S&W Bodyguard speedloader

[softmentor]

Got my wife a new S&W Bodyguard which she picked out and loves. I want to get her a couple of speedloaders. Looking at the HKS 36-A but read one review that they don't fit well, really tight to the frame.
Anyone have actual experience with the S&W Bodyguard and the HKS 36-A or any other speed loader for this model?

 

[rcmodel]

No.
But I have lots of experience with them in a J-Frame S&W, which I think is the same size.

Yes, they are a tight fit, because there is hardly any cylinder clearance for a speed-loader when the cylinder is open .

But they do work, with practice.

You just have to Hold your Mouth Right, while Twiddling and Diddling them into the right position to get them to drop the cartridges cleanly.

rc

 

[softmentor]

That's kind of what I'm hearing. Do you still like/use them?
would something like a quick strip be better? (link to one below)

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/35...-polymer-package-of-2-black?cm_vc=subv1243389

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I agree, speed strips might be a better option for that revolver but i have found Safariland Comp I speedloaders are a little smaller and that might be just what you need for the S&W Bodyguard.
http://www.safariland.com/DutyGear/product.aspx?pid=COMP I

I have and use the Comp I, Comp II and Comp III speedloaders and all perform as good or better than any others. They sell belt clips too!
http://www.safariland.com/DutyGear/duty/speedloaders.aspx

 

[StrawHat]

For some folks the HKS does not work well, not sure why.

I shot PPC for two decades and we rarely saw anything else on the line. I used them in "J", "K", and "L" framed revolvers I used to compete. They worked well. But there is not a lot of wiggle room with the "J" frames.

 

[saltydog452]

Speed Strips

W/O any idea how your lady carries her mini blaster, if she is gonna also carry a reload, Speed Strips looks like a better idea.