Considering the Snub Nose Reload - Spares Carry

[deputyG23]

If I’m carrying a snub, it’s usually in a pocket. If I bother carrying a minimal amount of extra ammo, it’s in a DeSantis 2x2x2 carrier, the purpose of which would be able to top off a partially fired cylinder. (I prefer this to using a so-called “speed strip.”) But if I feel like having a speedloader too, then I carry it in a Safariland Split 5 pouch, inverted on my belt, near the gig line. This method conceals pretty well for me, and is much faster and more consistent than trying to fish a loose speedloader out of a pocket. Plus I prefer to carry other useful crap in my remaining side pocket.

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I have one of the split 5 loader carriers but the belts I use are too thick for it to work. What belt is pictured there?
The 2x2x2 pouch is a necessity for me on the rare occasion I carry wheelguns as primary firearms. It allows me to feed both my K Smith/Ruger GP belt gun and pocket J from the same source. Two speed strips loaded with four rounds each go in the same pocket as the 442.
If VA goes completely dumbass on gun laws next year, these revolvers will probably become my primary EDC whenever I finally retire.

[nalesq]

I have one of the split 5 loader carriers but the belts I use are too thick for it to work. What belt is pictured there?.

I agree the split 5s don’t work very well with thicker leather gun belts. The belt I’m using is a Graith, which is not being made right now (hopefully only temporarily).


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[jandbj]

I agree the split 5s don’t work very well with thicker leather gun belts. The belt I’m using is a Graith, which is not being made right now (hopefully only temporarily).


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Graith specialist is back as mastermind tactics: https://www.mastermindtactics.com/shop/specialist-pro. Excellent belts!

[Navin Johnson]

I don't remember if this was discuss or not. I use speed strips that carry 6 with 4 rounds in them. From the handle I have rounds in 1 2 4 and 5 positions. This way I have a tab to hold it with on either end.

This to me is the fastest speed strip when loading a J.

[sparkyfender]

I usually carry one speed strip with my Detective Special, 6 rounds in it.

I have the speed loaders and the means to carry them, but I honestly can't see me effectively using those to reload during a time of duress. I am fumble fingered with them even when using them during practice, but I'm sure others can use them more effectively.

[BobM]

The revolver guy blog recently posted a lengthy comparison of speedloaders available for L and J frame 38/357 revolvers.

[deputyG23]

I don't remember if this was discuss or not. I use speed strips that carry 6 with 4 rounds in them. From the handle I have rounds in 1 2 4 and 5 positions. This way I have a tab to hold it with on either end.

This to me is the fastest speed strip when loading a J.

Michael de Bethencourt teaches that technique. I have used it for couple of years now and agree.
Trying to get that fifth or sixth round in is just not efficient in my view.

[Norville]

I ran across this today:

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/...ractice-drill/

Of course I had to try it, and the 3 mags I tried all didn’t seem confidence inspiring.

I go 2 - 3 on 6 round strips. if I have the time I can load all 5, or drop it and go with what I have in there.