sendthedog Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Do you have to have the safety engaged on DA/SA guns (Stock 2) when making ready for USPSA production class? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnutz Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 long answer... No they won't however in my experience shooting a Sig 228 in my very first USPSA match, they will make you start in a decock/hammer down position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 long answer... No they won't however in my experience shooting a Sig 228 in my very first USPSA match, they will make you start in a decock/hammer down position. they'll make you start hammer down with ANY hammer fired gun in production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummy425 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Insert magazine......rack slide......DECOCK......REMEMBER TO DISENGAGE SAFETY (if like Beretta 92FS....no need if like Sig 226).....holster........enjoy! Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahanshew89 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Does the Stock 2 have a decocker? I'm not familiar with the Tanfos really, but I know on a standard CZ75 (non decocker version) you have to manually lower the hammer. Threw me for a loop first time I saw someone do this as an RO. I told the competitor "finger out of the trigger guard". Of course they informed me of the reason and I felt a bit silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Stock 2 does NOT have a decock lever. Just ease it down paying attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnutz Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Stock 2 does NOT have a decock lever. Just ease it down paying attention. Just the thought of that kinda freaks me out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Stock 2 does NOT have a decock lever. Just ease it down paying attention. Just the thought of that kinda freaks me out How so? Nothing inherently unsafe about lowering the hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Does the Stock 2 have a decocker? I'm not familiar with the Tanfos really, but I know on a standard CZ75 (non decocker version) you have to manually lower the hammer. Threw me for a loop first time I saw someone do this as an RO. I told the competitor "finger out of the trigger guard". Of course they informed me of the reason and I felt a bit silly.Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Just the thought of that kinda freaks me outWhy is that? Thousands of CZ shooters do it a year at LAMR ("shooter, load and make ready!") in Production without incident.If they're responsible gun handlers who watch where the point the muzzle, the worst possible outcome is an inadvertent round into the berm and a disqualification, which is extremely rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric4069 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Just the thought of that kinda freaks me outWhy is that? Thousands of CZ shooters do it a year at LAMR ("shooter, load and make ready!") in Production without incident.If they're responsible gun handlers who watch where the point the muzzle, the worst possible outcome is an inadvertent round into the berm and a disqualification, which is extremely rare. Certainly does need to be done with care and attention and practice. (we are in the beginners forum section after all) Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Practice it with an empty gun in the garage a few times before your first match. The key when new is to pay attention, be confident in what you do, and not be in a hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Stock 2 does NOT have a decock lever. Just ease it down paying attention. Just the thought of that kinda freaks me out Understandable for the consequences of a mistake. Some pinch the sides of the hammer, I don't. I stick my finger between the frame and hammer, then hold it back with thumb. Release the trigger snd ease it down slowly removing the finger. Then if I slip, it hits my finger, not the firing pin. The key is PAYING ATTENTION. Run a mental check list, point in safe dxn, finger in, thumb griping, finger to trigger, lower hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahanshew89 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Does the Stock 2 have a decocker? I'm not familiar with the Tanfos really, but I know on a standard CZ75 (non decocker version) you have to manually lower the hammer. Threw me for a loop first time I saw someone do this as an RO. I told the competitor "finger out of the trigger guard". Of course they informed me of the reason and I felt a bit silly. Lol Helpful Kevin, thanks for adding to the discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadMakeReady Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 With me being new to Uspsa this year I took the plunge and bought a Tanfoglio Stock 2 for my first gun ( actually I bought 2 lol ) .... Coming from a glock in IDPA it wasn't really a learning curve for dropping the hammer , just taking my time and getting used to it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarilynMonbro Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I asked a similar question and this video was posted. Thought it was helpful. I used to use the Eurotrash method shown in this video: It's a very safe and controlled method. No risk of the hammer slipping like with the common approach of pinching and lowering it with the thumb and pointer finger of the weak hand. I've since switched to cowboy style and lower the hammer with my strong-hand thumb. Chicks dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointerman1967 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I asked a similar question and this video was posted. Thought it was helpful. I used to use the Eurotrash method shown in this video: It's a very safe and controlled method. No risk of the hammer slipping like with the common approach of pinching and lowering it with the thumb and pointer finger of the weak hand. I've since switched to cowboy style and lower the hammer with my strong-hand thumb. Chicks dig it. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohn Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Make sure your hands, fingers and thumb are dry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vixty Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I think it all depends on what weight hammer spring is being used. A 8.5lb hammer is nothing to hold onto, but once getting up around 13 and higher you have to be able to pinch a little harder with more grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Do take care while lowering the hammer, at a steel challenge practice matchtonight I DQed a guy for launching one into the berm as he was loading between strings. He slipped while lowering the hammer after inserting a new mag. His gun, Beretta 92, has a decocker too but he likes doing it manually. Only pride injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Stock 2 does NOT have a decock lever. Just ease it down paying attention. Just the thought of that kinda freaks me out How so? Nothing inherently unsafe about lowering the hammer. I beg to differ. Grips slip and guns go bang. Hence why decockers were invented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrojc Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I use the thumb-roll technique with my CZ. It is more forgiving with sweaty fingers than trying to pinch the hammer. It gets a tad warm down here (Alabama) in the summer....also spring and early fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7sst Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 The thumb roll works for me. I start with the thumb pad on the hammer not the thumbnail on the hammer like the guy in the video though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsngeeks Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I agree with johnbu, sort of. We always placed our thumb between the hammer and frame while squeezing the trigger and riding/slowing the hammer with the firing hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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