Mag dumping? (Reload)

[Dread]

Hey all,

This may be a silly question sorry, but I’m still pretty new to airsoft so please don’t shoot me ?

I see people in videos just dumping their mags when reloading, I’m just confused to the possible damage that this does to the mags.

In general, do these people not care about it or are they using very cheap mags? Because my mags are metal and aren’t cheap at £15-£20 per mag, so I’m reluctant to do this even if it is that much faster.

Thanks

Dread

 

[hitmanNo2]

Just personal preference really.  You're most likely not going to break your metal AEG mags.  A bit of wear gives them character.  GBB mags are another story though,

 

[Adolf Hamster]

Generally for a midcap its not too bad, especially with a puller or such on it.

Maybe not so much a gas mag, potential to break it and its much more expensive.

I sometimes drop mags when the context is "shit theyre kinda close and i'm out" but normally i take cover and drop them in a dump pouch

 

[Dread]

especially with a puller or such on it.

Just had to research what these are, had never heard of them. Will have to pick some up ?

Now I just need to get my mags to drop, they are so god damn stuff atm

 

[GAMBLE]

@Dread ?

Good question I’ve been playing for a few years and I suppose it’s down to preference and the situation your in!?.... ?

Me personally I have metal mags and plastic one.
I tend to swap them out, which does take time.... under pressure, drop them carefully as I can (without loosing them)... or use your boot to cushion the impact! ?

I like to look after my mags and save the cash for more gear!!!! ?

My biggest tip is if you do drop your mags, put some identification on them.... It helps when people find them, they give it back to the person retracing their steps or to the Marshals (who can relate), it’s a relief when you get it back, saving you buying more!!!! ??

Hope this helps? 
?GAMBLE?

 

[Tommikka]

It might look ‘exciting’ in videos to be dropping magazines, but it’s fast enough - and should be faster from last shot to next shot to swap mags:

Dropping=
Release, mag drops (if loose), reach for mag, pull mag(From pouch), insert mag,

go looking for magazines on the floor

(5 steps until you can shoot)

Swap=
Reach for mag, pull mag(From pouch), release,Pull mag(from gun),Insert mag, store empty mag

(3 steps until you can shoot)

Unless you have small hands then you should be able to manipulate two magazines in one hand to be able to reload.

 

[PopRocket123]

My only bit of advice is remember to pick your mags back up before moving on otherwise you're going to be spending some time wandering around the woods peering into bushes

 

[Macv276]

It's faster for me, yes. Generally I'll dump a mag and with my support hand immediately transition to a fresh magazine. If you tape your mags with a certain colour, you'll be able to retrieve them later. 

That's the way I've been trained to reload, and I'll stick with it. But at the end of the day it's personal preference 

 

[Musica]

toe poke it on the way down in to the enemies throat.

Even my AEG mags I have only dropped them on grass.

 

[Stratton Oakmont]

Outside of tv, film and video games mag dumping just means when you get through the enemy you have no mags left.

not aware that this is a real world drill other than in competition shooting 

 

[Skara]

or use your boot to cushion the impact! ?

I do this all the time if I need to drop the mag.

Otherwise I just swap them and chuck the empty one in a dump pouch.

 

[Dread]

Thanks for everyone’s advice, I’ll be sure to pick up some pullers and put some coloured tape on the mags (I’m assuming electrical tape?)

I only play cqb at the moment as I own an mp5, so I haven’t got to worry about tracing around the woods looking for them. Like other people have suggested, I’ll most likely only want to drop the mag in a hectic situation and then pick it back up before moving on.

Thanks again for everyone’s input ?

 

[Rogerborg]

put some coloured tape on the mags (I’m assuming electrical tape?)

I use a dump pouch, it's pretty much what they're for.

 

[Macv276]

Electrical tape works fine. Most common colours I've seen are red/blue/green. Get yourself a callsign and then write it on there also. Can't go wrong. 

My little pony tape would make you look like a fucking legend though.

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[heroshark]

I hate dump pouches. Too big flappy and cumbersome for my liking. Now and again I'll drop a mag if the pressures on. Sometimes I'll have my mags laid out if holding a point or one ready in my other hand when pushing. I run a couple of the hard type mag holders and tend to stick the empty in the holder I took my fresh one from. When there's a quiet point I rotate fresh ones from conventional cordura/velcro pouches. On a point of marking mags I paint the upper of mine so in pouch or gun it's covered but if I leave it behind it's easy to spot especially as I camoed them.

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[Dread]

I use a dump pouch, it's pretty much what they're for.

Yeah I’ll use one of these when I get round to getting one, but still think I’ll drop them mag in a stressful situation.

 Get yourself a callsign and then write it on there also. Can't go wrong. 

What’s a callsign?

unfortunately I can’t paint the tops of the mags because I am already in the process of filing them down as they are that tight, they don’t even drop out yet.

 

[Macv276]

Callsign can be anything. My former airsoft team was 1 Echo, so we picked numbers 30 and upwards, IE 1-E-31 was the team leader, ect. Teams use all sorts, really the only limit is your imagination 

It looks and sounds slick on the field, and can clear up confusion when everyone is shouting over each other. It's also helpful to distinguish friend from foe. 

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[GAMBLE]

I’ll be using 3 methods for my mags:

(If I can get them all on?) ?

1. Use some tippex to tally mark my mags and the make, E&L 1, etc.
2. Colour tape on the mags, wrapped around the bottom. 
Different colours if needed, for others in my collection.

3. My Callsign on the bottom of the mag, definitely mine! 
Think I’ve cover all possibilities!?.... ?

Will add some pic, when I get the chance.

Callsigns help in the field with friends, the team your on and on the radios! ?

?GAMBLE?

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[mogaly674]

Personally I would advise you to look at getting a open type pouch like this 

Tbest Fast Mag Pouch 5.56 Double Magazine Pouch, ABS Fast Mag Pouch Set Magazine Pouch Molle Strike System For 5.56 Mags(Army Green) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FVH4D8L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_80cqEb2YGW7C7

And belt mount it. 

That way you have a mag that's easily accessible and because of the style replacing the empty mag is easier. 

I have a mag like that and only use the mag on my belt in extreme pressure condition ls but as soon as possible I replace it with another full mag for the next time I need it otherwise I just take a mag from my chest rig (spiritus clone elastic inserts see picture) 

Also if you go down this route I would suggest that you practice your mag changes at home and you will soon become proficient at it and it can be just as quick as dumpling your mag. 

Whatever route you take practice can help you on the field

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[Dread]

I don’t know if just me but I feel uncomfortable giving myself a callsign as I’m far too new to this hobby/sport, having only played a handful of times.

 But I guess it won’t hurt putting my initials on the bottom.

tbh I was thinking of getting one of these and just attaching it to my everyday belt, as I don’t have any tactical gear yet (part from goggles, mask and gloves)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viper-Elastic-Double-SMG-Magazine-Plate-Pouch-Airsoft-Molle-Evo-Mp5-VMPLSMG/372647947074?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180816085401%26meid%3D4672370971294154ae7ac899154a317a%26pid%3D100970%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D372647947074%26itm%3D372647947074%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100970.m5481&_trkparms=pageci%3A6b5e2e62-4b5c-11ea-9e64-74dbd18070f7|parentrq%3A2adcf9a31700a4e922675789ffe357e2|iid%3A1