Which speedloaders work w/ J frames?

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Just picked up a S&W 640 and the speedloaders they had at the gun store didn't fit the J frame cylinders...Any info appreciated...
 
There are speed loaders made specifically for "J" frame Smiths. Molded grips may interfere with their use. In particular; the factory S&W molded grips on a Centennial 642/642 interfere with 5 round speed leaders.There are at least 2 manufacturers of loaders whose names escape me at the moment. Do a search and you will find them.
 
I highly recommend Jet-Loaders. They make the only spring-loaded speedloader for 5-shot J-frames. Night and day -- much faster -- compared to HKS/Safariland (I have those, too) and they clear a variety of grips without a problem.
 
Or "Speed Strips" ;) They might not be quite as fast, but they conceal much more easily and there are no fit issues with any grips. Originals were by Bianchi and later Safariland/Bianchi. Another manufacturer named Tuff Products, IRRC, produces what they call "Quick Strips", and they can be had in calibers other than just .38/.357...
 
Smith & Wesson make a very good speed loader for their J frame revolvers.

Its call another J frame revolver.

You see the word 'speed' and J .38 should not be used in the same sentence along with reloading. J .38s just are not ‘speedy’ to reload, especially under combat conditions.

So maybe getting a second J might be the best solution.

Deaf
 
Its call another J frame revolver.
The NY reload is very fast...

"rcmodel" gave you the most common choices for J frame spedloaders above. Both the HKS #36-A and Safariland Comp-1 J-C7 speedloaders work well. I prefer the Comp-1 loaders because they are easier to use under stress although with practice I'm sure the HKS loaders can be just as fast.

I use Comp-1 loaders for my J frames and Comp-2 loaders for my K/L frame revolvers. Safariland has a lot of carriers and loaders which work well together for carry and competition.
 
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