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What is the Trigger Control at Speed Drill?
Practical pistol shooting is all about finding the balance between speed and accuracy – doesn’t matter if it is defensive or competition pistol shooting. We need to be able to pull the trigger quickly but not disturb the sights.
Trigger Control at Speed is ask skill isolation drill working on getting a smooth trigger pull while still maintaining speed. And it is really that simple. Pull the trigger with speed, but maintain control.
A great dry fire drill to pair with this is the Trigger Reset at Speed Drill, especially if Trigger Control at Speed is getting easy.
Drill Setup
- 1 Target at 7 yards
- Start position: Sights on target, finger on side of the pistol frame
- 2 shots required
Drill Steps
- At the beep, pull the trigger as quickly as possible and engage the target with two shots
Drill Modifications
- Don’t have any target on the wall at all – only watch the sights to see if they move.
- Start at the low ready.
- Use a far/difficult target. Headbox targets are great for this.
Video Explanation
Video demo and explanation of Trigger Control at Speed
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Drill Tips
If you’re struggling with a smooth trigger pull, start by placing your finger so it is just touching the trigger without pulling it – and running the drill. Then move the finger just off the trigger and run the drill for a bit. Slowly move your finger further and further until it gets to the frame. Trigger Control at Speed is a drill that builds on itself.
Drill Diagnostics
Pay close attention to the sights the moment the shot breaks. Do the sights dip? Yank down? A good trigger pull means the sights don’t bounce at all, even if pulling the trigger at max speed.
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Drill Environment
More Drill Modifications
Modifications to focus on: Conceal Carry
- Add walls to lean around - More info »
- Move through a door - More info »
- Start drills with something in your hand - More info »
- Start from a seated position - More info »
- Turn the lights out and use a flashlight - More info »
- Use a variety of your daily wear clothing - More info »
Further Training with:

Accuracy at Speed, Grip, Trigger Control