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Speedloaders SUCK!
- Thread starter samsmix
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Chris Cunningham, at Cunningham Custom Leather, has an innovative speedloader carrier design that is a lot easier to conceal (and quicker to use) than most others.
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parrothead2581
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Have you tried the Safariland versions?
The Comp-1 is the smallest and for me, with .38s, easily fits in a pants pocket.
Unlinke the HKS version, the Safariland's have no knobs to twist. Just place it over the chambers, and push. I have yet to have any rounds magically pop out of them while in my pocket either.
The Comp-1 is the smallest and for me, with .38s, easily fits in a pants pocket.
Unlinke the HKS version, the Safariland's have no knobs to twist. Just place it over the chambers, and push. I have yet to have any rounds magically pop out of them while in my pocket either.
Guy B. Meredith
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Agreed on the HKS--mine went out in the trash as soon as I learned about moonclips. For IDPA it's Safariland.
Charshooter
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I agree, carried them for years in pouch with a beltloop
Marko Kloos
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They're bulky in a pocket, but they carry just fine in a belt carrier. I usually carry one speedloader in a DeSantis Second Six right in front of the gun, and four speedstrips in various pockets.
Glenn E. Meyer
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Interesting thread - I've used the HKS type with my 642, and 432 with no trouble. Recently I bought a Colt Cobra and found that the speedloader for this was a bear to get to snap close on the rounds. This was for two of them from different stores. Bah.
What's a good other brand?
What's a good other brand?
I can tell you for sure that the and Safariland Comp-series are superior for duty use (he he: Doody!) but as to their bulk and how to conceal it, the question still stands.
I am not averse to just tucking a gun into my waist, behind my strong-side hip on short outings. This pretty much leaves me throwing the speedloader in a pocket. I do not wear vests as they kind of advertize you are packing like a neon sign (this can at times be good, I guess). I also tried Bianchi's Lack-of-Speed Strips. I can load as fast from loose. The belt clip case ahead of the gun seems to be the best option, and one I will explore (Thanks Marko).
I do thank all of you for the advice. I was hoping to find something I had overlooked. Sadly, although I do love a good second act, I will most likely go to a flat sided auto for off duty & CCW use. The mags can be dropped into a pocket easily, as long as you make sure to keep them lint free.
I am not averse to just tucking a gun into my waist, behind my strong-side hip on short outings. This pretty much leaves me throwing the speedloader in a pocket. I do not wear vests as they kind of advertize you are packing like a neon sign (this can at times be good, I guess). I also tried Bianchi's Lack-of-Speed Strips. I can load as fast from loose. The belt clip case ahead of the gun seems to be the best option, and one I will explore (Thanks Marko).
I do thank all of you for the advice. I was hoping to find something I had overlooked. Sadly, although I do love a good second act, I will most likely go to a flat sided auto for off duty & CCW use. The mags can be dropped into a pocket easily, as long as you make sure to keep them lint free.
On a happier note, I just layed away a S&W 8 shot .357, a titanium gun from the Performance Center, to replace my aging M-15 for on duty use. I will carry it with 4 Comp-2 speedloaders and 8 loose crtridges (in belt loops).
It will be equiped with CT lasergrips, an EoTech holo sight, and back-up custom irons. All wrapped in a suitably modified safariland 6002 Tac Holster.
Hoo-RAH!
It will be equiped with CT lasergrips, an EoTech holo sight, and back-up custom irons. All wrapped in a suitably modified safariland 6002 Tac Holster.
Hoo-RAH!
Marko Kloos
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The DeSantis carrier does that as well, and it has a hole in the top flap for clearing the speedloader knob. It's the lowest profile speedloader carrier I've found, and I've tried a bunch.
parrothead2581
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Marko,
Does that Desantis carrier work with Safariland speedloaders as well as HKS?
Does that Desantis carrier work with Safariland speedloaders as well as HKS?
Deaf Smith
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The best speed loader is another revolver. Sure you can spend lots of time getting fairly well with them, heck I made expert, SSR, with a Ruger Speed Six 2 3/4 wheelgun and Safariland speed loaders in Desantis split pouches BEHIND the holster (not in front like is allowed in the rules.) Still, a second wheelgun is faster, especially at night, moving, behind a car, being shot at...
I carry HKS speedloaders in my pocket all the time. 2 of them. Never had a problem in 2 years. The only problem I did have was yesterday when one of them actually released the bullets in my pocket (NEVER had that happened before). But to me, magazines, especially double stack ones, are bulkier than speedloaders. Oh well, to each his own.