For those who carry the J-frame

[ldp4570]

This is for your benefit. Yes I do practice this same routine, along with others.
Try to do this with a timer, if not thats OK too. If possible all these will start from the draw, if due to range rules you can't, then atleast go from low ready. This is not the "end all to be all", just a good practice routine.

1. 3yds, draw, strong hand, fire 5rds COM, reload, fire 5rds weak hand, reload, holster.

2. 7yds, draw, using twohand grip, fire 3rds COM, 2rds head, reload, repeat. If you can set up two targets fire 2rd COM 1rd head, 1rd COM, 1rd head.

3. 15yds, draw, using twohand grip, fire 5rd COM reload, repeat. You can fire this standing, kneeling, or siting on the ground.

4. 25yds, draw, using two hand hold, fire 5rd COM, repeat. If possible use a baracade. Remember at this range you'll be able to take more time to make sure your shots are well placed.

I know I'm going to hear all about why would you shoot at 25yds. That J-frame is more accurate than you are, an you will never know what type of SD problem you will encounter. There are three rules that apply to your selfdefense firearm. Those are-PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and more PRACTICE!!!!

 

[_CY_]

add to the above ... moving & hitting target at same time

 

[ldp4570]

add to the above ... moving & hitting target at same time

CY, That comes later, as I figure most on here who have and carry J-frames shoot not much farther than 7 to maybe 10yds, and then only a handfull of shots. They gotta learn to crawl before they can walk.

 

[ChrisC]

id like to find an easyier way to reload my J-frame... been debating on getting it cut for Moon's

if a man can learn to 10 ring a 2 inch smith at 25 yards he can accomplish anything.....

 

[Glock 'em down]

id like to find an easyier way to reload my J-frame... been debating on getting it cut for Moon's.

Here's the best tutorial vid I ever seen for reloading the mighty J frame.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMAXlT3ZLzs

Of course, speedloaders may be a touch faster than a Bianchi Speed Strip, but they are famous (or infamous )for binding up on J frames. In the end, it's all just splittin' hairs.

I carry a speed strip in the opposite pocket of my BUG/EDC model 38 Airweight Bodyguard now. When I finally get my "new" J frame (model 649) and it makes it's way to hip carry, I'll probably carry another speed strip in a belt carrier along with a speedloader.

 

[ldp4570]

When I mentioned reload I left out speedloader/speedstrip, due to the fact that each person has their own method for this. Personally I use both, and have practiced each to a level I'm comfortable with.

As far as "ten ring" accuracy, yes its possible, but I'm more concerned with getting hits in the thoratic/upper thoratic area, and into the brain. The J-frame can, and sometimes is a front line defensive weapon, and needs to be trained with as such.

 

[ChrisC]

i have to be concered with ten ring accuracy because i have to qualify annually to be able to carry mine.

I do need to spend some more time shooting the J frame, ill try these drills next time i declare a range day (looks like this Wednesday)

 

[bratch]

Here is another snubby drill. This was posted by Headhunter on TPI forums. He designed it to use up a box of carry ammo each year.

3 yds:
Draw 1 head shot
Draw 1 head shot
Draw 2 body 1 head shot

4 yds
Draw 2 Body shots
Draw 2 Body shots
Draw 1 Body shot reload 1 head shot
Draw 2 Body shots
Draw 2 Body shots

7 yards
5 body shots from low ready

 

[ldp4570]

i have to be concered with ten ring accuracy because i have to qualify annually to be able to carry mine.

I do need to spend some more time shooting the J frame, ill try these drills next time i declare a range day (looks like this Wednesday)

I had to do the same with mine, and I spent as much time shooting my 640 as I did my service gun(SW 4506). We never had to shoot a tenring profile, ours was the FBI Q target, looked more like a pregnant bowling pin, I could and still can keep all my shots inside 5" out to 25yds. Yes it takes lots of practice, and still does. Its not one of those things you learn an then don't ever have to worry about it. Another thing to practice is dry fire, you don't have to be drawing and finding a target, just sit down at night watching your favorite program(With gun unloaded) an just keep pulling the trigger, and do it with both hands. It works!!!!

 

[ldp4570]

He designed it to use up a box of carry ammo each year.

I have issues with someone shooting up their carry ammo because they think it may go bad. Most if not all factory ammo will out live the owner, as long as its not abused, and it takes some serious abuse to cause ammo to not function.