Tactical reloads in Classifier with revolver?

[missiondude]

I am new to the revolver game (Had revolver under a week) and am going to shoot a Classifier tomorrow. My question is when the stage call for a tac reload after 6 shots, do the revo guys have to stow the empties & moonclip in a pocket??? I tried the search and came up empty.

Thanks

dave

[Steve J]

No. The required tac reload (reload with retention) is only for semi-auto shooters in the classifier. Revolver shooters do not have to retain empty cases. Hopefully, your safety officers have some revolver experience and know this.

ETA: From the IDPA website. SO Instructions for Classifier Match http://www.idpa.com/classify_instructor.asp

Stage Three

The key issue in the final stage is the "tactical reload." Shooters must be warned that the "tactical reload" requires the exchange of the partial magazine for a full one from behind cover. The partial magazine must be retained in a manner of practical carry. This means the partial magazine must be placed in a pocket, in the belt, or back in a magazine pouch. Lanyards, special baggy pockets, or placing the partial magazine in the mouth are not considered practical. If the partial magazine is dropped to the ground, the shooter may pick it up for retention without penalty. This is simply a standard re-load for revolver shooters.

On string two the shooter is considered to be "LOADED" and may advance towards the barrel when the fresh magazine locks into place or revolver cylinder is closed. On string two and three, the shooter must use the barrel for cover and shoot from around the side, as such, shooters should be instructed to engage the far right target first if he is shooting from the right side of the barrel. Likewise if the shooter is engaging the targets from the left side, then he should engage the targets from left to right. This technique will teach the shooter to expose only a minimum of his body to the threat.

A wise SO will recommend that the shooter utilize a "tactical reload" between strings of fire and stages if possible. This will allow the shooters to become familiar with the technique of keeping his sidearm full and ready. Some range rules will require that the handgun be unloaded and maintained in a "cold" manner between stages. If possible, and range rules permit, the sidearm should be kept "hot" and ready for use.

If during the actual firing of any stage, the shooter fails to follow instructions or makes an error. The shooter may be better off to repeat the stage as to get a true picture of his skill. If penalties are used, the resulting score will not reflect the true skill level of the shooter and his "classification score" will be incorrect.

Many shooters may wish to shoot the IDPA "classification match" two or three times in practice before actual "shooting for score." The more familiar the shooter is with the stages, the less likely to make an error or have penalties.

Edited January 24, 2010 by Steve J

[missiondude]

Steve-

What you say makes sense, but I could not find it in the rule book. A follow up if you dont mind...In a run of the mill match, if a revolver shooter wants to reload after 4 shots, he has to keep the ammo, correct?

[Steve J]

David, I added detail for you from the IDPA web site.

In IDPA, any time you reload before your gun is empty, you must retain the rounds that were in the gun. For an autoloader, that means you must also retain the empty magazine if there is a round in the chamber. The rationale is that you're not supposed to be counting shots, so you can't be sure the magazine is empty. The exception is when clearing a malfunction. Bad magazines/ammo may be left behind after clearing a malfunction.

[missiondude]

Steve-

Thanks for all the help.

Dave

[Steve J]

So, how did it go?