Thanks for the note and reference your question; we would recommend you work at picking up the sight as early as possible. So, transitioning to your front sight post just prior to being at full extension is optimal. Your results may vary, good luck.

That is great feedback Joe, thanks for the follow up. Wish we heard more positive feedback such as yours, or those who actually put the effort in is what we should say. Keep up the great work!

Next time at the range I tested your theory. After three mags (10 rds in CA 😉 at 25 yds, all rounds were in the black (6″ circle). In addition, at 5-10 yds, rate of fire went up with no loss in accuracy.

Thanks for a great insight!

Great post.

We have got some really cool stuff coming down the pipe so standby.

The USAMU recommends a dry fire rifle drill, which would work for pistols and carbine too (with appropriate targets and distance), for those who need to work on fundamentals:

If no range is available, then indoor dry fire training is recommended. Mark a 3×5 index card with a 3/8 inch dot and place it at a distance of approximately 18 feet. Make sure the card is well lit to give a realistic sight picture. The workout consists of holding the rifle for one minute then resting for one minute. Continue this sequence for at least 20-30 minutes. Once endurance starts to build, a little weight may be added to the rifle. Also, increase hold time and/or reduce rest time to 30-45 seconds, but no less. An extra section of lead can be added into the hand guard just for this exercise and then removed when firing.

from here http://www.odcmp.org/1107/default.asp?page=USAMU_CONDITIONING

Thanks for the train of thought, good stuff.

I don’t think you would actually be running if you maintained focus on your front sight. Again, you can only do one thing at a time so if you need to run, then run. If you need to shoot; stop, plant and shoot. Hope that helps.