ER,
If one learns to properly insert a loaded mag into a weapon it would negate the need to “tap” when there’s a problem. If a person cannot properly perform this simply task then he or she should not be going into harms way.
I've never taught anyone to “tap” the mag of a loaded handgun for a malfunction drill.
When I viewed your “Tap/Lock/Rip/Rack/Reload/Rack” I must admit I was laughing. (Did you read this in some "REAL COMBAT" magazine?
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Just for you, because you made me laugh, I’ll tell you what I’d do for all my malfunctions:
Handgun malfunctions; leave gun pointing out toward tgt, arm at full extension, turn gun 180 degrees so that the slide is “upside down” rack the weapon, turn gun “upright” and continue to fire. Takes about half a second when practiced.
I also agree with TR and NDD’s method, change mags!
If someone is teaching you to clear a handgun in the “upright” position all I’ll say is good luck.
K.I.S.S.
Team Sergeant
BTW, whom ever taught you this is more than welcome to come on here and discuss his merits of some of the methods you posted. I'd be more than happy to have a public chat with them.......