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[IAmASensFan]

Originally Posted by Glock32

the people I take my training from disagree with you. As I said before 'in my world'. I did not use the words right or wrong. There is a reason for that. I have found a way that works for me. Nothing more, nothing less.

Well, I'm certainly open to hearing what the benefits are! no one has ever mentioned to me that there was a better way to do it, so I've always disengaged by using the slide stop lever.

[stunned_gunner]

Originally Posted by IAmASensFan

Well, I'm certainly open to hearing what the benefits are! no one has ever mentioned to me that there was a better way to do it, so I've always disengaged by using the slide stop lever.

The theory behind using your left hand to grasp the slide and rack it back to allow the weapon to come into battery is that it requires less fine motor control. It's also the same training movement used to clear a stovepipe. Once you get the adrenalin dump in a fight or flight response it gets a little difficult to coordinate some of the finer movements. So training using more gross motor skills should better equip you to deal with a lethal force encounter.

As always YMMV.

[Glock32]

Originally Posted by stunned_gunner

Awesome! I'll need two sets to make it ambidextrous

I am glad you liked it. I laughed so hard the first time I saw that picture I had tears in my eyes for 5 minutes.

[Glock32]

Originally Posted by stunned_gunner

The theory behind using your left hand to grasp the slide and rack it back to allow the weapon to come into battery is that it requires less fine motor control. It's also the same training movement used to clear a stovepipe. Once you get the adrenalin dump in a fight or flight response it gets a little difficult to coordinate some of the finer movements. So training using more gross motor skills should better equip you to deal with a lethal force encounter.

As always YMMV.

It also allows you to keep a firm firing grip on your weapon. Most people (including myself) can not operate the slide lever on most guns without shifting their grip. This creates a whole new set of problems, especially in a stressful situation. Yes you can train to operate the lever with your offhand while pointing the weapon in a safe direction or at the thread.
I like the fact that the Gunsite method is non weapon specific . Again, not all semi-auto handguns have the magic lever (Walther PP and PPK, CZ52, etc.). Another upside is the fact that it uses the same basic motion to get you back into the fight after your weapon stopped working.

This is how I look at it: Different instructors teach different methods. There is more than one right way. Train with different folks and find out what works best for you and stick with it.

[IAmASensFan]

Originally Posted by Glock32

It also allows you to keep a firm firing grip on your weapon. Most people (including myself) can not operate the slide lever on most guns without shifting their grip. This creates a whole new set of problems, especially in a stressful situation. Yes you can train to operate the lever with your offhand while pointing the weapon in a safe direction or at the thread.
I like the fact that the Gunsite method is non weapon specific . Again, not all semi-auto handguns have the magic lever (Walther PP and PPK, CZ52, etc.). Another upside is the fact that it uses the same basic motion to get you back into the fight after your weapon stopped working.

This is how I look at it: Different instructors teach different methods. There is more than one right way. Train with different folks and find out what works best for you and stick with it.

hmmmmm...I always use my offhand to grab a new mag, release the old mag, then drop the lever. I should check it out sometime.