I've got a S&W 686 (six shot) and a Taurus Mod 66 (seven shot) revolver.
Been thinking about getting a Speed Loader for one or both and just wondering
if there's a much preferred brand?
Favorite Speed Loader
I've got a S&W 686 (six shot) and a Taurus Mod 66 (seven shot) revolver.
Been thinking about getting a Speed Loader for one or both and just wondering
if there's a much preferred brand?
Safariland comp iii if concealment isn't a huge issue (for the 686)
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The Safariland Comp II and Comp I also, as available. The Safarilands aren't as sensitive to ammo type as the HKS. A little more complicated, but work well generally.
They should all be considered consumables. You mention "speed loader" in the singular. Get several, when you decide you like them, or which one you like best, get a bunch more, theyll keep forever at room temperature.
My vote is Safariland hands down. I use the Comp III's for competition and Comp II's for carry. I especially like the flutes on top of the comp II's that allow me to index the speedloader so I can easily do a reload without looking down to charge the cylinder (fore finger of the right hand on the speedloader flute and the thumb of the left hand is in the flute of the cylinder. Tip of the forefinger drives to meet the tip of the thumb. Very similar concept to holding your magazine with the tip of the forefinger on the nose of the bullet which allows you to find the magazine well without looking.).
That said I issue the HKS speedload to the rank and file who could care less about training. They hold up better and are easier to use.
Scott
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Preferred? SL Variants. Fast man. $$$$$
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No longer made or imported unfortunately.
I am liking the five star firearms over all now. A quick phone call and they will make them clockwise release like HKS
Safariland Comp 2.
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I like Jetloaders and Safariland.
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I have some safariland comp I and comp II as well as some HKS, all fine. I have noticed that occasionally a round or two might pop out of the Comp's if I let them bang around enough but I don't think it's ever happened while I was actually wearing them in a holder on my belt. A good, stiff, speed-loader pouch in also important.
Thanks guys; knew I'd get good & experienced recommendations from you guys. I started to buy some HKSs (Midway has them on sale right now). But the last time I got serious about buying some, I thought I recalled reading somewhere, there might be better choices than HKS - so I put the purchase on hold. After reviewing some YouTube videos, I leaning toward the Safariland. Yeah, the SL Variants are hard to get hold of and they're probably a little too rich for me anyway. I'll take a look at the last couple suggestions for good measure before I place an order. Again, thanks guys!
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