[ceestand]

What are the differences between the types I, II & III? Supposedly all three (models J-K2, J-K2C & J-K2S) will work in my S&W model 10.

[Jim Watson]

Comp I has a small knob and is a little tedious to load with loose ammo, but is the smallest to carry in a pocket.
Comp II has a large knob and is easier to load with ammo, easier to pluck out of a pouch.
Comp III is spring loaded and launches the rounds into the chambers. It is a LOT bigger unit to carry however. Best in an open-top range carrier or in a coat pocket.

[ceestand]

Thanks Jim. I was under the impression that all the Safariland speedloaders were the "push button" type, but you are saying that the Comp I & II are the traditional insert-and-twist-knob types?

[Jim Watson]

Not what I meant. The Safariland loaders are neither "push button" nor "twist knob" type.

You hold the loader by the body, start all rounds into the chambers, and push the whole thing. Comp I and Comp II release the cartridges to fall into the chambers, Comp III launches them into the cylinder.

The knob is only for filling the loader. Keep your cotton pickin fingers away from it while loading the gun.

[ceestand]

Ah, so desu ne. It sounds like Comp I is what I'm looking for, but maybe I'll get at least one of each anyway. I don't suppose you know of an online reference or book that shows the proper (quickest) way (or ways) to use them (or any speedloaders)?

Thanks again Jim.

[Jim Watson]

Modern Technique of the Pistol, Morrison, has a short section, with pictures, on revolver loading. I don't know anything on the Net.