Recently found in a box of stuff

[TEAM101]

Not a revolver, but definitely for one. Could anyone tell me what these are, what they are used for, and whether they are worth anything to anyone or obsolete? They are marked HKS, some are marked K10, some N27.



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Thanks for any assistance.

 

[Rail Driver]

Looks like a few speed loaders to me, but I could be and probably am wrong.

 

[Orange Boy]

Maybe for quick accesss of already loaded speed loaders or moon clips at the range? Seems like you put that down on the bench and put your speedloaders (bullet first) in them. Just guessing though.

 

[David E]

They allow you to load your speedloaders quickly.

If you had 2-3 speedloaders and had ammo in those bench holders, it would almost be like having 20 loaded speedloaders.

These are for .38 caliber K-frame.

 

[DukeNukem]

Good guess, O B.

http://www.bigcountrysupply.com/hks-precision-ammo-blocks---clearance.aspx

 

[RevDerb]

They allow you to load your speedloaders quickly.

If you had 2-3 speedloaders and had ammo in those bench holders, it would almost be like having 20 loaded speedloaders.

These are for .38 caliber K-frame.

I'll be darned! It's early and already I've learned something this morning.

 

[The Bushmaster]

Speed loaders for speed loaders...Now ain't that something...

 

[Sam1911]

Yup. Speedloaders for speedloaders. See them in competition shooters' kits all the time. Funny, those are made by HKS, but they are even more helpful in loading Safariland Comp II/III type spring-loaded 'loaders.

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Cool Find!

 

[Nasty]

Keep looking in that box...that K frame has got to be around somewhere!

 

[Seamore2001]

And here's something similar - first photo in this thread:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=338194&page=43

 

[Jim K]

I have usually seen them used for holding speed loaders. A lot better than having them rolling around on the bench or stuffed in the pocket.

Jim

 

[Old Fuff]

One small correction...

Those marked "N27" are for Smith & Wesson N-frame / .38 or .357 Magnum.

 

[TEAM101]

I suspected they were for loading speedloaders, but then I asked myself why would it be easier to load a block, then load a speedloader, then load a gun, when you could just load the speedloader and be done with it. I guess if you are planning on reloading the same few speedloaders umpteen times, it could come in handy.

Any idea what circa they are, any collectability to them, and are they worth anything? It doesn't look like HKS makes them anymore.

 

[JackCrow]

Ahhh, Speedloader blocks. They are used for loading ammo into revolver speedloaders and for keeping them handy on the shooting bench.

 

[9mmepiphany]

I asked myself why would it be easier to load a block, then load a speedloader, then load a gun, when you could just load the speedloader and be done with it. I guess if you are planning on reloading the same few speedloaders umpteen times, it could come in handy.

we used to use them when we shot PPC...actually we used to have trays made of plexiglass made in 2 layers. one layer had holes drilled in them to hold the shells in the correct pattern, the other would be solid to stop the shells from sliding through (there was a space between the layers to support the shells)...then you'd have a handle, in the center, to carry the tray with you as you moved. we used to laugh at the guys who would actually buy the loading blocks because they were less secure when moving

you would load the tray with enough rounds to complete the course (150) and you'd have 4 speedloaders (3 on your belt). you'd reload you speed loaders as you moved between the different shooting distances (7, 15, 25 and 50 yards) so they would always be full.

you just placed your loader atop the arranged cases and lock them in, the put it on your belt...otherwise you'd have to load from a box of loose cartridges. the loading trays made loading faster, was a easy way to carry your ammo and gave you more time between strings of fire to clear your mind

 

[Logan5]

I suspected they were for loading speedloaders, but then I asked myself why would it be easier to load a block, then load a speedloader, then load a gun, when you could just load the speedloader and be done with it. I guess if you are planning on reloading the same few speedloaders umpteen times, it could come in handy.

In IDPA or ICORE, the number of reloads you can have on your belt is limited, as are the number of rounds in a given course of fire. You may indeed reload three or four speedloaders all match long. Maybe faster in some kinds of plate shooting competitions.