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I'd seen this drill in videos and articles but hadn't ever tried it before today. I shot my SIG P230, which I don't carry and don't typically shoot a lot, because I had .380 ammo loaded up and was out of everything else. Distance was 4 yards. Some people advise starting at 3 yards. I drew from a loose Bianchi IWB holster, just stuffed in my right front pocket. Reloads came from my left pocket. I obviously need to work on my weak hand, and I'm not super pleased with strong hand only either, though I guess if it breaks the line it counts. The DA first shot pull was usable two-handed and strong hand, but weak-handed I need to practice for sure. Anyway, it's a fun drill and a good way to warm up, and you might want to try it out.







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Anyway, it's a fun drill and a good way to warm up


Agreed.

For those who'd like to try it, here's a website with instructions and free printable targets.

https://pistol-training.com/drills/dot-torture

(Click on the image of the target to bring up a full size printable PDF target.)
 
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Try it with an instructor calling out numbers and how many shots to fire all while moving (advancing) on the target. That drill was an eye opener.


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Looks like a good time.
Thanks for the link, planning on shooting this Sunday so I'll try it out!
 
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Thanks for the link to print the targets!


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Thanks for the new training aid! Looks like you did pretty good in my opinion.
 
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I enjoy that drill...and the targets are useful for a number of different drills. That's pretty darn good shooting, especially for a little .380!
 
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needs to be on five pages (two targets each )

put one ,two target page in each lane and move in between.

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needs to be on five pages (two targets each )

put one ,two target page in each lane and move in between.


Personally, I don't see any benefit to that. What do you believe that will accomplish?

Besides, most people aren't willing to pay for 5 separate range lanes at a time while practicing...

For example, at most of the ranges around here, it's ~$15 per lane per hour. That would require $75, for no extra benefit, when the same drill could be accomplished using just one lane for just $15.

Even if you have a private range with unlimited target stands available, I don't see the benefit of hanging separate targets for each string of fire in this specific drill.
 
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Nice shooting!

I like that one. Three others that I like are the Consistency Drill from Guerrilla Aproach, the F.A.S.T. Drill by the late Todd Green that Ernest Langdon does and a simple 20 or so dot target by Tactical Performance.

https://pistol-training.com/drills/the-fast

https://guerrillaapproach.com/...istency-target-free/

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/file...?8835263832813347138




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Dot Torture drill is one of my favorites. Good shooting.



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Good shooting.
I shoot dot torture at least twice a month with both my carry gun and my range gun and am able to clear it easily now at 10yds regularly.




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That's good shooting, OP! I'll have to give this one a try
 
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Haven't done this before. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.

I browsed the website and it had a bunch of other useful drills and info. Looking forward to the challenge the next time I hit the range. I can only imagine how bad my weak hand will be since I only shoot it that way once in a blue moon during my range trips.



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Tried it with my old Glock 23 and did a bit better (but from 3 yards). I don't shoot this pistol much but every time I do, I shoot it pretty well. I just don't like the ergos. Can't argue with the results though. Next time I'll move out to 4 or 5 yards.



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Good shooting.
I shoot dot torture at least twice a month with both my carry gun and my range gun and am able to clear it easily now at 10yds regularly.
Wow. That's impressive!


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Failed with Dan Wesson 1911; pulled one shot low left strong hand. D'oh!



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Failed with CZ75B Omega. I shot SA with the safety on to start. The DA trigger on this needs some smoothing. I pulled one shot low/right shooting weak handed. Concentration slipped, going too fast. D'oh!



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interesting.
 
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Passed with Beretta 92FS Brigadier after a quick fail/restart (see the pasty at 7 o'clock on the top dot). This pistol hits ridiculously low. I had to hold 12 o'clock to hit center at 3 yards. I then shot a Glock 19 on the same target and passed also. Time to move to 4 or 5 yards next attempt.



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