That makes good sense to me. Thanks for explaining.cbunt1 wrote: Bob, I just rotate through the mags, as in a tac-load (both for practice, and to check that each mag seats correctly, every time). I don't actually pop a round in and out of the chamber . . .
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- Sat Feb 09, 2013 1:39 pm
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- Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:40 pm
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Re: Check the chaimber!
Chris, why in the world would you unload and reload on a daily basis? That is more dangerous, in my opinion, than simply leaving it loaded. First, it is unnecessary gun handling. Second, you may need it to defend yourself during a home invasion. Third and most important, the frequent load/unload cycles risk bullet setback and a gun KABOOM.My morning routine now includes holstering, drawing, gaining a sight picture, swapping magazines, press-checking, and reholstering -- all as though I'm about to fire a round (finger clear of the trigger, muzzle in a designated safe direction). My nightly unload routine includes a full draw and present, complete with sight picture. With the gun still in my dominant hand, each magazine on my belt comes out, and goes to the gun (often a tactical reload, just because), followed by a final and distinct final 'resolution" (i.e. put it in its designated night spot). When that's done, the gun gets a press-check to confirm chamber & magazine condition (always verify every time I handle it).
On a different note, I agree with your muscle memory observations. I just don't like daily loading/unloading.