Tip:
This is an accuracy metric. It is unimportant what the score is the first time, just as long as you continue to improve each time. Focus is on the fundamentals; grip, sight alignment, trigger press, breathing and steady base.
The Target:
B-8 Bullseye target, but any 20” target will do.
The Drill:
25 yards
On signal, fire 5 rounds in one minute. It is best to fire these one at a time, coming back down to ready to take a couple of breaths and get ready to go again. Think of these as five individual, precisely aimed shots.
15 yards
2 strings:
First, on signal fire 5 rounds in 15 seconds. This is adequate time per shot to allow you to concentrate on getting a good sight picture and a smooth trigger press.
Second, on signal fire 5 rounds in 10 seconds. Cutting the time limit forces you to work on immediate follow through and an appropriate cadence.
7 yards
Start with only 5 rounds in the pistol, and have a spare magazine, speedloader, speed strip or whatever you use for fast reloading on your person.
On signal, fire 5 rounds, reload, and fire 5 more rounds, all in 15 seconds.
5 yards.
On signal, fire 5 rounds in 5 seconds.control, follow through, proper cadence, and reloading skill, all in one string.
That’s it. You have fired 30 rounds total, for a maximum possible score of 300 points.