Mr_White
06-07-2017, 11:11 AM
I have to post this DotW a couple of days early. There have been a few discussions about DA/SA, advantages/disadvantages/etc. lately, so this seems like a good one to try.
Week 220: Changing Gears
Results may be posted until July 9th, 2017.
Designed by: Todd Louis Green
Range: 5 yards +
Target: Two 3x5 cards
Start Position: Holstered
Rounds Fired: 20-60
This drill was developed primarily to address the DA/SA transition for traditional double action pistols. However, it is also valid for SA, DAO, and SFA guns.
Begin holstered at 5yd. Draw and fire one shot to the first 3x5 card, keeping the trigger pulled all the way to the rear after the shot is fired. Aim at the second card, then allow the trigger forward to reset, and fire one round at the second card. Repeat for a total of ten pairs (20 shots). Compare the group size/location between your first card (which should be ten single shots from the draw) and your second card (which should be ten single shots from reset).
If you got all your hits on both cards at 5yd, repeat the process at 7yd. If you score 100% hits at 7yd, increase to 10yd and repeat again.
The primary goal for this drill is to make the shooter aware of the difference between the trigger's movement from rest (fully forward) and from reset (fully back). If the two 3x5 cards at a given distance look substantially different (e.g., if one card has all hits and the other has many misses; or, one has a centered group and the other is grouped low left), then you know that you're doing something different in the way you manipulate the trigger when transitioning from first shot to follow-up shots.
If you cannot draw from the holster, instead begin from a ready position.
Please report the following when you post your results in this thread:
starting position (ready position, open holster, retention holster, or concealed)
number of misses for each card at 5yd
number of misses for each card at 7yd (if scored 100% at 5yd)
number of misses for each card at 10yd (if scored 100% at 7yd)
Training with firearms is an inherently dangerous activity. Be sure to follow all safety protocols when using firearms or practicing these drills. These drills are provided for information purposes only. Use at your own risk.
Week 220: Changing Gears
Results may be posted until July 9th, 2017.
Designed by: Todd Louis Green
Range: 5 yards +
Target: Two 3x5 cards
Start Position: Holstered
Rounds Fired: 20-60
This drill was developed primarily to address the DA/SA transition for traditional double action pistols. However, it is also valid for SA, DAO, and SFA guns.
Begin holstered at 5yd. Draw and fire one shot to the first 3x5 card, keeping the trigger pulled all the way to the rear after the shot is fired. Aim at the second card, then allow the trigger forward to reset, and fire one round at the second card. Repeat for a total of ten pairs (20 shots). Compare the group size/location between your first card (which should be ten single shots from the draw) and your second card (which should be ten single shots from reset).
If you got all your hits on both cards at 5yd, repeat the process at 7yd. If you score 100% hits at 7yd, increase to 10yd and repeat again.
The primary goal for this drill is to make the shooter aware of the difference between the trigger's movement from rest (fully forward) and from reset (fully back). If the two 3x5 cards at a given distance look substantially different (e.g., if one card has all hits and the other has many misses; or, one has a centered group and the other is grouped low left), then you know that you're doing something different in the way you manipulate the trigger when transitioning from first shot to follow-up shots.
If you cannot draw from the holster, instead begin from a ready position.
Please report the following when you post your results in this thread:
starting position (ready position, open holster, retention holster, or concealed)
number of misses for each card at 5yd
number of misses for each card at 7yd (if scored 100% at 5yd)
number of misses for each card at 10yd (if scored 100% at 7yd)
Training with firearms is an inherently dangerous activity. Be sure to follow all safety protocols when using firearms or practicing these drills. These drills are provided for information purposes only. Use at your own risk.