In my opinion, after 35 years of use and practice, the object in draw-practice is simply to develop and instinctive and smooth draw. Speed is secondary, as pointed out by oldman45. You would have to be faster than light to beat a perp who has his gun out and ready... and you cannot count on him missing you. Contrary to the gunslinger mentality, there comes a point where you must decide whether your wallet is worth the risk or whether the perp intends to pull the trigger anyway. Circumstances dictate the draw, not speed.