Savage .250-3000
Member
- Joined
- Dec 29, 2017
- Messages
- 3
I have both - prefer the Bianchi. The multi-color Tuff Strips is useful to know what load they are - .357 or .38Spl since i use both interchangeably.
Is there a best speedstrip?
- Thread starter jski
- Start date
- Status
cal44mag
Member
I use Tuff strips. My main carry gun is a S&W 431 in 32 Mag.
Tuff makes an 8 round 32 caliber strip, and that's what I carry -- these days I also bring a speed loader.
You have to replace speed strips every couple years when the rubber dries out and cracks.
Tuff makes an 8 round 32 caliber strip, and that's what I carry -- these days I also bring a speed loader.
You have to replace speed strips every couple years when the rubber dries out and cracks.
kBob
Member
I have used 1911 mags for “speed loading”...
but not what you think.
I push .45ACP rounds into the loading gate of a Ruger BlackHawk of that caliber.
I did it the first time because I was shooting with buds and what .45 ACP I had was in 1911 mags in my bag.
I had a magazine in hand and a Bud said the “magic words”
“Hey you can’t....” in this case use 1911 mags with a BlackHawk.
fortunately I did not have a beer and could not give the traditional response of “Oh yeah! well, hold my beer!”
But instead flipped the loading gate on the unloaded BlackHawk open, inserted the nose of the top round of the magazine in the exposed chamber and thumbed it in. Then repeated the operation five more times as though I had done so all my life.
“Oh, I guess YOU can.” Was my reward.
years later I saw it in a gun’ one and was saddened I had not thought to do six hundred words and three photos of it for some rag.
Now thanks to you guys I have to try the .38 SPL WC!
-kBob
but not what you think.
I push .45ACP rounds into the loading gate of a Ruger BlackHawk of that caliber.
I did it the first time because I was shooting with buds and what .45 ACP I had was in 1911 mags in my bag.
I had a magazine in hand and a Bud said the “magic words”
“Hey you can’t....” in this case use 1911 mags with a BlackHawk.
fortunately I did not have a beer and could not give the traditional response of “Oh yeah! well, hold my beer!”
But instead flipped the loading gate on the unloaded BlackHawk open, inserted the nose of the top round of the magazine in the exposed chamber and thumbed it in. Then repeated the operation five more times as though I had done so all my life.
“Oh, I guess YOU can.” Was my reward.
years later I saw it in a gun’ one and was saddened I had not thought to do six hundred words and three photos of it for some rag.
Now thanks to you guys I have to try the .38 SPL WC!
-kBob
Update: spent the weekend on the range with my 2 K-frame 357s. I used speed strips from 3 different manufacturers:
This 3+3 speed strip vs the Tuff and Bianchi 2+2+2 speed strips proved to be far superior. The 3 cartridges lined up perfectly with the K-frame cylinder.
My time was 40%-50% reduced with these.
- Tuff
- Bianchi
- Zeta6 K-PAK
This 3+3 speed strip vs the Tuff and Bianchi 2+2+2 speed strips proved to be far superior. The 3 cartridges lined up perfectly with the K-frame cylinder.
My time was 40%-50% reduced with these.
silvermane_1
Member
Well my MAXFIRE speedloaders came today, they're not speedstrips per se, but they're made of rubber like polymer and they're in a "stacked/staggered" configuration vs. HKS style speedloaders, hope this info helps there jski.
https://maxfirespeedloaders.com
https://maxfirespeedloaders.com
Last edited:
It got a lot of bad reviews on Midway, such as:Well my MAXFIRE speedloaders came today, they're not speedstrips per se, but they're made of rubber like polymer and they're in a "stacked/staggered" configuration vs. HKS style speedloaders, hope this info helps there jski.
https://maxfirespeedloaders.com
Think I’ll wait until they get a positive review on https://revolverguy.com/
Last edited:
SwampWolf
Member
Most people understand that the biggest reason for using "speedstrips" instead of conventional "speedloaders" is that they are so much less bulky and easier to carry concealed. But to call them in any way speedy is a bit of an overreach, imo; an oxymoron worthy of "jumbo shrimp" or "government worker" semantic contradictions.
I like the Bianchi product but I've never tried the Tuff brand.
I like the Bianchi product but I've never tried the Tuff brand.
It appears to me that you need to speak from experience: get a pair of Zeta6 K-PAK speed strips and try using them.
Ohen Cepel
Member
I carried Bianchis for years and prefer them.
Bought one of these neat pocket clips recently;
https://theneomag.com/shop/rasc/
It is an improvement vs the strip being in the bottom of my pocket. However, it did not work with the Tuff strip I had on hand. Works fine with the Bianchi though.
Bought one of these neat pocket clips recently;
https://theneomag.com/shop/rasc/
It is an improvement vs the strip being in the bottom of my pocket. However, it did not work with the Tuff strip I had on hand. Works fine with the Bianchi though.
silvermane_1
Member
Interesting, I tried them out already in my Security-Six they work the way they're supposed to, but you have to use them as instructed in the directions.
dawei
Member
I've had both the Bianchi® and the Tuff® strips for many years; of the two I prefer the Bianchi®. What I have for the J frames that I think is superior to both is this: https://zetasix.com/product/j-strip/
dawei
Member
Let me respond by simply saying once again:
Try the K-PAK 3+3 speed strips. They significantly reduced my reload times and appear to be well made. I certainly haven’t had them for umpteen years but my first impressions have been very favorable.
The Bianchi and Tuff 2+2+2 speed strips did not compare. It’s also convenient that the Zeta6-K-PAK speed strips will stand upright on a flat surface.
Try the K-PAK 3+3 speed strips. They significantly reduced my reload times and appear to be well made. I certainly haven’t had them for umpteen years but my first impressions have been very favorable.
The Bianchi and Tuff 2+2+2 speed strips did not compare. It’s also convenient that the Zeta6-K-PAK speed strips will stand upright on a flat surface.
Last edited:
- Status
