How do you carry speedloaders...

[jpruitt]

...without ending up with a ridiculously huge bulge on your waist? Do you wear very loose/baggy clothes over it? Is there some brand of speedloader case/pouch that conceals halfway decently?

And let me add another question. Has anyone seen a double speedloader pouch with two belt clips (one on the back of each pouch section)?

EDIT-Ha, looking back, I realized I asked a similar question here a few years ago, last time I had a .38 snubby. Well, maybe there's something new out since then.

 

[beag_nut]

My reply may not be typical, because I don't carry speedloaders often. When I do, it's in the same waist pack I carry my Ruger's, either an SP or GP (usually in the boonies, the waist pack, that is). I am of the opinion that six rounds in a revolver in my pocket should get the job done. And I am more than an expert shot.

 

[Longhorn 76]

Speed strips for me.

 

[Haywood]

2 Speed Loaders in my Right Front Pocket.

 

[Black Knight]

When I carried a revolver in uniform I used a double speedloader pouch but that was about 14 years ago. Now when I carry a revolver (plain clothes) I use speedstrips. They are easier to carry in a pocket than a speedloader. I cane carry 4 speedstrips in the same space as 2 speedloaders.

 

[tomrkba]

I just went to speedloaderstore.com and bought two Safariland 371 speed loader holders for Safariland Comp-I loaders for S&W N-Frames. Normally I back up a speed loader with two speed strips carried in a kydex "wallet" that protects the cartridges, as shown:

 

[Dave T]

tomrkba,

I'd be interested in knowing where you got those Kydex speed strip wallets? That looks like a good idea for some applications.

Dave

 

[Chilibreath]

Personal opinion: unless you are a working LEO (or armed security) there is generally no reason to carry a speedloader; the necessary bulge is a big tip off that you're carrying, and speedloaders with an unaltered 5-shot revolver can be a real disappointment. My recommendation for a possible reload scenario is a loop bullet carrier or even a "flip down" pouch, but the fact is (statistically) if you ever have to use your revolver for protection the chances are almost slim to none that you will have to reload, and if you do have to reload you are probably in over your head. Again, just my opinion.

 

[AFDavis11]

I've stopped carrying a revolver but when I did I was able to find leather pouches that allowed the speed loader to straddle my belt. It really lessens the perceived bulk of the speed loader. I had to go to gun shows though and work with smaller home-style companies.

 

[R.W.Dale]

No speed loaders

A speed strip in the strong side pocket.

I'm becoming pretty realistic about my revolver reloads after a few fire-reload drills at the range. Basically my speed strip is extra ammunition to top off with AFTER THE FACT! Bearing in mind that I'm a country boy and I may discharge my revolver for a plethora of non life threatening reasons facilitating the need to "top off"

 

[David E]

I am of the opinion that six rounds in a revolver in my pocket should get the job done. And I am more than an expert shot.

More than?

Please elaborate.

 

[David E]

the fact is (statistically) if you ever have to use your revolver for protection the chances are almost slim to none that you will have to reload,

To what stat do you refer? (I hope it's not the misleading 2.3 shots fired "stat")

and if you do have to reload you are probably in over your head. Again, just my opinion.

You may not perform a reload DURING the confrontation, but it sure would be nice to load it up AFTER the confrontation......in case it's not over yet.

 

[jeepnik]

Speed strips when carrying concealed. For field use, I found these at the NRA store.

Although if your cover garment allows these would work for concealed carry as well.