FAST - I can do a 6 second (as in, the first digit will be a "6" on the timer) cold, clean, and 9/10 times.
I can do a 5 sec one 4 or 5/10 times (usually high 5s). Note: not doing more than 10 FAST drills per week (want to use it as more of a diagnostic than practice).
This is with a non-mag well, full size 1911, retro rear sight, gold bead front sight 45 shooting old spec ball (the new USMC 45 ball is.... H O T). In other words, not a game setup. Mags and gun are in leather, under a polo or tee.
Those that have made full second reductions in time, what did you do? There is a half second in reloads I am hoping to shave off. Draw...looking for a 0.25s reduction. I'm not entirely unhappy with my draw (based on video). Though, I know I am giving up lots of time with my reload.
I placed a target in my office, and have been doing dry fire practice with it (set a 15min/day allocation of time for it). Definitely helps. Still not making the progress I want.
Any suggestions? Should I get a more expensive gun? (I kid, I kid!!!)