Featured Recoil Issue 29 Colt Target Tutorial Recoil Staff February 1, 2017 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. If you've already received or picked up your copy of RECOIL Issue 29, inside you'll find a copy of Colt's latest target. If not, you can download one here. Colt's Mark Redl takes us through this target's BFM drill inspired by Ken Hackathorn. This three-in-one drill starts with the “bill drill,” which requires six rounds to center mass. Second is the “fast drill” which is two rounds to the head and four to the body. The “Mozambique Drill” is final part of the BFM drill that requires one round to the head and two to the body. Load your gun with eight rounds total — one in the chamber, seven in the mag, and have a spare mag on you. Think you've got what it takes to beat Mark's time of 6.59 seconds and a perfect score? Take a photo of your RECOIL target through Instagram and hashtag it “#recoiltarget” for a chance to be submitted in the gallery. This target was designed using the harder-scoring areas of both the IDPA target and the USPSA target, combining them both into a more difficult, productive training target. The BFM Drill is designed to combine the benefits of three standard training drills that you may be familiar with, to offer a well-rounded cross-training exercise. This drill combines all of the techniques you need to practice to excel at both competitive and defensive shooting. THE COURSE OF FIRE Distance from target: 7 yards Firearm condition: Loaded with eight rounds Start position: Handgun holstered, hands relaxed at sides Round count: 15 rounds total Procedure: 1. On the beep signal, draw and engage the target with 6 rounds to the body box. 2. Engage the head box with 2 rounds, then perform an emergency slide lock reload. 3. Engage the body box again with 4 rounds. 4. Transition to the head box and fire 1 round. 5. Transition back to the body box and fire 2 rounds. Scoring: 10.00 second or under = A rating 10.01 – 13.00 seconds = B rating 13.01 – 16.00 seconds = C rating 16.01 – 20.00 seconds = D rating 20.01 seconds and over = Fail Hits outside the blue of the designated head or body box, but still in the red or white body of the target, add 1 second. For all TEAM COLT rounds outside the body, add 3 seconds. Hits in the blue field outside the target, add 3 seconds. To download any targets we've included in our issues thus far, you can just click this link and help yourself to any that tickle your fancy. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
