The Best Way to Load a Magazine

[@heyher_the_odd]

The cross method might come in real handy on a new mag with a super stiff spring. Definitely trying that one out next trip to the range!!

[@andrewgarcia753]

Ill rob you

[@s379Ox]

I'll definitely try it on my new x-macro. Those new magazines make me look like a little bitch lol. Especially that 17th round 😂

[@yourajthakre-2590]

000pppoĺòòòo⁹⁹ said that a lot ⁹

[@chadmcarthur5652]

@@s379Ox just got a new mag my S&W today that 17th round is a fuckin bitch😂😂

[@RandyJ]

The cross method works way better for me!

[@Amber_Aviva]

I chose this tutorial cause I had a feeling he was going to get straight to the point 😂 and I wasn’t disappointed. Thank you!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Your Welcome

[@heyher_the_odd]

Okay, tried the cross method at the range today on an extremely stiff M&P M2.0 9mm, and it worked perfectly. Since I didn't take my uplula with, it was a fantastic way to save my thumbs after multiple magazine loadings. 10/10 do reccomend.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

So glad it helped!

[@philyamascunt7518]

I own or have owned many different semiauto pistols from almost every manufacturer out there and by far the hardest pistol mag for me to load is a Sig P320X Compact mag. ALL of the rest is easy as pie for me but the last round in the P320X Compact mag is a bear for me. It is even harder now that I was diagnosed with tongue and throat cancer that spread into my one lymph node in June 2023 I finished my 8 weeks of aggressive chemo and radiation treatment on Oct. 12th 2023 and I am still weak and tired but about once a week, maybe twice on a good week I walk out to my back yard (Rural Ohio) and try to fire 25 to 50 rounds with one of my pistols, mainly my carry gun which is the aforementioned Sig P320X Compact. My stepson just dropped off his new Sig 365 Macro Comp and 100 rounds of 9mm and asked if I would "Break it in" for him and I replied "Most indubitably" but I haven't got a chance to tear his pistol down and clean it before the first round goes out the tube of the P365 but soon, very soon!

[@jamesfoster6890]

Thats hilarious. I just bought my first gun(M&P M2.0) and struggled to load the magazine. Im glad its not just me 🤣

[@platanito4494]

⁠@@jamesfoster6890samee that shit stiff asf 😭

[@pedro426]

I just bought a cheap mag loader so that my wittle fingies don’t get sore after a long day of shooting

[@jankijan8004]

How many rounds are you really shooting in a day? I do max 200 and get sick of shooting. Of course, it's heavy on the pocket too.

[@alpha2957]

Smart man! I hope you bought the maglula loader.

[@randylake106]

That cross method legit just made me feel like I stumbled upon some alien knowledge that is life changing....its totally changed mine! Thank you sir, I am a grateful student and thankful for your Instruction!❤

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Wonderful!

[@kylegeldmaker]

the cross method saved my LIFE!!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

I glad

[@rainbowthegod]

I did the pez candy method and ate a bullet

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Lol

[@Ryan-os3ef]

Intelligence level 10

[@Star3Crazy]

Thank you!!!

[@kilpeoplebreaksht]

Nah just compress the top rnd with ur thumb and put the next rnd in

[@gabrielbigcat8698]

I was today years old, thank you sir you're doing the lords work

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Glad I could help

[@marrowdreign]

Bro, same. How have I never seen this???

[@Carlisho]

Smith and Wesson mags are thumb destroyers man 😭

[@woodeneye50]

S&W M&P 9EZ has a a piece sticking out on each side so you push down the spring easily with your other hand. Too bad they all don't have that

[@juano.9280]

currently breaking my thumbs on the shield plus

[@gilbertstevenson1494]

I’ll have to try the cross method. I push down the round in the magazine and put the fresh round in the space I made. But at the range, I’ve found my UPLula to be a godsend.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

It helps a lot.

[@Brownandproud1145]

I remember when i first started shooting felt like the ammo was gunna blow up in my hand everytime i loaded up magz lol

[@szudy76]

Currently thinking the same thing as I’m trying to load my first magazine using this video … 😂 I’m scared of the bullet..

[@EduardoAVilla]

@@szudy76holy shit this is exactly me right now lmao

[@katiejenkins4532]

​@@szudy76that's where I'm at too. I'm just sitting here starring at it lol

[@ItzxRandy]

I just bought ammo for the first time and this is the EXACT thought I’m having 😂😂 “God I hope this bullet doesn’t explode” “if I tap em to hard, will it shoot?” lmao 🤣

[@xX_TxC_Xx]

Just got my first gun and having the same thoughts 😂 had to come and watch a video thinking I was doing it wrong cause it’s very tuff putting the bullets in

[@Brody8363]

2 years later, still helping people. I was having so much trouble and it’s SO much easier now thank you 😊

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

yep thanks For watching

[@katiejenkins4532]

Thank you for teaching us!!🎉🎉

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

You are so welcome! Stay Tune For More

[@Diazufos1994]

Than you. The cross method to load my p365 micro comp really helped me

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Great I’m Glad it Help

[@Acdiesel1]

This is a good channel full of accurate information. You see so many gun channels now wgere it's very apparent the individual is grossly inexperienced and/or misinformed. Thanks for teaching people the right ways.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks

[@stevekennyufc]

Wow! The cross method worked the first time! And I was having a lot of trouble before. 👍

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Glad it helped!

[@tonyducks1121]

Pez method 4 life!

[@cathypalmeri1784]

Thank you for this quick, helpful video.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@m3rri3n36]

First time shooting yesterday and struggled the most with the reloading the way I was shown. Left the range, watch this last night, went back to the range this morning, using the cross method worked everytime with ease. Thank you

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

I’m glad it help keep watching

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

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[@edwardtieman7542]

Thank you so much for getting to the point, and actually explaining how to load a magazine with bullets and stick to the answer in solution. I can’t believe how many videos are out with the same title I talk about something completely irrelevant. And your methods rock.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks for Commenting I’m Glad you Like it Stay Tuned For More

[@jamespalmer5679]

Thanks a million my friend. I just bought my 380 pistol. And I'm more confident in public or at night when I get off work. Thanks a million my friend.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Glad to hear James keep up the hard work becoming your first line of defense. Keep watching keep commenting and keep sharing. Thanks again.

[@princessiwebber1773]

Thank you much, the cross method works for me!!!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Glad it helped!

[@mylypgloss]

This is soooo helpful! Thank you

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

I'm so glad!

[@kfrazier2696]

Thank you for the tutorial, it was very helpful!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Your Welcome

[@Fobes]

Never seen either. Bout to try them both!!

[@despraterado588]

How are you putting them in?

[@stevej2797]

I thank you! My thumbs also thank you. Try both methods as both were big help for me. But must say that I'm now an official Pez man.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Glad it helped!

[@trashman1969]

Thanks for tip! Cross method is my new method

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Your Welcome

[@killen_o.mwaganda]

Now that's the perfect Dad.

[@ontheairwithari]

The cross method worked for me. Thank you!!!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Glad it helped!

[@kingburr07]

The last one worked instantly for me thanks 🙏

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Great to hear

[@rudyjean5550]

I needed this, thanks

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Enjoy

[@Canelosson]

Thank you for the cross method

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

You are so welcome!

[@MortallyConfused]

Good tips! That spring gets broke in and it gets a lot easier

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

They will

[@M60gunner1971]

Maglula method works pretty good.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Still important to know how to do it with out the loader

[@StargazingBella]

He makes it look so easy!!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

It is try it

[@patjoslin4087]

Honestly never heard of cross method, I like it

[@maxcohen13]

How have I never thought of this? Brilliant!

[@jeffmather728]

Holy crap that cross method is amazing. I was loading my new walther pdp and even the speed loader was a pain. I tried the cross method and took me a couple minutes after that. I also have co workers who are newer to guns and im recommending this video to them. Thanks again and happy holidays. Jeff.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

I’m Glad it Helped

[@user-ip9fk6yp2z]

Hey jeff i bought a 40 s&w springfield sub compact "3" barrel as my first hand gun ,is that a good choice for being my first hand gun?

[@jeffmather728]

@user-ip9fk6yp2z yes. I love my springfield's. I have 5 of them (echelon, hellcat pro, xd, xdm elite and garrison). Congrats on the purchase, ammo wise for conceal carry and/or home defense i would recommend gold dot, hornady critical duty and federal hst (I've always used gold dot but after trying federal hst out i will be switching to federal when i use all my gold dot up).

[@user-ip9fk6yp2z]

@jeffmather728 Nice . Thank you I'm a big fan of yours!

[@TheDJOblivion]

I always press the round in the mag down with my thumb, then load in the next round with my other thumb. Thanks for sharing, I've never seen the cross/rotate method before.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

No Problem

[@nickhosford7801]

Oh how cool! Im gonna try these!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

It’s a game changer

[@CinthiaDelgado609564]

Thank you!!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

You are welcome

[@Sebasr151]

Thank you!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Your welcome

[@scottboy]

Honestly the most common method I've seen is using the tip of a thumb to push the bullet down enough to slide the next on in, these methods you demonstrated seem way better so i will start using the cross method

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

THANKS for Commenting

[@frankmorales643]

Thank you

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

You're welcome

[@LegendaryGames420]

Its sad that most young viewers will never understand why its called the pezz dispenser method..... I miss pezz.... Where can they be found?

[@malachimatthews9723]

I know what a pezz dispenser is

[@katiejenkins4532]

Most candy shops

[@havehadit460]

Pretty much every Walmart I've gone to has pez dispensers lol

[@2Aisaac]

Cross method is the easiest if you can do it

[@brycerasco2749]

Yo worked perfect !

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

THANKS for Commenting

[@lethalfuzion1664]

Just subscribed I really like your page trying to get my ccw I saw your 4 steps as well very helpful page !!!!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@platanito4494]

Thank you so much

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Your Welcome

[@grumman7772]

Thank you 🙏

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

You’re welcome 😊

[@dajwonhurd3163]

Thank you.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Your welcome

[@jackinyoubaby]

I don't do it either way that you showed here. I hold the magazine in my left hand and press the cartridge in with my left thumb and slide one in with my right hands thumb

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

That's pretty much the pez method my son does it exactly like that.

[@morrisphillips1799]

Thank you 👏👏

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

You're welcome 😊

[@magnawaves]

Thank you sir! I am a complete beginner and I thought I just had to tough it out and push harder as I held the magazine in the air in my hand! Pez worked much better for a 7 bullet magazine (m&p 2.0 shield 9, I don't know if there is much of a difference) and I tried the cross with the 8 bullet one which also worked. I just couldn't get the last ones in, thanks again!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks for commenting

[@israeljudite8434]

It’s not as easy as it looks. My springs super stuff my thumps burning lol

[@jonnewacc9270]

Then I'm loading a 40ca

[@twinncapalot6120]

Helped me reload quicker thanks for the new tips

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

I’m glad it help

[@Chief_kweef2001]

This just saved my thumb thank you sir

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

THANKS for Commenting

[@josephrogers8213]

I'll try both thanks

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks

[@herbderbler1585]

That cross method looks useful for getting the first catridge into an M&P9 magazine. For some reason those are finicky to start in a way I've never seen with any other mag.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

givw it a Try and let me know

[@justinyuo]

That's helpful information

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

I’m glad you think so please subscribe and keep watching

[@murtazamohammed1380]

Thx for help mr

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

No Problem please keep watching

[@murtazamohammed1380]

@@johnthefirearmsinstructor i’ll i wanna be a gunslinger

[@VanessaAiavey]

Thanks🎉

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks For Watching

[@kimberleymarkova3641]

Brilliant

[@24sevenrecords51]

Great and easy.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks for Commenting

[@andrewrosales5444]

Looks way easier thanks

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

It can Be Give It A Try

[@MoonJagNuggetStab]

Never really had an issue loading mags, but I'll give these a go since my thumbs start getting sore after about 10 mags

[@chrisemry373]

Thanks.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Your Welcome

[@2163mrjeff]

Ive had to shave the plastic guide on all my M&P Shield Plus magazines to get that last round in. The shield plus was my first gun and i thought i was being a little baby about loading. Now, multiple guns later and they all load way too easy. I always feel like i can shove and extra 2-3 rounds in them lol.. love my Shield with 15 round mag tho. Thats what i carry.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks For Commenting

[@Joekoch-gp8zq]

Never seen the cross method before imma have to give it a try

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Let me know how it goes. Thanks for commenting

[@reesejohnson2788]

Sheesh, I had the bullets in backwards. Thank you for this!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks For Watching

[@Zelly_22]

I unintentionally do the second method

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Nice

[@Nosirrah2112]

Hmm I like the attention to detail. I find the cross method comes in toward the bottom of the mag. Or near the end of range day. When my hands get fatigued

[@whomagoose6897]

I usually use a MagLULA UPLOADER. Good to know about the cross loader method. Always used the Pez method. Just didn't know there was a name for the Pez method.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

We use loaders a lot too but its important to have the ability to load without it.

[@whomagoose6897]

@@johnthefirearmsinstructor Sometimes I need a separate loader. I have a Sig-365 and everybody knows those ten round magazines are fairly stiff. Especially the last few rounds.

[@pipedownpaulneatyourpudding]

Nice !

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks!

[@91coronas]

How do you load a multi clip?

[@cassandrahenry4945]

Good teacher,new postol owner

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks and welcome

[@kanjo4976]

God help me, I started doing this and thought I was doing something wrong when my fingers started bleeding 😂

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Some mags are like that unfortunately.

[@benjaminpritchard3084]

The Cross method help greatly. New kimber clips, the springs are tough.

[@veygazgurl]

I got 2 in which is why I'm here haha

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Hope it helps

[@trashcan7140]

Which do you like more

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

I use the PEZ dispenser method usually.

[@shaggydudegaming]

Just bought my own gun for the first time and loading the magazine became a pain after about the 11th round. Came out of the range with a blister on my finger. Definitely going to give these methods a try lol

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Load the magazine is the hardest part a lot of the time 😂

[@Edw1nSayz]

Sir, any points in where to best place the bullet when loading a new mag with stiff spring to compensate for depress?

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

I'd say just make sure you're in front of the lips in the back obviously. Other than that its important to find the center of the spring so the follower doesn't twist at all. That always makes it harder.

[@Sway934]

goat

[@someguy2272]

thanks

[@tylerkinley268]

Liquor before beer, of course.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks For Commenting

[@thezuck8157]

My brain can't wrap around the concept of not intuitively knowing how to load a magazine... although, I was given realistic toy guns throughout my entire childhood, including all metal cap gun revolvers with screw-in suppressors and bolt action rifles with a real working bolt, wood stock, but with an orange tip. I suspect my family was knowingly grooming me to be a gun nut, just so they could scold me for my obsession later.

[@daesong1378]

It’s for the kids that couldn’t figure out that toy where you put the same shape block into the same shaped hole.

[@monsta2311]

I'll give the cross method a try

[@roadsideprophet2012]

If that doesn't work I suggest the Lula method but if hand strength is the issue I usually suggest the S&W EZ

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks for Comment

[@codboy909]

New student here does the cross method work up to higher rounds loaded?

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

every time you put around in the magazine, the spring gets tighter. There’s no reason for range time to Butb5 rounds of the magazine at the time. but yes, cross method can help you get more than five rounds

[@chaitern6075]

tell the m&p shield magazines that lol

[@mkshffr4936]

I have to try these. I just got a P17 and loading those little 22s in the mag is kind of hard on my arthritic hands.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Thanks For Commenting

[@smagzzz]

Hey I have alot of experience with fire arms but getting a new glock and trying to load the mag had me scratching my head bcs I did it right but after a few I was giving it my all and it wasn't working so ur video helped and thanks for not being a dick I kno loading a mag should be common sense but them spring suck

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Probably one of the hardest thing at each student keep up the great work and thanks for commenting

[@louisemcleod458]

Love you

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

THANKS FOR COMMINTING

[@noonecares000]

tank u

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

No problem!

[@chadking8963]

I use the pez Dispenser method

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

That's how I taught my sons to do it! One of my favorite methods.

[@tjmayer9103]

Never heard of the cross method. Thanks!

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Happy to help! We love teaching people new things!

[@tjmayer9103]

@@johnthefirearmsinstructor Going to have the wife try it. She's always struggles.

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Let me know how it Gos

[@tjmayer9103]

@@johnthefirearmsinstructor 👍

[@brandonsmith1647]

Algorithm

[@danigyrl5274]

Will pay you to help me....been struggling

[@Secure_It_T]

So I have a 10 round magazine for a Glock in 9mm. I got 6 rounds in but this 7th one is really pushing back. Am I doing something wrong or just try and force the round into the mag?

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

The Spring is stiff when New. Used the loader that comes with the Glock and force the Rounds the spring will break in

[@Secure_It_T]

@@johnthefirearmsinstructor ah ok. I don’t have my Glock yet ( CA ten day wait period..) but I picked up an extra mag that’s compatible with it. I’ll look into getting a loader soon. Got two more rounds to go lol

[@damian3182]

Is it safe to keep a mag loaded with bullets and stored away for years? Does the spring eventually snap or break under its pressure?

[@johnthefirearmsinstructor]

Yes it is safe No the spring will not Snap under pressure The mags are meant to be loaded If Anything you should be going to the range at least once a month.