cock or rack?

[Sgt.Murtaugh]

this thread sounds like the name of a porno

 

[CoRoMo]

Oh my goodness. Get your mind out of the gutter.

 

[BADUNAME37]

I leave one in the chamber as well, and my semi-autos are all double-action.

For me, I have no problem at all pulling a long-hard trigger.

So, for me it is neither cock or rack but just SHOOT!

 

[dashootist]

Maybe I was exaggerating a bit. By "can't hit the side of a barn", I really meant my accuracy goes down dramatically with double action. I know the problem is my short finger can't reach well enough to get good leverage. My trigger finger is completely extended; there's no leverage. I don't have Jerry Miculek's grip strength, but I hand is probably stronger than most people my size. I'm the official tight jar lid opening in my family. So, when I practice shooting fast from 10 yards, my single action shots would put the bullet right between the bad guy's imaginary shirt pocket. He would be dead for sure. My same quick shots with double action are still hits, but would put the bullet on the shoulder or outside the pockets--no stopping power.

I am almost convinced I need a alternate pistol for SD. I've heard good things about the Bersa. But they don't offer in 9x18. They offer in 380, which is very expensive caliber for me because I shoot alot.

 

[sideways]

I would think that from 10 feet away you should be plenty accurate and that distance or less is the vast majority of defensive shootings.

 

[mister2]

My pick would be different gun.

This makes a lot of sense. If the circumstances are as dire (need instant reaction, moments notice, etc) as posters suggest, shouldn't your life be worth something that doesn't put you in this predicament?

 

[Lucky Derby]

I would not carry with an empty chamber. If you have a chance, you can cock the hammer, if not you can take your chances with the #20 da trigger pull.

You need both hands and a couple seconds to rack a slide.

This

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

Sounds like some dry fire practice is what is needed. Pick a target, make sure you follow all the 4 rules, then pull the trigger in DA as fast as you can while keeping sight picture. Keep doing this till you get fast enough for your liking.