CA_Libertarian
State Researcher
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What got me thinking about this is that my new baby isn't broken in yet; all the springs are really tight (plus I'm still getting used to the new gun), so I've noticed a higher 'failure to chamber' rate when I practice loading. So, I was browsing for ammo today, and came across some 'blank' rounds. This gave me an idea...
One of the dilemmas of carrying unloaded is the few seconds it takes to insert a mag and rack the slide. What if one were to keep a 'blank cartridge - that is, a round with no projectile - in the chamber? This could shave valuable seconds off your loading time, as it would chamber a live round when you fire the blank.
The obvious disadvantage is that your first shot will have no physical results on your target. If the element of surprise is an issue, you would be giving away your position. Practicing your 'double-tap' shooting would be key to overcoming this.
The advantages would be:
I'm interested in what you guys think. While I'm not certain I would want to do this, I might consider it once I get some feedback. So far I see the advantages outweighing the disadvantages.
ETA: OK, the forum doesn't want me to add bold to the quote, so what I'm trying to piont out here is these words: "...an unexpended cartridge or shell, consisting of a case that holds a charge of powder and a bullet or shot..."
What got me thinking about this is that my new baby isn't broken in yet; all the springs are really tight (plus I'm still getting used to the new gun), so I've noticed a higher 'failure to chamber' rate when I practice loading. So, I was browsing for ammo today, and came across some 'blank' rounds. This gave me an idea...
One of the dilemmas of carrying unloaded is the few seconds it takes to insert a mag and rack the slide. What if one were to keep a 'blank cartridge - that is, a round with no projectile - in the chamber? This could shave valuable seconds off your loading time, as it would chamber a live round when you fire the blank.
The obvious disadvantage is that your first shot will have no physical results on your target. If the element of surprise is an issue, you would be giving away your position. Practicing your 'double-tap' shooting would be key to overcoming this.
The advantages would be:
- reduced loading time (racking the slide not necessary)
- ensures a round is chambered (in a pinch, failure to chamber a round due to a fumbled slide-racking can cost you your life)
- no slide racking needed - helps if the element of surprise is important (the sound of you racking your slide may compromise your position)
Code:
12031 (g) A firearm shall be deemed to be loaded for the purposes of
this section when there is an unexpended cartridge or shell,
consisting of a case that holds a charge of powder and a bullet or
shot, in, or attached in any manner to, the firearm, including, but
not limited to, in the firing chamber, magazine, or clip thereof
attached to the firearm; except that a muzzle-loader firearm shall be
deemed to be loaded when it is capped or primed and has a powder
charge and ball or shot in the barrel or cylinder.
ETA: OK, the forum doesn't want me to add bold to the quote, so what I'm trying to piont out here is these words: "...an unexpended cartridge or shell, consisting of a case that holds a charge of powder and a bullet or shot..."