Favorite moonclip loading tools?

[C0untZer0]

I only know that I don't like to load them manually - what a pain.

Google turns up a number of products, I found this:

http://www.mooncliptool.com/

But I'd like to peoples feedback on tools or methods they like.

My thumbs hurt

 

[Dan-O]

That's what I use for my 610 and 625. Well worth the money.

 

[C0untZer0]

I'm improvising with an Irwin Quick-Grip in the meantime.

 

[MifflinKid]

I use the BMT Equipped, Inc. N45-6 mooner/demooner tool for my M625s.

http://bmtequipped.com/products.php

 

[MrBorland]

BMT is the way to go.

 

[Bobmar]

I have used the moonclip tool for a number of years. Change center shaft to load 625 & 627 clips. Works great! bob

 

[Dr.Rob]

The moonclip tool is neat, I have never had an issue loading them, it's popping the spent one out that's a pain.

 

[Blueduck]

BMT is the way to go.

I've not tried everything else out there, but the BMT tool is awesome for loading and unloading.

 

[StrawHat]

The moonclip tool is neat, I have never had an issue loading them, it's popping the spent one out that's a pain.

Like you, I do not have a problem loading a 45 moonclip. For popping out the empties, I use a piece of tubing that fits over the spent round. I filed a ledge on the end and it goes past the clip. A simple twist and the empty pops out.

 

[moxie]

I use an early generation Moonclip tool. Works great. The updated version costs $40, while the BMT tool costs $80. What does the BMT do better?

 

[MrBorland]

What does the BMT do better?

Drop the rounds in, spin, go shoot.

When you get home, drop the spent moons in, spin, have a beer.

And if you don't have enough moonclips for a full range session or a match, you can unload & reload a spent moon in much less time and with much less ado than it takes with other contraptions.

 

[C0untZer0]

I think the other thing that factors into this is how many revolvers you have that take moon clips.

With the Moonclip Tool, you can order an extra arbor for 5 bucks for the different revolver, but with BMT you need to purchase a separate $80.00 BMT Mooner for each revolver that you own.

 

[Jim Watson]

The Cal Comp Remooner works well.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/44...-clip-loading-tool-for-6-shot-full-moon-clips

 

[340PD]

I use the moonclip tool for loading and a piece of tubing made from a golf shaft that I touched against a grinder to leave a lip in it, that unloads all the shells into the tube for easy removal.

 

[jmorris]

This is a (12 second) video of one I made. The bullet feed tube is notched so it works as a demoon tool too.

http://vid121.photobucket.com/albums/o213/jmorrismetal/mooner.mp4

I don't use it anymore because I switched to 45 GAP brass and you don't need tools to moon/demoon.

 

[BlindJustice]

I use a pair of needle nose pliers loading.

I have a Wilson Combat $3 de-mooning tooll

S&W 625

 

[BlindJustice]

CHecked out BMT Mooners $ 80

Wow I'll pass

R-

 

[stubbicatt]

I like that moon clip tool that OP posted. It has done yeoman's service with my S&W 22-4. Great tool.

 

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

Does no one just use .45 Auto Rims?

 

[Jim Watson]

A friend here does, but is terribly undignified groveling on the ground to recover his scarce brass after shooting an IDPA SSR stage.

 

[StrawHat]

Does no one just use .45 Auto Rims?

I use 45 AR for reloads I do not want to run through my 1911s. Usually loads to heavy or too light for the self loader.

 

[MrBorland]

Does no one just use .45 Auto Rims?

If you're just plinking at the range, it's an option, but otherwise, it becomes problematic. For one thing, the whole point of using .45 in moons is to be able to use the more common .45ACP case, and to reload quicker.

On top of that, good .45AR speedloader options are pretty much limited to the SL Variant (which is expensive and tough to find). To make matters worse, the .45AR rim is tiny, so there's not much rim holding the rounds into the speedloader, and not much rim for the ejector to grab. The likelihood of a botched .45AR reload is pretty high, then, compared to, say .38spl/.357mags in a speedloader.

Finally, if you're shooting in competition where moonclips can't be used (IDPA SSR, ICORE Classic), you'd be better off with softer-shooting .38s, because that's what your competition will be doing. Otherwise, use moons where everyone else is, too (e.g. IDPA ESR or USPSA).

CHecked out BMT Mooners $ 80

Wow I'll pass

If you're shooting a lot, the BMT is a godsend, and the cost is small compared to your cost to shoot all those rounds in the first place.

 

[Lucky Derby]

The moonclip tool is neat, I have never had an issue loading them, it's popping the spent one out that's a pain.

Never tried a loading tool. Never felt the need. For unloading them I use a spent .308 case. Just insert the open end of the rifle case into the open end of the pistol case and use it for leverage. Works great.

 

[stubbicatt]

I've tried other methods of getting empties out of the moon clips, but the mooncliptool really does make it much easier. Too it assists in loading up the clips, if you are of the penchant to load a bunch at once. An anti-thumb buster of sorts.

I understand that the center axle or stub can be changed out to use the tool with 38s or similar. I haven't tried it with any other cartridges than 45 ACP.

 

[Dr.Rob]

Something like this came with my 1917...

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/866285/wilson-combat-full-moon-clip-case-extractor-matte

I just use it, works fine.