MP5 Reloads: Techniques and the WHY w/ Teufelshund Tactical

[@Puddin127]

This series has been MAGICAL for my HK Addiction/Self Validation. Thanks to the bois and Pappa James for the sick vids.

[@Chrisblau]

Right? Thank you for watching and engaging in the comments dude. Means a lot 👊🏼

[@T20-c8f]

@@Chrisblau the hairier you get the harder we all get bud

[@Chrisblau]

@@T20-c8f bahahahahaha 😂😂😂

[@christoph9587]

​@@T20-c8fthis comment wins lol

[@MrKakemann1]

😁 Served with both the G3 and the MP5. Great weapons for their intended use. Our SOP was close bolt reload, everyone downloaded 1 round.

[@Chrisblau]

Hey man thank you for watching and sharing your experience. Appreciate it dude 👊🏼

[@thomascozart1095]

“Certainty over probability” is a great phrase! I have never heard it before in my 62 years, including 20 in the military. But I am stealing it! This man explains and demonstrates everything so precisely and clearly! I am sure he is in demand as an instructor/trainer. I like the ditty method because my brain is always off wandering around 😂

[@alfredbguns]

am a lefty and a have not found many videos of lefty's fast reloading an HK Mp5 I had to get used to my Mp5 and I finally got the hang of it. like to see more videos for lefty's...

[@ShooterMcGottem]

Lefty as well here and never really thought about the mechanics of the left hand reload, it seemed easy until I started to practice more. This comment makes me want to make a video on it specifically for lefties.

[@nickstout95]

Lefty with a ump and I load just like him with this mp5. Ump has bolt hold open but also can be hk slapped from bolt open and locked to the rear

[@austinarchambault9831]

I just bought a MAC 5K clone, and this video answered all my questions. Absolutely love this weapon, and understand how to effectively use it now. So thanks guys for this video.

[@johnroper3077]

Also being a former career Marine, with James coming out of nowhere with Teufelshund Tactical, and now with you guys at 1911 Syndicate, a new appreciation for the MP5 has now become a cool addiction. Semper Fi, Mac.....

[@1911syndicate]

🤙🏻

[@b-man1505]

First time watching you all and I am a new AP5 owner. Wanted MP5 for 30+ years and finally did it it cost effectively. Could not be happier with the purchase (exception ammo finnicky the first 1000rnds) but so glad the information is available to really learn about this weapon system. Thanks so much!

[@1911syndicate]

Absolutely!

[@adhamhwomble8345]

So I need a nvg setup idea for the mp5 or the k

[@Alkaline7.62]

I am new to this platform, and definitely happy to see this, especially as I am also a lefty

[@marshalllapenta7656]

Ok that hi five technique made more sense once I saw it!

[@Josh-wv3mn]

James is awesome always liked how knowledgeable he is regarding HK firearms

[@doggeaea]

Thank you 1911 I am digging this series and can't wait till the next one to pop. Keep up the awesome work.

[@1911syndicate]

🍻

[@Chrisblau]

Thank you dude we appreciate the kind words and support 👊🏼

[@letsride2057]

Years ago I worked for a range and a gun shop that was class 3 LE dealer. Three of us were able to attend H and K International Training Division LE sub machine gun course. 40 hours operator 40 hours instructor and 8 hours armorer course including 3 round burst trigger group. Round count 3000. Had the opportunity to train at the Spokane police range running the MP5 the MP5k the MP5k in a brief case, MP5SD 9mm and .40 SMP 9 10 40 45 and G36 Thanks to our teacher Gene Zink Delta retired, taking out scud missile sites and where he went every one died. And a shout out to our other teacher Dan Cusiter USMC veteran with combat service in Vet Nam and 24 plus years LA sheriff department H and K training division uses the SAS method of operation. From my manual from HK international training division on the Hk mp5 Operator manual training safety rules A Rendering the weapon safe 1 Always point weapon in a safe direction- Muzzle awareness 2 SAFETY ON (S/white) If applicable 3 Magazine removed 4 bolt, slide, or Cocking lever Locked to the Rear 5 Visually and physically Inspect the chamber LOAD 1 Firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Safety on 3 Lock Cocking Lever to the Rear 4 Magazine on a. seat and lock b. Two stages 5 Try to pull off 6 Vigorously Slap the cocking lever out of the indent to allow the Bolt Assembly to go forward on its own. UNLOAD 1 and 2 same 3 Mag off 4 Lock Cocking Lever to the Rear 5 Visual and Physical on chamber A RELOAD A. Lock Cocking Lever to the Rear B. Remove Magazine C. Insert Fresh Mag D. Tug down on fresh mag E. Slap Cocking Lever F. Single stack- get new mag before lock back. There is a reason. Additional info that we were taught to pass on, use the meaty part of the support hand to manipulate the cocking lever. Keep it tight and efficient, from the hand guard rotate palm to your face, slightly cupped slid along the Receiver with the outside portion of the hand, contact with the cocking lever with the fold of the palm, not the finger palm fold next down, most power placement to carry out a gross motor skill. No finger thumb pinch of cocking lever. Thumb may be damaged or missing, sliding palm back until stop giving a slight upward motion to place cocking lever into de tent and release. Palm face to side of receiver thump to mag release, finger wrap mag and tug and remove There is more but that's probably more than most want to read Oh, have probably run 30,000 round through the MP5 in the six years of demo and teaching. Never had a malfunction ever. Trained for it, never needed it. Keep it. Just a great gun

[@ROSS4712]

Great video and Great techniques. Exactly the same ways we were taught in the Corps by DAT guys and Combat Mermaids. Haven’t thought of or heard the term ditty in a couple of decades. I still use ditty’s training folks on all my weapons, especially IA/RA malfunction clearances. I think the reason TT and other instructors get so much flak on weapons handling, manipulations and manual of arms with this series of weapons is we were trained to use them the way it was designed, made and adapted way back in the day. AR’s, AK’s, HK’s etc have similarities and differences in their systems. Use commonality of techniques on their similarities but understand the differences and become knowledgeable and proficient in those to keep you and the gun running, clearing, reloading and operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. Extremely excellent fellas.

[@tmaddrummer]

James is Top Notch all the way! Thanks Gents!

[@hebrewhooligan5462]

In the class back in 2004 they were teaching us that if we were doing a reload with the bolt forward then as you are inserting the mag strip a round off.

[@1BXB]

Outstanding for the info provided and the filming which clearly showed all that was demonstrated.

[@ckkevin9620]

Again, saving this for some bourbon tomorrow night. HK, bourbon, and 1911 Syndicate- doesn't get much better than that! 🥃

[@1911syndicate]

Cheers mate

[@TheRealChetManley]

Awesome video! I will definitely be practically the back, off, on, forward drill.

[@kyootfox]

Quote of the Video: 19:10 -- "At least I know I got 60 rounds, and that is a lot of problem solving I can do with a gun"

[@PopBubbleWrappable]

Incredibleful. That's the first word that comes to mind when I think of the MP5.

[@bthemedia]

Need to try the Lee Sporting housing for MP5 to have the AR-15 style changeable grip and fire control functions.

[@cuttheknot4781]

Please make a video "vlog" of you guys going through the process of placing a Military Serviceman into a new home or rental property. I feel that finding a willing client who does not mind being on camera would do your channel and business a lot of justice. Take us from the initial contact/sit down, the ensuing conversation, perhaps a drive around looking at properties, etc. Showing the camraderie within that community along with any typical issues regarding placing a serviceman into a new home or apartment/rental, etc., would be very interesting for many. I (and many others) would certainly enjoy watching the process in action. Thank you.

[@-RONNIE]

YES my favorite the SD MODEL 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The bolt back to the rear I think is the best for me personally & also I rather have the extra rounds.

[@HelenKellerDenier]

New MP5 owner here. My first MP5 is a Dakota Tactical D34, 12" barrel variant. I've been competing with it and while you can certainly downgrade a mag to reload bolt forwars I have found that while competing things get weird when going fast. It only happened the 1 time but I did accidentally slightly lock back my bolt when reloading with the bolt forward. I assume that I just got sloppy. So because of that I always just lock the bolt back and then reload. AC Unity mags, once properly fitted via shaving the fitment tab, seat 100% of the time bolt forward full 30 rds due to the mag spring having extra space to let the top round move down for the bolt. However even once fitted they are still a little tight in the magwell.

[@anthonygerber8261]

This channel should be called The HK Syndicate.

[@rnginu59]

Love this series

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@jamesnelson5443]

That thumbnail is dope Edit: this whole video was dope

[@Chrisblau]

Hahah thanks James 👊🏼

[@1911syndicate]

Haha 🍻

[@davidt5085]

Good video guys, really liking this series.

[@HomesByPatrick]

I would like to know if there is going to be an outtakes at the end of this series. The 18:00 mark was great.

[@1911syndicate]

Haha classic moment

[@LUVDOGS1954]

great series, am learning a lot...thank you!

[@TrueNorth42]

The “Diddy” now has another meaning 😂😂

[@1911syndicate]

lol

[@x0j]

lol i was gonna say this

[@stonecoldmunchin]

Love the lefty content!

[@jfq4021]

Not much has changed from the late 80’s we were trained 28 rounds in the Mag, Bolt back, Mag out, Mag in, Bolt forward… and we carried the double mag attachment.

[@1911syndicate]

The 80’s were a magical time

[@Icecream-edible]

​@@1911syndicate especially for cocaine. Can't beat good ol 80s coke!

[@Wraith35]

Awesome knowledge transfer!

[@v1_rotate638]

What great timing, my zf-5 just got here

[@jackkirchner6086]

Bolt back load/reload, thats the way! In reload situation, we open first, check the chamberwindow for mailfunction, change the mag and close the System by slap!

[@donnelson4140]

Around 1981 I first shot an MP5 at the Ordnance Expo at the LA Police Academy. I was in uniform representing an obscure USMC unit. It was very controllable, but an ergonomic nightmare with few advantages over other available options. Flash forward to 2020, when in a fit of forgetfulness (I’m old) I bought an SP5K and found a whole new problem: any mounted optic interferes with working the charging handle. (Actually, that’s OK as the iron sights work fine, but few folks know how to run those anymore.)

[@ajttambo]

I’m just impressed by the Midwinter Night’s Dram bottle

[@1911syndicate]

Haha. Stayed tuned. We’ll have our small release out in a couple weeks

[@timoneil920]

I think James is going to give Chuckster62 a run for his money on PERFECT HAIR

[@noquartergiven7789]

It's not perfect but it does work and it is very good at what it does. I heard Chris' mom likes to have her mag downloaded. Thanks for the cool content fellas.

[@Chrisblau]

Baaahahah you’re not wrong Brenda runs downloaded mags 😂😂😂

[@1911syndicate]

Hahaha

[@noquartergiven7789]

@@Chrisblau Lol. You dudes are the best. Thanks again for the informative entertainment.

[@Chrisblau]

@@noquartergiven7789 idk about the best haha. Thank you though dude seriously you comment and watch often and it doesn’t go unnoticed 👊🏼

[@rjmacreadyoutpost3121]

Great content as usual!

[@bmwguy325is9]

I kneads SD... I had to settle for APC9SD.... But no giggle switch. Did I mention James is so Hawt. Like magnum PI hawt!

[@Chrisblau]

100% magnum PI looks 😂😂😂

[@RangeToyz]

Full mags are the way especially for a mag dump! Sweet guns for sure being real HK and full auto. Nice that Franklin Armory makes a binary trigger pack. I’ve got one in my MP5SD, MP5 and MP5K and they’re fun, but you’re having more fun!

[@johnwitherell6662]

Very cool and informative video.

[@weduhpeople8504]

That gentleman has and still works with active military and law enforcement. He is a serious HK armorer and his demeanor shows it.

[@Kris.with.a.k_]

I especially appreciate the trash talk in this episode lol. Good shit guys. Looking forward to the next one.

[@teufelshundtactical]

More to follow of that :)

[@mehdibenhassine9601]

the SD is a thing on its own

[@toddkirkendol444]

Well done gents 👍

[@KevinMcMullen.]

I have the most fun shooting my MP5SD and MP5. Great video guy's.

[@Chrisblau]

Thanks dude appreciate you watching. The SD is by far the most enjoyable full auto gun to shoot without a doubt.

[@KevinMcMullen.]

@@Chrisblau Agreed. I primarily run mine in full auto.

[@BetweentheCheeks00]

@@KevinMcMullen. why does everyone have full auto mp5s? Where are people getting these from?

[@KevinMcMullen.]

@BetweentheCheeks00 They are called transferable machine guns not super common but available.

[@vyoufinder]

I load my magazines all to 30 except for one, I'll load to 28 rounds and load it with the bolt forward as a nightstand bed. It took practice to be able to be 100% certain I was seating the magazines while loading with the bolt forward, but without slamming it in and thereby risking damaging the lips of the magazines. I've found that when I position my hands just right, I can reliably load with the bolt forward every time and without over manhandling things.

[@AGC828]

excellent episode....and you did get the full-auto variant this time.....doing the drill was a bonus....if nything....i'd like to know something abot the legalities in using a full-auto MP5 as a civilian for "home -defense" . Is it possible? Or would this just be our "Sunday Gunday gun"?? Is it just hte GOAT gun nerd ironic firearm we get "becasue we can" (not because we need) e.g. a Barrett 50 cal rifle. :)

[@HKSyndicate]

Get you a girl that stares at you the way James stares at that MP5 😍

[@arcangelsecurity]

You should lock back still in the shoulder before bringing into workspace for reload.

[@vyoufinder]

I tried the dual mag clamp before deciding it didn't suit me. I almost liked using it with one mag reversed, so as to keep the extra mag out of my way on the right side of the gun, but now I've decided it wasn't worth the loss of maneuverability for my use case.

[@SlowrideSteve]

Semper Gumbi! Always flexible

[@Sharpkravmaga]

Another awesome video. But one topic was missing im my opinion, taking the information given, in the MP5 platform, we only can do a "tactical" reload reliably on a 28 round loaded magazine right?

[@teufelshundtactical]

For all reloads, immediate and proactive (tactical, as you say), it is intended that you pull the bolt back to the rear in order to get the mag to seat. Of course, people inevitably ask, “Why would you do that on a proactive reload? You’re ejecting a round out in the process.” And my response is “I’m giving up the probability of one for the certainty of 30.” You see, because there is no bolt hold open device to let me know I have run the weapon dry, unless I’m counting to 30, how will I know if I’m actually empty? I would not want to proactively load a new mag when there is no bullet still in the chamber. And of course, as described, the only way to ensure, again “certainty over probability” for the mag to seat the first time, every time is to load with the bolt back.

[@Sharpkravmaga]

@@teufelshundtactical thanks for the information, just a matter of manual of arms training 👌

[@chitterlingsrtasty]

whoa, who is the new dude on the channel at the start?

[@BigSmitty1]

It’s super weird seeing you without a cap. Like seeing the rock with long hair.

[@marcgasber6814]

The Mp5 is like the 1911 - Never get obsolete!

[@1911syndicate]

True true

[@Chrisblau]

I agree 100% dude

[@cadian122]

The MP5 is still right up there with the best, the B&T APC series is the heir to the throne though.. The main issue I have with the MP5 is the reload though... Now that being said at least the charging handle is on the proper side and the handle does not reciprocate like an AK.. And also since its a compact weapon its easy to work the handle unlike the heavy and cumbersome G3... But its still overall a slower reload and inferior to something like an APC9 or UMP45... What i dont understand is that the MP510mm and .40 cal were able to solve the issue and have a last round hold open, but then they never came out with a 9mm A6 and A7 version that did the same thing.. They just left it... That makes zero sense considering they did it for the 10mm and .40... Also for all the people that say don't rag on the AK or G3 for having awful reloads ... It was early on with assault rifles ... Look at the FAL... Proper side charging handle and last round hold open...

[@guydavid8656]

Now there’s a real bartender !! 👍 👍

[@boodgiek8146]

9mms are fun ,the most stupid fun I ever had with a 9mm Mac 10 with a 30 round mag shooting a very large ant hill,watching the sand and ants become air born. Did that 40 some years ago ,now in my old age i just shoot targets,boy I miss that Mac 10.

[@stevo5459]

Can I ask what optic mount/claw you’re using to run the Eotech and alike? Another great video boys!

[@1911syndicate]

Honestly I’m not sure as I wasn’t my gun. There’s just a lot of options out there

[@matthieucarr7237]

So based on all the reviews on this channel and the community's knowledge, what would you guys recommend if you could get 1 GP AR rifle and 2 handguns, one for EDC and one for range/home defense/open carry with an unlimited budget?

[@natetran]

man i gotta get some stamps going on my SP5....

[@Chrisblau]

Do it.

[@1911syndicate]

Yes. Yes you do

[@petrsukenik9266]

What would happen if someone tried to run classic reload sequence to clear the malfunction?

[@goodboybenji95]

Awesome !

[@MichaelVanHeemst]

Gotta give us a G3 video

[@Toddstang68]

Phil Dunphy of the MP5!

[@johnroper3077]

Rotating and taking care of your 30 round mags can also show you how the push button mag release can be faster than using the paddle mag. Think about it a little and see. Semper Fi.🇺🇲

[@Catgat37]

I don't have a choice. I just bought the older model without the paddle.

[@erichoward5433]

What suppressors were on the MP5A3s at the end?

[@1911syndicate]

Dead air wolfman

[@AMANIIX]

Love the videos guys. Happy new year . Would really love to know actually the name of silencer in the intro for my MP5 build? Would really appreciate it thanks!

[@kingjehukhan8541]

You got to be quick on your feet like a panther....or the crocodiles are gonna get you..You should do this for AKVs, oh thats right AKVs do not malfunction comrade! But really I am a poor and cannot afford the MP5! As usual great video!

[@adamxiong1817]

I love all guns. If it goes pew-pew, I nod my head yes.

[@googlechicken]

Unfortunately for me the $80,000 I had laying around for an SD had to go towards Tires for the Lambo, perhaps next month

[@Super-Kuper]

You guys should just change the name of the channel to MP5 Syndicate

[@1911syndicate]

We might

[@haroldlittell689]

My first transferable machine gun was an MP-5, (transferable sear). But almost 50 years before "Project 64", General John T. Thompson's beautiful "Trench Broom" had a bolt hold open. 1918 BAR, M-14, FN-FAL, AR-10/15. I think the bolt hold open was a thing, just saying.

[@AngelSilverFourtySeven]

Woot woot 👍🏼🇺🇸🥃

[@alexanderb5644]

@15:42 "you'll hear a click instead of a bang" Teufelshund has been hugely informative but this statement just killed all interest in owning an MP5

[@stonekold]

Glad you took the time to educate the people that should not own a MP5, roll back is different and at the 75th we had to be experts at mp5, sg553 and ak47 not just the m4 down load was never an option. If you cant pick up any enemy weapon and use you ended up at HHC to be PCS'd to probably pencil pushers at TRADOC.

[@douglasschneider9127]

I gotta disagree with the idea of stripping the mag 1st on a malf. I use a lot of flat nosed subs in my mke zenith, and its notorious for deciding to misfeed the very last round in the mag. To me, taking pressure off the bolt by racking it back 1st helps guarantee the mag is more easily stripped free. And this way, my malfunction drills and reloads all follow the same muscle memory (which is the point of going, off, back, on 100% of the time in the first place) I follow this to such an extent that shooting at night, I frequently wont find out till after I police my mags that I've even had a malfunction at all. All I know is dead trigger = back, off, on, forward. Too easy.

[@teufelshundtactical]

That certainly is another way. In doing that, after locking the bolt to the rear and removing the mag, you will still have to go back and cycle the bolt again in order to ensure you clear the round from the chamber, before locking the bolt back a second time, seating the magazine once more and sending the bolt forward. It really just comes down to finding a reloading technique that works best for you, which was the point of the video.

[@gato9573]

Watching this right after Diddy is getting exposed, I’m sad that everyone before me won’t have had the same comedic value I am having 😂

[@charleshetrick3152]

Is this the gun we down load to 28 rounds?

[@kamilstaraszewski7549]

With all due respect to your experience, I tactical reload MP5 with bolt forward every single time with 100% certainty. Yes, it is not great for your mag health and yes you need to dry practice hard. But it is absolutely possible. Would be cool to watch your remarks on tac reloads, emergency are kinda obvious. Best

[@operationalaf3414]

It's faster for sure, but I wouldn't because of the feed lips. Do it if you absolutely have to...but I would rather have those extra rounds. Just my opinion 🤘

[@bigshoe84]

You miss out on doing the slap 100% of the time then, what’s the point of even shooting it at that point? 😂

[@gunsandcommissions]

The new Chicago typewriter? The Berlin typewriter, perhaps?

[@hebrewhooligan5462]

When they do a quick switch the difference in height is funny af

[@marcgasber6814]

Entweder Höllenhund oder Teufelskerl?

[@Bill-up9xw]

Hey HK Boss level 100 man! Can you please send me two HK mp5 22lr 10 round mags please! Lol I cannot find them anywhere. I'm in California! Thank you sir!

[@Awesome_1789]

Man how much does it cost to get MP5SD.

[@1911syndicate]

Semi auto, about 5k

[@SpencerAK74M]

Mmmmm. The sound of teutonic typewriters...

[@patrickavondale8653]

This is some serious pew nerd pr0n thx gents

[@1911syndicate]

🍻

[@edgaresquivel2147]

Seems like the last reload would be the best one to prolong the life of the magazine…

[@Lorddrase]

I dont get how everything thats not an AR has a "unique" manual of arms and where the Problem is. If controls arent objectively bad, like a mag lever that gets bumped accidently, Manual of arms is not a problem. Getting to know the controls doesnt take long

[@teufelshundtactical]

That’s pretty much the point of the video. Generally people without experience and adaptability bemoan the MP5 because it’s controls and manual of arms are different and don’t realize that it takes only a short bit of time and deliberate practice to become comfortable, confident and proficient with it.

[@Lorddrase]

@@teufelshundtactical And for that short time of Training it really seems to bring something unique and useful to the table. All though i am maybe a bit biased as german. I love the mp5 unfortunately im not easily able to shoot a real one

[@IntegrityFirearms21]

Warrior aren’t big a bulky they are well portioned! Don’t think big boy can beat James azz! 🤷🏾‍♂️😂

[@aarontodd746]

instead of ditty "tap, rack, bang" as w M4, its "rack, tap, bang"

[@muffemod]

Tushy Tactical 😆😆😆😆

[@ninjadave1970]

UZI doesn't have a bolt hold open either...

[@Joe5561000]

No offense guys but US Brass house is crazy expensive. Over $500 for a case of ammo. With prices like that $40 off isn't even getting you to "competitive" pricing.

[@ngreene5929]

Hahah 30 or 28. Def clowned all the haters

[@markrippt4677]

The MP5 SD is amazing to shoot on full auto. BUT, way past its prime. It's "limited roll" is very, very limited. It weighs about 10 pounds kitted out. It turns 124 grain NATO rounds into sub-sonics reducing penetration and range. It is also not a small gun. The ditty and manual of arms dance is freaking ridiculous on a battlefield. Think I am wrong? Lets say you are a Ukraine volunteer and get to bring your primary weapon. How far down the list would the 10 pound MP5 SD be? It is about the same size as a AKM or M4 but weighs more. Great vid boys!

[@teufelshundtactical]

Agree to disagree.

[@markrippt4677]

@@teufelshundtactical first of all you are a wizard with that gun. Best I have seen. But just be honest. For virtually every citizen who is forced to get a semi auto would be better served with something like a BCM RECCE 7 IN 300 BLACKOUT. MP5s are used less and less everyday, even in SWAT roles. As a twice retired LEO my experience is that the only time I saw MP5 SD in the last 15 years was the Meth lab teams. SIG is taking over the sub gun role.

[@teufelshundtactical]

@@markrippt4677 I clearly stated that I understand the niche role it continues to maintain. But it still is superb in that role. And if you’ve got one, I’m just advocating that you learn to maximize the potential of it. This format is not the place to clearly explain all the reasons why it may or may not be as visible as it once was, but there is no denying it is still effective. Are there other weapons that can also do the job? Sure. But while we have seen many other weapons come and go with great regularity, including fad cartridges, the MP5 series still soldiers on and it and the rest of the H&K line have never suffered the woes of quality control and reliability that we’ve seen from other companies, like your aforementioned SIG.

[@markrippt4677]

@@teufelshundtactical point taken! Does it have any role as a civilian semi auto? Oh and if I was issued one on a some sort of Tactical Team I would be running to you for training.