An interesting topic that Pistols and Pie covers in this video. Would you do a fast reload or switch to your secondary weapon in the middle of a firefight? Find out in this video and debate after watching it... "Here's an answer to the classic question - is it faster to reload, or switch to a secondary? Done in terms of airsoft. Some gameplay included at the end.

*NOTE ON THE TIMER*: All times are +/- .03 seconds. The timer is tied to the frame rate (30 FPS), so only certain values will be shown. The result is a bit of a reduction in accuracy, and an increase in repetition of the same times. However, you still get the gist of the comparison. Also, it takes about .30 seconds to move your hand from a freshly inserted mag to the foregrip (i.e. you can be putting shots [inaccurately] down range .30 seconds sooner than the times shown for reloads)."