Pistol zero

[Leavenworth]

Okay let’s try this .When I took the Handgun Fundamental Course a few weeks back I had never shot a pistol
My CZ Shadow 2 was brand new . Never been fired .
#1. Should I have shot it before I took the Course ?

Now on to the next item

As mentioned I just started shooting pistols . I entered an IDPA even this past Sunday
I entered the event not knowing where my P320 shoots as I had never shot it before and it’s brand new never been fired

#2 Should I have test fired it before I entered the event ?

#3 Now the last question . I do know about sighting in my hunting rifle and where it shoots

At what distance should I in a perfect world be hitting where I’m aiming ?
What I mean by that is at what distance should I put my target, aim at dead centre bullseye and hit it dead centre ?
Thanks

 

[call2arms]

I did an organized event on the weekend. Shot an untested pistol successfully from 5m up to 50m

I would hope sights are accurate at 25m

Bullet weight can affect/adjust point of impact as well

 

[270WSMXBolt]

That is a pretty multi faceted question(s) Lol.
God I wish I bought the CZ Shad2 when I had it in my hand at International Shooting supplies three days before the ban. I vibrate thinking about that...
Point of aim is subject to you first, gun second, bullet third.... velocity... weight... design..... distance to target... oh god so many things...
On a hunting rifle... you... cartridge.. bullet ... velocity... scope height above barrel.... so many answers to give. But mostly it's about you and how you hold it and see the object. Cheers
BTW probably going to MRGC this weekend. Would love to say hello in person. Cheers

 

[tiriaq]

1. Yes, if you had the opportunity. Did you need to adjust the sights during the course? Is it zeroed now?
2. Yes, that would have been a good idea. Attending an event with an unzeroed firearm is complicating things. Might or might not have been necessary to adjust the sights, but knowing where the group forms relative to the sight picture is very important.
3. 15m is a good distance at which to zero a pistol, POA dead center, group dead center. Shots strike exactly at point of aim. Close in, say 5m, you will have to hold a bit high. If shooting bullseye, with a 6 0'clock hold, a different zero is required.

Pistols, just like hunting rifles, should be properly zeroed, for the shooter, at the optimal distance. Assuming adjustable sights.

 

[OkayShooter]

Zero is subjective. What range are you going to shoot it mostly?

But what you can do. Is your first stage the closest target take a well aimed shot. Then you'll get an idea. Because if you only shot a HG a few weeks ago. You're hardly going to run and gun.

Take it slow. Don't try and be John Wick as it is easy to DQ.

 

[Leavenworth]

That is a pretty multi faceted question(s) Lol.
God I wish I bought the CZ Shad2 when I had it in my hand at International Shooting supplies three days before the ban. I vibrate thinking about that...
Point of aim is subject to you first, gun second, bullet third.... velocity... weight... design..... distance to target... oh god so many things...
On a hunting rifle... you... cartridge.. bullet ... velocity... scope height above barrel.... so many answers to give. But mostly it's about you and how you hold it and see the object. Cheers
BTW probably going to MRGC this weekend. Would love to say hello in person. Cheers

270WSM .Thanks for letting me know ! I’m not sure what the better half has planned . Will let you know !

 

[Leavenworth]

Zero is subjective. What range are you going to shoot it mostly?

But what you can do. Is your first stage the closest target take a well aimed shot. Then you'll get an idea. Because if you only shot a HG a few weeks ago. You're hardly going to run and gun.

Take it slow. Don't try and be John Wick as it is easy to DQ.

Okay Shooter . Not sure if you are following my threads . I really could have slowed down a bit more when shooting the stages . Should have absolutely concentred on my fundamentals .

I did get DQ,d on the 3 rd stage . I’m had my holster on my right side and for some reason because I did not do it previously I held the bottom of the holster with my left hand as I was drawing . Well that was that, DQ’d . Safety First Always .

I’m really going to be practicing my grip , dry firing etc at home .
Also need to practice to reload magazines in the “ Work Space “ of my torso .

 

[OkayShooter]

Okay Shooter . Not sure if you are following my threads . I really could have slowed down a bit more when shooting the stages . Should have absolutely concentred on my fundamentals .

I did get DQ,d on the 3 rd stage . I’m had my holster on my right side and for some reason because I did not do it previously I held the bottom of the holster with my left hand as I was drawing . Well that was that, DQ’d . Safety First Always .

I’m really going to be practicing my grip , dry firing etc at home .
Also need to practice to reload magazines in the “ Work Space “ of my torso .

If you don't got the fundamentals down packed. Speeding up is putting yourself up to failure.

This is why courses like the BB are required and a standard for alot of run/gun shooting competitions. Esp when people are not knowledgeable with handguns, let alone holster use. I know alot will not allow someone to compete, or let alone draw or move with loaded firearms. Most clubs only see the BB is the "official" recognized course. Not Jim Bob holster course, or I use a holster in the Military.

BB isn't a beginner course. If you cannot put 10 rds on 8x11 sheet of paper at 15-20yards, you need to practice more. Then likely be re coursed.

It is why you see people walking the stage with a magazine in their hand mock running the course. They're planning their movement, what requires less reloading, where to reload etc.

Look at PPC clubs for fundamentals. Yes it is stationary, yes there is no drawing from the holster. But will teach you shooting pistol more accurately.

 

[I am not a robot]

I suggest getting Ace VR kit. It's an excellent tool for dry fire practice. Validate your learning once a week at the range. Saves a lot of $$$ and time. But don't "game" it lest you may develop very bad habits.

 

[cptseawolf]

I suggest getting Ace VR kit. It's an excellent tool for dry fire practice. Validate your learning once a week at the range. Saves a lot of $$$ and time. But don't "game" it lest you may develop very bad habits.

I love my AceXR with P320 XFive handset.

mimics my IPSC pistol basically exactly - even fits in my holster.

great practice tool vice just shooting at dry fire targets.