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ToddG
10-21-2013, 10:24 AM
Please read the rules (http://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?1837-Drill-of-the-Week) before participating in this thread.

Week 84: Dot Torture
results may be posted until 11:59pm EST on Monday 28-October-2013.
http://pistol-training.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/dot-torture-target.png (http://pistol-training.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/dot-torture-target.pdf)

origin unknown; popularized by David Blinder (personaldefensetraining.com (http://www.personaldefensetraining.com/))
Range: 3yd or greater
Target: ten 2" circles (download pdf here (http://pistol-training.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/dot-torture-target.pdf))
Start position: varies
Rounds fired: 50

Dot Torture is a comprehensive marksmanship test that is easy to set up on almost any firing range. There is absolutely no time limit. The only thing scored is the number of hits you make out of 50 shots fired. Any bullet that clearly touches the scoring line of the intended target circle is counted as a hit. Rounds that hit a different circle do not count as hits. There are no make-up shots allowed; you must fire exactly fifty total rounds in the specified order.

If you have never done this before, shoot the test at three yards. If you have successfully shot a perfect 50 at three yards in the past, you can shoot it at any distance that challenges you.


Dot 1 – Draw and fire one string of 5 rounds for best group. One hole if possible, total 5 rounds.
Dot 2 – Draw and fire 1 shot, holster and repeat X4, total 5 rounds.
Dots 3 & 4 – Draw and fire 1 shot on #3, then 1 shot on #4, holster and repeat X3, total 8 rounds.
Dot 5 – Draw and fire string of 5 rounds, strong hand only, total 5 rounds.
Dots 6 & 7 – Draw and fire 2 shots on #6, then 2 on #7, holster, repeat X4, total 16 rounds.
Dot 8 – From ready or retention, fire five shots, weak hand only, total 5 rounds.
Dots 9 & 10 – Draw and fire 1 shot on #9, reload, fire 1 shot on #10, holster and repeat X3, total 6 rounds.


Note: if you are using the Q-PT target, the strings work out slightly different:

Dot A – Draw and fire one string of 5 rounds for best group. One hole if possible, total 5 rounds.
Dot A (again) – Draw and fire 1 shot, holster and repeat X4, total 5 rounds.
Dots 1 & 2 – Draw and fire 1 shot on #1, then 1 shot on #2, holster and repeat X3, total 8 rounds.
Dot 3 – Draw and fire string of 5 rounds, strong hand only, total 5 rounds.
Dots 4 & 5 – Draw and fire 2 shots on #4, then 2 on #5, holster, repeat X4, total 16 rounds.
Dot 6 – From ready or retention, fire five shots, weak hand only, total 5 rounds.
Dot B – Draw and fire 1 shot, reload, fire 1 more shot, holster, and repeat X3, total 6 rounds.


Please report both your score and the distance to the target when you post your results in this thread.

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.

GJM
10-21-2013, 02:12 PM
10 yards, G3 Glock 17, HD sights, Georgia Arms 115 FMJ.

46/50

Tired from shooting groups earlier on 3x5, and missed easy shots. Was 10/10 on two one hand strings.

ToddG
10-21-2013, 03:19 PM
49 @ 7yd

1854

This would have been my third straight 50 at 7yd (meaning I would have added a yard my next try) but I got complacent and went too fast on what would have been Dot 4 ordinarily.

Because the range I normally use has strict rules about target elevation, I do the drill on just six dots.

Normal dots 1 & 2 are shot on upside down #6

Normal dots 3 & 4 and 9 & 10 are shot on upside down #5 & #4

Normal dots 5 & 8 are shot on upside down #3

Normal dots 6 & 7 are shot on upside down #2 & #1

You'll have to trust me. But it makes sense.

Kevin B.
10-22-2013, 02:07 AM
G19 @ 9 yards. 45/50.

Dropped one on Dot #2 (rushed the shot) and 2 each on Dots #5 & #8.

JMS
10-23-2013, 10:32 AM
Concealed AIWB M&P9, JR 147gr ball.

5yd, 48/50

One out high on Dot1 because I let myself forget how this ammo prints, then I got my head screwed on straight....

...then unscrewed it a bit and ambushed the trigger on Dot5, pushing one out to the left.

Chris Rhines
10-23-2013, 11:59 PM
STI Eagle 5.0 9mm shooting minor PF handloads, USPSA rig, 5 yards, 50/50. Next time I shoot Dot Torture will be at 7 yards.

CCT125US
10-24-2013, 07:06 AM
HK P30 v3 10-8 RS Dawson TFS

8yds 40/50

Not my day

2alpha-down0
10-25-2013, 12:17 AM
S&W M&P9

3 yards, 45/50

karmapolice
10-25-2013, 12:58 PM
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5494/10479023734_75a17e5a0d.jpg

3 yards with Colt Rail Gun 50/50
First time ever doing this drill, I like it.

Lester Polfus
10-28-2013, 08:39 PM
3 yards with Glock 17 49/50 although too many of the others were "clearly touching the line" for me to be totally happy about it.

I need to settle down on that first shot out of the holster, and take just a fraction of a second longer. That was my only miss (very first shot) and quite a few of my marginal hits.

Thanks for this.

hvd229
10-28-2013, 08:47 PM
Sig P226 Enhanced Elite 9mm
J&M Custom AIWB concealed under t-shirt
Magtech 115gr ammo
7 yards
39/50

1865

Last two times I shot this with a M&P9 FS I cleaned it at 7 yards. Lots of work to do with they new gun.

Corey
10-28-2013, 09:01 PM
M&P9 at 7 yards
Score: 46
Dropped two shots on Dot 8 and two on Dot 10.