Extra rounds on target

[262alcante]

In IDPA is there an advantage to fire extra rounds into targets on a stage.

[MikeBurgess]

There can be,

You may want to run the gun dry to reload without retention.

At 1 second per point down you may want to make up any non -0 hits.

 

[rowdyb]

Yep, reload managment and turning a -3 into a 0. Those are the majority two reasons.

[elguapo]

Don't forget a hard cover mike.  You def want to make those up too.

[synchronicity]

Shooting  a 6 shot revolver, especially with speed loaders means that I burn / make up shots frequently depending upon stage design

and my accuracy that day.

Or when engaging an activator.

Edited May 14, 2019 by synchronicity
clarity

[Dutchman195]

I assume this question specifically relates to performing a tac-reload vs emergency reload. Answer: Depends. Can you reload from slide lock faster than you can with retention? 
Generally speaking. Yes taking a 'makeup shot' is beneficial.

 

Not pertaining to the reload, I would still answer yes. Especially with long shots and the 1 sec per point down rules.

Scenario: You shot a down 3, Can you realize the hit, asses, and take a makeup shot in less than 2 seconds to get a -1 hit?

I feel that the answer is going to be 'Yes'

I dont think I've willingly done a tac-reload since 2014.