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Bota-CS1

Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« on: August 12, 2013, 01:20:02 PM »
Which techinque to you prefer when dealing with malfunctions and/or reloads?  I found I do both for some reason - when the gun is in battery I'll cycle it with the slingshot method, but when it's in slide locks back and I'm reloading I'll use either the release or power stroke it. 
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Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2013, 07:45:22 PM »
As a right hander I use the overhand (dislike the coined term powerstroke) technique for malfunction clearances.  For reloads I prefer a slide lock method as the release but will default to the overhand release as a secondary technique.

As a lefty I am OK with using the slingshot but still like to use the slide stop as a release when available.  I tend to use the slingshot for a secondary release method and for malfunctions, to keep them similar.
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sworbeyegib

Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2013, 08:02:37 PM »
I tend to power stroke most of the time.  Its the way I train, practice and shoot.  It just feels more natural to me at this point.
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TeamMidori

Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2013, 08:15:58 PM »
I like to stroke it powerfully
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Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2013, 02:37:34 AM »
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Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2013, 08:24:50 AM »
Quote from: TeamMidori on August 12, 2013, 08:15:58 PM
I like to stroke it powerfully
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Bota-CS1

Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2013, 12:40:48 PM »
Quote from: Surf on August 12, 2013, 07:45:22 PM
As a right hander I use the overhand (dislike the coined term powerstroke) technique for malfunction clearances.  For reloads I prefer a slide lock method as the release but will default to the overhand release as a secondary technique.

As a lefty I am OK with using the slingshot but still like to use the slide stop as a release when available.  I tend to use the slingshot for a secondary release method and for malfunctions, to keep them similar.

IC - may I ask if you're naturally left handed and shoot left handed?
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Bota-CS1

Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2013, 12:42:03 PM »
Quote from: TeamMidori on August 12, 2013, 08:15:58 PM
I like to stroke it powerfully

"Oh my" - in my George Takei voice lol
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Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2013, 04:05:47 PM »
Quote from: Bota-CS1 on August 13, 2013, 12:40:48 PM
IC - may I ask if you're naturally left handed and shoot left handed?

I am a right hander, but shoot left handed quite a bit. 
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Bota-CS1

Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2013, 05:25:02 PM »
Cool - I'm trying to get a sense of what others do, and what they find works for them. 
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passivekinetic

Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2013, 12:51:42 PM »
Quote from: Bota-CS1 on August 13, 2013, 12:42:03 PM
"Oh my" - in my George Takei voice lol

LOL

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808gmac

Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2013, 08:12:42 PM »
with strong hand still on the pistol grip, I tap the magazine with weak hand (to ensure positive engagement), then I rack the slide with weak hand (slingshot), then pull trigger again..
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808gmac

Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2013, 08:18:46 PM »
from TacTv (Larry Vickers), he mentioned that power stroke (overhand) does not work well with the Beretta 92FS/M9 pistol because of the decocker.
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jaynick

Re: Slingshot vs. Power Stroking
« Reply #15 on: August 22, 2013, 08:31:59 PM »
Quote from: 808gmac on August 22, 2013, 08:18:46 PM
from TacTv (Larry Vickers), he mentioned that power stroke (overhand) does not work well with the Beretta 92FS/M9 pistol because of the decocker.

or the px4 storm..or any pistol with an obtrusive slide mounted safety.
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