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Originally Posted by DenverChief
Interesting, while I can certainly understand the need for a speed draw from a CCW I have for the most part anticipated that if I need to pull my pocket pistol will will have ample opportunity (assuming I'm not directly being attacked) to naturally stick my hands in my pockets and wait for the opportunity to draw (and as long as I'm not wearing my skinny jeans that day I'll be good).
One of the things that has always been nailed in my head when it comes to shooting/reloading and it is spot on is "slow is smooth and smooth is fast". I can certainly understand your position but if you train yourself to be proficient first the fast part will come later. When you are under stress you will revert to the muscle memory and get that mag loaded and on target faster than you think. Forget the time drills for now.
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Oh, I've been practicing for several years now, and I can do it properly most of the time. But I keep a record, and out of a hundred passes (one week of practice), I'll mangle the job about 15-20 times running my Shield. More often with my LC9SP. With my M&P9C, I'll only miss about 5-7 times, and I don't have to practice as much to stay solid on it. With my SIG P229 I've never missed. That's the draw stroke and the combat mag change combined. I don't even bother with the tactical/administrative mag changes when practicing in the morning; I leave that to training classes.
Again, it may just be me, but I've just found that trying to draw, present, shoot, and execute mag changes with smaller guns to be more of a chore than with a larger one. With a full-size or commander-size (G19) weapon, I can do all of those things while keeping my eyes on the target, no problem. With a smaller gun I sometimes have to do something extra to do the same things.
Also, try clearing a type-3 malfunction with a small gun; it can make you wish you were running a revolver.