Do I have to decock on reloads in IDPA?

9mm1033 · January 24, 2008, 10:01 AM

I've shot USPSA before, but if I try IDPA with my Sig P229, do I have to decock during reloads?

Jim Watson · January 24, 2008, 10:08 AM

No, you just have to keep your finger out of the trigger guard when reloading.
You must also keep your finger out of the trigger guard when moving unless shooting on the move.

9mm1033 · January 24, 2008, 10:34 AM

Since (as you know) USPSA is simply drop and reload I tried a tactical reload, my style. It worked fine and I felt comfortable. But, looking through a couple books, I noticed Massad Ayoob has a different method and he indicates a Sig should be decocked. Another writer, Gabe Suarez has a different style from Ayoob for a tactical reload. I suppose I should stick to what works for me and do not decock. Thanks

RickB · January 24, 2008, 01:50 PM

I have never seen anyone decock during a reload. I have seen guys safe a 1911 during reloads, or even when moving between shooting positions, and as long as the safety always comes off as the gun comes up, it's no problem. The reason I wouldn't decock, is that I wouldn't want to have to deal with the DA trigger more than once per stage.

alan · January 24, 2008, 06:59 PM

Seems as if "what do the rules of the game say on the subject" is a reasonable question.

Sigma 40 Blaster · January 24, 2008, 10:29 PM

You have to start the string with the hammer down on a DA/SA gun. After that you should be firing only in single action mode (if you have no malfunctions).

January 24, 2008, 10:01 AM	#1
9mm1033 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2005 Location: A big city with far too many cars and people. Posts: 932	Do I have to decock on reloads in IDPA? I've shot USPSA before, but if I try IDPA with my Sig P229, do I have to decock during reloads? __________________ No one reads or cares what is written in ones signature box. So I'm not writing anything worth reading or remembering.

January 24, 2008, 10:34 AM	#3
9mm1033 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2005 Location: A big city with far too many cars and people. Posts: 932	Since (as you know) USPSA is simply drop and reload I tried a tactical reload, my style. It worked fine and I felt comfortable. But, looking through a couple books, I noticed Massad Ayoob has a different method and he indicates a Sig should be decocked. Another writer, Gabe Suarez has a different style from Ayoob for a tactical reload. I suppose I should stick to what works for me and do not decock. Thanks __________________ No one reads or cares what is written in ones signature box. So I'm not writing anything worth reading or remembering.

January 24, 2008, 10:08 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	No, you just have to keep your finger out of the trigger guard when reloading. You must also keep your finger out of the trigger guard when moving unless shooting on the move.

January 24, 2008, 01:50 PM	#4
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	I have never seen anyone decock during a reload. I have seen guys safe a 1911 during reloads, or even when moving between shooting positions, and as long as the safety always comes off as the gun comes up, it's no problem. The reason I wouldn't decock, is that I wouldn't want to have to deal with the DA trigger more than once per stage.

January 24, 2008, 06:59 PM	#5
alan Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 1999 Posts: 3,847	Seems as if "what do the rules of the game say on the subject" is a reasonable question.

January 24, 2008, 10:29 PM	#6
Sigma 40 Blaster Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 997	You have to start the string with the hammer down on a DA/SA gun. After that you should be firing only in single action mode (if you have no malfunctions).