USMC Pistol Qualification *Need some help*

[SOAR79]

I looked through Calguns for answers and I also searched google.

I found this info:
Standard Marine Corps qualification course for the Beretta M9:

1st stage - 25 yards, 15 rounds slow-fire, single action, in 10 minutes

2nd stage - 7 yards, five strings of one round, starting from the low ready, one double action shot, like three seconds per string

3rd stage - 7 yards, four strings, each string is two rounds, starting from the low ready, one double action shot and one single action shot, like five seconds per string

4th stage - 15 yards, two strings, each string is six rounds, starting from the low ready, first round double action, then two rounds single action, hit slide-lock, reload and fire three more single action shots, 20 seconds per string

Does anyone know which targets are used at each stage and what the point values are for the areas of the target????

I know they add up to this:
250 - 279 marksman
280 - 304 sharpshooter
305 - 350 expert

I'm trying to replicate the Pistol Qualification with some friends since a few of us have 92FS pistols but I couldn't find good info online.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
If the info I found online is incorrect can someone correct it for me?

[jfifer]

Ask in the service section of this forum

[SOAR79]

I never knew there was such a section lol how do I find it?

[jfifer]

Main page! Right below LEO section.

[rooster85]

I never knew there was such a section lol how do I find it?

calgunners in service.

[SOAR79]

Thanks!

[Germz]

I looked through Calguns for answers and I also searched google.

Does anyone know which targets are used at each stage and what the point values are for the areas of the target????

I know they add up to this:
250 - 279 marksman
280 - 304 sharpshooter
305 - 350 expert

I'm trying to replicate the Pistol Qualification with some friends since a few of us have 92FS pistols but I couldn't find good info online.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
If the info I found online is incorrect can someone correct it for me?

Its a standard NRA 25 yard line slow fire target for all strings of fire pasted on a human silhouette

x and 10 ring count as 10. then 9,8,7,6, 5 is anywhere on the paper not in a ring, 4 is anywhere on the silhouette not on paper.

Your 4th relay info. heres a tip: i stick the mag in my strong hand cufflink and button it tight. makes for fast reloads but some frown upon that.

345-400 - Expert
305-344 - Sharpshooter
285-304 - Marksman

Advice:
[a] bring a white out pen to qual and practice days. most berettas i've come across in the Marine Corps have the night sights worn off.
[b] take your SWEET ***** TIME at the 25yrd line. 85% of people will finish in under 5 minutes and wonder why they dropped 10+ points.
[c] bring a blinder, I used my neck gaiter and pulled it over half my face to cover my weak eye.
[d] dont practice with gloves as you wont be able to wear them without penalty come qual day
[e] speedloader really helps
[f] bring talcom powder, those crappy beretta grips make your hands sweaty easily

[Germz]

Also, If you are active duty I'd head over to 13 area where the ISMIT is. they have VR beretta training. I practiced with that for a few days and got my average up to about a 376/400. hook them up with a free lunch and they'll more than likely let you play around for a bit. those guys are pretty cool that work there.

[farmdogg]

Its a standard NRA 25 yard line slow fire target for all strings of fire pasted on a human silhouette

x and 10 ring count as 10. then 9,8,7,6, 5 is anywhere on the paper not in a ring, 4 is anywhere on the silhouette not on paper.

Your 4th relay info. heres a tip: i stick the mag in my strong hand cufflink and button it tight. makes for fast reloads but some frown upon that.

345-400 - Expert
305-344 - Sharpshooter
285-304 - Marksman

Advice:
[a] bring a white out pen to qual and practice days. most berettas i've come across in the Marine Corps have the night sights worn off.
[b] take your SWEET ***** TIME at the 25yrd line. 85% of people will finish in under 5 minutes and wonder why they dropped 10+ points.
[c] bring a blinder, I used my neck gaiter and pulled it over half my face to cover my weak eye.
[d] dont practice with gloves as you wont be able to wear them without penalty come qual day
[e] speedloader really helps
[f] bring talcom powder, those crappy beretta grips make your hands sweaty easily

great advice during slow fire i would actually put the weapon down on the bench and relax, sadly i was shooting the clapped out 1911 good luck.

[tnlrat37]

Looks like there still using the same qual course I used 20 years ago. Not sure if u are but I have naturally very shaky hands so pistol qual was actually chalenging for me to get expert. Funny story is I was a PMI and coach and one hidden secret we used on the people who were horrible shots or naturally shaky or nervous all the time was to get drunk the night before qual and you'd be hungover qual day, it would actually steady the hands, and nerves wouldn't be a problem. It worked for me and quite a few guys I coached. Be sure to try this before and see if it works for you, some people are more shaky hungover, worth a try if you have problems though, plus the Corps loves to shoot and drink so you get best of both worlds.

[rooster85]

Looks like there still using the same qual course I used 20 years ago. Not sure if u are but I have naturally very shaky hands so pistol qual was actually chalenging for me to get expert. Funny story is I was a PMI and coach and one hidden secret we used on the people who were horrible shots or naturally shaky or nervous all the time was to get drunk the night before qual and you'd be hungover qual day, it would actually steady the hands, and nerves wouldn't be a problem. It worked for me and quite a few guys I coached. Be sure to try this before and see if it works for you, some people are more shaky hungover, worth a try if you have problems though, plus the Corps loves to shoot and drink so you get best of both worlds.

That's still very much in use today.

[Germz]

great advice during slow fire i would actually put the weapon down on the bench and relax, sadly i was shooting the clapped out 1911 good luck.

clapped out? I way rather shoot the 1911's! so much less felt recoil!

[SOAR79]

Its a standard NRA 25 yard line slow fire target for all strings of fire pasted on a human silhouette

x and 10 ring count as 10. then 9,8,7,6, 5 is anywhere on the paper not in a ring, 4 is anywhere on the silhouette not on paper.

Your 4th relay info. heres a tip: i stick the mag in my strong hand cufflink and button it tight. makes for fast reloads but some frown upon that.

345-400 - Expert
305-344 - Sharpshooter
285-304 - Marksman

Advice:
[a] bring a white out pen to qual and practice days. most berettas i've come across in the Marine Corps have the night sights worn off.
[b] take your SWEET ***** TIME at the 25yrd line. 85% of people will finish in under 5 minutes and wonder why they dropped 10+ points.
[c] bring a blinder, I used my neck gaiter and pulled it over half my face to cover my weak eye.
[d] dont practice with gloves as you wont be able to wear them without penalty come qual day
[e] speedloader really helps
[f] bring talcom powder, those crappy beretta grips make your hands sweaty easily

Great info! Thanks for all the help man!

[SOAR79]

Looks like there still using the same qual course I used 20 years ago. Not sure if u are but I have naturally very shaky hands so pistol qual was actually chalenging for me to get expert. Funny story is I was a PMI and coach and one hidden secret we used on the people who were horrible shots or naturally shaky or nervous all the time was to get drunk the night before qual and you'd be hungover qual day, it would actually steady the hands, and nerves wouldn't be a problem. It worked for me and quite a few guys I coached. Be sure to try this before and see if it works for you, some people are more shaky hungover, worth a try if you have problems though, plus the Corps loves to shoot and drink so you get best of both worlds.

hahaha hilarious!

[MrOrange]

Bit off-topic, but how would you active guys say the Berettas are holding up? Are they all worn out and wobbly, or are they keeping their accuracy?

I only shot a borrowed one once in a match, 20+ years ago, but it would put them all in one raggedy hole at 7 yds and dinging a 6" plate at 25 was boringly predictable. I thought I had talked the guy into selling it to me, even bought a holster and other gear, then he changed his mind and decided he still wanted to carry it on duty as an LEO. Brothers, wadya gonna do?