Events Summit In The Sand, Day Two Summary Tom Marshall October 16, 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. Learn More We continue our post-event coverage of Summit In The Sand with a recap of Day 2. After a successful (and long!) first day of training, students returned bright and early for a pistol/carbine action match. But this isn’t your local club match. Stages were specifically designed by the range staff at CowTown with direct input from all four instructors. The goal was not just to let students get bonus trigger time but also force them to apply all of their lessons from training under the pressure of time and competitive scoring. Each stage utilized a composite scoring system of both hits on target and skill points. The skill points, depending on the stage, could be assigned for proper application of medical equipment and principles, sensory awareness, successful projecting a track based on footprint indicators, or effective use of unconventional shooting positions to acquire and engage targets at distance. Students were given not only the same MCX VIRTUS carbines and Tango 6 Optics from the day prior, but were also allowed to utilize SIG’s P320 X Five competition pistol. Blue Force Gear slings were available for the carbines and Microtech knives made their return for use against several close-quarters targets where students were forced to escape restraints and fight their way to a handgun and then a carbine. In addition to the four primary stages, there was also a bonus stage for those willing to contribute to the cash pot at stake. CowTown’s highly challenging shoot house was set up in a short stage requiring competitors to clear multiple rooms and hallways by themselves, under time, while still effectively discriminating between shoot and no-shoot targets. A final class fun shoot took place while competition scores were tallied and prizes assigned. All firearms from both days were made available and students had access to both SIG and Federal ammunition to run through the various weapons, including a couple of sneak-peek weapons that RECOIL is currently evaluating for future articles. Stay tuned for continuing coverage of Summit In The Sand as we dive even deeper into the guns and gear behind our very first live event. 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.
