Reactive [Emergency] Reloading of the Pistol by Gomez-Training.com

[wayfinder15]

Another great video, I have enjoyed/learned from them all. What are your thoughts on retaining empty magazines as well as dropping a partial magazine to the deck?

[Gomez8136]

@wayfinder15 -- Thanks. My preference is to retain all magazines, whether full, partial or empty. I do not like the idea of placing an impediment to my motion whenever I reload [dropping the empty]. This can be mitigated by always stripping the mag & tossing it away, or in a given direction, but I find it simpler to retain the mag. If it is empty, it goes in a pocket. If it has rounds, it goes into the waistband. Later, if the mag pouch is empty, I may reposition the partial mag into the pouch.

[canadianBJJ87]

i have also found that there are fewer chances for stoppages and malfunctions when racking the slide vs using the slide catch. i have run many weapons through gun fighter programs and i always teach to use the slide / cocking handle vs slide catch or bolt catch, great video. thanks

[Gomez8136]

@canadianBJJ87 -- I'd say there are fewer chances if the slide rack is taught/executed correctly. Folks that dislike the slide rack have often seen people fail to release their grasp on the slide when it reaches its' rearmost point. When someone keeps their hand on the slide when it is returning forward [thereby robbing the recoil spring of strength], trouble ensues. It is my strong preference to always work the slide as though you were attempting to tear it off of the frame,

[dtoscano74]

Thank you very much, awesome as always.

[Gomez8136]

@dtoscano74 -- You are welcome.

[delta608]

@Gomez8136 Thanks for the videos, what a wealth of information...Do you not worry about or give thought to a possible slam fire when using the slide release as oppose to the other method(s)..?? My Les Baer 1911 will only work with the slide release, which is still toooo tight as it has not yet broken in.....

[Gomez8136]

@delta608-- I do not worry about slam firing when manipulating the slide. It moves forward & back faster than that every time it fires. If the gun is so out of spec as to slam fire, you'll know it pretty quickly. I gather you have a Commanche length Les Baer? They modify the slide release so as to render it incapable of being released by pulling the slide to the rear. Drives me frickin' crazy.

[topreveiws]

Wonderful video with a great represantation on emergency reloads. Very enjoyable.

-Top Reviews

[Gomez8136]

@topreveiws -- Thanks, Dude. Glad you found it worthwhile.

[slowJusko]

My understanding is that slide manipulation is a good standard practice due to it working with all semi-autos regardless of size or model and regardless of the physical limitations of the shooters hands (size/dexterity).

Thanks for the vid.

[Gomez8136]

@slowJusko -- You are quite welcome, sir. Slide manipulation is the simplest way to go without a doubt. One thing that you do have to take into account is guns that have slide mounted safeties, the Beretta being the most prolific. When using a standard overhand rack, inevitably,the safety/decocker gets knocked into the On position, resulting in a dead trigger. With the Beretta, my preference is to roll the slide inboard & lock the safety in the Up/Off position while manipulating the slide.

[TheSabotFighter]

@Gomez8136 More awesomeness Paul! Maybe you could do a version with slide mounted safeties. I'm encountering the same issues mentioned here with my safety as I develop my drill. Thanks!

[Gomez8136]

@TheSabotFighter -- After responding to 'slowJusko', I was thinking about just that. I'll bring my 92FC out next time and run some footage with it.

[TheSabotFighter]

@Gomez8136 Thanks, brother. Can't wait...!

[Harbisondude]

Paul, only quibble is for folks wearing gloves. If that's the case, the overhand slide grip (IMHO) works better. Cheers! Al T. from THR

[Gomez8136]

@Harbisondude -- Al, my preference is for the overhand rack but I've found the offhand thumb method to work very well even with heavy gloves because, even if you can't feel the lever, the tip of the thumb is being driven into & releasing the lever.