Speed strips

[LJWebster1]

Would you guys have any problem carrying two Bianchi speed strips with .38 special +p in your back pocket? I can't think of any danger, but thought I'd ask just to make sure. I want the strips on my left side so the would be accessible with my weak hand, and since I will probably be pocket carrying, my phone, keys, money will be in the left front pocket. That leaves the back left pocket. Any issues?

 

[fletcher]

If you can get to them when you need them, I'd say no problem.

Throw some snap-caps in there and practice unloading, pulling the strip out of your back pocket, and reloading as fast as possible. If it's fast enough for you, then I would say do it.

 

[Marko Kloos]

I carry two in my front right pocket, and another pair in my rear right pocket. I've done so for years, and never had any problems doing it.

 

[MCgunner]

I carry one speed loader and one speed strip in a front pocket. I figure if I just need a tac reload, top up, the speed strip is there.

 

[1 old 0311]

I have about 8-10 of these. I carry them EVERYWHERE.

 

[ktd]

I used to carry backup ammo that way, I had an old bi-fold wallet with the credit card slots. Turns out it was perfect to carry two speed strips. Protected them a bit, made it more comfortable to sit (I was on foot patrol so it was not a big deal), and kept them in a consistent position. Also protected my pocket from lead (LWSC-HP +Ps, those were the good old days).

 

[Rob1035]

I usually just drop the loaded speed strip in the opposing pocket, whether that be jeans, or a coat or something like that. I did order a belt pouch from HBE to go along with what will likely be a wonderful tuckable IWB

 

[Tower.58]

I have a nylon belt case that came with a cheap "Leathreman" tool copy that holds two loaded .357 speed strips perfectally. It also works great in a pocket to keep the strips from bouncing around. I've never carried both speed stips in a pocket, I don't like the idea of them bouncing around.

 

[saltydog452]

An empty 'Altoids' mint container holds two speed strips. Fits in any pocket..does not look out of place on a coffee table, end table, or center console.

Works for me.

salty.

 

[Whole Hog]

I carry a single speed strip in the same left front pocket as my S&W 337, which is in an Uncle Mike's holster. I'm left handed and switch the revolver to my right hand to swing out the cylinder and punch out the empties, so I want to retrieve the speed strip with my left hand. I put the speed strip against the back edge of the pocket with the bullets facing forward, under the seam of the holster, and it doesn't print at all.

Scott

 

[Rob1035]

An empty 'Altoids' mint container holds two speed strips. Fits in any pocket..does not look out of place on a coffee table, end table, or center console.

Works for me.

salty.

Great idea!

Scott- I'm a southpaw too, wheelguns are frustrating!:banghead: I'm getting slightly better at releasing the cylinder with my trigger finger, flip the gun over and using the speed strips. Its still horribly slow, but i'm trying to get better. Bottom feeders still rule the reload speed debate, especially for lefties

 

[SwampWolf]

Concerning which side of your body to carry a reload for a revolver, if you are right-handed it should be carried on the right side IMO. I toted a revolver for much of my le career (the last few years succumbing to the allure of the auto!) and was always trained to hold the revolver in the left hand, using the right hand to insert the speedloader.

I confess, however, that I never used strips and , though I don't see how, maybe the reverse is true with them.

 

[doublebarrel]

An empty 'Altoids' mint container holds two speed strips. Fits in any pocket..does not look out of place on a coffee table, end table, or center console.

Works for me.

salty.

That's very smart, thanks for sharing! I saw some speed strip leather pouch on Dillon's web site once. It was nice but kinda pricy...(nice leather wallet style. Since to me, ammo carrier is like underwear, I'm not gonna show it to anyone. No need to make them that fashionable)...

 

[asknight]

An empty 'Altoids' mint container holds two speed strips. Fits in any pocket..does not look out of place on a coffee table, end table, or center console.

Works for me.

salty.

If you travel out of your everyday area and stopped for a traffic violation, the Altoids can will be the very first thing a drug interdiction officer wants to inspect. Seems they're handy for carrying dope too. Just be sure you have a CCW if you're going to leave it visible like that in your car, since it will definitely raise questions.

 

[LJWebster1]

I realized after practicing just once that the strips needed to go on my strong hand side. I was thinking autoloader before I practiced. They are now in my back pocket on my right side, which is actually better, because I have carried my wallet in my back left pocket forever, and I didn't want to have to switch and get used to something else. Thanks for the info, guys.

 

[Whole Hog]

Rob, I always thought revolvers with swing out cylinders were designed for lefties. When I transfer one to my right hand for reloading I can cradle the trigger guard in my palm, put my thumb through the frame, then hold the cylinder between thumb and fingers and keep it from moving. Then I can use my strong hand to reload the gun.

Scott

 

[JNewell]

Have been doing that for years. Works fine, have never had any problem - though the rear pockets wear out faster than they did before I started carrying them back there.

For most of us, it is going to be fastest to keep them on the "strong" side, but it depends on how you've been trained to reload the revolver and what you're wearing.

 

[Super Trucker]

I carry one speed strip in the watch pocket of my jeans, works great.

 

[Moonclip]

I jsut wish they were available in 44 cal for guns like the 44spl Charter Arms bulldog.