Fundamentals Check

Goal: Improve the speed and consistency of confirming sights on target and pulling the trigger without disturbing the sights.

Fundamentals Check Pistol Drill

Drill Set Time: 5/10/15 minutes

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In my opinion, the two most important actions in practical pistol shooting are confirming the pistol sights on target quickly and pairing it with a quality trigger pull.

Confirming the pistol sights on target is intentionally broad as it encompasses initial presentation from the draw, presentation after a movement, transitions, recoil control, and (most importantly) vision speed. All of those are incredibly important when it comes to practical pistol shooting.

A quality trigger pull is equally as important. If the trigger pull deviates the sights, it deviates the shot. A fast and smooth trigger pull is critical for all levels of practical pistol shooting.

That’s the focus of this drill set – work on getting the sights on target at the intended aiming point and pulling the trigger quickly and smoothly straight to the rear.


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