wep45 and his 649
I own a S&W 649 as well! Gotta love that weird curved hump... at any rate your question is about speedloaders, and I have the answer as far as my taste goes. I chose the HKS for a few reasons: theyre only 9-10 dollars per, smaller than the Safariland III, and because I have devised the ultimate modification for it. Again, I am the creator of the following speedloader modification, just see in my pictures. Oh, and my modification DOES NOT interfere with the grips or the cylinder release. It is 1/2" of heater hose (from the Autozone parts store nearby) fitted onto the twist-knob of the spdldr. It makes it easier to grab and improves the center of gravity when loaded with rounds. Also, check w/ your local armorer about having the front sight dovetailed into a red ramp-type setup for a better sight picture. He also detailed the rear notch with bright white enamel paint. Check out my pictures and get back to me!!