Al Thompson
Moderator Emeritus
As mentioned in a previous thread, I wanted to try the Target Focus (aka Point Shooting ) method of engaging close targets.
Briefly (have to hit the rack for work soon), IMHO, one - it works, two - you have to practice.
Went to the range and actually managed to bring my timer and get in before the rain. Brought my 3 inch M65, my G19 and Kimber steel frame 1911.
Quick conclusion - at distances under 10 yards, the Target Focus method shaved about one second off my par times (six targets, six rounds) and 20 seconds off my first split (buzzer to first shot). Accracy suffered slightly, though good enough to make "9 inch pie plate" standards. When I moved closer with the kimber, accuracy was fine. For me, it seems to be about a 8 to 10 yard range where "FSPT" takes over. Under that distance, it's target foucus time.
Notes - my times with the wheel gun were not as drastic a difference as with the autos. IMHO, this should be attributed to lack of practice wth the round gun. My G19 was fired from the CARS position (high tuck) and only the kimber was fired from a holster. About 250 rounds were sent down range (50 .38, 100 9mm, 100 (+) .45) all with a timer and either steel plates or paper targets.
Still need to try this with a sightless gun and non-reactive targets.
I would invite anyone with a sense of fair play to try this and post your results.
Briefly (have to hit the rack for work soon), IMHO, one - it works, two - you have to practice.
Went to the range and actually managed to bring my timer and get in before the rain. Brought my 3 inch M65, my G19 and Kimber steel frame 1911.
Quick conclusion - at distances under 10 yards, the Target Focus method shaved about one second off my par times (six targets, six rounds) and 20 seconds off my first split (buzzer to first shot). Accracy suffered slightly, though good enough to make "9 inch pie plate" standards. When I moved closer with the kimber, accuracy was fine. For me, it seems to be about a 8 to 10 yard range where "FSPT" takes over. Under that distance, it's target foucus time.
Notes - my times with the wheel gun were not as drastic a difference as with the autos. IMHO, this should be attributed to lack of practice wth the round gun. My G19 was fired from the CARS position (high tuck) and only the kimber was fired from a holster. About 250 rounds were sent down range (50 .38, 100 9mm, 100 (+) .45) all with a timer and either steel plates or paper targets.
Still need to try this with a sightless gun and non-reactive targets.
I would invite anyone with a sense of fair play to try this and post your results.