A thing called “recency”…
I think it was @GJM who has mentioned that the more recent emergency procedures have been practiced, the quicker and smoother the response. His example, I think, was in flight training and emergencies, e.g., an engine going out on takeoff. Thinking about this, if I were to run a 1911 tomorrow, I would most probably do a few presentations and “ snaps” to include manipulating the safety. I’d also dryfire a bit with a snub nose, etc.. As I run different Glocks with dots or irons, same thing. It occurs to me I started competition with a 1911, and many don’t do that these days. So there may not be the opportunity for “the young” to gain experience. I did push the Smith DA/SA slide lever up(“off”) when I carried one in uniform.
@Glenn E. Meyer , I have a question, sir, and you may have the expertise. I have heard that performing a task in reverse, e.g, drawing a handgun,can assist in training that response. Is there a term for that, please?