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Hi Paul.

Thanks for posting the pictures. It seems like the difference between the 4-count and 5-count is in the middle. Both start with getting a full firing grip (grip) in the holster. Both end with bringing the pistol out and up to eye level in a two handed grip (up) if the target is at a distance where that's appropriate. Before that step, both bring the hands together (smack) if the target is not at bad breath distance. Before that, both have the pistol in a one handed firing grip close to or touching the torso.

The difference seems to be the 5-count rotates the muzzle forward and deactivates the safety (click) as soon as the pistol clears the holster (clear) with the pistol around mid ribcage. However, the 4-count has the upward movement continue after clearing the holster, until the hand is nearly in the armpit, with the muzzle rotating forward while the firing hand continues upward, giving a retention position that's a few inches higher on the ribcage, and maybe depressed somewhat from the horizontal.

From there, both draw strokes have similar motions. The hands come together while the pistol is close to the body, and then the extension continues so the handgun comes up to eye level with the muzzle horizontal and sights on target if time and space and tactics allow.

Based on body mechanics, it seems like the 4-count is a more natural movement. More gross-motor. Does it lose anything significant in speed?