School me on steel targets

[Mitch]

I picked up some steel from Sportsman Guide that I hang on a shepard's hooks.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/produ...-3-8?a=1864891

Works well for my needs, is portable and fairly inexpensive.

How stable are the Shepards hooks? That seems like a really cost effective set up if it works for you.

[Cowtown44]

Check out Action Target's Evil Roy.

[SLG]

Check out Action Target's Evil Roy.

I have a bunch of those, and have used them for the last 8 years or so. Good variety of plates that aren't too big. TLG started using them after seeing mine, and I think he used them in every class for a few years. Very easy to pack in a vehicle and they set up and break down in seconds.

[lwt16]

https://magnumtarget.com/products/go...g-1-piece-set/

This is the one I have. I love it.

This is the target stand build I use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fqQyWLVIZA

I do shoot pretty close to it but use my kevlar vest from work and of course, good eye pro. I angle it down and have never had an issue. I also have a trauma kit on me at all times.

[GJM]

Strong recommendation for MGM eight inch steel challenge targets, which use a replaceable wood 2x4. I have these in multiple locations, and they are my single fav piece of range equipment.

[Nephrology]

Strong recommendation for MGM eight inch steel challenge targets, which use a replaceable wood 2x4. I have these in multiple locations, and they are my single fav piece of range equipment.

How many of them do you typically set up for a single course of fire (term used liberally of course)?

I have a bunch of those, and have used them for the last 8 years or so. Good variety of plates that aren't too big. TLG started using them after seeing mine, and I think he used them in every class for a few years. Very easy to pack in a vehicle and they set up and break down in seconds.

What plates do you typically use/think have the most utility for handgun training?

[GJM]

I typically have six available, but most often use fewer at a practice session. Taadski just got these and agrees with me as to their utility. He put me onto these phenomenal paper stands, too, that hopefully he will link.

[Aray]

Another vote for Tacstrike steel. Really good products.

[SteveB]

Strong recommendation for MGM eight inch steel challenge targets, which use a replaceable wood 2x4. I have these in multiple locations, and they are my single fav piece of range equipment.

I have several of the 8" as well as a 10" plate; they're great because you can easily vary the height with different lengths of 2X4, which are cheap to replace when they get chewed up. I also like their 1/2 size IPSC target and this auto-popper:

http://mgmtargets.com/auto-poppers-s...late?cPath=40&

[taadski]

The paper stands GJM is referencing are Rob's also. Specifically his "arch frame" stands.

https://tacstrike.com/product/arch-f...arget-carrier/