Tuner made a very good point in the 1911 thread .. better to reload on a hot chamber in battery .... as against a slide lock situation.
I agree .. totally .. but this presupposes we ''auto-count'' as we shoot .... I know I do in normal conditions, be it revo or auto but .... under stress??? Not sure!!
With revo .... it would assist prep'ing or reaching for a speedloader maybe ... as we realize #6 is about gone (OK . maybe #7 or 8 ....... damn .. always were 6 shooters once!).
With auto .... you'd ideally want to know that last round has just stripped off mag .. quick drop ... in with fresh ....... and on you go.
Over many years of compo shooting I have nurtured this ..... and usually am right on the money ... but if distracted/stressed .... really not at all sure. Would hate to reach slide lock if avoidable and .... well, dumping a mag with ammo in it ..... not desirable but maybe better bet if unsure.
Over to you ........
I agree .. totally .. but this presupposes we ''auto-count'' as we shoot .... I know I do in normal conditions, be it revo or auto but .... under stress??? Not sure!!
With revo .... it would assist prep'ing or reaching for a speedloader maybe ... as we realize #6 is about gone (OK . maybe #7 or 8 ....... damn .. always were 6 shooters once!).
With auto .... you'd ideally want to know that last round has just stripped off mag .. quick drop ... in with fresh ....... and on you go.
Over many years of compo shooting I have nurtured this ..... and usually am right on the money ... but if distracted/stressed .... really not at all sure. Would hate to reach slide lock if avoidable and .... well, dumping a mag with ammo in it ..... not desirable but maybe better bet if unsure.
Over to you ........