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10-8 Pistol TestDry or Live
Source: Pistol-Training.com
AccuracyReloadsSingle Hand

Start Distance

7yd

Targets

1

Rounds

65

Reloads

4

Equipment

EquipmentTypeQuantityNotes
IDPA TargetTargets1

Course of Fire

Strings of fire for the test are as follows:

  1. Start holstered; on the buzzer draw and fire 4 rds to the body then 1 round to the head, all strong hand only
  2. Start from a 2-handed ready position; on the buzzer transfer the pistol to the support hand then fire 4 shots to the body and 1 shot to the head, all weak hand only
  3. Start with an empty chamber, high ready; on the buzzer rack slide to chamber a round using the strong hand only, then fire 4 head shots all strong hand only
  4. Start with an empty chamber, high ready; on the buzzer rack slide to chamber a round using the weak hand only, then fire 4 body shots followed by 1 head shot all weak hand only
  5. Start with the pistol aimed at the target, slide locked open, empty mag, strong hand only; on the buzzer reload strong hand only and fire 1 shot to the body strong hand only
  6. Start holstered; on the buzzer draw and fire 7 shots to the body and 1 to the head
  7. Start with 7 rounds loaded in the pistol, holstered; on the buzzer draw fire 7 shots to the body, reload from slide lock and shoot 1 to the head
  8. Start holstered; on the buzzer draw and fire 8 shots to the head
  9. Start from high ready with 3 rounds loaded in the pistol; on the buzzer from a high ready, fire 2 shots to the body and 1 shot to the head, reload from slide lock and repeat the 3 shots
  10. Start with 2 rounds loaded in the gun, holstered; on the buzzer draw and fire 1 shot to the body and 1 shot to the head, reload from slide lock and repeat the 2 shots
  11. Start with 4 rounds in the pistol, high ready; on the buzzer fire 4 shots to the body, reload from slide lock and then fire 4 shots to the head
  12. Start with 1 round in the pistol, holstered, plus two spare magazines with 1 round each; on the buzzer draw and fire 1 shot to the body, reload from slide lock, fire one to the body, reload again, and fire another round to the body

According to Hilton, once you can break 58-60 points on a given par time, you are ready to move to the next par time. You are doing quite well if you can break 60 points on the 5 second par, shooting per the protocol.

Standards

BasicIntermediateAdvanced
All Strings8.06.55.0

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Description

The 10-8 Pistol Test is a highly regarded shooting drill designed to measure and improve your handgun accuracy and control. This drill typically involves firing a series of rounds at a IDPA target alternating between strong hand and weak hand with reloads.

By practicing this drill regularly, shooters can enhance their trigger control, sight alignment, and overall precision. The 10-8 Pistol Test serves as a reliable benchmark for tracking your progress, allowing you to identify areas for improvement and measure your development over time. It’s a straightforward yet challenging exercise that provides valuable feedback on your shooting fundamentals.