I think we mentioned getting the maximum benefit from every round fired, when practicing. Especially these days when ammunition, if you can find it, is double the price it was just six months ago. So, I've been doing drills with the last twelve rounds in my 50 round boxes.
I use a B27 standard target and two 5x7 index cards for this drill. Take the two index cards and tape one vertically on the head of the silouette. Take the other and tape it horizontally in the center chest of the target. Now, move the target out to the one yard line.
Most indoor ranges prohibit working from a holster. Thats all well and good. If you can work outside drawing from a holster for this drill, thats probably more realistic practice, but indoors you can simply lay your revolver on the stall table in front of you. No matter, as the point of the drill is practicing "flash sight picture" and trigger control, giving you fast accurate hits. Any hit not on the index card is a miss. Your round broke the edge of the index card? Yes, sorry, you missed!
We will be firing "fast pairs" for this drill. The difference between fast pairs and "double taps" as I was taught, is that we will be taking the time, however short that is (and the shorter the better!) to form a flash sight picture and control our trigger during our two double action shots.
We are working "hot" loaded with live ammo so all safety rules will apply. Whether you are working from the holster or the table at the range, we are enforcing the "four rules"!!
Now, load your revolver and lay it on the table in front of you facing down range. Check your stance. You are practicing to fight, so stand as you would when preparing to fight. Relax your shoulders and arms and BREATH! Steadily and normally. Look at the index card you intend to shoot first, it matters not which one you choose. Look on the card for where you intend the first shot to strike, now see the second point of impact. ENVISION both hits on the card. If you believe it will happen and train to make it happen it WILL HAPPEN!
Pick up your revolver quickly and safely, adjusting to your proper grip as you bring the sights up and align them with you intended point of aim. We are using a FLASH SIGHT PICTURE which means that you will be putting your front sight on your point of aim and aligning your rear sight as you start your trigger press. Altogether, at the same time, and as quickly as you can safely do so.
So, pick up - adjust grip on the way up - support hand coming together as front sight is approaching point of aim - trigger starting to roll back - front sight is just about at point of aim - rear sight is almost aligned - trigger approaching the break - TLAR (that looks about right!) BANG!! - reposition the sights coming out of recoil - front sight coming down to point of aim trigger half way back rolling not slapping aligning revolvers rear sight TLAR!! BANG!!
There!! You have 2 hits on the center of the 5x7 index card approximately 5mm apart in under two seconds!! WELL DONE!!
What?
You only had one hit at 1 o'clock and the second shot was off the card?
No matter. Those index cards aren't shooting back and its the first time you have done this. At least you are out here trying to improve your skills. You are making the effort to learn! you should be proud of yourself for doing this. I'm proud of you for doing it!
The drill may appear simple but it is not easy.
Eventually, with time and practice you will be able to get two fast hits, millimeteres apart, at distances out to 15 yards and maybe beyond that. It all depends on you. You are the final arbiter of whether you are accomplished, skilled and well armed with your revolver. Not anyone else.
I wish you good, safe, fast and accurate shooting!
Best, TJ