How do you run double/triple taps in dry fire without racking the slide?

This is one of the biggest limitations people discover when they start dry-firing modern pistols with iDryfire laser cartridges and iDryfire reactive laser targets from iDryfire.com.

On most striker-fired or single-action pistols, the trigger only “fires” once per cycle. After that first dry-fire press, the trigger won’t reset until the slide is cycled again. That’s why true double or triple taps are hard to simulate with a standard pistol and a laser cartridge – you’re stuck racking the slide every time.

To practice multiple shots in dry fire without constantly working the slide, shooters typically use one of these options:

1. Double-Action Pistols or Revolvers

Double-action (DA) and DA/SA pistols, as well as revolvers, allow you to press the trigger multiple times in a row because the trigger both cocks and releases the hammer on each press.

• Great for working basic trigger control and follow-up shots
• No need to rack the slide between presses
• Pair them with iDryfire laser targets and laser cartridges for instant visual feedback on every press

2. Reset-Trigger Systems (Like DryFireMag)

Reset-trigger systems replace the magazine or part of the trigger group so the trigger resets every time without cycling the slide.

Examples:

• Dry Fire Mag (GLOCK 17/19) Training Kit and similar reset-trigger systems for striker-fired pistols

Benefits:

• Multiple “shots” in one string
• Perfect for practicing double/triple taps and trigger control
• No slide movement required
• When combined with iDryfire laser targets, every “shot” gives you a clear hit indicator on the target

3. Dedicated Training Pistols (Laser Training Pistols like SIRT or TitanX)

Many dedicated laser training pistols are designed so the trigger can be pulled repeatedly without any slide movement.

Examples:

• Dedicated laser pistols such as SIRT or  Titan X from Mantis designed for high-volume dry fire

Use them to work on:

• Double/triple taps
• Transitions between multiple targets
• Grip, sight picture, and trigger control in one smooth string

These pair perfectly with iDryfire laser-reactive targets and laser cartridges from iDryfire.com, giving you visible hits, sound feedback (on reactive targets), and the ability to run realistic multi-shot drills at home.

4. AR-15 Trainers (Like Blackbeard-Style Systems and Titan X from Mantis)

For rifles, auto-reset trigger systems allow the AR-15 trigger to reset automatically after every “shot.”

Examples:

• Blackbeard-type AR-15 dry-fire systems
• SIRT STIC

Advantages:

• Realistic rapid-fire and split times
• No charging handle or bolt manipulation between shots
• Ideal for drills that demand fast follow-up shots
• Combine with iDryfire laser targets for clear point-of-impact feedback on your rifle training, too

Is It Still Worth Dry Firing With a Single-Action Pistol?

Absolutely yes.

Even if your single-action or striker-fired pistol doesn’t let the trigger reset without cycling the slide, dry fire is still incredibly valuable - especially when you add iDryfire laser cartridges and laser targets.

You can train:

• Your draw and presentation
• Grip and stance
• Sight alignment and sight picture
• A smooth, clean first trigger press
• Target transitions (even if only the first “shot” counts each time)

Every live-fire string starts with a first shot. If you make that first shot cleaner, faster, and more consistent through dry practice - using your pistol with an iDryfire laser cartridge and laser-reactive targets - you’re already ahead.

The Bottom Line

If you’re using a standard striker-fired pistol and a basic laser cartridge, you can get tremendous value from dry fire - but you’re mainly training:

• Your first shot
• Draw and presentation
• Sight alignment and trigger press

If you want to seriously train double/triple taps and rapid-fire strings without touching the slide, you’ll want to add one of the following to your setup:

• A reset-trigger system (e.g., Dry Fire Mag Training Kit and similar solutions)
• A dedicated laser training pistol (such as SIRT or  Titan X from Mantis
• An AR-15 auto-reset trigger system (Blackbeard-style)

Combine these with your iDryfire laser targets, laser cartridges, and iDryfire simulators from www.iDryfire.com, and you get a complete home training setup for speed, accuracy, and realistic follow-up shots - all without leaving your living room or range bay.