Looking for critique on a new mag loader

[AFLoader]

I was told it might be a good idea to post in this section

This is still in development and constantly improving, and I would like legitimate comments and critique. Here to answer any and all questions

older version video


The loader supports 9MM, .40 and .45 calibers in double and single stack, including extra capacity. There are plans to expand the ammo types if the product does well. The hoppers are available in 100, 250, 500 and 1000 round capacities. At full speed it will load 2 rounds/sec

It is fully programmable and up to 10 magazines can be saved to the memory. The digital display keeps track of how many rounds remain in the current hopper and provides a read out of what will be loaded into the next mag. Wall power 120v/240v or 18v lithium Rigid battery packs. One 18v pack will load about 500 rounds

Thanks everyone

 

[bullseye308]

That looks really nice. How portable is it, say if you want to take it to the range? What about the weight, carrying case, and warranty? Oh, and about how much will they be?

 

[AFLoader]

It weighs 5.5lbs and is 14x10x4. The final version may very well be much smaller. It will include a blow mold case and we have not yet figured out a warranty term. Sub $250

 

[SC_Dave]

Must you orient the rounds in the hopper or just dump them in?

 

[jmorris]

At $250 I bet you sell a bunch likely even more if you made a 223 version for 3 gun guys, that did both rifle and pistol mags.

Do you just dump the bullets I to the hopper or you you have to load the machine the same as they go into the mag?

 

[higgite]

You say, “At full speed it will load 2 rounds/sec.” Is that for all calibers that it loads or is speed caliber dependent? Or does that mean the speed is adjustable? If so, why would you want to run it at less than full speed?

 

[AFLoader]

The version in the video is our first prototype and has variable speed so we didn't go breaking internals if something went wrong. The version being released in a week is nearly twice as fast

We have a rail system for loading rounds directly from the box. It can load 50rds in 5 seconds. I can't post pictures of that as it hasn't been patented unlike the loader

 

[jmorris]

This works for double feed mags, if your rounds are boxed with access to the rims.

 

[Rule3]

I admire the technology and innovation but think at the price point you would have very limited market.

Tipton just came out with a "Power Brush" (Toothbrush) for cleaning guns.

Costs around $40. Do we need that??

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/6...ic-gun-cleaning-brush-kit-with-4-aa-batteries

 

[Walkalong]

Already a thread here:

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/looking-for-critique-on-a-new-mag-loader.823274/