2lmaker
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I am new in IDPA, actually only ever competed once so far. I know that a revolver reload is almost always done muzzle up and I know that the IDPA rules allow it. Even at the range our group uses where "no muzzle above the berm" is the constant warning to all competitors at all points of the process I am allowed a muzzle high reload in revolver class, at least a muzzle high ejection as per the most popular and used method.
I plan to start out a new habit in this new to me sport and am practicing a muzzle down ejection style.
When I have fired the whole cylinder I start the reload by turning the gun (686 SSR) horizontal with the release side down. Right thumb does the release forward motion, trigger finger does the cylinder swing out and rolls the gun down below horizontal. Left hand is flattened and I slap the ejector back and up while I push the gun forward and down with the right hand wrapped around the hammer end of the frame window, first and second finger on the big flat at the back of the window and thumb under the hammer (DON'T DROP IT DON'T DROP IT). Eyes now on weapon,bring it back to sights up but muzzle down orientation in my right hand (and repeat the slap if necessary), grab the frame by the cylinder and outside of the trigger guard left hand, speedloader right hand and I LOOK the rounds down into the cylinder and then eyes back on target as the cylinder swings shut and the right hand gets loose of the speedloader and back into the game.
My biggest problem is ejecting a full cylinder of full house .357 mag and I may go to .38 specials if it stays a problem. Good clean brass and a brushed out cylinder helps. I really insist on competing and practicing with a load and frame I will be carrying daily, I even considered competing with a 19 snubby but the SSR was so pretty.....
My reason for establishing this muzzle down reload as a habit is the thought that I intend to join this club and shoot alot, and probably compete with some semi autos eventually. The muzzle down reload is strictly enforced on the clip feeders at our range. Better to start learning the muscle memory with tools I can use later, right?
What the heck, anyone tried it? Anyone got any pointers? Video referrals?
I have recorded 1 sub 5 second reload time this way but most are in the 6 to 7 category with extra seconds coming on when I don't get a full 6 ejection with one slap or if I juggle the speedloader. I know I am getting faster, but I am pretty sure if I practiced the normal muzzle high ejection this much I would be shaving seconds pretty easy. It isn't really about speed for me yet, I am trying to master trigger control and aiming for consistency on the targets and in my reloads at this early stage.
thanks all
I plan to start out a new habit in this new to me sport and am practicing a muzzle down ejection style.
When I have fired the whole cylinder I start the reload by turning the gun (686 SSR) horizontal with the release side down. Right thumb does the release forward motion, trigger finger does the cylinder swing out and rolls the gun down below horizontal. Left hand is flattened and I slap the ejector back and up while I push the gun forward and down with the right hand wrapped around the hammer end of the frame window, first and second finger on the big flat at the back of the window and thumb under the hammer (DON'T DROP IT DON'T DROP IT). Eyes now on weapon,bring it back to sights up but muzzle down orientation in my right hand (and repeat the slap if necessary), grab the frame by the cylinder and outside of the trigger guard left hand, speedloader right hand and I LOOK the rounds down into the cylinder and then eyes back on target as the cylinder swings shut and the right hand gets loose of the speedloader and back into the game.
My biggest problem is ejecting a full cylinder of full house .357 mag and I may go to .38 specials if it stays a problem. Good clean brass and a brushed out cylinder helps. I really insist on competing and practicing with a load and frame I will be carrying daily, I even considered competing with a 19 snubby but the SSR was so pretty.....
My reason for establishing this muzzle down reload as a habit is the thought that I intend to join this club and shoot alot, and probably compete with some semi autos eventually. The muzzle down reload is strictly enforced on the clip feeders at our range. Better to start learning the muscle memory with tools I can use later, right?
What the heck, anyone tried it? Anyone got any pointers? Video referrals?
I have recorded 1 sub 5 second reload time this way but most are in the 6 to 7 category with extra seconds coming on when I don't get a full 6 ejection with one slap or if I juggle the speedloader. I know I am getting faster, but I am pretty sure if I practiced the normal muzzle high ejection this much I would be shaving seconds pretty easy. It isn't really about speed for me yet, I am trying to master trigger control and aiming for consistency on the targets and in my reloads at this early stage.
thanks all