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FWIW, altho they are SUPPOSEDLY on the same weight paper, all of the blue targets we have got over the years from LE targets seem to tear much easier than the other colors. And someone correct me if they have seen, but I know of no one in the industry currently making the proper size target in a pure red.

Ya, one would think they could come up with a better test question than "4 approved colors", especially something like red, that has a tendency to fade so quickly in the Texas heat. The one we keep on the wall in classroom for explanation purposes is blue, actually my favorite color. But, lately I have sorta preferred the "red", as holes do seem to show up better in it at all distances.

From Law Enforcement Targets anyway, the "reduced size" targets carry a designation of B-27E. E for "economy" I think. Their "standard" is B-27S. We currently have both kinds (in orange) at our place. The E version is used for practice and the S version for testing.

In measuring both, the color on the "economy" version stops about 1/2" below the 7 (3) ring. On the "standard" version, the color drops down another 9". And yes, that 9" can make the difference between pass or fail for some students (typically subconsciously anticipating recoil) who need those 3-point holes.