Attempting the Figure 5 Pistol Drill @hunter-constantine

Published on March 16, 2025
Duration: 19:45

This video demonstrates the Figure 5 Pistol Drill, a nine-shot drill involving movement between a central steel target and four peripheral points. The presenter attempts the drill with three different firearms: a Glock 19X, a Glock 43X, and a Canik SFX Rival, focusing on accuracy, draw speed, and transitions. The drill is highlighted as a way to improve shooting skills while also providing a cardio workout.

Quick Summary

The Figure 5 Pistol Drill is a nine-shot shooting exercise involving movement between a central target and four peripheral points. It tests accuracy, draw speed, and transitions while also providing a cardio workout. The drill requires returning to the center after each peripheral shot, making it a comprehensive test of shooting skills.

Chapters

  1. 00:38Introduction to the Figure 5 Drill
  2. 01:01How the Figure 5 Drill Works
  3. 01:52Attempting the Drill with Glock 19X
  4. 03:01Trial Run & Challenges
  5. 03:33Second Attempt & Time
  6. 04:02Reflections on the Drill
  7. 05:52Second Run with Glock 43X
  8. 06:43Terrain Challenges
  9. 08:04Glock 43X Time
  10. 08:51Preparing for Glock 19X
  11. 10:35Attempting Drill with Glock 19X
  12. 11:15Glock 19X First Round Time
  13. 11:36Second Run with Glock 19X
  14. 12:41Glock 19X Best Time
  15. 12:54Preparing for Canik SFX Rival
  16. 13:49First Run with Canik SFX Rival
  17. 14:30Canik SFX Rival First Round Time
  18. 15:17Second Run with Canik SFX Rival
  19. 16:12Timer Issues & Uncounted Run
  20. 17:24Final Canik SFX Rival Run
  21. 18:04Final Canik SFX Rival Time
  22. 18:18Encouragement to Try the Drill
  23. 18:33Benefits of the Drill
  24. 19:00Final Time Comparison
  25. 19:14Hindrances and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Figure 5 Pistol Drill?

The Figure 5 Pistol Drill is a nine-shot shooting exercise that involves moving from a central target to four peripheral positions and returning to the center after each peripheral shot. It's designed to test accuracy, draw speed, transitions, and provide a cardio workout.

How many shots are fired in the Figure 5 Pistol Drill?

The Figure 5 Pistol Drill consists of a total of nine shots. The sequence involves starting in the middle, shooting the steel, moving to a peripheral point, shooting, returning to the middle, and repeating this for all four peripheral points.

What firearms were used to attempt the Figure 5 Pistol Drill?

In this video, the Figure 5 Pistol Drill was attempted using three different firearms: a Glock 19X, a Glock 43X, and a Canik SFX Rival. The presenter aimed to see if shooting with different sizes and types of pistols affected performance.

What are the benefits of practicing the Figure 5 Pistol Drill?

Practicing the Figure 5 Pistol Drill offers multiple benefits, including improving draw speed, accuracy, target transitions, focus, and providing a significant cardiovascular workout. It's a comprehensive drill for developing practical shooting skills.

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