Dot Torture
Skills Tests
The gold standard pistol accuracy diagnostic. 50 rounds on small dots.
Course of Fire
- 10 dots, various shot counts and requirements
- Dot 1: 5 shots slow fire
- Dot 2: 1 shot, draw x5
- Dots 3+4: 4 shots each, transition between
- Dot 5: 5 shots strong hand only
- Dots 6+7: 8 shots total, 2 per dot alternating
- Dot 8: 5 shots weak hand only
- Dots 9+10: 6 shots, reload between
Setup
Dot Torture target at 3 yards. Move to 5 or 7 yards as you improve.
Strategy
This is a pass/fail drill - any miss means you fail. Focus on perfect trigger pulls. If you can't pass at 3 yards, stay there until you can.
About This Drill
Dot Torture tests every fundamental pistol skill: slow fire, draw, transitions, strong hand, weak hand, and reloads. A clean run at 3 yards is beginner level. Passing at 7 yards is expert. Created by David Blinder.
Train This Drill
Use Par Timer Pro to practice Dot Torture with audio cues and track your progress.
