Thompson Reloads

This guide details the process of loading the 71-round drum magazine for the PPSh-41 submachine gun and preparing to fire. It covers the steps from opening the magazine to aiming the weapon, emphasizing safe handling throughout. The video also briefly touches on the weapon's firing characteristics, showing muzzle flash and recoil.

This video showcases advanced firearm reloading techniques demonstrated by an experienced shooter. It covers the unique reloading process of the Ideal Conceal Cell Phone Pistol, as well as the use of extended and drum magazines with suppressed Glock pistols and other handguns. The demonstration emphasizes fluid weapon manipulation and safe muzzle discipline, highlighting proficiency with various firearm platforms.

This RTT Range Day focuses on AK platform firearms and associated accessories. The instructor demonstrates AK shooting techniques, including managing recoil with drum magazines, and addresses common AK malfunctions. He also touches on zeroing an aftermarket red dot sight on an AR-15 platform rifle, highlighting the importance of proper optic mounting and testing for durability under recoil. The session emphasizes practical application and troubleshooting in a live-fire environment.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the effectiveness of hip firing a Derya Arms DY12Y shotgun, as often depicted in movies. The instructor, demonstrating high expertise, tests the accuracy of hip firing using a 12-gauge shotgun with a 20-round drum magazine and a Gideon red dot sight. The results indicate that while hip firing is physically manageable due to recoil mitigation systems, it significantly lacks accuracy and tends to impact lower than intended, making it impractical for precise shooting.

This guide details the process of loading the 71-round drum magazine for the Suomi M31 semi-automatic variant and preparing the firearm for live fire. It emphasizes proper magazine winding, manual cartridge loading, secure insertion, and chambering a round. The demonstration highlights efficient handling and safe operation by an experienced shooter.

This video showcases the firing demonstration of five distinct World War II submachine guns: the Soviet PPS-43, PPSh-41, and PPD-40; the German MP 40; and the Italian Beretta Model 38. The demonstrations highlight proper magazine insertion, bolt operation, and firing techniques for each platform. Instruction is provided by an expert with high authority, demonstrating proficiency with vintage firearms and correct manual of arms.

This video demonstrates an advanced, high-speed AK-47/AKM reload technique, often referred to as the 'Iraqi' or 'tactical' reload. The shooter showcases expert weapon manipulation by using the fresh magazine to simultaneously depress the paddle release and eject the empty magazine, followed by a rapid insertion and charging handle manipulation. This method, performed with a focus and precision indicative of high skill, is broken down in slow motion to highlight the efficiency of the movements.

This guide details an akimbo reload technique demonstrated with 1911-style airsoft pistols. It covers the challenges of simultaneous magazine changes and an alternative method using the pistol frame for assistance. The demonstration highlights the impracticality and advanced skill required for such maneuvers.

This guide details a high-speed reload technique for a 1911 pistol, as demonstrated by a firearms enthusiast. It covers the aggressive insertion of a fresh magazine, highlighting a potential pinch point on the pinky finger. The demonstration emphasizes completing the reload despite minor discomfort, showcasing advanced weapon manipulation skills.

This video demonstrates a cinematic, one-handed 'rock-and-lock' magazine reload technique for an AK-style rifle, as performed by a content creator specializing in video game-style maneuvers. The demonstration highlights high manual dexterity and familiarity with the AK platform's operation, showcasing a mid-air magazine catch and subsequent charging of the weapon.