The World's Best Revolver Speed Loader

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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2025

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  • @insertgoodname4809
    @insertgoodname4809 Год назад +380

    OMG, how come I have never heard of these before? When he zipped this thing off and spun that cylinder my jaw dropped!

    • @adamr9720
      @adamr9720 Год назад +21

      I was thinking the same thing. I need a couple for my J frame air weight.

    • @dockilljoy9017
      @dockilljoy9017 Год назад +11

      Rounds set about .5” - .75” out of cylinder, hence why the rip release. So the rounds spin and settle in cylinder.

    • @aaftiyoDkcdicurak
      @aaftiyoDkcdicurak Год назад +5

      And I just thought it was a handle for a moon clip.

    • @Ten_Mil_Will
      @Ten_Mil_Will Год назад +4

      Right? I stay pretty up to date on new products AND have a soft spot for wheel guns but this? I was like WHUUUUT. This changes everything 😁

    • @asakayosapro
      @asakayosapro Год назад +1

      Pretty sure a clever machinist can reverse engineer and make their own version in any caliber they need….

  • @csipawpaw7921
    @csipawpaw7921 Год назад +421

    I'm a retired law enforcement officer and I carried a revolver for many years. When I started carrying all we had were belt loops. This looks like the best idea for reloads I have seen since they came out with speed loaders.

    • @raptorkravmaga9977
      @raptorkravmaga9977 Год назад +9

      👍👍Exactly!!

    • @hansblitz7770
      @hansblitz7770 Год назад +7

      Are you 80 years old?

    • @theovaissie2480
      @theovaissie2480 Год назад +2

      No doubts about what you said, it's impressive very good idea but what about people carrying revolver toay??As someone who was forced to work with it don't you think it's like..TOtal madness?

    • @frofrozzty
      @frofrozzty Год назад +5

      ​@@hansblitz7770many cops were issued revolvers throughout the 80s and 90s. Cops who were issued revolvers can be as young as their 50s when you do up the math.

    • @saceurai1729
      @saceurai1729 Год назад +4

      ​@hansblitz7770 you do realize there was police departments carrying revolvers in the 90s right?

  • @oldcop18
    @oldcop18 Год назад +378

    I used an old neoprene speedloader to reload my issued Colt Detective Special during a 1974 gunfight w/armed robbery suspects. I was back in the fight in seconds, it literally saved my life.

    • @richardkluesek4301
      @richardkluesek4301 Год назад +3

      Bianchi ?

    • @kcstott
      @kcstott Год назад +8

      @@FirstLast-hs4gw You realise you are describing Neoprene? Bianchi never made speed strips from nylon. Nylon is far to rigid of a material. It would be like Delrin. Wetsuit material as you say is Neoprene foam. Neoprene come in more than one variety of material form. Neopren is a rubber like material and come in solid form in various durometers. But yes the most common form of neoprene is foam. .

    • @kcstott
      @kcstott Год назад +2

      And if you would have used full moon clips you would have been back in the fight sooner.

    • @erict3728
      @erict3728 Год назад +5

      ​@@FirstLast-hs4gwworked on an injection mold years back that had neoprene dampers. The best way to describe them would be "they looked exactly like skateboard wheels". There are different forms of neoprene

    • @jordangouveia1863
      @jordangouveia1863 Год назад +2

      Safariland! I still have 2 from 1973 and the carry case.

  • @ZGoddessLola
    @ZGoddessLola Год назад +12

    As someone who carries a revolver, totally loving them.

  • @FishyBoi1337
    @FishyBoi1337 Год назад +54

    That beyblade let em rip moment was AMAZING, how have I never heard of these????

    • @edcgearguy4982
      @edcgearguy4982  Год назад +14

      That's why I made the video..... The Revolver folk out there need to know!

    • @tracym8952
      @tracym8952 Год назад +1

      You definitely wouldn't want to rip it like a beyblade. The way that was shown is about as hard as you would want to do it while target shooting. In a gunfight let it rip, but otherwise continued use off this kind of speed loader will degrade your cylinder from spinning it like it's in a Hollywood western

    • @jeremiahd187
      @jeremiahd187 8 месяцев назад

      @@tracym8952 If you care for your weapons properly, I doubt you’d wear the cylinder out with the amount of use the average civilian revolver will see. Why fun police?

  • @VladiSSius
    @VladiSSius Год назад +7

    HOLY MOLY! I remember a youtube channel shows this thing back like 5-6 years ago. At that time, the guy making it was doing it for hobby and testing CMIIW. But can't believe now it's a real product!

  • @frofrozzty
    @frofrozzty Год назад +12

    I'm 25, have a weakness for wheelguns because my grandpa (who was a CW reenactor) got me into competitive cap+ball shooting. This accessory is exactly what revolvers have needed. This is going to revolutionize carrying, plinking, and competing with revolvers. I hope there's a double strip holster in the works.

  • @1nfamyX
    @1nfamyX Год назад +53

    Thanks for your words. I dare say this is the biggest jump in revolver technology in a longgg time. Like since the swing-out cylinder itself.

  • @themarlboromandalorian
    @themarlboromandalorian Год назад +3

    Ok that's sexy.
    Get that company some monetary incentive to manufacture capacity variants.
    Downside is if the patent holder isn't already rich, they'll have a target on their back by major manufacturers of alternate speed loaders.

  • @briancolyer4947
    @briancolyer4947 Год назад +20

    Been waiting for the maker of this to get the patent for the past 3 years. So glad it’s finally available!

  • @tdgilljr
    @tdgilljr Год назад +3

    Thanks. I am also am a revolver lover. I am overjoyed that someone has not given up on a solution for speed relaoding.

  • @jasonhouchins
    @jasonhouchins Год назад +6

    Those are sweet loaders! Can't believe RUclips didn't shit after you loaded those on camera.

  • @gabrielibarra5551
    @gabrielibarra5551 7 месяцев назад +6

    The cylinder spinning after loading was the cherry on top for me 😂 badass

    • @davidkachel
      @davidkachel 4 месяца назад

      REALLY?! And what benefit, exactly, does the cylinder spinning provide to you?

  • @paulkube3901
    @paulkube3901 Год назад +25

    Wow! Exquisite execution of a brilliant idea. I carried a m66 for over 20 years. I tried everything from wallet packs to Safariland compacts and "jet" loaders. These appear to be orders of magnitude above 'em all.
    Thanks

  • @travissmith2211
    @travissmith2211 Год назад +81

    Neat design. As for carrying speedloaders, shoulder holster with double pouch makes for ease of concealment. The spped strips are slower, but with practice, they are much faster than individual round loading.

    • @edcgearguy4982
      @edcgearguy4982  Год назад +19

      I carried them for years myself….. I still do on occasion (like when I’m at the gym)….. Once you get lots of practice with this Wrapid Loader it’s even faster than your regular speed loaders….. The key is to avoid the left hand “Switch” and just use your left hand with the loader.

    • @nicholashodges201
      @nicholashodges201 Год назад +3

      There are also rubber disks that look like traditional speed loaders but work like speed strips.
      Functionally, they have all of the worst traits of both...

    • @sukhvindermangat1087
      @sukhvindermangat1087 11 месяцев назад

      I'm curious how these would hold up to the Zeta "Peel" silicone or plastic speed loaders, more moving parts usually mean more points for failure, no?
      Looks Awesome and Slick tho, for Sure!

    • @edcgearguy4982
      @edcgearguy4982  11 месяцев назад +1

      @@sukhvindermangat1087 I have been using the same 2 units everyday since March of 2023 and they both work flawlessly. So far only 2 uniots have ever been returned to kaztac for being defective or breaking.....thats out of over 500 sold.....So far so good I guess.

  • @Wolfpacker
    @Wolfpacker Год назад +14

    Just bought my first colt 357 and ran across this. Greta looking product!

  • @vladmordekeiser1054
    @vladmordekeiser1054 Год назад +1

    I have been waiting for this since the first time I saw it in a video, about eight years ago.

  • @crumb5756
    @crumb5756 Год назад +3

    That is badass. I need one right now.

  • @martincolvill5453
    @martincolvill5453 Год назад +8

    Thanks for highlighting these.
    In the 80s, I carried Safariland speed loaders on duty for my 686. Today, I use the knobby tops for my GP100. I'll check these out.

  • @tanglediver
    @tanglediver Год назад +36

    I am impressed!! THAT took some development, and it paid off. Good job kaztac, now just make more.

  • @anthonyguidas2012
    @anthonyguidas2012 Год назад +5

    It’s the best of both worlds, ease of carry like a speed strip, with the ability to use like a speedloader

  • @not-fishing4730
    @not-fishing4730 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the note, I use the speed beez for my model 60. I did sign up for the Rapid Loader for when it becomes available.

  • @michaeldaltonsr8954
    @michaeldaltonsr8954 Год назад +2

    Yepper!! TY! My baby is GP100 .357 6"/ BU is Colt .38 D.S. ankle. Used Knobbies/ sometimes S.L. This is worth a try!

  • @EternallyThankful-os6pz
    @EternallyThankful-os6pz Год назад +1

    You are correct - those things are GREAT - BEST new idea for a speed-loader in my lifetime and I like it a LOT...never knew about them until now so thanks for sharing !!!

  • @raouldukejj
    @raouldukejj Год назад +2

    I have those 5star firearms speed loaders and absolutely love them

  • @tysonfromm5397
    @tysonfromm5397 Год назад +2

    I use a pair of zeta6 k-pak. Will definitely be getting some of these when I can.

  • @stylechild23
    @stylechild23 Год назад +5

    BRO. You just made wheel guns relevant again. I'mma need about 4 or five of those.

  • @peceed
    @peceed Год назад +3

    When you presented the problem i have invented exactly similar solution in a few seconds - a chain that bends into cylinder, without the details like spring (quite obvious but not it would require little more time).
    They should have an option of chaining into the longer strips, automatically disconnected when pulled out, so they can be put into the belt, and allow for uniform access - just pull out the ring, and the next one appears in the same place!

  • @DavidCarroll-rl9bt
    @DavidCarroll-rl9bt Год назад +1

    Nice. Perfect for edc. Want one but I’m in Canada, so good luck finding one.

  • @ironmann16
    @ironmann16 Год назад +2

    Wow. This may actually be the ting that convinces me to actually carry my Python during the winter. awesome simple solution to a complex problem

  • @lesliewood3616
    @lesliewood3616 Год назад +2

    Thank you for showing me this great loader. My next purchase for my wheel guns.

  • @DevonLadd
    @DevonLadd Год назад +2

    that pull away was so sweet

  • @ronrico2620
    @ronrico2620 Год назад +1

    I went with zeta 6 rubber speed loaders. I've had one in my pocket for over a year. I see me bending this in a few days

  • @BangBangBo
    @BangBangBo Год назад +1

    Check out gun adapters at short lane for multi caliber 410 chambers. Similar in coolness!

  • @theinstructor2687
    @theinstructor2687 Год назад +12

    Very cool device! Thanks for sharing this. I often carry a revolver. I have two five shot snubbies in .38spl. But my favorite is a two and half inch, five shot Charter Arms Bulldog in .44spl.

    • @hasanmichael4966
      @hasanmichael4966 Год назад +5

      I have a CA Bulldog snubby in 44 also that I carry when I go for a bike ride. Fantastic little gun. Makes big holes.

    • @theinstructor2687
      @theinstructor2687 Год назад +3

      @@hasanmichael4966 And only very sightly bigger than a five shot .38 snub nose.

  • @thomasmoore4859
    @thomasmoore4859 Год назад +3

    That is a fantastic loading tool for revolvers.

  • @dougwalk8034
    @dougwalk8034 Год назад +18

    I was born 81 years ago, so you know I carry revolvers, but only occasionally, I usually carry a 9mm S&W EZ, but when i really need to conceal, I have a S&W 638-3 5-rd .38 sp with pocket holster and speed-loader, I have never heard of those Wrapid-loaders, but I like them, although $59.99 is a little pricey for my budget, I only need one as I am NOT one of the new kid shooters that has to spray-n-pray, I AIM the gun, something these kids have never heard of, I don't know why they have sights today, they don't know how to use them !!!

    • @Kyle-sr6jm
      @Kyle-sr6jm Год назад +1

      The dirty secret of pistol craft is that bullets go where the front sight is.

    • @dierdred_the_gray
      @dierdred_the_gray Год назад

      you use a computer far too good for an 81 year old, Nice try shitposter

  • @advhawk6455
    @advhawk6455 Месяц назад +1

    Double-action revolvers have been around since the 1860's. It's so ironic that something this slick is just coming out now. I'm also a sixgun guy, and you just sold three of these.

  • @drjoya
    @drjoya Год назад +16

    New sub here purely because you’re a revolver guy! I have 17 handguns, 13 of which are revolvers. I carry a Ruger SP101 5-shot .357 (loaded with 38P+) as primary in pocket. Easily accessible, should get me out of 99% of situations. Often have either G19 or Beretta PX4 Storm as backup since I live in Shitcago / ChiRaq for times when 5 shots isn’t enough, but snubby always comes out first.

    • @ictpilot
      @ictpilot Год назад +2

      ChiRaq. 😂😂😂☠️👍👍

    • @TheBoatPirate
      @TheBoatPirate Год назад

      How about Shitcockhole? 😂

    • @Bisley1
      @Bisley1 Год назад +1

      I thought guns weren’t allowed in Chicago (except for criminals of course). So are guns and carrying allowed after all?

    • @oceanbytez847
      @oceanbytez847 Год назад

      @@Bisley1 only if you go through the circus they call a gun screening and licensing program. Same applies for all the other liberal hell holes too. You can technically be a CCL in cali, washington, NY, ect BUT they are gonna make you do tricks like a fucking dog just to get a chance at it and a lot of the times they might deny you anyway for no real good reason. Also, if you have someone who knows you carry and has a grudge there is a decent chance that they might abuse the flag laws and get your rights stripped by just lying. it's a mess, but it can be done just barely.

  • @dondee5439
    @dondee5439 Год назад +2

    At the 2:50 mark, the Wrapid Loader is pretty cool. Reminds of a stainless steel watch band.

  • @fenderguitar920
    @fenderguitar920 Год назад +1

    Excellent video and presentation! I’m glad I saw this, will be getting some for myself and Dad

  • @wraithsworld7532
    @wraithsworld7532 Год назад +2

    Wow, I definitely need some of these. Thank you I’ve never heard or seen anything about this.

  • @adamr9720
    @adamr9720 Год назад +5

    I’ve never seen that. Wow. Impressive. I carry my J frame when I have light shorts on so I may look for this.

  • @TheSamuraiBaker
    @TheSamuraiBaker Год назад +1

    That's a really cool speed loader. I want one now.

  • @chadtoh
    @chadtoh Год назад +1

    Cant wait for the 45 variation, i need that in my life

  • @matthewshaffer9377
    @matthewshaffer9377 Год назад +1

    Awesome, I’m getting these once I get my new revolver

  • @RuneLaursen-xh4sc
    @RuneLaursen-xh4sc Год назад +2

    Great video...never heard about this load system over here in Denmark

  • @erict3728
    @erict3728 Год назад +2

    While you were showing the speed strip, I immediately thought, "wouldn't it be great if we could make one of those that worked kind of like those old slap bracelets that were popular when I was a kid". Then you pulled one out, lol

  • @ObeyCamp
    @ObeyCamp Год назад +1

    This is some top-notch engineering. What a brilliant design, I love it.

  • @sepronioruiz-valuroso6715
    @sepronioruiz-valuroso6715 Год назад

    Guy on RUclips created this like 6yrs ago and they were never commercially available so goad to see that i can get them now

  • @SnowRemnant
    @SnowRemnant Год назад +1

    Damn. I thought "That looks nice. But I don't think the rounds will align perfectly", turns out I was really wrong. I'd say it's a must have for revolver users.

  • @alaskan474
    @alaskan474 Год назад +1

    Pre ordered the 6 and signed up for the 5. Awesome Idea!

  • @wollekemper8317
    @wollekemper8317 Год назад +4

    That is one great speed-loader !
    My problem is I have a smith 327 which has a 8 round cylinder for .357.
    Guess I have to stick with my strip slow loader and wait if they bring out a solution for modern revolvers.
    Anyhow, great product, thanks for showing it.

  • @bigl6322
    @bigl6322 Год назад +2

    That is slick as hell. I gotta try some of them.

  • @operator001
    @operator001 Год назад +4

    Man that is nice. I use safariland comp II speedloader. I may have to buy a few of these.

    • @edcgearguy4982
      @edcgearguy4982  Год назад +1

      If you like the safari land then you should check out the return of the Legendary SLVariant speed loader….. It’s a much better version of the same principle…… Review video coming this week!

  • @tonyrome655
    @tonyrome655 Год назад +2

    This is awesome. I need a couple for my LCR.

  • @lucasvisser3864
    @lucasvisser3864 Год назад +1

    I've seen these a while back. Hope they take off big time.

  • @chrism4008
    @chrism4008 Год назад +1

    Thats really flippin cool!! I dont carry a revolver but i have some

  • @darkjesterxiii
    @darkjesterxiii Год назад +2

    It would be nice if they made one for the weird 7 shot revolvers.

    • @edcgearguy4982
      @edcgearguy4982  Год назад

      I get emails about that all day every day… I would imagine that we will have to figure out a way to manufacture seven shot models pretty soon

  • @LostLinguine
    @LostLinguine Год назад +1

    I hope they make an 8 round variant soon, id go great with the s&w 327 im considering as a ccw option

  • @jpb1231000
    @jpb1231000 Год назад +1

    LOVE IT!!!
    1st time I seen em!!! I open carry my GP 100 mostly so concealment is no big deal but this seems like a Great system...

  • @roblowe9283
    @roblowe9283 Год назад +3

    I hope they will make one for a 7 round.

  • @hasanmichael4966
    @hasanmichael4966 Год назад +5

    A few companies make a speed loader holster that puts your belt in between the bullets, 3 bullets on one side and 3 on the other (or a 3/2 split for 5 rounders like my M69 Combat Magnum). They conceal very well and even print less than the revolve, wearing 2 on your belt is not uncomfortable.
    Examples: Safariland Split-Six (this is the one I use), DeSantis Second Six, Bianchi Agent Slim Speedloader Pouch, and the Don Hume Pack Six. I think there are more but these are the ones I’m familiar with. Try one, you will like it.
    This loader is interesting and for sure has potential, but I will wait until it’s been out on the market, let others do the testing. Plus I only have 44 caliber and 480 caliber revolvers.

  • @ninjaswordtothehead
    @ninjaswordtothehead Год назад +1

    As someone looking to get his first revolver, this is some nice info.

  • @pewpewTN
    @pewpewTN Год назад +1

    I'm not a revolver guy, but it looks like a great tool for those who are.

  • @gvines
    @gvines Год назад +1

    Sold out but I signed up to be notified, thanks for the share! Great video

  • @beardedbatman2914
    @beardedbatman2914 Год назад +1

    Moonclips are my go to

  • @ThomsonBR42
    @ThomsonBR42 Год назад +3

    While I was researching carrying speed loaders I discovered that a lot of officers would hang moon clips or speed loaders on their belts with special covers that kept them from protruding on the belt some. It wasn't a perfect solution but it kept reloads lower profile.

    • @EdsEnemy
      @EdsEnemy Год назад

      Was it possible to load the revolver from the speedloader slung on the belt without detaching it from the belt first?

    • @ThomsonBR42
      @ThomsonBR42 Год назад

      @@EdsEnemy no it was basically a slightly different method compared to the standard speed loader case.

  • @johngifford7725
    @johngifford7725 Год назад +1

    Let's all go buy a few, and then they'll start making them in other calibers. I need at least two.
    FANTASTIC SHARE! Thank you!

  • @mikehigbee2320
    @mikehigbee2320 Год назад +6

    I have not seen this product before. Very cool. Thanks. I sometimes carry a Taurus model 85 5 shot .38. Not an optimal defense weapon, to be sure, but still viable.
    I'm pretty good with safariland speedloaders on a belt straddle pouch, but this looks better. I haven't checked yet, but I bet they're expensive.

  • @normanmallory2055
    @normanmallory2055 Год назад +4

    Now that’s a pretty slick device, first I’ve heard of them !
    I’ve carried revolvers for over 50 years and HKS has been my choice of speed loader !
    Speed strips I have carried but am not a big fan of the device but they are flat and compact !

  • @kevingerber1533
    @kevingerber1533 Год назад +6

    I’ve been using Zeta6 K-Paks with my revolver. They carry well in a pocket and work well loading 3 at tug. I will definitely look closer at these, however…

  • @rotaman8555
    @rotaman8555 Год назад +2

    I often carry a Ruger SP101. I sent it to Gemini Customs to be cut for moon clips. I carry a spare loaded moon clip in a Jox Kydex holster right next to the gun. Super fast to reload! I get the moon clips from TK Custom and keep a lot of them loaded with different rounds for different purposes.

  • @cupajoe7258
    @cupajoe7258 9 месяцев назад

    hey man, I carry my Charter Arms Pro V revolver appendix IWB I carry a safariland comp 2 IWB just left of it in one of the safariland spring clip speed loader carrier. tying the bulge of the speedloader to the bulge of the revolver really helps break up the outline and the whole thing covers up nice with a t-shirt for me and my dad bod. very very concealed. I don't tuck with it because the clip hangs outside the pants and if you tucked your shirt into the speed loader carrier, it'll send your reload flying when you draw. I carry a pair of zeta 6 nested nose to nose in my pocket for topping up if I don't want to dump the whole cylinder. total round count 24 in a very concealed system.

  • @chrisgonz8291
    @chrisgonz8291 Год назад +1

    What an awesome idea man

  • @peterjenkins886
    @peterjenkins886 Год назад +1

    bruh that was some SWEET ACTION this shit is amazing!!

  • @CoffeeFiend1
    @CoffeeFiend1 Год назад

    I remember conceptualizing something exactly like this when I was a kid a few decades ago now. Wow finally.

  • @Delivers92130
    @Delivers92130 Год назад +2

    Definitely a game-changer!

  • @Redpitbull44
    @Redpitbull44 Год назад +2

    That's pretty cool!
    I would be very interested in this in an 8 round variant for the S&W 627. At that point it makes sense to me to carry a revolver.

    • @Redpitbull44
      @Redpitbull44 Год назад +1

      Unfortunately, the manufacturer says No, too many rounds = too much movement in the loader. Wouldn’t work right.

    • @sonicmastersword8080
      @sonicmastersword8080 Год назад

      @@Redpitbull44They could make it work. And if they do not, the market will.

  • @ETHRON1
    @ETHRON1 Год назад +1

    I have to say those are awesomely cool...I don't carry my revolvers but I still might look at them...note-2 of the 3 revolvers are Vintage Colt Official Police 38 specials, so they don't see the streets anymore 😉, the 3rd is a 5 shot M85 nightstand gun...

  • @discombubulate2256
    @discombubulate2256 Год назад +1

    in the defence of speed strips, at least your rounds are all in the same place.
    but this new stuff is really cool.

  • @willo7734
    @willo7734 Год назад +1

    Wow! That is a really clever design. I’m going to have to find one of those.

  • @BUZZKILLJRJR
    @BUZZKILLJRJR Год назад +1

    I was literally trying to design folding speed loaders! Thease are amazing!

  • @sevenarchers5953
    @sevenarchers5953 Год назад +1

    Very cool, thanks for sharing this info.

  • @Sensual_Tortoise
    @Sensual_Tortoise Год назад

    Its about fucken time these hit the market. They've been around since the 80s if not earlier

  • @m118lr
    @m118lr Год назад

    …hence ‘innovation’: SEMI’s. But it is a nice collection of Revolvers. (I do have several myself..generally Single-action Colt and Colt-type). The wife’s is an SP-101..FINE wheelgun.

  • @DanielBrown-nb9zz
    @DanielBrown-nb9zz 5 месяцев назад +1

    This looks awesome!

  • @Cacodemon7650
    @Cacodemon7650 Год назад +1

    bro carries a massive revolver and worries about his speed loaders printing lmao

  • @arturoharvey9733
    @arturoharvey9733 Год назад +1

    Great device, I have the 5 shot variant. I hope someone makes a holster for them that doesn’t have to worn on your belt to use one handed.
    I carry my revolver often in beltless outfits, so some kind of pocket holster would be great.

  • @chasingspace7160
    @chasingspace7160 Год назад

    God dang I literally have a drawing of this I thought I had a game changer no one else had thought of

  • @bigjuan87
    @bigjuan87 Год назад +1

    this is my biggest gripe with revolvers they are lovely in a carry situation but reloading you are either holding golf balls or can you give me ten to 20 seconds as i fumble with my speed strip. these are wonderful and making me reconsider my carry choices

  • @_JimS
    @_JimS Год назад +1

    Pretty damn COOL!!! Keep me posted when the 7-shot comes out.

  • @edbecka233
    @edbecka233 Год назад +1

    The shellshucker fans need to let up on dissing the revo-lovers. There are legit uses for all designs of handgun, from duty/defense to competitive matches to hunting to woodswalking. Different disciplines necessitate different firearms. To quote another major toober, "Old does not mean obsolete, and obsolete does not mean ineffective".
    I taught marksmanship (LEO/MIL) from '79 through '05 and still mentor whoever needs it (my bona-fides are available online). I became heavily invested in revolvers as well as autos because I was assigned to teach both, and was shooting IHMSA, IPSC, USPSA, PPC, Second Chance, Three-Gun, informal cowboy (I don't play dress-up) our local LEO matches which have both revolver and auto class divisions, and other disciplines. At the time, my agency was "run what ya brung" with a myriad of action types, makers and calibers; the requirement was ".38 or larger, max 4" barrel revolvers or 5" barrel autoloaders" and I had to stock ammo for literally everything from .38 S&W to .45 Colt. We finally issued an autoloader, but the agency only bought 200 of them and those who did not get one issued still presented the same logistic problem for me. During this time, I demonstrated, used in matches and carried just about every speedloader ever made. I was in the High Master class in both revo and auto divisions of our local LEO matches, and used primarily the Safariland Comp III loaders for the match-tuned M66 and later M686 that I used for the revo division, and HKS loaders for the M29 I shot in the big-bore revo side match (because Safariland are non-responsive ass-hats and will not make a .44 N-Frame Comp III, and the Comp I they do make is crap). In my 28 years at that agency, besides the Training Division, I did stints in Patrol, CID, Warrants, Organized Crime unit and Internal Affairs. I was also either a Counter-Sniper or team leader in every iteration of the SWAT Team that came along. My usual carry in the out-of-uniform jobs was a parts-built match 1911 in .45 ACP or .400 Cor-Bon, a 3" Bulldog or 4" M29. My build allowed me to easily conceal the full-size pistols and mags/loaders so the only time I resorted to speed strips was in shorts & T-shirt gigs. But when those came around, I drilled incessantly with the contrary little things before relying on them. Once we received the new autoloader, a SIGPRO 2340 in .357 SIG, and I got everyone transition-trained to it, I carried it for all duties.
    I was also in the TXARNG and worked as the Opns NCO and instructor in the SARTS at the State HQ, and competed in the AG's and higher Pistol, Rifle, and Sniper disciplines, earning my Distinguished Pistol badge, points toward Distinguished Rifle, the Governor's Twenty in every match I fired in all three of those competitions, and the Chief's Fifty in Sniper. I had too much on my plate to add the LMG matches. One of our big projects was teaching transition PMI on then M9 when it started replacing the 1911 at the NG level. I developed a cordial hatred of the M9 which persists to this day.
    Upon retiring, I immediately started reserving in another agency, and after 8 years of that, they asked me to go fulltime, which I did for the next 5-1/2 years until an off-duty injury wrecked both my rotator cuffs. During that time, I was a patrolman and carried either my 1911, an M29-2, a Springfield XD45 on night shift (because it has a light and I like the 13-round magazines), or a new toy, a 4" M625-8 Miculek. This revo uses either full moon clips with .45 ACP or speedloaders with .45 Auto Rim, and I carried both in my duty belt. A duty-style speedloader pouch holds TWO loaded full-moon clips. In two double speedloader carriers, I had five clips of 230 gr Gold Dots, one of 230 gr hardball, and one speedloader of .45 Auto Rim with the Speer shot capsules meant for .45 Colt. I also shifted from the M686 and the M29 to the M625 for the Revo and Big Bore matches; for that I used the MP Molds 235 grain HBWC in AR cases and the HKS loaders or in ACP brass with moon clips. Either way, I never - NEVER - got whistle-bit because of "having to" do a revolver reload; I frequently loaded faster than the shooters with shellshuckers. Said all that to say this: I know a thing or two about reloading a revo.
    I'll be watching for Wrapid to bring out a 5-round .44 SPL, an N-Frame .41 Mag (asking for a friend), N-Frame .357 and .44 Mag, and a K-Frame .32-20, as well as models sufficient to cover other "non-typical" revos.
    BTW Tuff Products version of speed strips are very affordable and available in a useful range of rim diameters and round counts. They work really well for SA revolvers and leverguns. BTW again, the otherwise useless MaxFire rubber loaders (they lose rounds no matter how you carry them and fling rounds when you load a revo with them) about semi-worked for an oddball application about which I'd been bugging HKS: The 1905j/4 K-Frame in .32-20. I like to carry the little gem when woodswalking with my B53 in that caliber. The rims are too big for .32 S&W loaders and too small for K-38 loaders. They will work with the Tuff 9mm strips, but I wanted a legit speedloader. It turns out that they will somewhat retain in the MaxFire K-38 model if not rough-handled and release the longish rounds without puking them all over the terrain as the other caliber models do. Just sayin'.

  • @BigBobster86
    @BigBobster86 Год назад +1

    I think I may have seen a vid for a prototype of these several years back. Bummed that the five rd loaders are sold out, but I was able to order an SL for my S&W 686 Plus.
    Currently using H&K for my 686P and Speedbeez for my Ruger LCR, carried in Jox pouches. I wear them upside down to minimize printing.

  • @CrackerFL
    @CrackerFL Год назад +1

    That's really nice! My local police chief carries a wheel gun. Will share this with him!

  • @rogersmith8339
    @rogersmith8339 Год назад +3

    One of the best speed loader systems was the one used with the Webley revolvers which incidentally ejected the empty shells when opened.

    • @kutter_ttl6786
      @kutter_ttl6786 Год назад

      Like the Schofield.

    • @rogersmith8339
      @rogersmith8339 Год назад

      @@kutter_ttl6786 That was one S&W I always wanted but alas, it won't happen in the UK now.

  • @Southernguitar74
    @Southernguitar74 6 месяцев назад

    That loader is bad to the bone! I’ve never seen anything like this. I really like it.

  • @michaelnasser8697
    @michaelnasser8697 Год назад +1

    That is absolutely brilliant!

  • @noahboat580
    @noahboat580 Год назад +1

    My first handgun was a revolver, a charter arms .44 special to be specific; so im looking-forward for the .44 special variant of that speedloader. Looks ideal, never even heard of speed strips before, definately an ironic name 😂

  • @AICW
    @AICW Год назад +2

    They have a .44 magnum 6-shot loader now on their website.

    • @Beuwen_The_Dragon
      @Beuwen_The_Dragon Год назад

      Ah, you mean their standard speed loader, not the one shown here.