A good point. As you noted I incorporated the "Costa" chamber look after hearing him discuss it. At that range a direct transition would be the most appropriate action.

Quote Originally Posted by coloccw View Post
Why do you look at the rifle before transitioning to pistol, other than Costa does it? If the gun doesn't work and bullets are flying back, don't waste time looking. If the target is within handgun range, IMMEDIATELY transition. If the target is outside handgun range your options are: reload immediately, immediate action, remedial action, movement (to cover), or a combination of those. Remedial action is the only one that involves looking at the chamber.
If the rifle doesn't work, for whatever reason and you need to transition....quit wasting time looking and get back into the fight. Are you really going to stop and fix a problem if you see one when your secondary firearm is there & ready?