Passing of Efim Khaidurov

[jliston48]

Sad news!

I just heard that Efim Khaidurov passed away aged 87.

Probably one of the most influential people in ISSF shooting history. He was the designer of the TOZ-35 (many medals and records won with this pistol) and TOZ-36 (only became superceded by the 32 autos for centre fire). His ideas directly and indirectly influenced the designs of many other top quality target pistols - including the yet-to-be-seen SP-08 on which the Feinwerkbau AW-93 was based.

So the next "10" you shoot with your TOZ 35 or 36, say, "That's one for you, Efim".

His is an interesting story - a top shooter, coach (look up his coaching videos on Youtube - he liked the roll-off type trigger - my hero!) and designer who never received the recognition he deserved in his native Russia - or anywhere else.

One would hope that something is done to preserve his name - like a Khaidurov Trophy, etc.

[RandomShotz]

I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

Let the many TOZ 35's still out there winning competitions as well as bringing newbies into the sport be his memorial.

Roger