It may have been Mythbusters that did a test looking at old West style quick draw. The person who moved to draw first was usually the loser. I think it boils down to the person reacting had a specific reaction already set up in their mind that executed as soon as they saw movement. That is why the caveat was mentioned early in the thread about someone not prepared for a disarm move.TexasVet wrote:One thing those that say that a disarm would be too slow and it would be easy to pull the trigger is that "action beats reaction". He has to make the decision to pull the trigger AFTER you have made the decision to move AND gave indication that you are moving. So the more you telegraph the earlier in your movement he will pick it up. Some of it is technique and repetition that gives you confidence, so you are not just waving at the gun pointed at you.
And I do agree that a quick physical action such as pulling the trigger is probably faster than saying "bang". If real guns are used, a snap cap might be a better choice than saying "bang". Maybe even use those paper caps from old cap guns placed under the hammer of a 1911.
Also, some people are just faster or have quicker reflexes.