Today, prior to class, I shot my 3" Springfield Hellcat with factory iron sights at an NRA B8 center target from 25 yards. I fired a single 5-rd string from a standing position, no timer. I scored an X-ring, a 10-ring and an 8-ring (at 3 o'clock), then I dropped two shots about 6" low at 6 o'clock. This was "cold," meaning I did not do any warmup and I had not been to the range for a week. I just drew the gun and fired the string at a comfortable pace (maybe 3-4 seconds/shot.)
It is tough to keep a 3" barrel on target at distance. The slightest movement during the trigger press makes a significant change in trajectory. Even 3/4" of additional barrel length make a noticeable difference in my accuracy at that distance.
I really admire people who can shoot the small guns at distance. Few things test your technique more than stretching out your shooting distance with a short-barreled handgun.
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Terry Frazier
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