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3/9/2020 5:12:40 PM EDT
When working with a timer, what's considered a 'good' draw/shoot time out of a L1 retention holster from the beep?
3/9/2020 5:18:35 PM EDT
[#1]
1.5 seconds or less
3/11/2020 3:24:44 PM EDT
[#2]
Last weekend I was around the 1.8 sec average with acceptable accuracy. Safariland ALS using my battle belt.
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3/12/2020 8:30:37 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks. I'm also running a Safariland ALS.
3/13/2020 2:22:22 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 135Patriots][Edited] [#4]
1.4-1.7 is about where I'm at with some outliers (both good and bad). I find I'm no slower or faster coming out of a Safariland ALS compared to a passive retention holster.

This would be for a very close shot where I dont need to get a perfect sight picture, let's call it within seven yds.

ETA that's just what I'm capable of, it's not to say it's "good" necessarily.
3/22/2020 10:29:22 PM EDT
[#5]
1.8 with a alpha hit at 10 yds. Not great, not terrible. Safriland ALS holster on a belt
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5/6/2020 11:54:12 PM EDT
[#6]
I average about 1.75 i keep striving for 1.5 though.
5/21/2020 11:48:53 AM EDT
[#7]
One stage for our quals for POST is 2 rds on target in under 2 seconds from holster.  So definitely sub 2s, probably sub 1.5.

I'll measure it next time I qual or hit the range to see what I'm at for first shot...I really need to start using my timer more.
9/11/2020 12:45:57 PM EDT
[#8]
Avg. 1.3, 7yd, -0 zone hit, or avg. .80 at 3yd, from the hip.  ALS/G19.
9/11/2020 1:04:36 PM EDT
[#9]
I want to say the last couple of competitions I've been to, where retention/duty holsters are the expected, there were a couple of stages where you were penalized if you're first shot didn't break by 1.5 seconds.  The added time was equal to your first shot.  So if it took you 1.6 seconds, you had 1.6 seconds added to your final score.
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10/10/2020 3:19:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: UnaStamus][Edited] [#10]
To pass firearms training in my agency’s (large metro agency) police academy, we require recruits to get the gun out of the holster within 1.25 seconds, and be able to draw and put a round on target at 5yds within 1.5 seconds using a Safariland Level 3 holster.
10/10/2020 3:44:44 PM EDT
[#11]
I’m about 1.2 warmed up but shot competition for years.

I’m happy sub 1.8 for anything, concealment, open, etc
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11/1/2021 12:00:04 AM EDT
[#12]
.8 out of a safariland level 2 als, glock 19 MOS RMR. Shot was placed center mass in the 9 ring at 15 feet.  I was happy with that.
11/1/2021 9:31:37 AM EDT
[#13]
https://www.combatshootingandtactics.com/standards

Paul Howe's standards are 1.7 SEC at 7 yards (essentially an A-Zone hit).  1.5 SEC is considered "Advanced"


11/2/2021 2:20:34 PM EDT
[#14]
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Originally Posted By CA_TX-Cop:
I want to say the last couple of competitions I've been to, where retention/duty holsters are the expected, there were a couple of stages where you were penalized if you're first shot didn't break by 1.5 seconds.  The added time was equal to your first shot.  So if it took you 1.6 seconds, you had 1.6 seconds added to your final score.
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What kind of dumb ass rule is that?
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11/23/2021 11:54:13 PM EDT
[#15]
1 second with thumb safety
11/24/2021 2:15:26 PM EDT
[#16]
Back when I was doing qualifications every year, I was able to draw from a Safariland Level 3 holster, get a flash sight picture, and put two shots center mass at 3 yards in less than 2 seconds with a Glock 22.
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11/24/2021 2:32:21 PM EDT
[#17]
Bill Rogers indicates a 1.25 to 1.5 sec time is good, depending on the level of security devices.  Since he invented the modern retention holsters I'd take that as gospel.
11/28/2021 11:48:29 AM EDT
[#18]
Since this thread was resurrected, I will add my two cents.  My average is 1.9 secs with A-zone hits using a Glock 19 from a Safariland ALS.  I know that sucks and I am working to improve.  The good news is that I am better than I used to be.  
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11/28/2021 11:56:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: rock71][Edited] [#19]
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Originally Posted By 3-gun:

What kind of dumb ass rule is that?
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Originally Posted By 3-gun:
Originally Posted By CA_TX-Cop:
I want to say the last couple of competitions I've been to, where retention/duty holsters are the expected, there were a couple of stages where you were penalized if you're first shot didn't break by 1.5 seconds.  The added time was equal to your first shot.  So if it took you 1.6 seconds, you had 1.6 seconds added to your final score.

What kind of dumb ass rule is that?


Sounds like NRA “TPC.” It’s like 3 gun using duty guns and gear. They do a lot of 1st shot par time stages.

The penalties are also 2  and 4 seconds for B/C hits, with 2 10 second misses and a 40 second FTE for a skipped target. You can’t outrun C hits and a FTE will ruin a whole day.
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11/28/2021 12:28:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: shelbysguns][Edited] [#20]
Nowhere near as fast as this guy.

I hate level 3. Just feels unnnatural. Luckily I can run als only.

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5/14/2023 5:38:24 AM EDT
[#21]
1.81 sec tonight on a 12x20 silhouette at 20 yards, Safariland 6360RDS (level 3), low light conditions - my buddy was using his flashlight to illuminate me and the target
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10/31/2024 11:47:08 AM EDT
[#22]
I don't know what 'good' is but from L2 I'm usually a tick under 1 second, A zone from 7 yards (.8's if I get spicy, .9's is normal).  I would consider 1.5s 'solid' for your average shooter personally, at that distance.
10/31/2024 11:35:56 PM EDT
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I don't know what 'good' is but from L2 I'm usually a tick under 1 second, A zone from 7 yards (.8's if I get spicy, .9's is normal).  I would consider 1.5s 'solid' for your average shooter personally, at that distance.
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Got any video?
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5/14/2025 7:10:32 AM EDT
[#24]
I try to get our officer to 1.8 at 7 yards from our level 3s als/sls safari-lands 6360s.  Im at 1.5 or better from a level 3 1.3 or so from a level 2 als.
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7/31/2025 1:14:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BKenton][Edited] [#25]
I'm very happy with a 1.2-1.3 from concealment. Buzzer to hit; appendix. Anything under 1.5 feels fast. No real retention, but clearing the garment is a roughly equal handicap imo. I've seen an officer pull off a .61 go signal to hit one handed out of that bucket on his side (he eats his Wheaties)...if I could get below 1.0 from concealment...that would be the dream.

Originally Posted By 3-gun:
1.8 with a alpha hit at 10 yds. Not great, not terrible. Safriland ALS holster on a belt
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Yeah...I go at more like 3-5..10 yards might kick my ass.
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Got any video?
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Yes. Would love seeing what people that quick look like.

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