Guns Pistol Reload Methodology with Bill Blowers Recoil Staff May 3, 2016 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Coming to you from the Primary and Secondary YouTube Page, Bill Blowers of Tap-Rack Tactical talks reloading pistols. Specifically, he covers the pluses and minuses of five different ways to bring the slide back into battery. They are: -Manual Manipulation of the Slide -Support-Side thumb releases slide -Dominant thumb releases slide -Inertia Drop Due to Aggressive Insertion (Spoiler Alert: Bill hates that one) -Inertia Drop/Dominant Thumb Combination After a short discussion on each point, he then breaks out the shot timer to test the speed of each methodology—but we won't ruin the results for you. Give it a quick watch below: You can check out more videos by Bill Blowers and others on the Primary and Secondary Youtube page, or visit P&S on Facebook or their webpage. Tap-Rack Tactical is described as a “police and military training company specializing in weapons and tactics courses.” From their description: “With over a quarter century of operational and teaching experience, Tap-Rack has the background required to run relevant, quality training. We pride ourselves on teaching current, realistic and extensive tactics, techniques and procedures that work in the real world… [Tap-Rack Tactical owner] Bill Blowers has been a police officer for over 20 years. Prior to that he was in the US Army for fix years. Bill is currently a Sergeant for a Municipal Agency in Washington State. He is assigned to his agencies training unit and is also a team leader on a large and active regional SWAT team. He has been assigned to SWAT since 1995 and has held positions such as Sniper, Ballistic Shield Carrier, Entry Team Member, and Assistant Team Leader. He has planned, or participated in, over 1000 missions and has in excess of 5000 documented training hours. Bill holds instructor certifications in a variety of topics and is the primary instructor in ALL Tap-Rack courses. We intentionally keep our classes small to ensure maximum instructor to student exposure and mentoring. Contact us for a complete instructor vitae.” Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
