Team Smith & Wesson Member Doug Koenig Wins 16th Bianchi Cup

By G&A Online Editors

Smith & Wesson shooting team member Doug Koenig achieved a rare honor this past weekend, capturing his 16th NRA Action Pistol title at the 2015 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup in Columbia, Mo. His win at the event, in which he posted a perfect score of 1920 with 180 tie-breaking Xs, gives him more wins than any competitor in the history of the match.

“I think my success at Bianchi comes down to several things,” said Koenig. “First, my training both mentally and physically mixes well with the course of fire. I also really enjoy the unique challenge it brings. At Bianchi, you are given a specific problem or an obstacle to overcome along with a pre-set time to accomplish it. I feel I’m at my best in those types of scenarios, because when the pressure builds I can go back to my training and stay focused on the task at hand.”

The NRA Bianchi Cup, which showcases top competitors from around the world, comprises of four different matches with fixed times on every string of fire. The separate matches include: a Practical Event in which shots are fired from 10 yards to 50 yards, a Barricade Event …read more

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