Unplanned Range Time

I had 50 rounds of my reloaded 9mm to burn up from my last outing. When I reload, I try to do 200 rounds per caliber. I decided to get some range time in with my newest gun, the G-17. Since putting on the adjustable sights my aim has been much better. I grabbed my new OnYour6Designs holster to do some timed draw and shoot as long as no one else was at the range. Excellent! I had the place to myself.

I started with some basic target practice at 10 yards and then the 25 yard hanging plates. With 20 rounds left, I moved the target stand to self defense range of 7 yards. I strapped on my holster, put up a B-27 humanoid silhouette, and broke out my roll of masking tape to cover holes. My shot timer was set for shot strings, a 1 to 9 second random start, and a PAR time of 10 seconds. Most of my shot strings are less than 5 seconds, but since I hadn't done timed shooting in a long time I left it set where it was. I shot seven strings, but somehow didn't record the 7th before clearing the timer data. I started with 2-shot center mass hits only, then moved to "Mozambique Drills" aka "Hearts & Minds" (two to the chest and one to the cranium). See the data below.

String #1  5.04 seconds *

Shot #1 2.17   Shot #2 2.87

String #2  4.24 seconds *

Shot #1 2.01   Shot #2 2.23

String #3  2.81

Shot #1 2.00  Shot #2 0.81

String #4  4.12  +

Shot #1 1.94  Shot #2 1.05   Shot #3 1.13

String #5  4.42  +

Shot #1 1.93  Shot #2 1.11   Shot #3 1.38

String #6  4.88  +

Shot #1 2.50  Shot #2 1.19  Shot #3 1.19

 

* FTF malfunction on second shot that had to be cleared. Good training element and came in under time. I attribute to my reloaded target ammo. It only did it twice.

+ Mozambique Drills. First 2 shots were center mass, 3rd shot to the head. 

 

The target was hit satisfactorily every time. The gun will be cleaned and lubed tomorrow and stowed until carrying in cooler weather or the need arises. I am confident in my abilities to carry this firearm safely and effectively. Next practice session will be after I load some rounds. Carry ammo will be my normal Hornady Critical Defense 115gr JHP rounds.