looking for free standing IDPA style for handgun courses.

Mobility is essential since they will be transported for each training and cannot be left on location.



Thoughts?

MGM Targets

I like Action Target Evil Roy portable targets.

And I just got a plate and 2x4 top mounting bracket from Nevco Targets.

They are about the same price when you factor in base, bracket, and plate from Nevco which are all sold separately.

The Action Target is a higher quality product but both are good.

I do love the Nevco Standard IDPA/IPSC Target Stand

Tacstrikes nuff said.

I just picked up five 2/3 scale IDPA steel targets from MagnumTargets.com. They are 3/8" AR500 with predrilled 1/2" holes in the corners and one square hole punched center of the "neck" for 1/2" carriage bolt.

My stands are: 5 gal bucket with 60lb sac-crete and a 4" piece of PVC. Target is bolted to a 5' 2x4, which slips in the 4" PVC. The 4" PVC and 2x4 (actually 3 1/2"), lets the target angle slightly forward, to aid in deflection. I shoot "middle of the road" LSWC reloads in .45ACP. At 12yrds, 8 rounds rapid fire doesn't even wiggle the target...so no worries about knocking the bucket over.

I would say, for full power large cal's, I would not bolt the target solid. Hanging would allow for a slight swing and allow for better energy absorption. This would prevent the steel from denting or warping from constant center shots.

GT Targets

Been very happy with mine. The flat faced design allows for close shooting without spalling coming back at you.

I've put some serious lead on Salute steel.  I bought a 1/2" with stand from them, and it's been awesome.  

Force