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I believe I understand ER's 'Tap/Lock/Rip/Rack/Reload/Rack' sequence (correct me if I'm wrong, ER). That is a clearance drill taught by some instructors for double feed malfunctions. Not sure about the first 'tap' ER cited for this drill, but since the mag doesn't always drop free with a double feed, you may have to pull the mag (the 'rip') out of the well. Before you can do this, though, you need to lock the slide to the rear so its not exerting pressure on the trapped round and hence the magazine. After the fouled mag is free, you rack the slide 2 or 3 times to clear the stuck round (hopefully), then feed a fresh mag, rack the slide the get back in the fight. The most important thing about this particular drill is that its conducted after moving behind cover, not standing out in the open since it takes so damned long to do.
Spartan, as for turning the pistol upside down, think gravity and clearing rounds from the chamber.
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