Is there a best speedstrip?
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.308 Norma
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I don't know, but I'm hoping you get some responses because I'm thinking of buying a speedstrip myself. Thanks for asking the question.
Bianchi is good.
I've never had the Tuff Strips, or the ones from Zeta6.
https://zetasix.com/
I did get 4 recently off Ebay for $12. They seem almost identical to the Bianchi for half the price.
I've never had the Tuff Strips, or the ones from Zeta6.
https://zetasix.com/
I did get 4 recently off Ebay for $12. They seem almost identical to the Bianchi for half the price.
Dan-O
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I could be wrong but I believe Tuff has more options/calibers.
mokin
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I've got Bianchi and Tuff strips. They seem about the same to me.
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The tuff strips are harder to load and harder to use in my experience because they are too stiff. I do use them though, because Bianchi and DeSantis don’t offer strips bigger than 6 rounds, nor do they offer strips for 32 caliber. If you only need 6 rounds I would choose Bianchi or DeSantis without question.
When using a BMT Equipped moon clip loader/deloader, speed strips are a pain in the rear to load.
I've had both Bianchi and Tuff speed strips and I feel they are about the same to load.
Speed strips are easier to carry than loaded moon clips.
I've only used the Tuff slowstrips. they are ok but will breakdown (split up) after a few years of carrying around in your pockets. For my 9 shot taurus revolver (.22lr) that I carry around the compound I replaced the slowstrip with an old 35mm plastic film container which I can carry 18 loose rounds in. As far as my .38sp carry revolver I have one speedloader and a slowstrip.
Steve51
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I have both of these brands. I much prefer the Bianchi but I think they were only available in .357/.38 spl. when I purchased mine. I use Tuff for my .44 but they seem stiffer and harder to load shells into.
earlthegoat2
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I’ve had both in the past. I still have the Bianchis but it has been years since I have seen my Tuffs.
My conclusion is that I liked the Bianchis better because I kept better track of them.
My conclusion is that I liked the Bianchis better because I kept better track of them.
Pat Riot
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I just remembered reading about folks using 1911 magazines to store carry .38 special ammo and using the magazine like a speed strip. I have never tried this, though I keep meaning to.
This might be worth a try.
This might be worth a try.
Dan-O
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I’ve used stripper clips(can’t remember the caliber) in the past for a 5 round bulldog .44 special reload. Not the fastest reload, but at least it’s a nice compact way to carry around extra rounds.
sean m
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The only downside, I've had with speed strips is after a few years the rubber dries out and they will break. Has happened to every brand I have tried. But for 357 and 38, an sks stripper will work as a speed strip, and Ar 15 strippers work for the 32 caliber revolvers. I think a 308 stripper will work for a 44, but I haven't personally tried it.
I assume both are made in China?
mokin
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I think Ayoob has a video out there where this is done.
RevolvingGarbage
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It seems like it wouldn’t work with anything but wadcutters in .38spl due to overall length. It might be an ok way to carry those if that’s what you must have for a reload. I’ll have to try it and see.
I bought a pair of bianchi strips years ago and they held up alright. I also got a few desantis strips more redently and they are almost identical except he plastic is less flexible and feels like it would be more likely to wear out.
no idea. go find out and tell the rest of us.
Pat Riot
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Thank you. I was not aware of this.
steven58
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If it’s for a six shooter, I have been using the Zeta6 K-PAK for a while now with my Kimber. Not exactly a “speed” strip but, for me, a good compromise. It loads 3 rounds at a time. Just slightly slower than a cylindrical speed loader but much easier to carry. I use a small, flat velcro belt pouch.
RevolvingGarbage
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Just wanted to update since I tried it. I actually was able to get a full 7 rounds of .38 Special (148gr hollow based wadcutters) into and back out of a standard 7 round GI 1911 magazine nice and smooth. Anything loaded to stick out past the case mouth is a no-go.
Wadcutters are the worst possible shape to attempt to reload under pressure or stress but it seems like a 1911 magazine is in fact a decent way to lug some of them around with you.
( I took the pic with just six in there. I didn’t try it but 8 might even be able to squeeze in)
bassjam
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Speedstrips are so simple I doubt there's really a "best". I have both Bianchi and Desantis, but Bianchi's have a few years of use on them and still work fine.
I have found with either brand it's worth a few trips to the range right away to use them to loosen them up a bit. It'll make loading and unloading them easier, but not to the point were your cartridges fall out in your pocket.
I have found with either brand it's worth a few trips to the range right away to use them to loosen them up a bit. It'll make loading and unloading them easier, but not to the point were your cartridges fall out in your pocket.
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