PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS

Copy 3 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FIELD MANUAL

PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ? FEBRUARY 1953

FIELD MANUAL

PM 23-35

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PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AEMT

Wo. 1 | WASHINGTON 25, D. C., 31 December 1953

FM 23-35, 26 February 1953, is changed as follows:

78. Ammunition

(Superseded)

a. General. Ammunition for use in the revolver, Colt, caliber .38, Detective Special, is authorized by Department of the Army Supply Manual OKD 3 SNL T2.

b. Classification. The types of ammunition au thorized for use in the revolver, Colt, caliber .38, Detective Special, and their nomenclature are listed below:

(1) Cartridge, ball, revolver, caliber .38, Short Colt, 125 or 130 grain bullet.

(2) Cartridge, ball, revolver, caliber .38, spe cial, midrange, 146 grain bullet (wad-cut ter).

(3) Cartridge, ball, revolver, caliber .38, spe cial, midrange, 148 grain bullet, nickeled cartridge case (wad-cutter).

(4) Cartridge, ball, revolver, caliber .38, spe cial, 158 grain bullet.

(5) Cartridge, ball, revolver, caliber .38, spe cial, 158 grain bullet, steel jacket (copper-

plated) . (6) Cartridge, ball, revolver, caliber .38, spe

cial, 200 grain bullet, nickeled cartridge case (Super-Police). (7) Cartridge, ball, revolver, caliber .38, 200 grain coated bullet (Lubaloy), nickel plated cartridge case (Super-Police). (8) Cartridge, blank, revolver, caliber .38, special.

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(9) Cartridge, test, high-pressure, revolver, caliber .38, special, 158 grain bullet (Only for use in inspection of weapons).

(10) Cartridge, tracer, revolver, caliber .38, spe cial, 120 grain bullet, steel jacket.

(11) Cartridge, tracer, revolver, caliber .38, spe cial 158 grain bullet, steel jacket.

97, Instruction Practice The following tables * * * types of target. a. (Superseded) Slow Fire.

Table I. Slow Fire--Target L

Range (yards)

Time

Shots

15

25

do __ __

5

__ ___

5

Unlimited time is permitted for slow fire in order

to permit proper explanation of the causes of errors

and indication of corresponding remedies. It is

intended to be the elementary phase of instruction

in the proper manipulation of the weapon and for

determining and correcting the personal errors of

the fi*rer.

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d. (Superseded) Quick Fire.

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Table IV. Quick Fire--Target E--Bobbing

Range (yards)

Time

Shots

25

5

105. Instruction Practice

a.

*Range Pra*ctice. (2) (Superseded)

* Each

* individual,

while

* firing,

must have a coach to correct his errors.

The use of good coaches during instruction

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phases of marksmanship is essential to the

development of correct shooting habits.

Individuals selected as coaches will be the

most experienced men available.

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109. Regulations Governing Record Practice

a. (Superseded) Coaching. Coaching is not per

mitted during record practice. No person may

render or attempt to render the firer any assistance

while he is taking his position or after he has taken

his position at the firing point. Each firer must

obser*ve the loca*tion of his o*wn hits. *

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110. Targets

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d. Small-Bore Targets. Rescinded

CHAPTER 1

KNOWN-DISTANCE TARGETS

Section VII. SMALL-BORE PRACTICE

Rescinded

122. Combat Firing Range

a. Range. Combat firing is conducted on the

standard pistol range and modified as described in

paragraphs 123 through 133. A suitable com

bat * * * to local circumstances.

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CHAPTER 2

COMBAT FIRING

Section V. SMALL-BORE PRACTICE

Rescinded

152. Methods of Improvement

(Superseded)

Only by extensive dry firing, paying particular attention to the correct manner of performing all of

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the steps of preliminary marksmanship and ad vanced marksmanship for the practical qualification course, as described m paragraphs 82-112 and 137154, can the individual reach the peak of efficiency necessary to become an excellent pistol shot.

[AG 300.7 (24 Nov 53)]

Br ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OP THE

M. B. KIDGWAY,

General, United States Army,

OFFICIAL :

Chief of Staff.

WM. E. BERGIN,

Major General^ United States Army,

The Adjutant General.

DISTRIBUTION :

Active Army:

Tech Svc Bd (1); AFF (40); AA Comd (5) ; OS Maj Comd (20) except AFFE (SO) ; Base Comld (3); MDW (6); Log Comd (5); A (5) except 7th (25) ; CHQ (5); Div (5) ; Begt (3) except 8; Bn (3) except 8; Co (2) except 8; FT (2); Sch (25) except Army General (50); PMS & T (2) ; ETC (5) ; Mil Dist (3); Mil Mis (1); Arma (1).

NG: Same as Active Army except two copies to each unit larger than a Co and one copy to each Co.

USAR: Same as Active Army except two copies to each unit larger than a Co and one copy to each Co.

For explanation of distribution formula, see SE 310-90-1.

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