Modifying Speedloader to be IDPA legal?

[IdahoSkies]

Is it IDPA legal to modify a speedloader holder that would be not legal like the clip style Safariland Speedloader (see link below) in order to be legal (ie. adding a wrap around cover or something)? Have you heard of anyone or seen anyone doing this?

http://www.brownells.com/shooting-a...rs-carriers/speedloader-holder-prod12496.aspx

 

[Jim Watson]

There was a lot of talk and a little work done to cover speedloaders in such things when IDPA started requiring it.

Why? Do you already have a set of those?
Otherwise, there are several brands of carriers that meet the rule.

I have some that look similar but are Kydex and actually more secure than the bucket type that replaced them.

 

[IdahoSkies]

Mostly cost. I usually shoot ESP, but I ran SSR on a whim last match with a pocket full of HKS speedloaders. I had such a good time (and didn't due half bad) that I want to do it some more. I am going to spring for some Comp iiis, and was looking for a low cost alternative to the north-mountain holders. at $35 a pop I just can't quite stomach three of those suckers and the comp iiis.

 

[Jim Watson]

I use Ready Tac
http://cpwsa.com/collections/revolv...cal-s-w-speedloader-pouch-and-moonclip-holder

Wow, even they are up to $22.95.

Back to the sheet metal cheapies, cardboard and tape, I guess.
Be aware that these are somewhat subject to pulling off your belt.

 

[MrBorland]

AFAIK, the mods you describe to the holders in the link ought to be IDPA-legal.

 

[jmorris]

It is "legal" to modify or build equipment that follow the rules. Even the stupid ones.