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Can You Make a Sub-1-Second Shot?
- Thread starter Mike H.
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What’s your average points down on a Bakersfield Qual?
Or score in a 5 yard round up?
Cold on a consistent basis?!
Jester560
Custom
Not sure that I've ever shot a Bakersfield. The roundup I have but has been a while ago and I don't remember. I will shoot both at my next range visit and let you know for sure.
We all have had a sub second draw and shot at a few points. My experience is it’s not a realistic goal on the application side. But how about laying on your back after you get knocked to the ground with the wind knocked out of you? Probably isn’t gonna be that quick then.
On the competition side or where you know you are going to engage sure it’s doable but how many can consistently do it on the first presentation cold more times than not. Not a lot. 1.5-2 is more realistic when from cover.
As far as application in an encounter rarely do you go on verbal cues it’s all visual and you have that decision loop. (Criminals don’t warn you they are gonna F you up before hand)
Like the Casino Drill, Bakersfield and assessment drills from Justin Dyal as long as you are under your par time AND accuracy is within the passing your good and should probably go on to something else!
So that said I’m not saying don’t practice just don’t get wrapped around the axel about it. Get to where you are proficient on a consistent basis and try and improve on other areas.
Jester560
Custom
Doing it in practice is like sighting in a rifle from a bench. It doesn't really matter out in the wild but.... doing your absolute best under controlled conditions makes the uncontrolled conditions easier to control.
bc22wm
Custom
No. I used to from a retention holster and duty gear, concealment no way. Maybe, if my 638 was in my vest pocket, hand on the gun, and willing to put a hole in my Carhart vest. After 10 years I just got the darn thing comfortable, so it doesn't were like a 1/4" sheet of plywood. 
I'm more interested in a smooth, consistent grip, and a reasonable quick draw than lightning fast. For those that can and accomplish the rest
I'm more interested in a smooth, consistent grip, and a reasonable quick draw than lightning fast. For those that can and accomplish the rest
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Took a lot, and I mean a lot of sessions to be accurate as well.
Add in movement, well, we know the rest. I can do all 3, but holy crap is that dedicated work.
You just have to be quicker than the guy against you, and my guess is Johhny road rage or Shequalin thug can’t pull sub 1.5.
Its not a IDPA event. Just be quick and accurate. You miss, well, their 3 second pull just put one in your shoulder with
aim. Now what, you missed and are now shot …Accuracy then speed.
If you want speed first, then, good luck…
KillerFord1977
SAINT
You stood next to me
Bassbob
Emissary
I think a thing that’s overlooked, particularly by people who’ve never actually been in a situation, related to the current topic or otherwise, where your life is actually hanging in the balance, is your ability to keep calm and not “ lose your head “ so to speak.
I’m not really going to expand on my thoughts about this or my experiences, but I’m sure we all know the “ mindset” thing. It’s a conversation that has come up here many times.
I’m not really going to expand on my thoughts about this or my experiences, but I’m sure we all know the “ mindset” thing. It’s a conversation that has come up here many times.
rcurtner
Professional
No way in hell, could I draw from a holster, make an effective shot in less than a second. Hopefully the guy shooting at me is a very poor marksman.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Can You Make a Sub-1-Second Shot?” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/can-you-make-a-sub-1-second-shot/.
SimonRL
Hellcat
If you say so.You stood next to me
