Revolver & Coin Dry Fire Drill, part 2

My variation on the classic dry fire drill. Whether bullseye shooting, hunting, competing in IDPA/USPSA matches, or training for self defense, accuracy is always a good thing. Accuracy is a product of a good sight picture, and trigger control. A revolver's double action trigger can be particularly tough to master, so developing a smooth and consistent trigger pull can take quite a bit of practice. Normally, the coin would be laid flat on the barrel, but if you've got calm nerves, a new-ish nickel, and a gun with a smooth action, try placing the coin on edge. I'm able to completely cycle the action of this S&W 686 because the hammer's been radically bobbed, and very little momentum is transferred to the muzzle upon hammer strike. Since the hammer picks up speed, though, more power is transferred to the primer, and the gun is reliable, even with a 7.5lb DA trigger.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• guns
• Smith
• Wesson
• handgun
• pistol
• .357
• magnum
• .38
• special
• revolver
• accuracy
• marksmanship
• dry
• fire
• shooting
• tips
• techniques
• tricks
• competition
• practice
• training
• drills
• firing
• IDPA
• USPSA
• coin
• balance
• composure
• calm
• mindfulness
• relax
• mental
• relaxation
• exercise

[A58911]

What kind of HooDoo is this? You some kinda North Carolina mountain Witch or something? That's impossible! Stay away from me you evil trickster.

[MrBorland1]

@A58911 I said the same thing when I saw your reloading vid, lol!

Give it a try! A shiny new-ish nickel and a smooth action help, but total relaxation is key.

[gunrobot]

wow.. that's very cool! 

[MrWoodsWalker]

Neat! I'll have to try that.

[davidherbst]

Nicely done!