400 meter shot with an M&P 9mm pistol by champion shooter, Jerry Miculek!

Published on February 27, 2014
Duration: 5:18

Champion shooter Jerry Miculek successfully engaged an 18x24 inch steel target at 400 meters with a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm pistol. This feat required a significant holdover of 25-30 feet, achieved with a 6 MOA red dot sight. The pistol was a competition-tuned M&P C.O.R.E. featuring quad-porting, a 3lb trigger, and a custom magwell, demonstrating advanced pistol marksmanship.

Quick Summary

Jerry Miculek successfully hit an 18x24 inch steel target at 400 meters (435 yards) using a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm pistol. He employed a 25-30 foot holdover with a 6 MOA red dot sight to compensate for the bullet's trajectory at that extreme range.

Chapters

  1. 00:00The 400 Meter 9mm Challenge
  2. 01:17The Incredible 435-Yard Shot
  3. 02:15Holdover Explained: 25-30 Feet Over Target
  4. 03:23M&P Competition Build Breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

How far away was the target for Jerry Miculek's 400-meter shot?

The target was set at 400 meters, which is approximately 435 yards. Jerry Miculek successfully hit an 18x24 inch steel target at this extreme distance using a 9mm pistol.

What kind of pistol did Jerry Miculek use for the 400-meter shot?

Jerry Miculek used a modified Smith & Wesson M&P C.O.R.E. 9mm pistol. It featured a Vortex Razor 6 MOA red dot, quad-porting by Mag-na-port, a 3lb trigger, and a custom magwell.

How much holdover was needed for the 400-meter 9mm shot?

To compensate for the 9mm bullet's trajectory at 400 meters, Jerry Miculek applied a significant holdover, estimating it to be approximately 25 to 30 feet above the target.

What modifications were on Jerry Miculek's M&P pistol for the long-range shot?

The Smith & Wesson M&P C.O.R.E. featured quad-porting by Mag-na-port, a Vortex Razor 6 MOA red dot sight, a 3lb trigger job, a tungsten guide rod, and a Speed Shooter Specialties magwell.

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