The way I do it is a compilation of a couple of different methods -- primarily influenced by the excellent instruction of Steve Silverman of Firearms Research & Instruction (www.f-r-i.com).
By the numbers:
I've been working with this method for a couple of years now. With a lot of practice, I've gotten to the point where I can pick a target, close my eyes and draw, and my sights will be nearly dead on and in perfect alignment.
Finger stays OUT of the trigger guard until the sights are aligned and on the target.
Chad
edited for spelling and hubris :smile:
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By the numbers:
- Sweep: Strong hand, palm upward & cupped slightly, slides cover garment to the rear with the fingertips (it helps to have a little weight in your strong-side pocket to assist the swing of the garment)[/*:m:fslibxq2]
- Grip: Strong hand attains firm, high firing grip on the pistol in the holster; weak hand is placed palm down on the solar plexus (or in high front-block position if necessary in a retention situation)[/*:m:fslibxq2]
- Rock & Lock: Pistol is tugged straight up until it just clears the holster (don't lean forward, although you'll be tempted to. It'll slow you down). The strong-side elbow rocks down and locks the strong-side wrist against the pectoral muscle. This intermediate high-tuck position allows you to shoot from retention immediately, if necessary. With practice you can get solid upper thoracic hits out to 10-12 yards. The thumb safety comes off as the elbow rocks into position.[/*:m:fslibxq2]
- Clasp: Support hand slides across the chest to meet the strong hand. This keeps your support hand behind the muzzle at all times.[/*:m:fslibxq2]
- Punch: The hands, with a standard two-handed grip on the pistol, are punched straight out (and slightly up) into firing position. Again, with practice - and if you get into the habit of indexing your wrist in the same spot each time - your gun will come up on target and with the sights in alignment.[/*:m:fslibxq2]
I've been working with this method for a couple of years now. With a lot of practice, I've gotten to the point where I can pick a target, close my eyes and draw, and my sights will be nearly dead on and in perfect alignment.
Finger stays OUT of the trigger guard until the sights are aligned and on the target.
Chad
edited for spelling and hubris :smile:
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