I prefer a carry that actually hurts my hands to fire at the range. I want that first one to hit hard, and completely. I want it to be a natural instinct.
My goal at the range is not the bulls eye. It is to hit a silouette at 10 yards in the ‘hurt badly’ area. Three shots: center mass twice, then head.
Agreed.
I practice putting two or three rapid fire shots into a 12 inch circle (paper plate as template) on a zombie target. I practice from both low ready and alternately a draw from behind the back IWB holster wearing my ‘conceal’ clothes. SIG P220/.45 ACP, 25 feet OR LESS generally.
I don’t go for the Hollywood 50 yd shot; rather a likely self defense/ personal protection, close-in target.
I also at times shoot on a dark lane and without my prescription lens glasses — the situation I’d have at night at home.
Frankly if folks have never practiced (just a few rounds) without hearing protection, they may be PROFOUNDLY startled at how LOUD their firearm is.
NET: If I can feel certain I can put three .45 ACP hollow points into a 12 inch circle at 25 feet or less, I am happy with that.
It would be nice to be able to practice in a shoot house with moving targets, but that’s just not plausible. ;-)