NO THIS IS NOT A REAL FIREARM. But it does function like one in terms of scale, and magazine release, therefore this demonstration is accurate in terms of speed. The only difference from the real firearm is that mine only has a mock bolt, therefore it does not travel back as far as it should, and probably does not have the same resistance (although I can tell you the resistance is significant even in this mock bolt.) I know I did not use the common tactical reload (hitting the loaded mag with a fresh one to knock it free, then reaching under and charging the bolt) but I'd say this is just as fast. Wouldn't you?