themachine
Member
Hey folks just wondering how y'all train to deal with a double feed clearance in a combative situation. I'm not looking to change my method but I'd like to hear different schools of thought on it.
I recently attended a training where the instructor made the operators strip the mag first then cycle the slide when dealing with a double feed.
Here are the steps that I've been trained in with a double feed.
On first FTF, give it a tap/rack... on the second:
- Lock slide to the rear
- Drop/Strip mag (store it away from you other fresh mags)
- Cycle slide 3 times
- Insert new mag
- Rack and get back in the fight
I've learned that although not all the time, many times with a double feed you can't strip the mag first because in addition to the jam the pressure of the slide among other variables can make it impossible to strip the mag.
The instructor let me use my method on the range because he is comfortable with my previous training. However a few others on the range couldn't not get their mag out when doing the clearance drill until they racked the slide first. After that, the mag released very easily.
Obviously a jam would suck in a firefight but if it happens it's good to have training on how to clear it and get back in the fight as quick as possible.
Interested to hear your thoughts!
I recently attended a training where the instructor made the operators strip the mag first then cycle the slide when dealing with a double feed.
Here are the steps that I've been trained in with a double feed.
On first FTF, give it a tap/rack... on the second:
- Lock slide to the rear
- Drop/Strip mag (store it away from you other fresh mags)
- Cycle slide 3 times
- Insert new mag
- Rack and get back in the fight
I've learned that although not all the time, many times with a double feed you can't strip the mag first because in addition to the jam the pressure of the slide among other variables can make it impossible to strip the mag.
The instructor let me use my method on the range because he is comfortable with my previous training. However a few others on the range couldn't not get their mag out when doing the clearance drill until they racked the slide first. After that, the mag released very easily.
Obviously a jam would suck in a firefight but if it happens it's good to have training on how to clear it and get back in the fight as quick as possible.
Interested to hear your thoughts!