I’ve always appreciated the underlying rationale in IDPA for doing all reloads from slide lock given the narrative frame of self-defense integral to the sport. It’s known beyond doubt that in a self-defense situation you’ll pull the trigger until the threat stops or the gun surprises you by running dry. You won’t be counting shots and be able to plan reloads in real life.
But on the day of the match, you’ll see it. A new competitor, a reasonable individual easily capable of counting to eleven, exposed to simulated stress of the match, having all of that melt away and mashing …read more

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