Plastic moonclips? (Rimz)
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Preacherman
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Very interesting... Tomorrow morning I'm going to order some of them and try them out. If they work as advertised, they'll be a big improvement over the steel moonclips I've used up till now.
Range report to follow.
Range report to follow.
sm
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Preacherman,
test them hard and heavy.
Heat, warping ( causing load/extraction problems), loosening up ( inabilityto hold rounds after a bit.
Not skeptical,just curious...something else in mind...
test them hard and heavy.
Heat, warping ( causing load/extraction problems), loosening up ( inabilityto hold rounds after a bit.
Not skeptical,just curious...something else in mind...
tcdrennen
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I've seen them used in several IDPA matches locally - by the people making them, in fact. Scott and his son both use their moonclips and seem to have excellent and reliable results.
They shoot better than me, too.
if I were using a wheelgun competitively I'd get their moonclips.
One great advantage is you don't need tools to load or unload them.
They shoot better than me, too.
if I were using a wheelgun competitively I'd get their moonclips.
One great advantage is you don't need tools to load or unload them.
farscott
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After speaking with Scott Beckham, I ordered twenty-five of his RIMZ clips. Total cost, including shipping, was $27.50. Time from order to receipt was one week.
This is one of the few products that is a definite improvment over the current offerings. The rounds can be loaded and unloaded with no tools; only finger pressure is needed. Even better, these clips cannot be bent like the sheet metal clips, so the clips seem to last longer. While we did not get into the specific plastic used, it appears Mr. Beckham did his homework for durability and resistance to solvents.
The rounds will come free of the RIMZ if the loaded clip is dropped, but the RIMZ is not damaged. I have not had any rounds knocked loose during shooting, but I am not an IDPA whiz.
Some things to note:
1) These clips are designed to be used with the new M625 models. In fact, the specific revolver model was the first question Mr. Beckham asked of me. The older revolvers, especially the M25-2, will not work with these clips. They need to have some plastic removed in the area of the extractor star to fit the M25-2. This issue will be resolved in the near future.
2) At present, Mr. Beckham cannot take credit cards, and you must phone to order. I did so, sent him a check, and he sent me the clips before cashing my check.
3) It is rumored that there will be RIMZ for the M610 in the very near future.
This is one of the few products that is a definite improvment over the current offerings. The rounds can be loaded and unloaded with no tools; only finger pressure is needed. Even better, these clips cannot be bent like the sheet metal clips, so the clips seem to last longer. While we did not get into the specific plastic used, it appears Mr. Beckham did his homework for durability and resistance to solvents.
The rounds will come free of the RIMZ if the loaded clip is dropped, but the RIMZ is not damaged. I have not had any rounds knocked loose during shooting, but I am not an IDPA whiz.
Some things to note:
1) These clips are designed to be used with the new M625 models. In fact, the specific revolver model was the first question Mr. Beckham asked of me. The older revolvers, especially the M25-2, will not work with these clips. They need to have some plastic removed in the area of the extractor star to fit the M25-2. This issue will be resolved in the near future.
2) At present, Mr. Beckham cannot take credit cards, and you must phone to order. I did so, sent him a check, and he sent me the clips before cashing my check.
3) It is rumored that there will be RIMZ for the M610 in the very near future.
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RUT
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>>The older revolvers, especially the M25-2, will not work with these clips.<<
I wonder if they ever will??
I wonder if they ever will??
Preacherman
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I spoke with Mr. Beckham this morning - very polite gentleman. I've ordered some 625's to test, and I also invited him to take a look at this thread and (if he wishes to register) post any feedback he may have. Always good to hear from the horse's mouth on things like this!
farscott
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Yes, he is very polite, and he went out of his way to help me. Great customer service and strongly recommended.
scott45b
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Hello everyone.
Greetings from Southern California. I received an invitation this morning to post on the thread of the RIMZ polymer moon clips designed and developed by my company. I will be monitoring the forum to answer any questions you may have.
I never intended to get into the plastic moon clip business, it just sort of happened. I purchased my 4" 625 approximately one year ago and hated the half moon clips shipped with the gun. I ordered some full moon clips and hated them twice as much. I could not figure out why a gun as nice as a 625 had to be such a pain to shoot. Since my career has been spent on dealing with solving unique problems in the development of plastic parts, the challenge was obvious. Make a moon clip that could be loaded and unloaded without the use of tools!
Greetings from Southern California. I received an invitation this morning to post on the thread of the RIMZ polymer moon clips designed and developed by my company. I will be monitoring the forum to answer any questions you may have.
I never intended to get into the plastic moon clip business, it just sort of happened. I purchased my 4" 625 approximately one year ago and hated the half moon clips shipped with the gun. I ordered some full moon clips and hated them twice as much. I could not figure out why a gun as nice as a 625 had to be such a pain to shoot. Since my career has been spent on dealing with solving unique problems in the development of plastic parts, the challenge was obvious. Make a moon clip that could be loaded and unloaded without the use of tools!
WonderNine
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I wonder if he's going to be making any for the new Taurus 9mm revolver?
scott45b
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Our current product offering on the plastic moon clips and other products in our development pipeline is as follows:
RIMZ 625 for newer model S&W .45 ACP revolvers - available now
RIMZ 610 10mm/.40 S&W - (used by Dan Short to take 1st place at Arizona Regional IDPA)
Available December 2003
RIMZ 25-625 for older model S&W, Colt, other .45 ACP revolvers.
Available Late January 2004
RIMZ 627-357 8 shot .357/38 N Frame revolver
March 2004
RIMZ 627-38 super 8 shot N Frame revolver
April 2004
RIMZ 686-7 for 7 shot .357/38 L Frame revolver
March 2004
RIMZ 625 for newer model S&W .45 ACP revolvers - available now
RIMZ 610 10mm/.40 S&W - (used by Dan Short to take 1st place at Arizona Regional IDPA)
Available December 2003
RIMZ 25-625 for older model S&W, Colt, other .45 ACP revolvers.
Available Late January 2004
RIMZ 627-357 8 shot .357/38 N Frame revolver
March 2004
RIMZ 627-38 super 8 shot N Frame revolver
April 2004
RIMZ 686-7 for 7 shot .357/38 L Frame revolver
March 2004
prisoner6
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Scott,
This is Jon in Charlotte, did you get the clip I sent you okay?
This is Jon in Charlotte, did you get the clip I sent you okay?
scott45b
Member
Yes, it arrived safely. Thank you. We will start dimensioning that clip and comparing it to the other L frame clips after Thanksgiving.
Scott
Scott
tcdrennen
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Hey, Scott -
Welcome to the form! I've already testified to seeing you and your clips in action at Prado and Iron Sights. You'll get some good connections here.
See you all on Saturday?
Tara Drennen
Welcome to the form! I've already testified
to seeing you and your clips in action at Prado and Iron Sights. You'll get some good connections here.See you all on Saturday?
Tara Drennen
scott45b
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Thanks Tara.
I saw your post earlier. Just one clarification, I do not have any sons. The young man you have seen with us at our outings at The Prado Olympic Shooting Park is Sgt. Dan Short, USMC. Dan has been testing the new RIMZ 610 10mm/.40 cal for us.
We will be there on Saturday.
Scott
I saw your post earlier. Just one clarification, I do not have any sons. The young man you have seen with us at our outings at The Prado Olympic Shooting Park is Sgt. Dan Short, USMC. Dan has been testing the new RIMZ 610 10mm/.40 cal for us.
We will be there on Saturday.
Scott
Mike Irwin
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Buck a pop...
Hum...
I think I'll stick with the stamped steel ones that I get at gun shows for 20 cents a pop and let others do the product testing on them.
But, if you've truly got a better mousetrap, Scott, I'll be more than happy to stick my finger in it.
Every once in awhile I cut the crap out of myself on a steel moon clip, so from that standpoint polymer ones would be nice.
Hum...
I think I'll stick with the stamped steel ones that I get at gun shows for 20 cents a pop and let others do the product testing on them.
But, if you've truly got a better mousetrap, Scott, I'll be more than happy to stick my finger in it.
Every once in awhile I cut the crap out of myself on a steel moon clip, so from that standpoint polymer ones would be nice.
tcdrennen
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oops! Well, neither you nor Dan should regret the mistake
There is a resemblance, I thought. Anyway, see you all then.
Tara
Tamara
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As the owner of four moonclip-capable revos, I am watching this with baited breath.
I'm all about a better mousetrap! (Looks like I'm anticipating 12/03, 1/04, and 3/04 very much! )
I'm all about a better mousetrap! (Looks like I'm anticipating 12/03, 1/04, and 3/04 very much!
)Steel v. Plastic
This is a message in response to Mike Irwin's comment about them being a buck a pop. It might seem like a lot at first but when you figure in the fact that you don't have the additional cost of the tools for the metal ones or the replacement cost when they get bent (or as it sounds in your case the cost of band aids when you cut your finger! just kidding!) then it seems a lot more reasonable. You have to agree that the idea sound intriguing don't you? Shoot your favorite revolver without all the frustrations? Mike if you get a chance send me an e-mail.
This is a message in response to Mike Irwin's comment about them being a buck a pop. It might seem like a lot at first but when you figure in the fact that you don't have the additional cost of the tools for the metal ones or the replacement cost when they get bent (or as it sounds in your case the cost of band aids when you cut your finger! just kidding!) then it seems a lot more reasonable. You have to agree that the idea sound intriguing don't you? Shoot your favorite revolver without all the frustrations? Mike if you get a chance send me an e-mail.
Durability
re1973,
I have done a lot of shooting with these new clips as well as durability testing. I even went so far as to leave them baking in the sun for several hours, put them in my freezer, intentionally dropped them from waist high loaded with rounds, kicked them into a wall and beat on them in assorted other ways that they would not normally be subjected to. I am happy to report that they stood up to everything I threw at them and performed after! Don't just take my word for it either, wait to see what the others ARE going to be saying about them, I bet it'll sound similar! Better yet, risk five bucks and see for yourself, you WILL NOT be disappointed!
re1973,
I have done a lot of shooting with these new clips as well as durability testing. I even went so far as to leave them baking in the sun for several hours, put them in my freezer, intentionally dropped them from waist high loaded with rounds, kicked them into a wall and beat on them in assorted other ways that they would not normally be subjected to. I am happy to report that they stood up to everything I threw at them and performed after! Don't just take my word for it either, wait to see what the others ARE going to be saying about them, I bet it'll sound similar! Better yet, risk five bucks and see for yourself, you WILL NOT be disappointed!
I'd be really interested in how these hold up over the long run. When someone gets a few thousand reloads though them, please post a review.
I normally pre-load up about 50 full moon clips for each range session, and these metal clips get used week after week, year after year. I'm a little sceptical plastic clips could hold up.
As an owner of 5 different 625s, I'd love to see someone come up with a "better mousetrap".
Joe
I normally pre-load up about 50 full moon clips for each range session, and these metal clips get used week after week, year after year. I'm a little sceptical plastic clips could hold up.
As an owner of 5 different 625s, I'd love to see someone come up with a "better mousetrap".
Joe
scott45b
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If Joe loads 50 clips, thats 300 rounds for a range outing. That does not imply each clip shot 300 rounds, only 6 per outing. Using the RIMZ, we will typically take 4 clips and shoot 200 rounds per outing, or 50 rounds per clip per outing. If the product can take 8.3 times the punishment in an outing, I think it has done its job.
For a typical local IDPA match, 4 to 8 stages and 18 rounds per stage, (72 to 144 rounds) we will use between 4 and 6 clips. The bottom line is that RIMZ makes the use of tools unnecessary.
For a typical local IDPA match, 4 to 8 stages and 18 rounds per stage, (72 to 144 rounds) we will use between 4 and 6 clips. The bottom line is that RIMZ makes the use of tools unnecessary.
DDGator
Member
How well are the rounds retained? I hang my moonclips off a cartridge loop. No problem with metal clips -- how about these? If they drop to the ground, will rounds pop out?
How aobut some clips for the 646 too?
How aobut some clips for the 646 too?
Mike Irwin
Member
Desmark,
When I got my 1917 4 years ago I went to the next gunshow and picked up 10 moon clips and a declipping tool.
Total price? Under $5.
I'm still on my original 10 moon clips, too. I haven't bent any, but I have lost a couple.
As I hinted at in my first message, I'm going to be watching how this develops. If the polymer shows good durability over long-term use, I'll be a convert and I know of a rather large group of pin shooters who will likely be VERY interested in them.
What I do like about the metal moon clips, though, is the fact that if you drop them they do hold the rounds clipped, which the polymer ones apparently don't. Granted, that's not a very big issue at all, until you fumble a reload during a bowling pin or steel match.
I apparently have one of these clips coming in the mail. Trust me, I'm going to put it through its paces, and if it's everything it's touted to be, I've also still got friends on the staff at American Rifleman magazine...
When I got my 1917 4 years ago I went to the next gunshow and picked up 10 moon clips and a declipping tool.
Total price? Under $5.
I'm still on my original 10 moon clips, too. I haven't bent any, but I have lost a couple.
As I hinted at in my first message, I'm going to be watching how this develops. If the polymer shows good durability over long-term use, I'll be a convert and I know of a rather large group of pin shooters who will likely be VERY interested in them.
What I do like about the metal moon clips, though, is the fact that if you drop them they do hold the rounds clipped, which the polymer ones apparently don't. Granted, that's not a very big issue at all, until you fumble a reload during a bowling pin or steel match.
I apparently have one of these clips coming in the mail. Trust me, I'm going to put it through its paces, and if it's everything it's touted to be, I've also still got friends on the staff at American Rifleman magazine...
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