Mr_White
08-24-2018, 11:05 AM
Week 283: Rangemaster Handgun Core Skills Test
Results may be posted until September 24th, 2018.
Designed by: Tom Givens
Range: 3-25 yards
Target: See below
Start position: Holstered, unless otherwise specified
Rounds fired: 40
...when I designed this my goal was to test a balance of speed and precision. I firmly believe that the ability to fire a nice tight fist sized group is great unless it takes you too long to do so and you get shot before you get your rounds off. I also firmly believe that spraying rounds lightning quick but sloppily is just as bad. What I'm looking for is adequate accuracy delivered very quickly.
Target: IALEFI - QP, modified IDPA, or USPSA Metric. There is going to be some variation here since we don't all have the same targets. Ideally, there will approximately be an 8" circle in the high chest surrounded by a "C-zone", and a ~4" circle in the head, surrounded by a roughly 6x6" head box. For the purposes of the Drill of the Week, you may also use a USPSA Metric target, just understand that the lower A-zone goes lower and is a little larger overall than the intended 8" circle, and the upper A-zone is smaller than the intended ~4" circle.
IALEFI - QP: The 8" circle in body and ~4" circle in head are 5 points. The rest of the head and the rest of the 'bottle' are 3 points. Everywhere else is 0 points.
IDPA: Add a ~4" circle to the head. The 8" circle in the body and the ~4" circle in the head are 5 points. The -1 zone in the body and the head box outside the ~4" circle are 3 points. The -3 zone is 0 points.
USPSA Metric: The lower and upper A-zones are 5 points. The B and C-zones are 3 points. The D-zone is 0 points.
Record your time for each string.
String 1 @ 3 yards: Sidestep, draw, and shoot 4 body.
String 2 @ 5 yards: Sidestep, draw, and shoot 3 body and 2 head.
String 3 @ 5 yards: Start with gun at ready in strong hand only, shoot 4 body.
String 4 @ 5 yards: Start with gun at ready in support hand only, shoot 5 body.
String 5 @ 7 yards: Draw and shoot 6 body.
String 6 @ 7 yards: Start with gun at ready loaded with exactly 3 rounds. Shoot 3 body, reload, and shoot 3 body.
String 7 @ 10 yards: Draw and shoot 3 body.
String 8 @ 15 yards: Draw and shoot 4 body.
String 9 @ 25 yards: Draw and shoot 3 body.
Scoring:
Add up your total time
Add up your total points
Divide your points by your time, then multiply by 20 to calculate your Final Score.
80 - 100 = Very Good
100 - 124 = Advanced
125 or more = Master
100 is the "Par Score"
For example, you shoot 180 total points in 35.50 total seconds. 180 points/35.50 seconds = 5.07. 5.07 x 20 = 101.4. Your Final Score would be 101, and you shot Advanced.
Please report the following when you post your results in this thread:
Pistol, holster, and concealment used
Time for each string
Total points
Total time
Final score
Anything you noticed
Training with firearms is an inherently dangerous activity. Be sure to follow all safety protocols when using firearms or practicing these drills. These drills are provided for information purposes only. Use at your own risk.
Results may be posted until September 24th, 2018.
Designed by: Tom Givens
Range: 3-25 yards
Target: See below
Start position: Holstered, unless otherwise specified
Rounds fired: 40
...when I designed this my goal was to test a balance of speed and precision. I firmly believe that the ability to fire a nice tight fist sized group is great unless it takes you too long to do so and you get shot before you get your rounds off. I also firmly believe that spraying rounds lightning quick but sloppily is just as bad. What I'm looking for is adequate accuracy delivered very quickly.
Target: IALEFI - QP, modified IDPA, or USPSA Metric. There is going to be some variation here since we don't all have the same targets. Ideally, there will approximately be an 8" circle in the high chest surrounded by a "C-zone", and a ~4" circle in the head, surrounded by a roughly 6x6" head box. For the purposes of the Drill of the Week, you may also use a USPSA Metric target, just understand that the lower A-zone goes lower and is a little larger overall than the intended 8" circle, and the upper A-zone is smaller than the intended ~4" circle.
IALEFI - QP: The 8" circle in body and ~4" circle in head are 5 points. The rest of the head and the rest of the 'bottle' are 3 points. Everywhere else is 0 points.
IDPA: Add a ~4" circle to the head. The 8" circle in the body and the ~4" circle in the head are 5 points. The -1 zone in the body and the head box outside the ~4" circle are 3 points. The -3 zone is 0 points.
USPSA Metric: The lower and upper A-zones are 5 points. The B and C-zones are 3 points. The D-zone is 0 points.
Record your time for each string.
String 1 @ 3 yards: Sidestep, draw, and shoot 4 body.
String 2 @ 5 yards: Sidestep, draw, and shoot 3 body and 2 head.
String 3 @ 5 yards: Start with gun at ready in strong hand only, shoot 4 body.
String 4 @ 5 yards: Start with gun at ready in support hand only, shoot 5 body.
String 5 @ 7 yards: Draw and shoot 6 body.
String 6 @ 7 yards: Start with gun at ready loaded with exactly 3 rounds. Shoot 3 body, reload, and shoot 3 body.
String 7 @ 10 yards: Draw and shoot 3 body.
String 8 @ 15 yards: Draw and shoot 4 body.
String 9 @ 25 yards: Draw and shoot 3 body.
Scoring:
Add up your total time
Add up your total points
Divide your points by your time, then multiply by 20 to calculate your Final Score.
80 - 100 = Very Good
100 - 124 = Advanced
125 or more = Master
100 is the "Par Score"
For example, you shoot 180 total points in 35.50 total seconds. 180 points/35.50 seconds = 5.07. 5.07 x 20 = 101.4. Your Final Score would be 101, and you shot Advanced.
Please report the following when you post your results in this thread:
Pistol, holster, and concealment used
Time for each string
Total points
Total time
Final score
Anything you noticed
Training with firearms is an inherently dangerous activity. Be sure to follow all safety protocols when using firearms or practicing these drills. These drills are provided for information purposes only. Use at your own risk.