Hokkmike
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This ^^^
When I shoot handguns now, I almost get no enjoyment out of shooting paper targets anymore. Steel targets are becoming just about the only way for me at this point. With handguns anyway. I like the audible signature of each ring when you make your transitions and I have gotten faster and more accurate at "combat" style shooting since using steel.
Yes I have caught fragments but I wear eye protection and have stood as close as 10ft. It doesnt happen often but if they are a lil angled fragments will disperse into the ground for the most part. It's a use your own judgement, use at your own risk kind of thing. I am pretty comfortable with em, but not stupid. There is always a chance you could catch some lead if you are closer than 30ft.
One of the attendant problems with fragments flying is that the use of shooting glasses has precluded the use reading glasses that make the sights clearer for me. But, I think that will be another discussion about the solutions that are out there. Thanks for your input.