Grips like this are made for one-handed shooting and come customized for an individual’s grip. Olympic pistols are easy to spot by their large grips. Olympic style shooting (Photo: USA Shooting) When you say target pistol, this is what most people picture. These often small-bore pistols may feature a magazine forward of the trigger, tuned triggers, and compensators. Olympic pistols are often painfully constructed and built for extreme accuracy. What Are the Different Styles of Target Shooting? Olympic Pistols Yes, those technically count as target pistols, but they’re not quite the same as dedicated models. On the subject of action shooting, you’ll often see practical pistols repurposed. You’ll find target pistols used in Olympic shooting sports, plinking or more casual competition, and even action shooting sports. Though most target pistols conjure up images of competition, that’s not always the case. Some competitions limit the calibers allowed. Common restrictions include caliber, ammunition power, barrel length, magazine size, sighting systems, and so many other rules. These firearms fit inside painfully enforced rules that require conforming. The intention of a target pistol is to make the gun as accurate and controllable as possible. Prices range from several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the style. The Ruger Mark IV is a prime example of a purpose built target pistol.

They range greatly in both design and price. A target pistol is designed from the ground up to precisely and consistently hit targets.

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