Where do you wear your speedloaders pouch?

[Doug.38PR]

I have found the easiest accessable place to carry my dual speedloader pouch is is at 2-3 o clock in front of the gun. BUT, it creates a lot of bulk under the coat and it is a little easier for me sometimes to have the gun at 3 o clock. Gets a little cluttered

It would be less in the way if it was at 9 or 10 o clock, but it would be harder to get to with my right hand when reloading. I could try to reload with the left hand, but it would be a lot harder and a lot more things could go wrong.

Where do you carry your speedloader pouch?

 

[RustyShackelford]

Safariland comp 2/GP 100 revolver

IMhumbleO,

I put my speedloader case on the right side/front of my duty belt. I'm left handed but decided to use my comp2 Safariland speedloaders like a right handed shooter. The loaded speedloaders help distribute the weight of the Ruger GP-100 and would be in the same place when I would carry speedloaders concealed.

Normally I'd use Bianchi speedstrips for CCW carry but hey you never know...

RS

 

[woo18]

I carry my speedloaders at the 2-3 o' clock position in front of the gun. It does create a lot of bulk on that side, but it offers the most convenient location for the fastest reload. When revolvers were still popular in the LE community, the academy would teach this method exclusively.

 

[Monkeyleg]

When I carried a revolver--openly, and where it was legal--I carried the speedloader pouches in front of the holster. If I put them behind, the holster would sometimes get in the way.

 

[Dienekes]

Safariland makes (or did, last time I checked) a "Split Six" speedloader carrier that fit the speedloaders over the top of a belt and thereby cut the amount of bulk. They made it in single our double configuration. I used that setup for many years just in front of a Sparks #200AW holster, in plainclothes. It worked well...

 

[Dr.Rob]

The speedloader q is what makes revolver carry so awkward (for me anyway).

I have never found a way, even in open carry that I really liked. My solution was to stash two in the pockets of a jacket. It's not 'fast' but they were out of the way... you just shouldn't put anything else in the pockets.

When I'm carrying openly I use a western belt with shell loops.

The exception to that was using a revolver with moonclips.. they are nowhere near as bulky and don't bother me on a belt.

 

[HSMITH]

Just in front of the holster, but I run mostly FBI cant holsters at about 4, speedloaders at about 3 for open carry. Same holsters in the same position for concealed carry but no speedloaders on the belt. They are awfully hard to conceal though no matter what you do. For concealed carry I think Dr Rob has the best answer with jacket pocket.

Shoot, finding a holster that gets the cylinder above the belt for concealment and comfort is hard enough without trying to conceal speedloaders!!!

 

[Kor]

IMO, the brand of speedloader can make a difference as to where you should carry them on your belt or in your pockets:

- HKS-type speedloaders, with the twist-to-lock/unlock knob, should be carried so the RIGHT hand can access and use them. After opening and emptying the cylinder, the cylinder should be held in and stabilized by the left hand; the right hand then acquires and aligns the speedloader, and twists the knob clockwise to release the rounds. This action is easier and more natural than the reverse, holding the cylinder with the right and twisting the release knob with the left - which is not to say that it can't be done that way with practice, it's just not as natural or positive IMO.

- Safariland and Maxfire speedloaders should be carried so the LEFT hand can access and use them. While the HKS-types require you to hold the cylinder still against the clockwise twist of the knob required to release the rounds, the Safariland and Maxfire loaders do not; so, all your right hand has to do is maintain a firing grip and let gravity keep the cylinder open, as you align the speedloader with the cylinder. Then, all you have to do is firmly press the Safariland loader down/forward towards the muzzle to release the rounds, which can be done just as easily with either the left or right hand. The Maxfire pretty much REQUIRES the left hand to pull it off/away from the cylinder, it is again harder and less natural to do this action with the right hand.

- I've actually found that a single Split-Six pouch worn at 1:00-2:00 conceals pretty well under a polo shirt or T-shirt(as opposed to an open-front jacket), as it kinda "hides in the shadow" of my belly hanging over my belt. Even if it does bulge a little, you can always claim that "it's just my cell phone" - or even clip your cell phone to your belt right next door.

 

[carpettbaggerr]

...all your right hand has to do is maintain a firing grip and let gravity keep the cylinder open, as you align the speedloader with the cylinder. Then, all you have to do is firmly press the Safariland loader down/forward towards the muzzle to release the rounds, which can be done just as easily with either the left or right hand.

How do you open the cylinder, and eject the brass with your right hand maintaining a firing grip?

 

[Pistol Toter]

I hang mine from my ear lobes!!!!

 

[MK11]

Push cylinder latch/lever with left thumb, poke cylinder out with right trigger finger then keep right trigger inger through open frame so it doesn't close back up. Push in speedloader with left hand, use left hand to close cylinder, resume firing.

 

[atlctyslkr]

Depends, most of the time I end up putting them in a pocket but when out in the woods I will belt them on the opposite side.

 

[Kor]

How do you open the cylinder, and eject the brass with your right hand maintaining a firing grip?

+1 MK11 - I've seen articles where this technique is taught by firearms trainer Michael De Bethencourt.

Also, you can keep your right hand in place on the grip and shift your thumb alone upwards to activate the cylinder latch; then, as your left hand opens the cylinder, shift your thumb to the top rear of the cylinder to keep the cylinder open. Pivot your entire hand/wrist/forearm upward to point the muzzle up without abandoning your grasp on the grip frame, and 'slap' the ejector rod smartly with your left palm to eject the fired cases. Pivot your hand/wrist/forearm back down to point the muzzle at the ground, and operate your speedloader. Close the cylinder, allowing the empty speedloader to fall away naturally, and resume firing.

I would note that the above technique seems to work better with S&W/Taurus/Rossi push-forward latches, and Ruger push-inward latches, than with Colt pull-backward latches; the De Bethencourt technique is somewhat more workable with all brands across the board.

 

[Whitewolf 508]

jacket pocket

Mine go in my strong side jacket pocket. The extra weight helps to keep the jacket from flapping open in the breeze and also adds to the momentum in flipping the jacket back when making a draw.

 

[dragongoddess]

left hip for this right handed shooter.

 

[c_yeager]

In my range box. I simply cant seem to carry a speedloader in anything approaching a satisfactory manner. It either ends up so concealed that i can use a speed-strip before i could even get it out, or i feel like its printing more than the gun. So, my solution to the problem is to use a speedstrip instead as they can be easily carried anywhere. Not real fast though.

 

[shooting on a shoestring]

Left jeans pocket if at all

I carry a SP101 concealed and most of the time an HKS in my left jeans pocket with keys and other junk. I operate on the theory that if I use the gun it will be defensive and reactionary. If I can't settle the gun fight in 5 shots or less, I'll be out of time and blood. The speed loader will just be used after the fight so I can be loaded until the cops get there. I've never heard of a gun fight coming down to who can reload the fastest. I've known several settled by the first solid hit. That's where my emphasis will be.

 

[jad0110]

If I'm pocket carrying in my front right hip pocket, I keep up to 2 speedloaders for my 642 in my front right cargo pocket. To reload, I hit the cylinder release with my right thumb, swing open the cylinder by reaching under the trigger gaurd with my left hand while rotating the gun with the muzzle pointed skyward and but facing me, working the ejector with my left thumb. While this is going on my right hand is drawing out a speedloader to feed into the gun. Close the cylinder with my left hand while presenting to my right). Call it a very dirty and not-so-pretty Jerry Miculek style reload at this point, as I have a lot of practice to do (I use .38 dummy rounds). I believe this method can be very fast with lots of practice. I don't believe I'll every reach his speed (obviously not, as he does his work with a S&W 625 45 ACP with moon clips), but its worth trying.

If I carry IWB (no cargo pockets), I move the speed loaders up to my front right pocket and my wallet goes to the backside. Problem is, I've always hated carrying my wallet back there. Feels vulnerable or something .

 

[g56]

Safariland and Maxfire speedloaders should be carried so the LEFT hand can access and use them. While the HKS-types require you to hold the cylinder still against the clockwise twist of the knob required to release the rounds, the Safariland and Maxfire loaders do not; so, all your right hand has to do is maintain a firing grip and let gravity keep the cylinder open, as you align the speedloader with the cylinder. Then, all you have to do is firmly press the Safariland loader down/forward towards the muzzle to release the rounds, which can be done just as easily with either the left or right hand. The Maxfire pretty much REQUIRES the left hand to pull it off/away from the cylinder, it is again harder and less natural to do this action with the right hand.

I can't talk about the Maxfire, but I carried Safariland speedloaders while on uniform duty and also used them in PPC competition, the speedloaders were always on the right in front of the holster. When I was shooting PPC competition in the Master Class, 95% of the competitors used Safariland speedloaders, and 95% of them carried them either in the center of their belt, or to the right, and used the same reloading technique that I use.

For reloading
1-open cylinder, put fingers of left hand through the center of the frame, invert and use the left thumb to dump the empty shells, the fingers of the left hand are wrapped around the cylinder, simultaneously you are retrieving a speedloader with your right hand.

2-holding the revolver in the left hand, place the loaded speedloader into the cylinder, press forward to release the cartridges, close the cylinder with your left hand while simultaneously re grip the revolver with the right hand. Your left hand fingers have been wrapped around the cylinder to control and line up the chambers with the speedloader.

If you are in a hurry, a combat or competition speedload, the speedloader drops away as you close the cylinder. This is extremely fast, and the revolver is in perfect control the entire time.