1 SHOT RETURN
- Fusion Targets
- Jul 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 22
See it. Settle it. Send it.
Speed comes from control — and this drill proves it. The 1 Shot Return teaches you how to see your way through recoil and time your trigger like it matters. If you’ve ever rushed the next shot before your sights were ready, this one’s for you.
Why this drill matters:
Most shooters don’t miss because they’re too slow. They miss because they shoot too soon. The 1 Shot Return builds the connection between your recoil cycle, your eyes, and your trigger finger.
It teaches visual patience, timing, and control. It also reveals the habits that break your consistency:
Firing before the sights return
Resetting too early
Muscling the gun instead of letting it settle
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: 2-inch dot anywhere on 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 — don’t prep the trigger early
Once the sights settle, reset completely and repeat the next rep
What you are actually training:
Visual tracking through recoil. You're learning to follow the front sight as it lifts and returns, reinforcing visual discipline instead of guessing your way through each shot.
Timing your trigger press with sight return. This drill trains you to wait until your sights are truly settled before initiating the next trigger prep, eliminating premature presses.
Recoil awareness without rushing. You’re building a feel for your recoil pattern and how your gun behaves, so you stop fighting the gun and start managing it.
A-zone accountability under slow cadence. Each shot must be deliberate and accurate, reinforcing the need to land consistent hits even when you’re not under time pressure.
Shooting discipline at close range. At five yards, every mistake is magnified. This drill forces you to slow down and shoot clean, even when it feels easy to get sloppy.
Drill Tips
If you’re not watching the front sight come back, you’re shooting blind. Don’t prep the trigger until the gun tells you it’s ready.
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.
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