The brutal mechanics of the Iraqi reload explained

History · Published 1 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Explore the mechanics of unconventional firearm reloads, ranging from the high-speed Iraqi method to the cinematic John Wick flick and the iconic HK slap.

This video examines various non-standard reloading techniques used to keep rounds flying. It covers the fast but messy and sometimes risky Iraqi reload, alongside other famous maneuvers like the HK slap.

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