Pistol Qual Course 1970s?

[Saltcreek]

Does anyone have the specs for the 45 pistol qualification course in the 1970s? I believe it is different than the current one. :usmc:

[imajarhed]

Do you think it would have been different than in '91? If not I can try to dig up my trash from coaches school. We had to qual with a .45 and a 9mm.

It was amusing too because when we would fire the ranges .45's, we would draw a bead and then cock our head out of the way in case the slide catch gave out and hope we broke paper. They were worn out pieces of fecal material.

[Saltcreek]

I have the "Guidebook for Marines" from 1986. The book then shows the M9 and the 1911 with emphasis on the M9. The course described seems different. For one thing, I don't remember being allowed to use both hands, or quick reaction shooting. So I think it changed sometime after 1980. I last qualled with pistol in the Corps in 79. :usmc:

[imajarhed]

I'll see what I can research for ya.