#2970402 - 06/16/16 02:43 PM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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Registered: 03/07/05
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Loc: Central NC
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Here is my first attempt. Used what I usually have near; a G21SF, with Wilson Combat barrel. I know this wasn’t supposed to be timed but for the sake of the exercise; I tried to “hurry” through the drills that I felt where supposed to be fast. Got a little too fast on some, likely could have been faster on some too. Definitely learned few things… #1 a measured 9 feet is CLOSE #2 Fix the target properly – I was in a hurry and just poked hole with knife at top & hung the cardboard from a a sapling limb. My first dot, every shot shook the tree & was still waving during the next shot. Kind of looks dumb, my slow fire group being about the worst, but alas; I have an excuss  . #3 When you’re getting confident & start shooting faster than you should, you get misses (see dot #4 fast transition from 3-4). Started getting wild in the doubletap drill also (6/7), but for some reason the second target there was much better??? #4 I’m about embarrassed how poor my strong hand is from draw… #5 I’m pretty d@mn good with my week hand  (however, here I did not hurry at all, took plenty of time expecting it to be extra poor). Still, it looks like I need practice grip week hand. My POI is obvious right. #6 It sucks having to pick up magazines on 9/10 #7 I recommend not doing it in mid 90 degree heat. I about melted. Sweat dripping! Especially after picking up brass (I'm getting old). Anyway, here is target. There are few double holes that are hard to see but they are there.  If I get a little time I’ll try it again for sure… It was fun & a bit educating.
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#2970420 - 06/16/16 04:26 PM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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PM Junkie
Registered: 04/21/01
Posts: 17145
Loc: Missouri
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Well done! Yeah, 3 yards is close but it still puts a bit of pressure on you. If you want to make it tougher then a guy can time his shooting strings or move the target out. Moving that out to 5 and then 7 makes the drill considerably tougher and at 10 yards it's considered a real bear. Especially if timed.
I gathered some ammo and targets together but it's 99* here right now. I'd like to shoot it this weekend but my son and I have a fishing trip on Saturday and the family is having a Fathers Day BBQ get together Sunday. It might be next week before I can get to the range. I plan to shoot my Shield and M&P 9mm's.
I think you shot well, thanks for getting out and participating and posting your results!
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#2970432 - 06/16/16 05:09 PM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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Registered: 03/07/05
Posts: 2878
Loc: Central NC
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Thanks. Some where worse than I expected, surprisingly some where better too. Yeah, even though it's not necessarily timed. If you don't at least push; it's really the same test at each dot. I did use a holster also (but agree not a necessity for everyone). The heat is brutal, but looks like a cooler weekend. I'm try to attempt it again with my G34. I shoot it a lot more & have hopes I can get faster & still have 50 hits with it  . May try it few others if time allows.
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#2970559 - 06/17/16 01:35 AM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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Retired Moderator
Registered: 06/11/03
Posts: 6992
Loc: In the right lane
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I made it a sticky.
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#2970570 - 06/17/16 05:59 AM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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PM Junkie
Registered: 04/21/01
Posts: 17145
Loc: Missouri
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Thank you sir! C'mon handgunners, let's post up those targets!
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#2970571 - 06/17/16 06:16 AM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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Registered: 12/20/05
Posts: 19624
Loc: East Central FL
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Looks like fun, as well as good practice...
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#2970684 - 06/17/16 08:10 PM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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PM Junkie
Registered: 04/21/01
Posts: 17145
Loc: Missouri
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It's a skill drill that exercises the necessary handgun skills ...
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#2970918 - 06/19/16 07:49 AM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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Die Hard Member II
Registered: 12/08/04
Posts: 1127
Loc: Greenwood Ark.
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This should be interesting...but I'm in. 
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#2971516 - 06/21/16 11:56 PM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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Registered: 04/21/01
Posts: 17145
Loc: Missouri
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Ok, I squeaked this in today. It was hot today at 94*. I only had enough time to shoot this one target with my 9mm. I did do a half azz quick warm up run with my little Ruger SR22 .22 LR before my 9mm run. I shot that poorly and it wasn't a confidence booster. I had three line cutters with the M&P 9mm. Not happy about that and felt I should have shot it cleaner. It is what it is, loose focus and you're out of the group. Weak hand is always a struggle. I shot from a holster and shot pretty quick on the double targets. I will shoot it again! It is fun and does sharpen your skills. I want to shoot my Shield and Glock on the drill also. For what it's worth here it is... 
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#2972146 - 06/24/16 07:08 PM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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PM Junkie
Registered: 04/21/01
Posts: 17145
Loc: Missouri
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Hello? Nobody shooting?
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#2972199 - 06/24/16 10:52 PM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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Registered: 01/04/15
Posts: 3152
Loc: Southwest Virginia, USA
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Still need to print some targets. Hopefully tomorrow at work I'll get a chance.
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#2974929 - 07/07/16 07:50 AM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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Die Hard Member II
Registered: 12/08/04
Posts: 1127
Loc: Greenwood Ark.
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My plate has been full...looks like maybe next week before I get to shoot. 
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#2975038 - 07/07/16 03:56 PM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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Registered: 04/21/01
Posts: 17145
Loc: Missouri
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Thanks, I was hoping for more participation... 
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#2975043 - 07/07/16 04:20 PM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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Registered: 10/30/12
Posts: 3361
Loc: California
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Here is my first attempt. Used what I usually have near; a G21SF, with Wilson Combat barrel. I know this wasn’t supposed to be timed but for the sake of the exercise; I tried to “hurry” through the drills that I felt where supposed to be fast. Got a little too fast on some, likely could have been faster on some too. Definitely learned few things… #1 a measured 9 feet is CLOSE #2 Fix the target properly – I was in a hurry and just poked hole with knife at top & hung the cardboard from a a sapling limb. My first dot, every shot shook the tree & was still waving during the next shot. Kind of looks dumb, my slow fire group being about the worst, but alas; I have an excuss  . #3 When you’re getting confident & start shooting faster than you should, you get misses (see dot #4 fast transition from 3-4). Started getting wild in the doubletap drill also (6/7), but for some reason the second target there was much better??? #4 I’m about embarrassed how poor my strong hand is from draw… #5 I’m pretty d@mn good with my week hand  (however, here I did not hurry at all, took plenty of time expecting it to be extra poor). Still, it looks like I need practice grip week hand. My POI is obvious right. #6 It sucks having to pick up magazines on 9/10 #7 I recommend not doing it in mid 90 degree heat. I about melted. Sweat dripping! Especially after picking up brass (I'm getting old). Anyway, here is target. There are few double holes that are hard to see but they are there.  If I get a little time I’ll try it again for sure… It was fun & a bit educating. Probably shouldn't use new priority boxes posted on the internet, they can fine you for that. 
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#2976101 - 07/11/16 08:09 PM
Re: A challenge for you defensive handgunners...
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Die Hard Member III
Registered: 03/19/15
Posts: 3194
Loc: southeast texas
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Need to swing by the store and get aome shells. Shot up all my spares last night. Im in.
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