6 Seconds to 5 Seconds

[BLR]

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!!!)

[JV_]

Can you post up an average run?

Something like this: 1.80/.50/2.50/.25/.25/.25

[LittleLebowski]

Shooting partner who can push you.

[Mr_White]

Can you post up an average run?

Something like this: 1.80/.50/2.50/.25/.25/.25

This would help.

Video of you shooting it would really help.

The biggest time savings on the FAST come from the draw, the reload, and shooting it clean.

[CCT125US]

Finish the 3x5 sub 2sec, reload sub 2sec, remainder splits of .25, with some wiggle room worked in. The following thread really helped me actually do this.

http://pistol-forum.com/showthread.p...hard+soft+hard

[pointfiveoh]

My biggest gains have come from draw and reload improvements. Drills like 1r2 and timed draws to 3x5 at 7m made a huge difference for me. My biggest improvements in those drills came from timed dry fire work, very slowly decreasing par times over time.

[JHC]

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.

That is pretty darn fancy for a .45 1911 IMO. Nice.

[BLR]

Splits are 0.32-0.35 for the 4 round part.

Only part I can remember. Will dig tomorrow for times.

JHC - why do you say that? 6.5s FAST for a 45 doesn't seem to great to me.

[Sparks2112]

Shooting partner who can push you.

And I'm right down the road.

[BLR]

And I'm right down the road.

You have an open invitation dude.

We have few range rules.

1. No plastic pistols.