Looking for referrals and any info on moon clips for either a .45acp or 9mm

[jastricker]

I haven’t decided if I am going to sell off all my .45 ammo as I sold the last .45 awhile ago. I was looking for a caliber that I can have a semi-auto and a revolver(no fail) for back up. I read about moon clips I just don’t know which ones are well made and which hold up long term. As it is for my kids soft situation that is coming. I like to have back up for my back up. Thanks for your help, I am leaning towards the 9mm or at least just one if the .45 is better as my daughter while fit and large boned like my ex-wife(I got custody of the kids), so she could probably handle a .45 well. But, I think it would be easier for her to use a nice jhp 9mm. As I have been thinking about selling my .45, as it is easier to have one less caliber and I have about 1000 rounds of jhp/frang, etc. self defense ammo I could sell. Thanks for your knowledge and/or advice

 

[moosensquirrel]

Check out the SE region hand guns. There is a trader selling a 45 revolver with 30 or so moon clips.

 

[jpm2953]

TK is the brand of moon clips you want.

 

[spencer60]

You need to match the moon clips to the gun you are using them in. There are only a few varieties but not all clips fit all guns.

That being said, a 45ACP revolver is going to be pretty big. I have one of the Smith 625 revolvers and it's a great gun, but it's also a full sized, all steel revolver. Great for competition, not so much for carry.

There are a few 9mm revolvers out there. Taurus still makes one, but by far the best one is the Ruger LCR.

9mm is a very snappy round and the LCR makes it very shootable. The standard Hogue grip is extremely ergonomic and comfortable, and the polymer in the frame soaks up recoil. The moon clips are easily available at Ruger.com for a reasonable cost, as are some nice accessories like a boot grip and different sights.

In fact I tested mine with Hornady Critical Defense without using moon clips at all, and it worked fine for two cylinders. That round is nickel plated so it ejected fine until the gun started getting dirty, and since the LCR headspaces off the case mouth the moon clips are just for extraction.

The 9mm is also probably the best 'semi-auto' cartridge to use in a revolver because of the wide variety of ammo you can choose from. The LCR will handle +P rounds, but you can scale down to some of the 'lite' self defense ammo for folks that are recoil sensitive.

Also, you can usually find a decent deal on the LCRs. The 9mm LCR is more expensive than the 38 Special version, but if you shop around you should be able to get one at a reasonable price.

 

[Hayata]

These work great in my 625. No tool needed to load/unload. Light duty - wouldn't recommend for competition.

Ez Moon Clips

 

[jastricker]

Thanks as the 9mm is what I am looking for as I want a back up gun for each of my kids as they may get a bad jam on the folks I got them for when they are older and works goes to ****. I want them to have the 6 definites you get with a revolver and the lighter loads means a my daughter can handle a smaller gun