Best speedloader in combat

[Boattale]

It does but it does not need to be much wider chamfer than the thickness of the case walls at the mouth. You want just enough chamfer to ensure that the case mouth can't get snagged on the edge of the chamber.

The shop doing it has strong reviews. I used them earlier to work over a 20 gauge 1100 to fit it to my wife and shorten the barrel. Work there was spot on. They seem to be totally competent - or I would not let them work on the one they are. It's been worked over action wise by a good friend who was a top shelf pistol smith. Looking forward to see what I get. And then thinking very seriously about giving it to son in law who's been looking for a good .357.

 

[jmorris]

This puppy actually injects the rounds into your cylinder.

As do the Safariland ones, mentioned earlier. If you want to know what is fastest look at the equipment winners use in competitions. A writer or salesman will say or use what ever makes them money, a competitive shooter uses what helps them win.

Does chamfering the cylinder mouth help with speedloaders? I would think yes, but that's not based on experience.

Certainly, if not using moon clips be very easy on the ejector, if you touch it at all. You let it slip past a case that doesn’t fall free from the cylinder, then let go and it shoves the case back in the cylinder, underneath the ejector and you are in a bad situation.

 

[mcb]

As do the Safariland ones, mentioned earlier. If you want to know what is fastest look at the equipment winners use in competitions. A writer or salesman will say or use what ever makes them money, a competitive shooter uses what helps them win.



Certainly, if not using moon clips be very easy on the ejector, if you touch it at all. You let it slip past a case that doesn’t fall free from the cylinder, then let go and it shoves the case back in the cylinder, underneath the ejector and you are in a bad situation.

This is why you slap that ejector smartly. Making sure that the cases have enough momentum to carry clear of the cylinder. Some also suggest tipping the revolver muzzle up to aid this also.

 

[jmorris]

This is why you slap that ejector smartly. Making sure that the cases have enough momentum to carry clear of the cylinder. Some also suggest tipping the revolver muzzle up to aid this also.

Absolutely, and for me it was a one in several hundreds thousand chance that it happened to me, at least in practice and not a match but I still haven’t shot a match since with one where I didn’t have a pen on me, just incase. Might ruin a stage but not as bad as not finishing it.

 

[jski]

Is there any consensus here, besides get an S.L. Variant if possible?

 

[.38 Special]

So message is: Don’t get into a self defense situation with a wheelgun? Incredible!

I need to call S&W and ask if I can trade in my brand spanking new Model 19 Carry Comp for an M&P of some ilk?

My message is/was: I have practiced extensively, under stress, with a variety of speedloaders. The only ones I don't regularly fumble are moonclips, which are too fragile for daily carry, at least for me. So I don't think there is any practical way for me to reload a revolver under combat conditions. The good news is that it appears to me that I am extraordinarily unlikely to ever have to reload under combat conditions, so I have decided not to worry about it.

Now, that all applies to me and not necessarily to anyone else. I wrote it just as one more data point for folks who are going through a decision-making process and I hope it is helpful.

 

[mcb]

My message is/was: I have practiced extensively, under stress, with a variety of speedloaders. The only ones I don't regularly fumble are moonclips, which are too fragile for daily carry, at least for me. So I don't think there is any practical way for me to reload a revolver under combat conditions. The good news is that it appears to me that I am extraordinarily unlikely to ever have to reload under combat conditions, so I have decided not to worry about it.

Now, that all applies to me and not necessarily to anyone else. I wrote it just as one more data point for folks who are going through a decision-making process and I hope it is helpful.

But for years we did reload revolver in combat (real combat, LEO and self defense) since the revolver was the weapon we used. The revolver has been around a long time and thus it's hard to believe they have never been reloaded in combat and used post reload. Sure its probably fairly rare and but I have a hard time believing that someone has not done it, even with loose cartridge from a pocket or pouch.

Pick a method and practice it, a lot. Luck favor the prepared.

 

[.38 Special]

But for years we did reload revolver in combat (real combat, LEO and self defense) since the revolver was the weapon we used. The revolver has been around a long time and thus it's hard to believe they have never been reloaded in combat and used post reload. Sure its probably fairly rare and but I have a hard time believing that someone has not done it, even with loose cartridge from a pocket or pouch.

Pick a method and practice it, a lot. Luck favor the prepared.

Didn't say it couldn't be done. Just said I can't do it, at least not reliably enough to be able to count on it - and it wasn't for lack of practice!

 

[mcb]

Didn't say it couldn't be done. Just said I can't do it, at least not reliably enough to be able to count on it - and it wasn't for lack of practice!

I may or may not be able to do it either but I am sure as heck going to give a go if my revolver is empty and someone is still a threat.

 

[jski]

I may or may not be able to do it either but I am sure as heck going to give a go if my revolver is empty and someone is still a threat.

EXACTLY!!!
I’d definitely prefer to have it with me and “have a go at it” (as the Brits like to say) than not have it with me.

 

[SteadyD]

I may or may not be able to do it either but I am sure as heck going to give a go if my revolver is empty and someone is still a threat.

Watching you reload on the run in the video you posted several months ago inspired me to start practicing. I’ll never reach that level of proficiency, limited by time, skill, and choice of equipment as I am, but I have already shaved over a second off my time in dry practice. I harbor no illusions that I could be fast under duress, but I see no harm in trying.

 

[Zendude]

The limited selection of Safariland speed loaders led me to choose the five star. They make a speed loader for every revolver I might conceivably carry, so all of my practice is uniform. I wish jetloaders or Safariland speed loaders existed for 6 shot 32 caliber and 8 shot 38/357, but they don’t.

You can get a Speedbeez for the 6 shot LCR 327. It is somewhat similar to the Safariland with no knob to twist.

 

[contender]

my preference in order as available for certain models for carry.
Safariland
HKS

my full moon experience was fine for range play and competition but found the moons fragile so i avoid that system for carry.