Handgun Metallic Silhouette Competition

Handgun Metallic Silhouette poster

The sport of Handgun Metallic Silhouette is one in which pistols are used to knock down metal targets at a variety of distances. It originated in Mexico in the early 1950s and by the early 1980s, competitions were being organised around Australia.

Handgun Metallic Silhouette offers a variety of calibres, firearms, distances and shooting positions depending on the category and competition. Handgun Metallic Silhouette is one of only two competitions in Australia, which allow calibres greater than .38

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Competition Results
2007 IHMSA/SSAA Handgun Metallic Silhouette National Championships 6-12 October 2007
2006 IHMSA/SSAA National Championships 30 September - 6 October 2006

Articles
Handgun shooting guide - training for target handgun shooters
Handgun Metallic Silhouette by John Harding