moonclip conversion?

[jt1]

I am thinking of having my 642-2 converted to accept full moon clips. Anyone have this set-up? Any input you may have is requested. This is my 24/7 CCW gun with standard grips. I have found several 'smiths that do this work but I want to be sure I am doing the right thing. What are the good and bad points. Will this degrade the use of speed strips or loading single rounds in any way? Thanks for your input.

 

[Majic]

First you need to find a supply of moonclips and make sure these gunsmiths understand you are talking about a J-frame. Most work is done to the larger frames.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

How do you use moon clips with a case that is already rimmed? And why?

 

[isp2605]

Tom does excellent work and will convert J frames.
http://www.tkcustom.com/machine.htm

 

[Guy B. Meredith]

Jerry Miculek's in-laws at Clark Custom will do the work as well, I believe.

The Lone Haranguer,

The concept of moonclips has been pretty well covered in other threads. The clips allow the rounds to be loaded and unloaded in a single group.

Among many other advantages the combined weight makes the rounds drop in and eject more quickly with less chance of rounds getting hung up around the star when ejecting. Makes pickup at matches a whole lot easier.