I just got back from deployment. I went to the range twice during that time and might have shot 150 rounds of 9mm (Glock 19) during that time. I have not touched a 1911 during that entire time.
As such, I was relegated to only being able to dry fire, and I did so frequently whenever I was on guard duty (with my chambered M4 right next to me of course). That’s all I did for 9 months. I was curious what the impact might be, and I’m now convinced without question (like everyone says) it is invaluable training.
I’m not going to say it improved my skill. What I am saying is below is a picture I was proud of just before I left. Then I was limited to only dry firing a Glock for 9 months. Shot very little, and then when I came back I picked up my 1911 and 22 conversion and the blow targets are the first 10 rounds (each) out of those pistols without having fired them since December.
I haven’t lost a beat. WOW. I’m convinced. But usually, my first shots are sloppy and I need to warm up before I’m not throwing shots off the target. These are the first ones out of the pipe, and at 25 yards via one hand.
Before I left
9 months later
First 10 rounds 230g FMJ
First 10 rounds .22 cheap ammo
As such, I was relegated to only being able to dry fire, and I did so frequently whenever I was on guard duty (with my chambered M4 right next to me of course). That’s all I did for 9 months. I was curious what the impact might be, and I’m now convinced without question (like everyone says) it is invaluable training.
I’m not going to say it improved my skill. What I am saying is below is a picture I was proud of just before I left. Then I was limited to only dry firing a Glock for 9 months. Shot very little, and then when I came back I picked up my 1911 and 22 conversion and the blow targets are the first 10 rounds (each) out of those pistols without having fired them since December.
I haven’t lost a beat. WOW. I’m convinced. But usually, my first shots are sloppy and I need to warm up before I’m not throwing shots off the target. These are the first ones out of the pipe, and at 25 yards via one hand.
Before I left
9 months later
First 10 rounds 230g FMJ
First 10 rounds .22 cheap ammo