MP5 vs MPX | Fast Reload

Published on September 3, 2018
Duration: 2:12

This guide details a fast reload training drill comparing the SIG Sauer MPX and Heckler & Koch MP5, as demonstrated by Polenar Tactical. It highlights the MPX's advantage with its bolt release and the MP5's manual charging requirement. The drill emphasizes using a shot timer to measure efficiency and practice smooth, rapid magazine exchanges for both platforms.

Quick Summary

Compare fast reload techniques for the H&K MP5 and SIG Sauer MPX. The MPX, with its AR-15 style bolt release, achieves faster times (around 2.36s) than the MP5 (around 2.72s) which requires manual charging. Expert instruction from Polenar Tactical emphasizes efficient magazine changes and understanding platform-specific manual of arms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00MPX Reload Drills
  2. 00:22MP5 Reload Drills
  3. 00:42Methodology and Gear Constraints
  4. 01:23MP5 vs MPX Mechanics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference in reload speed between an H&K MP5 and a SIG Sauer MPX?

The SIG Sauer MPX can achieve reload times around 2.36 seconds due to its AR-15 style bolt release. The H&K MP5, lacking a last-round bolt hold open, typically takes longer, around 2.72 seconds, because it requires manual charging of the handle after inserting a new magazine.

What technique is used for the H&K MP5 reload?

Reloading the H&K MP5 involves inserting a fresh magazine and then manually manipulating the charging handle to chamber a round. This can be done with a deliberate pull or the 'HK Slap' technique, as the MP5 does not have a last-round bolt hold open feature.

What makes the SIG Sauer MPX faster for reloads compared to the MP5?

The SIG Sauer MPX is faster for reloads primarily because it features an ambidextrous bolt release lever, similar to an AR-15. This allows the shooter to quickly lock the bolt to the rear or release it forward without needing to manipulate the charging handle.

What tools are useful for practicing fast reloads?

A shot timer, such as the Pact Club Timer III, is essential for accurately measuring reload times and tracking progress during fast reload drills. Having multiple magazines for each platform is also crucial for effective practice.

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