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Need recommendation for speed loader for .38 snub
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https://www.sportsmansguide.com/pro...on-charter-arms-taurus-rossi-6-shot?a=1590385
I've only owned HKS speedloaders, (Twist knob to release cartridges)
though I used some borrowed Safariland
(push-in release) to test them, and didn't care for them.
P.S. The bullet profile can make a big difference in
smooth loading of the rounds into the cylinder.
I've only owned HKS speedloaders, (Twist knob to release cartridges)
though I used some borrowed Safariland
(push-in release) to test them, and didn't care for them.
P.S. The bullet profile can make a big difference in
smooth loading of the rounds into the cylinder.
I prefer speed strips to the traditional round loader. Easier to carry and once you practice, nearly as fast as a traditional loader
use the rubber strips
Bianchi's speed strips are too slow for me. I tried them.
I still own one. I use it for carrying spare ammo in my pocket in a nice flat configuration.
I don't expect to be able to use it rapidly to reload when there are still bad guys threatening me.
P.S. You know, there are dozens people on the Internet who talk about how speed strips are great for rapid reloading if you practice. But almost none of those dudes has ever posted a video of themselves demonstrating how quickly they can do this, without fumbling and dropping the rounds and with a good short time.
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/speed-strip-revolver-reload/
This guy at Lucky Gunner tested himself on the clock and found that
using a speed strip to load five shots in his revolver with five new rounds
takes him an average of nine seconds.
He can cut that down to 7.6 if he only loads 4 rounds, not all 5.
In comparison, a traditional speed loader will let him reload all five chambers of his small revolver in four seconds most of the time,
3 and 1/2 when things go especially well.
I still own one. I use it for carrying spare ammo in my pocket in a nice flat configuration.
I don't expect to be able to use it rapidly to reload when there are still bad guys threatening me.
P.S. You know, there are dozens people on the Internet who talk about how speed strips are great for rapid reloading if you practice. But almost none of those dudes has ever posted a video of themselves demonstrating how quickly they can do this, without fumbling and dropping the rounds and with a good short time.
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/speed-strip-revolver-reload/
This guy at Lucky Gunner tested himself on the clock and found that
using a speed strip to load five shots in his revolver with five new rounds
takes him an average of nine seconds.
He can cut that down to 7.6 if he only loads 4 rounds, not all 5.
In comparison, a traditional speed loader will let him reload all five chambers of his small revolver in four seconds most of the time,
3 and 1/2 when things go especially well.
Everything is a trade-off. Speedloaders, like those from HKS, are quicker to use, but bulky and more difficult to carry. Each one is similar to carrying an additional cylinder on your person.
Speed Strips are easier to carry, but slower to load from.
My vacation gun for low crime areas, like the Florida Keys, is a S&W 442 in a AIWB, with two Speed Strips in my right front pocket. There is no way I would shove two HKS speedloaders in my front right shorts pocket. This method of carry works great for the way I dress when I’m there.
If I were carrying a full-size revolver, OWB, and dressing for that, then I’d have no issue with carrying a couple of speedloaders on my belt…….I’ve done it many times before.
Speed Strips are easier to carry, but slower to load from.
My vacation gun for low crime areas, like the Florida Keys, is a S&W 442 in a AIWB, with two Speed Strips in my right front pocket. There is no way I would shove two HKS speedloaders in my front right shorts pocket. This method of carry works great for the way I dress when I’m there.
If I were carrying a full-size revolver, OWB, and dressing for that, then I’d have no issue with carrying a couple of speedloaders on my belt…….I’ve done it many times before.
Excellent point. Different situations require different gear.
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