speed loaders

[lunchbox]

i need to get speed loaders for my 38 any thoughts. i saw this tiny plastic clip thing that was made for 9mm and 45 auto but im not sure what it does or if it will work for a 38 revolver

[srothstein]

There are generally two types of speedloaders for a revolver. One is a circular device which is made for each specific type of revolver. It holds a full cylinder load of rounds that you put in the cylinder, either push or twist to release the rounds, then close the cylinder. With proper practice, you can reload a revolver almost as fast as a pistol this way. The disadvantage is they are bulky, just like the cylinder on the revolver.

The second type is a simple flat strip. It holds the rounds by the head. You put one or two (two is the recommended way) round sin the cylinder and pull the strip to drop the rounds. It takes a little longer to reload this way, especially if you want to go full load. The advantage is the strip holds the rounds flat and neat, with less clanking around in your pocket.

As an aside, if you are ever in a hurry, the quickest way to get back in the fight with the strip is to load just two rounds, close the cylinder, and start pulling the trigger. You can pull the trigger six times much quicker than you can index the rounds you loaded. I learned that one under pressure in SAPD's academy - practice shootings with blanks.

[lunchbox]

yeah the little twist to load ones im not fond of the other you said that you pull where can i get them just anywhere or what
has nobody seen the other thing i was talking about its called a Cylinder & Slide Full Moon Clip

[Mike1951]

I'm not sure what C&S charges, but the cylinder has to be modified to accept the clips. Might not be practical on a $350 revolver.

Typically, half moon or full clips are used for revolvers chambered for semi-auto cartridges. Revolvers for 9mm, 10mm, and .45acp are made to accomodate the clips.

A popular thought on the Bianchi Speed Strips is to load two on either end. You only have four rounds, but it's easier to hold and get two loaded.

[Mike1951]

I just checked their website.

For S&W, they show modifying K-L-N frames to accept the clips for $103.50.

[fm2]

I have some that I have done only a small amount of practice with.

I think the safariland (comp I, IIRC) is a really nice compact one. You allign the rounds with the charge holes and push the loader down on the cylinder and they are relased as the loader contacts the the cylinder.

Here's a better description:
http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/review/Sa ... _Comp1.htm