The title is: Pistol Reloads: A Complete Guide
RELOADS
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11m
Master your pistol reloads with John McPhee as he breaks down his three-step reload process for maximum speed and efficiency. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shooter, these fundamentals will shave precious seconds off your reload time and reinforce solid mechanics under stress.
Key Takeaways from This Video:
✅ Step 1: Drop the Mag Fast – Eliminate wasted motion and make sure the magazine clears the gun immediately.
✅ Step 2: Efficient Mag Swap – Keep the gun tight to your body, properly orient the mag, and load without taking your eyes off the target.
✅ Step 3: Get Back in the Fight – Drop the slide, reacquire your grip, and push out to re-engage as quickly as possible.
John also explains why running the gun dry in training helps condition your brain for instinctive, automatic reloads when it matters most. If you’ve been fumbling with reloads or adding unnecessary motions, this guide will fix your process and help you reload faster and more efficiently.
🔹 Pro Tip: Always load the same number of rounds when training—this reinforces muscle memory and builds consistency.
🔥 Watch now and take your pistol reloads to the next level! Let us know in the comments what part of your reload could use improvement.
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