Is it Actually Faster to Switch to Your Secondary?

Published on September 6, 2021
Duration: 3:08

This video rigorously tests the speed of transitioning from a primary firearm (Kriss Vector) to various secondary weapons, including revolvers and pistols, as well as a knife. It establishes baseline reload times for comparison. The CZ 75 B demonstrated the fastest pistol transition at 1.4 seconds, while the Coonan .357 with an Urban Carry holster was the slowest at 2.4 seconds. The Ka-Bar knife transition was also tested.

Quick Summary

The CZ 75 B demonstrated the fastest pistol transition time, averaging 1.4 seconds with a fastest recorded time of 1.1 seconds. The Ka-Bar knife transition was also quicker than most firearms, averaging 1.3 seconds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Kriss Vector Reload Baseline
  2. 00:38Ruger Vaquero Transition Test
  3. 01:19CZ 75 B Transition Test
  4. 01:50M922FSR Transition Test
  5. 02:17Coonan 357 (Urban Carry) Transition Test
  6. 02:28CZ 75 B Reload Baseline
  7. 02:51Ka-Bar Knife Transition Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the fastest pistol transition time recorded in the test?

The fastest pistol transition time recorded was for the CZ 75 B, which averaged 1.4 seconds with a fastest recorded time of 1.1 seconds. This was faster than the M922FSR and the Coonan .357.

How did the Coonan .357 Magnum perform in the transition test?

The Coonan .357 Magnum, carried in an Urban Carry deep concealment holster, had the slowest transition time among the firearms tested, recorded at 2.4 seconds.

What was the baseline reload time for the Kriss Vector?

The Kriss Vector's emergency reload averaged 1.9 seconds, with the fastest recorded time being 1.25 seconds. This served as a benchmark for primary weapon manipulation speed.

Was transitioning to a knife faster than transitioning to a pistol?

Yes, transitioning to the Ka-Bar fixed-blade knife averaged 1.3 seconds (fastest 1.1s), which was faster than the average transition times for the Ruger Vaquero, Coonan .357, and even the CZ 75 B.

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