Clearing a Malfunction In A Semi Auto Handgun

I have placed spent shells in my Walther P22's magazine, to simulate FTF, and FTE. The quickest, safest, and overall best method of clearing a jam is the "tap/rack" method. This is done by slapping the bottom of the magazine to insure that it is properly seated (tap), and then racking the slide which will remove any stovepiped or otherwise improperly ejected casings (rack). This will clear most failure to fires such as bad primers. If the weapon is still jammed after this, it is probably because the ejector failed to grip the spent casing. Lock the slide back, remove the magazine, then rack the slide 4 to 5 times with force. It is always good to practice these drills at the range, it could save your life if you're in a bad situation and your weapon fails. Comments/Questions are always welcome! Feel free to rate!

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[AmericanMade72]

I just went back and RE-viewed the Clint smith video, "Pistol Malfunction Clearance" on youtube channel @FMGPUBS. I Re-viewed it because of course I had seen it before.

1. He never specifically says to always overhand it.

2. On the double feed, a "slingshot method" keeping your hand on the slide, is faster than the overhand where he removes his hand each time and has to re-acquire a grip on the slide each time for a total of 6 times on one attempt.

[UrbanKnight12]

@AmericanMade72 plus the safety on a Walther P22 is almost exactly the same a beretta M9, a using overhand could very well engage the safety, without meaning to

[416RemMag]

Most instructors teach the overhand method (as opposed to the slingshot method you are using).

On You Tube checkout,

PersonalDefenseNet "The Overhand Method"

Clint Smith "Pistol Malfunction Clearence"

[UrbanKnight12]

I'm using a Walther P22, if you look at the way the safety is set up, if i use a overhand grip, i run the risk of activating the safety... I do prefer the overhand method like you said, just really isn't the most logical on this particular firearm. (If it was my Springfield XD on the otherhand, overhand works quite well :D)

[sthalman]

The overhand method is generally preferred because gunfights usually start as fist fights and you could very easily have a broken thumb. Tough to slingshot without a thumb. Just my two cents. Whatever method you choose just practice, practice, practice.

[AmericanMade72]

@416RemMag yeah but, there is no ONE, best way to do anything. There are always many factors in every scenario. Another "gun guy" with "35 years of experience" was trying to espouse the practice of ALWAYS racking the slide when doing a tactical reload. Some guns aren't as reliable and this may be a detriment as opposed to a benefit. He would not listen. @UrbanKnight12 explained why he did it that way and it makes total sense no matter what Clint Smith says.

[AmericanMade72]

Awesome demonstration of the "tap, rack, bang" technique. A lot of "gun guys" have never heard of this, much less the general public and beginning shooters.

[187SicknesS]

your casing hit my screen! range foul.

[SuperDarkestKiller]

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