by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 24, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills
Objective: This exercise will provide useful feedback to the shooter on their ability to hit when firing with a two hand hold, strong hand only and support hand only. Round Count: 15 rounds per run Distance: Varies, 5 to 25 yards Target: 8 inch paper plate Begin...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective- This was drill was designed in order to evaluate the ability of the shooter to quickly make combat effective hits with two hands, strong hand only and support hand only on a threat in close proximity. Target- Any humanoid target is acceptable. A more...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 14, 2024 | Blog, Equipment Notes, Reloading, Training
The only other speed strip I previously had was a five round TUFF QuickStrip (sic) speed strip. To better prepare for testing the AHolster loading strip I carried it in a pocket for a week to get use to it. Here are a few brief reactions following that week’s...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 12, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Shooting Drills, Training
Objective: This drill is designed to give the shooter perspective on their ability to make surgical hits at different shot cadences. It is a great self-assessment tool one can use to chart progress when shooting at speed. Ammunition Needed: 15 rounds Target: The...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog, K-frames, Mike Boyle, Training
This is part 2 of a 2 part 50-round D- and K-frame revolver workout from Mike Boyle. Look for Mike Boyle’s 101 Range Dills monograph sometime by mid-year. 50 Round Snub Workout- 6 Shot Guns Phase One @ 4 yards- Strong Hand Only- Draw & fire- 2 shots, 3X...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Loading strips, Reloading
From time to time, in workshop classes and on the range, new(ish) shooters with new loading strips will make note the their loading strips (notable those fresh from the package) TUFF QUICK Strips are a little too stiff to fit the spare ammo or dummy ammo into easily....
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog, J-Frames, Mike Boyle, Training
This is part 1 of a 2 part 50-round J-frame revolver workout from Mike Boyle. Next week we’ll look at part 2, 50-round revolver workout for D- and K-frame revolvers. On an aside. Mike Boyle’s 101 Range Dills monograph in in the hopper and should be ready...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 18, 2024 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Targets, Training
Objective- The shooter must be able to make decisive hits in a fast pace multiple target exercise. Targets- 3 High Power Silhouettes or 3 paper targets. Targets (T1, T2, T3) spaced about 1 yard apart. Eight inch paper plates can be used to create high value scoring...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 17, 2024 | Blog, Carry Tips
Here is an ole “Dick Trick” that many never realized other than the pros. The High Standard’s frame is/was solid under its grip panels. With the grip panels removed, the weapon’s frame retained the same grip purchase. Subsequently, with or without...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 14, 2024 | Ammunition, Blog, Carry Tips, Loading strips, Michael Brady
Last October, Alan Miller, proprietor of AHolster, asked for volunteers to field test some new “speed strip” loaders. I raised my hand and received several. I tested them over the weeks preceding the 2023 Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup and then...
