Legendary shooter Doug Koenig, a proud member of Team Vihtavuori, has returned from New Zealand with another major victory, his 8th Action Pistol World Championship title, earned at the 12th NRA World Action Pistol Championship, taking place October 21-25th.
Koenig’s journey began with the New Zealand Action Pistol Nationals, held the weekend prior to the World Championships. Using the event as a warm-up and a way to adjust after the long international flight, Koenig delivered a flawless performance, shooting a perfect score of 1920 with 179 Xs, and securing the national title.
The World Championship, hosted by the Hamilton Pistol Club in Hamilton, New Zealand, featured a unique format, with one event per day: Barricade (Tuesday), Plates (Wednesday), Practical (Thursday), and Mover (Friday). Using Vihtavuori N320 powder, Koenig once again rose to the occasion, shooting a perfect 1920 with 182 Xs, and was the only competitor to shoot a clean match, earning him the top spot in the world.
Koenig also contributed to the Open USA-CMP 4-person team victory, alongside Benito Martinez, Joey Deleon, and fellow Team Vihtavuori member, Bruce Piatt who together claimed the Team World Championship.
Koenig expressed gratitude to his sponsors and supporters. “None of this would be possible without the continued support of Vihtavuori and all of my sponsors who have stood by me throughout my career.”
