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Can't find the dot or sights on the draw

The gun arrives but the dot isn't in the window (or the front sight isn't in the notch) — you hunt for it before the first shot.

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Likely causes

  • Inconsistent grip off the holster, so the gun points somewhere different each time.
  • Head moving to the gun instead of bringing the gun to the eyes.
  • Pressing out with the muzzle high or low instead of along the line of sight.

Fixes & cues

  1. 01Lock the head and eyes on the target; drive the gun up into that line of sight.
  2. 02Press out with the dot window on the eye–target line the whole way — don't arc up from below.
  3. 03Set the grip in the holster identically every rep; the dot location starts there.
  4. 04Practice eyes-closed presentations: open your eyes at full extension and check the dot.
Open the Sight LabIrons or optic: target or sights — where your eye should be.

Drill path

Work top to bottom. Move on once you meet a drill's standard.

  1. 01
    T1 ×11 STEPS

    Eyes-Closed Index Draw

    Dry

    Draw and present with your eyes closed, then open them. The dot should already be there.

    WhyEyes-closed presentation reveals where the gun really points.

    Novice
    Reps
    20
    Dist
    5–10 yd
    Par
    —
  2. 02
    T1 ×11 STEPS

    Dry-Fire Draw Reps

    Dry

    Slow-is-smooth draw repetitions to a perfect first sight picture. The foundation for every other drill.

    WhyLots of clean reps at a par time make the presentation automatic.

    Novice
    Reps
    25
    Dist
    3–10 yd
    Par
    1.00s
  3. 03
    T1 ×33 STEPS

    Failure Drill

    LiveDry

    Two to the body, one to the head. Builds the gear-shift between speed and precision.

    WhyForces a precise head shot right after a fast draw.

    Novice
    Rds
    3
    Dist
    5–7 yd
    Par
    2.50s
  4. 04
    T1 ×67 STEPS

    F.A.S.T.

    LiveDry

    Two to the head box, reload, four to the body. Draw, precision, reload, and speed in one string.

    WhyPrecision first shot from concealment, under the clock.

    Advanced
    Rds
    6
    Dist
    7 yd
    Par
    5.00s

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