Whiskeyhotel2020
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I've been searching for a better way of carrying loaded moon clips. Wondering if anyone here has a discrete way (other than just throwing them in a pocket). I have a ruger sp101 in 9mm and a S&W 625.
A better way to carry moon clips
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This is still kind of drop it in your pocket, but they will be protected and still available.
http://www.delfatti.com/PMC-PO Page.html
I have the 45 ACP versions and they work as advertised.
Dave
http://www.delfatti.com/PMC-PO Page.html
I have the 45 ACP versions and they work as advertised.
Dave
Dan-O
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I’d probably go with some sort of protective leather set up like this:
https://revolverguy.com/lobo-gunleather-moon-clip-pouch/
https://revolverguy.com/lobo-gunleather-moon-clip-pouch/
the Real Alpo
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For 45 I use this nylon double speed loader pouch.
It holds four clips - two in each pocket. You put the first one in bullet down, and set the other one on top of it, base to base.
It holds four clips - two in each pocket. You put the first one in bullet down, and set the other one on top of it, base to base.
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Whiskeyhotel2020
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I've been contemplating ordering one of these and maybe cutting the sides a little lower for a quicker reload.
mcb
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For what purpose? CCW, open carry, competition?
UncleEd
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Are moon clips really that durable that they can
be just thrown in a pocket or even "man handled"
out of a pouch? My last experience with them is
that they do tend to get warped or bent a bit making
a reload hard to impossible.
I suppose they are OK for games like gun
speed competitions or would-be Jerry
Miculek type shows.
be just thrown in a pocket or even "man handled"
out of a pouch? My last experience with them is
that they do tend to get warped or bent a bit making
a reload hard to impossible.
I suppose they are OK for games like gun
speed competitions or would-be Jerry
Miculek type shows.
mcb
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Moonclips for rimless cartridges are noticeable thicker (typically .035") compared to those for most rimmed cartridges (typically .020-.025"). This makes moonclips for rimless cartridges much more robust and tolerant to rough handling. I have carried 10mm moonclips in pockets and soft speed loader pouches hunting and even fallen on them without issue (except a funny looking bruise). When I carry 38 Special moonclips I carry them in a pocket protector.
My CCW setup S&W 442 with pocket protector for 38/357 moonclip.
My hunting setup S&W 610 with soft pouch and two spare 10mm Auto Moonclips
The USPSA gamer setup. Left Minor setup, S&W 627 and 38 Short Colt. Right Major setup, S&W 625 and 45 ACP. Both utilizing a North Mounting moonclips holder.
I don't have one but a good way to carry two moonclips on the belt and still protect the moonclips is with the IDPA legal version of my moonclip holder for USPSA. North Mountain makes a version with a single post instead of four and a protector to shield the stack of two moonclips from you cover garment and impacts. You can get it short for two moonclip such at 9mm, 40/10, 45 or long for 38/357.
http://4wheelguns.com/IDPA.html
My CCW setup S&W 442 with pocket protector for 38/357 moonclip.
My hunting setup S&W 610 with soft pouch and two spare 10mm Auto Moonclips
The USPSA gamer setup. Left Minor setup, S&W 627 and 38 Short Colt. Right Major setup, S&W 625 and 45 ACP. Both utilizing a North Mounting moonclips holder.
I don't have one but a good way to carry two moonclips on the belt and still protect the moonclips is with the IDPA legal version of my moonclip holder for USPSA. North Mountain makes a version with a single post instead of four and a protector to shield the stack of two moonclips from you cover garment and impacts. You can get it short for two moonclip such at 9mm, 40/10, 45 or long for 38/357.
http://4wheelguns.com/IDPA.html
mcb
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Dave T linked to them up in post #2. You can also get the same product from TK Custom.
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Whiskeyhotel2020
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Ruger has a neat moon clip case that slides onto your belt and positions the moonclips over the top of the belt.
https://shopruger.com/45-Caliber-Moon-Clip-Case-2-Pack/productinfo/90554/
I don't see the 9mm version on their website anymore. The 45 version might work with your 625.
https://shopruger.com/45-Caliber-Moon-Clip-Case-2-Pack/productinfo/90554/
I don't see the 9mm version on their website anymore. The 45 version might work with your 625.
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Whiskeyhotel2020
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Drobs-
Thank you I'll check those out.
Thank you I'll check those out.
A leather version of the Ruger case:
http://jeffreycustomleather.com/MoonClip-MagazinePouchsAccessories.html
http://jeffreycustomleather.com/MoonClip-MagazinePouchsAccessories.html
Gordon
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I've used "Shoot the Moon" clip holders for years when not having a full game rig on. works very well compact and light and secure . Brownells sells them.
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