I have two detail questions which may make or break a match.
First, when emptying a revolver I hold it muzzle up in my weak hand and punch the ejector rod with the palm of my hand briskly. Should I eject the cases with the thumb of my weak hand instead? That may be faster IF all the cases pop out with the lesser force available with that thumb.
Second, when inserting moon clips or using a speed loader, should I line up the rounds before the bullets hit the cylinder or not bother, letting the bullets hit first then rotating the clip until they pop in. I admit this is subtle, but I'm trying to develop good habits. Today I noticed that I don't orient the rounds before trying to insert them and wondered what the true speed masters do.
I can always use help and appreciate the advice.
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Mark
NRA member
First, when emptying a revolver I hold it muzzle up in my weak hand and punch the ejector rod with the palm of my hand briskly. Should I eject the cases with the thumb of my weak hand instead? That may be faster IF all the cases pop out with the lesser force available with that thumb.
Second, when inserting moon clips or using a speed loader, should I line up the rounds before the bullets hit the cylinder or not bother, letting the bullets hit first then rotating the clip until they pop in. I admit this is subtle, but I'm trying to develop good habits. Today I noticed that I don't orient the rounds before trying to insert them and wondered what the true speed masters do.
I can always use help and appreciate the advice.
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Mark
NRA member