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My draw / first shot is slow

First shot regularly takes noticeably longer than your par, even when the rest of the string is fast.

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Likely causes

  • Hands start late or move in sequence instead of together.
  • Fishing for the grip in the holster.
  • Waiting for a perfect sight picture instead of an acceptable one at that distance.

Fixes & cues

  1. 01Both hands move on the beep — the support hand heads for the meeting point immediately.
  2. 02Strong hand drives into the full grip first touch; no adjusting.
  3. 03Start pressing the trigger as the gun reaches extension; the shot breaks as the sight picture becomes acceptable.
  4. 04Shave par time in 0.1 s steps only after ten clean reps in a row.

Drill path

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

  1. 01
    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.

    WhyBuilds the draw with a par time that keeps you honest.

    Novice
    Reps
    25
    Dist
    3–10 yd
    Par
    1.00s
  2. 02
    T1 ×11 STEPS

    Eyes-Closed Index Draw

    Dry

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

    WhyA consistent presentation removes the hunting time.

    Novice
    Reps
    20
    Dist
    5–10 yd
    Par
    —
  3. 03
    T1 ×66 STEPS

    Bill Drill

    Live

    Draw and fire six rounds into the A-zone as fast as you can keep them there. Pure recoil management.

    WhyLive check of draw speed with recoil following.

    Novice
    Rds
    6
    Dist
    7 yd
    Par
    2.00s
  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.

    WhyDraw from concealment against a known standard.

    Advanced
    Rds
    6
    Dist
    7 yd
    Par
    5.00s

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