1 SHOT RETURN
- Fusion Targets
- Jul 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 9
Control the recovery, not just the shot.
The 1-Shot Return Drill focuses on what happens after the shot breaks. Each repetition ends only when the front sight has lifted, returned, and re-settled on target. The goal is consistent sight return.
Why this drill matters:
This drill forces you to stay visually engaged through recoil and to build consisten input to let the gun settle in the same location after each shot. When you can see the entire sight cycle in slow motion, you build the visual stability needed for speed later.
It also reveals the habits that break your consistency:
Pushing the gun before firing (recoil anticipation)
inconsistent grip pressure influencing return position
If you’ve been chasing speed and losing accuracy, this drill brings you back to the fundamentals that actually matter.
Set it up:
Distance: 5 yards
Target: Fusion Focus Point centered on the target
Rounds: 15
Reps: 15 (1 round per rep)
Start Position: Full presentation, sights on target
How to run the drill:
From full presentation, fire one deliberate round into the target
Watch the front sight rise and return
Once the sights settle, reset completely and repeat the next rep
What you are actually training:
Sight tracking and return: Developing visual awareness of recoil lift and recovery in real time.
Grip structure and stability: Reinforcing even, consistent grip pressure that brings the gun back on target naturally.
Visual discipline: Training your eyes to stay open, focused, and in control through recoil motion.
Drill Tips
Don’t rush the process. Every rep is a test of consistency, not speed.
Keep your visual focus on the front sight.
If the sights don’t return to the same point, adjust grip pressure.
This drill is part of Week 1 in the Fusion Targets 12 Week Pistol Program — a complete, progressive system that builds real skill you can see every time you hit the range.
If you are ready to train in a way that builds solid skills, the full program is waiting.
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