Stripper Clip for revolver (32-20 cal)

[The Alaskan]

Yeah, the thread title is not a misprint; I'm looking for some sort of stripper clip for 32-20 (32 WCF) revolver ammo. I'm not looking for a speed loader, per se, just a secure, convenient way to carry a few extra rounds in my pack. I've been searching here, other websites, youtube videos, etc. etc., but haven't really found that "ah-ha" thing yet.

Closest thing I've found is Tuff products plastic speed clips for 327 Federal, but my reloading manual is so old, that cartridge isn't in there, so I can't compare that cartridge's base size to the 32-20 to see if it will even fit.

Another possibility I've seen is some folks have found the SKS and/or AK stripper clips will also hold some pistol calibers. 7.62x54R has a much larger base than 32-20, so I know SKS clips won't work. Don't know about the AK. (My loading manual doesn't have 7.62x39, either.)

I did see some stripper clips for C96 Broomhandle (expensive) and for Torkarev that hold 9mm. The 9mm rim is like 14/1000 smaller than mine, so I might try that.

I don't expect anyone to have any direct experience in this, but, at this point, any ideas are welcome.

 

[GBExpat]

Since they are no longer than 1.6", perhaps a small plastic container like a plastic prescription pill bottle from the pharmacy?

 

[The Alaskan]

I was kind of looking something that would both eliminate the rattling of loose carry (or loose carry in container) and make it a little easier to reload, although I don't need to reload in a hurry.

 

[StrawHat]

Back when I had access to bulk gasket material I would cut 1/2" strips (maybe 5/8ths) and punch appropriate holes in them to hold cartridges. If thin enough, they could be used similar to commercial speed strips for the 38 Special.

Kevin

 

[GBExpat]

... something that would both eliminate the rattling of loose carry (or loose carry in container) and make it a little easier to reload ...

Aaahhh, OK ... I was working off of the originally-stated requirement:

...just a secure, convenient way to carry a few extra rounds in my pack...

Perhaps a .327 speed strip, then. The Hornady book lists the .327 rim as .375"dia and .055"thick and the .32-20, .408" & .065" ... so it looks like it would depend upon how flexible the speed strip material is.

I have been working up loads for my graddad's old .32-20 and I have found myself falling in like with both this little revolver (Colt Army Special) and cartridge.

Good Luck!

 

[rcmodel]

Straw hats idea works very well.

Truck inner tube, roofing membrane, gasket rubber, etc.



32-20 rim .408" - body in front of the rim .353".

.32 H&R Magnum rim .375" body in front of rim .337".

rc

 

[Lost Sheep]

In the other direction

See if this might fill you need.

Tubular clip, similar to the magazine of your typical lever action rifle.

You can make a prototype of this idea easily and cheaply. If you like it, you can make a more permanent version of a more durable material.

Take a sheet of paper and roll it into a tube (of a diameter that will fit your ammunition). Close or plug the top end of the tube with tape or something. Drop cartridges into the tube, primer end first. Do not do this if your bullet points have any chance of setting off the primer of the adjacent round.

Line up the open end of the tube with a chamber of your revolver and allow gravity to send one round into the chamber (gently pinch the tube or block the exit with a finger).

If you like the way it works, you will have to figure out a way to control the exit end of the tube that will be more convenient and effective than your finger, but you get the general idea, I hope.

Lost Sheep

 

[M-Cameron]

why not just use a speed strip for a .357?

the rim diameters are similar enough that it should fit without much issue.

 

[CajunBass]

I made speed strips at one time from an old rubber mouse pad. Just cut out the size shape you want, and punch holes.

 

[rcmodel]

I tried 32-20 in an old Bianchi Speed Strip that has been left loaded for years.

(So many years it broke in half while I was messing with it!)

Anyway, 32-20 will stay in it, although pretty wobbly loose.

Probably a little tighter fit in a brand new one.

rc

 

[Jim K]

I used to carry 5 rounds of .38 Special in an M1903 clip, I took out the spring and trimmed each side, put it back in and then pinched the clip with pliers. Not a speed loader, but a convenient and flat way of carrying 5 rounds of ammo. I don't know if you can make the 1903 or Mauser 98 clip narrow enough for .32-20, though.

Jim

 

[The Alaskan]

Thanks for the suggestions. I like the rubber tire inner-tube idea. I know where there is a lot of that stuff laying around-already has holes in it lol.

 

[Lost Sheep]

Custom hole punch

Take an old 32 ACP case, make the mouth of the case as sharp as you can get it with a chamfer tool or a file. It should cut the right size hole. Make sure the hole spacing is great enough that the line of holes don't open up like a zipper.

Or, take a 32-20 case and cut the case down to a point where the it is the full diameter and do the same.

Lost Sheep

 

[Lost Sheep]

That's a pretty good idea.

I used to carry 5 rounds of .38 Special in an M1903 clip, I took out the spring and trimmed each side, put it back in and then pinched the clip with pliers. Not a speed loader, but a convenient and flat way of carrying 5 rounds of ammo. I don't know if you can make the 1903 or Mauser 98 clip narrow enough for .32-20, though.

Jim

Kind of like a Pez dispenser?

Lost Sheep

 

[The Alaskan]

That's a pretty good idea.
Kind of like a Pez dispenser?

Lost Sheep

Pretty much, and that's the way my mind is going.

I've seen youtube videos where guys are loading 38/357 revolvers using some sort of a stripper clip for a mil-surp rifle. They push the top round into the cylinder, pull down, put the next top round into the cylinder, pull down, repeat, repeat, etc.

My difficulty is in the oddity of the caliber I use. I carry a 32-20 in the woods to bridge the gap between 22LR and my hunting rifle, to be used as a small game gun. (I've completely abandoned rimfire since all of the stupid hoarder crap.) The reason I carry 32-20 instead of a more common 38 Spl is because this belonged to my late father. If I were buying a gun for this purpose, you can bet it would be 38.