safety vs decocker - how to choose?

lookout said:
Tap/Rack/Ready is primarily for defensive use or while training for it. The level 1 stoppage is usually (as stated by TDC) adequate to solve the majority of stoppages with a properly functioning pistol. Stovepipes are just not that common. If you have lots of stovepipes, there is a feeding or ammunition issue that must be contended with prior to using the piece for defensive use.
If the level 1 drill clears most stoppages in the most efficient manner considering tache psyche (ad nauseum) then it is the way to go, rather then thinking "well if this is a stovepipe then I should do this, but if its an unseated mag I should do this". The primary stoppage drill must be instilled ingrained into the mental synapse and into muscle memory.
IF you get a stovepipe and you end up with a double feed, then go to level 2 drill... lock/rip/rack/tap/rack/ready.......or to your backup piece.

for typical range use - who cares.
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Exactly.

TDC
 
lookout said:
Tap/Rack/Ready is primarily for defensive use or while training for it. The level 1 stoppage is usually (as stated by TDC) adequate to solve the majority of stoppages with a properly functioning pistol. Stovepipes are just not that common. If you have lots of stovepipes, there is a feeding or ammunition issue that must be contended with prior to using the piece for defensive use.
If the level 1 drill clears most stoppages in the most efficient manner considering tache psyche (ad nauseum) then it is the way to go, rather then thinking "well if this is a stovepipe then I should do this, but if its an unseated mag I should do this". The primary stoppage drill must be instilled ingrained into the mental synapse and into muscle memory.
IF you get a stovepipe and you end up with a double feed, then go to level 2 drill... lock/rip/rack/tap/rack/ready.......or to your backup piece.

for typical range use - who cares.
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Well, it's relevant when you're shooting timed and scored to try to get rid of the stoppage as quickly as possible. In fact, I would say it's not as important (what could be more important?) then when you're life is in danger, but it is more relevant to know how to quickly and properly identify stoppages during competition shooting, as you've probably fine tuned the pistol and ammunition and it's not as 100% reliable. I've had a lot of stovepipes, trying to weaken my ammunition to make power standard as much as possible and trying to figure out with recoil springs to use. Of course, through one pull of the trigger, you can immediately tell if you're dealing with a stovepipe (limp trigger). I wouldn't use my competition piece for defensive use if I could help it.
 
I see no reason why you would not be able to have a near 100% reliable firearm in competition that is tuned for your ammunition.
Pick a recipe and stick with it.....then my previous post stands. Stovepipes should be a rarity.
 
i have over 10,000 rounds thru my current g17 with ZERO failures to fire using factory ammo... frankly the only part changed has been the recoil spring when the plastic tip popped off the old one..... no need to replace it really but was goign to the BC provincials and wanted it swapped out. (put another factory part in it,)
 
lookout said:
I see no reason why you would not be able to have a near 100% reliable firearm in competition that is tuned for your ammunition.
Pick a recipe and stick with it.....then my previous post stands. Stovepipes should be a rarity.
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Maybe its just me, but why are people down loading their ammo? I run factory ammo exclusively but have run reloads in the past. All reloads were loaded to factory spec. Anything less is looking for problems or simply compensating for poor recoil management/skill.

TDC
 
TDC said:
Maybe its just me, but why are people down loading their ammo? I run factory ammo exclusively but have run reloads in the past. All reloads were loaded to factory spec. Anything less is looking for problems or simply compensating for poor recoil management/skill.

TDC
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Well, maybe I'm just a weak shooter but I can reaquire the target faster with a weaker recoil.
It must give the normal competitor an advantage, otherwise there wouldn't be a "minimum power factor" to keep everyone on the same level playing field.
 
wtf are you talking about TDC ? "Thanks for admitting that you are indeed a gamer and tailor your gear in an attempt for points, not practicality" practicality in the game of IPSC is to get as much As in the shortest time. a 44 magnum is practical for killing a living thing but not practical to punch hole in papers efficiently . all you need is to have enough powder to launch the bullet at speed that's require for power factor you wish to shoot for. why load them more than you need to induce equipment wear and stronger muzzle flip ? you can shoot with factory spec loads all you want and hit all As. but if you are against another competitor with the exact same skill level as you. he is shooting a lighter load , also got nailing every A's the difference in less time it takes for him to recover the sight gives him just enough edge to take home the trophy. so i dont get why reduce power loading is not practical .only in your fantastic world it's not

sport shooter shoot 2000-10000+ rounds a year at paper targets

TDC's human target count = 0 ?

so where is your practicality in owning a defensive pistol when you cant even carry it ? and dont tell me that "one day i might need it" crap. if that day comes, any gun in my safe can do just as good job as your glock (if not better) when a armed intruder comes in my home and hurt my family

tactical/practical my ass

BTY, TDC stands for Tacticool Delusional Crazy?
 
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