Basic Targets

[Gunowner99]

Yeah, well I think it is a legitimate question but not sure what is best. Suggestions for basic pistol targets. I see a lot of them out there from basic red/black/white 8.5x11 150 for $8 all the way up to nice birchwood casey types. Not sure what will be good to get started with for basic pistol shooting. Thoughts? Is 8.5x11 too small? Yellow/black better than red/black? Simple question.

[ak47fullmag]

wish i could remember the brand name. I got mine off ebay for dirt cheap. had a variety of types too. ya check them out?

[Gunowner99]

Yeah, they are like three pads of 50 for $7.50 plus shipping. Red and black 8.5x11.

[ak47fullmag]

Yeah, they are like three pads of 50 for $7.50 plus shipping. Red and black 8.5x11.

ya thinkin of purchasing them? if i remember correctly when i did it was much cheaper. i still have a bunch of them in my trunk.

[Gunowner99]

Need to purchase something but getting advice what is best bet for a basic target. There are 150 total for $7.50, the larger ones are more expensive.

[ak47fullmag]

im no novice but certainly no pro either and found them perfect for me.

i even used a magic marker to add more specific placement targets on them for better practice sessions. all the best.

[wwhite72082]

I make my own out of cardboard to mimic what I would see at an IDPA or USPSA Match. Making the initial template was a little bit of work but now making targets is a snap. Add in a roll of masking tape and a single target lasts me an entire practice session.

USPSA Metric Target - http://www.waltinpa.com/2011/06/25/m...-idpa-targets/

IDPA Target - http://www.waltinpa.com/2013/01/02/diy-uspsa-targets/

I also keep a couple of letter sized targets in my range bag. I found them online and printed them at home.

[Gunowner99]

I'm going to look at those and templates online for free. Good idea.

[Just1more]

Depending on range if allowed, we use basic paper plates with a bright sticker in the middle and draw a round line with marker on inside circle of plate. Cheapest targets around and we love them.

[ak47fullmag]

Depending on range if allowed, we use basic paper plates with a bright sticker in the middle and draw a round line with marker on inside circle of plate. Cheapest targets around and we love them.

no offense but if i saw this at the range id laugh my ass off! :P