What is the "tap-rack- bang" drill? (I saw it mentioned in a list of IDPA classifyer tips.) Thanks for any help.
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"Tap, rack bang"is a malfunction clearing exercise.
Tap-the magazine
Rack-the slide
Bang-pull the trigger
No bang- rip out magazine
insert new magazine
perform tap, rack, bang
You will need to learn it so that you can continue a stage when bad ammo or a magazine causes a failure to fire (ftf)
Tap-the magazine
Rack-the slide
Bang-pull the trigger
No bang- rip out magazine
insert new magazine
perform tap, rack, bang
You will need to learn it so that you can continue a stage when bad ammo or a magazine causes a failure to fire (ftf)
Tap the magazine into the magazine well with your palm to ensure that the magazine catch holds it. Occaisionally, a strong magazine spring will prevent the catch from holding the mag securely.
I would add that this is an essential skill to learn in IDPA competition. I had 3 separate incidents on 3 stages with two different pieces yesterday. (shot both ESP and CDP with two pieces that I'd seldom shot in competition before). I scored pretty well each time in spite of the malf' because of decent execution of TRB. After a while, it becomes instinctive and you sometimes don't even remember much about the malf'...just "solving the problem" and moving on with the string.
Additionally, muzzle direction/elevation discipline is absolutely essential to safely executing this technique.
Finally, I'd suggest that in many cases, TRB's represent an "avoidable error". My suspicion is two of the TRB's were required because of a slightly limp wrist because I was rushing (trying to engage while on the move without being as solid as I should be with presentation/grip/sight alignment). Ammo'/Mag' issues are also a possibility...a range test of that piece in the next couple of weeks is on my calendar. The third TRB was because I hadn't seated the mag' properly during "load and make ready".
Learning to TRB is essential. Learning to avoid/minimize having to do a TRB through disciplined shooting techniques and equipment verification before the match is even better.
Safe shooting,
CZ52'
Additionally, muzzle direction/elevation discipline is absolutely essential to safely executing this technique.
Finally, I'd suggest that in many cases, TRB's represent an "avoidable error". My suspicion is two of the TRB's were required because of a slightly limp wrist because I was rushing (trying to engage while on the move without being as solid as I should be with presentation/grip/sight alignment). Ammo'/Mag' issues are also a possibility...a range test of that piece in the next couple of weeks is on my calendar. The third TRB was because I hadn't seated the mag' properly during "load and make ready".
Learning to TRB is essential. Learning to avoid/minimize having to do a TRB through disciplined shooting techniques and equipment verification before the match is even better.
Safe shooting,
CZ52'
FYI,
Tap-Rack-Bang is a great remediation technique, and should be mastered for any type of shooting.
Tap-Rack-Ready is a modern form of the traditional TRB. In other words, do not condition yourself, via range practice, to automatically fire the gun once the malf is cleared. TRR is more suited for a defensive situation.
Tap-slam base of magazine, ensure proper seating in weapon
Rack-rack the slide
Ready-go to your ready position...low ready or whatever you prefer and scan.
Just giving you both sides.
Ed
Tap-Rack-Bang is a great remediation technique, and should be mastered for any type of shooting.
Tap-Rack-Ready is a modern form of the traditional TRB. In other words, do not condition yourself, via range practice, to automatically fire the gun once the malf is cleared. TRR is more suited for a defensive situation.
Tap-slam base of magazine, ensure proper seating in weapon
Rack-rack the slide
Ready-go to your ready position...low ready or whatever you prefer and scan.
Just giving you both sides.
Ed
Hey Ed,
No issues with TRR. It's been my experience that in competition, you are more likely to do the TRB, because the course of fire and fate make it work out that way.
However, it is not outside the realm of possibility that you would complete the necessary hits at one shooting position, but experience a malf' that you would want to clear BEFORE setting up at the next window, barricade, etc.
TRB-or-R as is needed is important and you're right, you won't always need to go bang immediately, but many times you will.
Stay safe,
CZ52'
No issues with TRR. It's been my experience that in competition, you are more likely to do the TRB, because the course of fire and fate make it work out that way.
However, it is not outside the realm of possibility that you would complete the necessary hits at one shooting position, but experience a malf' that you would want to clear BEFORE setting up at the next window, barricade, etc.
TRB-or-R as is needed is important and you're right, you won't always need to go bang immediately, but many times you will.
Stay safe,
CZ52'
CZ52GUY,
Please do not misconstrue my post. I had no intentions of undermining you, I only attempted to supplement it.
TRR, TRB are both very necessary skills. In all practicality, TRB would be used much more in competition. The point I was trying to make is to be careful what you practice. Repetition is a godsend as well as a burden. Do not get so conditioned that you automatically fire after clearing a malfunction.
I had a friend that I shot pistol with all the time. IDPA practice and such. Well, during casual shooting, he would reload, decock and re-evaluate the targets. (SIG pistol)
We went to a big match the next week, and mid-stage, he goes for a reload. After reloading, he automatically decocks his weapon. He hesitated for a second while he processed what he had done. He wasted valuable seconds getting back up to speed when he could have avoided the entire situation.
Solution: Be careful what you practice.
Ed
Please do not misconstrue my post. I had no intentions of undermining you, I only attempted to supplement it.
TRR, TRB are both very necessary skills. In all practicality, TRB would be used much more in competition. The point I was trying to make is to be careful what you practice. Repetition is a godsend as well as a burden. Do not get so conditioned that you automatically fire after clearing a malfunction.
I had a friend that I shot pistol with all the time. IDPA practice and such. Well, during casual shooting, he would reload, decock and re-evaluate the targets. (SIG pistol)
We went to a big match the next week, and mid-stage, he goes for a reload. After reloading, he automatically decocks his weapon. He hesitated for a second while he processed what he had done. He wasted valuable seconds getting back up to speed when he could have avoided the entire situation.
Solution: Be careful what you practice.
Ed
Hey Ed,
No offense taken. I was tracking to your intentions.
I agree that you can get too much into an autopilot mindset. Conditioned response reactions can come back and bite you because the situation can change and require a different approach.
I hear ya, no problem at all.
Stay safe,
CZ52'
No offense taken. I was tracking to your intentions.
I agree that you can get too much into an autopilot mindset. Conditioned response reactions can come back and bite you because the situation can change and require a different approach.
I hear ya, no problem at all.
Stay safe,
CZ52'
RM,
If one is going to learn clearance drills "Tap, Rack, Flip" will cover both type I & II malfunctions. The flip part is important as some "modern" pistols don't actually stove-pipe so one needs to roll the gun over allowing the brass to fall out.
If one is going to learn clearance drills "Tap, Rack, Flip" will cover both type I & II malfunctions. The flip part is important as some "modern" pistols don't actually stove-pipe so one needs to roll the gun over allowing the brass to fall out.
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