From Slide Lock to On Target: The Reload Drill That Actually Transfers

Today’s dry fire drill is all about reloading from slide lock—building a clean, repeatable process that holds up under a timer.

What you need
• Pistol
• Two magazines
• One mag with a fake follower / dummy setup (so you can safely hit slide lock in dry fire)
• Shot timer (Kestrel, CED7000, Pact, etc.) — or any equivalent app/timer
• Target
• Willingness to train and track progress

Timer setup (recommended)
• Start delay: 3 seconds (or more)
• Random beep window: up to ~6 seconds
• If your timer allows it, set a cycle/reset (8–15 seconds) so you can reset without rushing.

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Drill Level 1: Slide Lock + No Mag Inserted

Start on target with the pistol at slide lock and no magazine inserted.

On the beep:
1. Rotate the pistol into your workspace
2. Grab your second magazine
3. Insert the mag with purpose
4. Send the slide forward (slide stop or power stroke—your choice, but be consistent)
5. Get back on target and confirm a clean sight picture

Suggested par time: 1.5 seconds
If you’re slower, set a par that pushes you but is still achievable—then chip away at it.

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Drill Level 2: Slide Lock + Empty Mag Inserted (“Level Up”)

Now start at slide lock with an empty mag inserted, so you must perform the full sequence.

On the beep:
1. Drop the empty magazine
2. Rotate into workspace
3. Grab the fresh mag
4. Insert and send the slide forward
5. Get back on target and confirm sights

Set your par time based on your current ability—then tighten it gradually.

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Key goal

This isn’t about being frantic—it’s about being smooth, efficient, and consistent under pressure. Track your par times, log reps, and push your standard over time.

If you run this drill, comment your best par time and what you’re working on next.

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