.
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That's great shooting, especially with irons. Kick ass improvement like that has to feel great.