Program of Applied Research in Personal Defense Weapon System
Abstract
The primary objective of the study was the acquisition of experimental data describing how human performance with a personal defense weapon is affected by: target size (range), target presentation characteristics, weapon configuration and human capabilities and limitations. A secondary objective was the development, fabrication and installation of an equipment system capable of supporting data collection requirements. The experiment was designed to obtain data concerning the effects of target, weapon and human performance variables on aiming and firing efficiency with a weapon having the basic configuration of a Caliber .45 Automatic Pistol M1911A1. Results indicate that the baseline configuration having a short, light trigger pull with a moderate grip angle using the 2-hand hold produces the most efficient effects for the weapon under investigation. Target variables, while indicating a variety of significant effects, did not, in general, complicate these conclusions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA006757