U.S.A. -(AmmoLand.com)- Pistol competitors arrived ready to play at the Talladega 600 marksmanship series – reaching three new event records along the way. The match was held Nov. 15-23, 2021, as part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual schedule at the Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama.
Known as “A Southern Classic,” the Talladega 600 is designed for marksmanship enthusiasts of all ages, disciplines and experience levels. The event features popular recreation-oriented competitions, such as the Garand/Springfield/Vintage/Modern Military rifle and As-Issued 1911 and Military & Police pistol matches, while also adding more advanced challenges like the Congressional 30, Rifle and Pistol Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) and Aggregate competitions.
Making a memorable debut at the Talladega 600 was Justin Tracy, 46, of Cave City, Arkansas, who shattered the Military & Police Service Pistol Match event record by nearly 20 points – firing an overall score of 380-5X.
Eric Herrin, 58, of Raleigh, North Carolina, obtained a record score of 385-8X in the As-Issued 1911 Match, breaking the former record of 376-4X set back in 2016. Herrin went on to earn yet another record score in the EIC Aggregate (competitors firing in the EIC Service Rifle, EIC Service Pistol & .22 Rimfire Pistol EIC Match) with 1006-22X, 16 points over the previous record he had originally marked himself in 2017.
Also giving noteworthy showings in pistol categories was John O’Donnell, 64, of Saint Louis, Missouri, who claimed overall wins in the Pistol EIC, .22 Rimfire Sporter 900 Aggregate, Center Fire Pistol 900 Aggregate, .45 Pistol 900 Aggregate and Match Pistol 2700 events. O’Donnell additionally earned High Senior honors in the Military & Police Service Pistol and As-Issued 1911 matches as well
