Flamingo and Rob's Tools Presents: Speed Loader Along Belt

[Flamingo]

I got it from knifekits.com. I got the 8x12 with mega foam.

@Flamingo Which kydex press did you get?

[Totem Polar]

Come by the "workshop" (my basement/man-cave) and you can collect the debt.

Flamingo is good for it. Just saying.

[ECVMatt]

Following with interest and I will throw a cool video in just because it touches on some of things discussed here:




and it is a cool video!

[RevolverRob]

Was ist das?

[RevolverRob]

I introduce to you our other working model. First we had the Speed Loader Along Belt (SLAB) - now we have the Speed Loader Over Belt (SLOB).

This is prototype 1. Eventually, we want to do at least two versions of the SLOB - one in some form like this with a DCC-style clip. A second type with a long tail that is optimized for the Phlster Engima (the E-SLOB)

[RevolverRob]

After some thinking and working with this proto I realized a few things.

First, unlike other over-the-belt pouches which rely on kydex j-clips the use of a DCC clip lets the pouch be turned around (moving it inboard, as opposed to outboard), improving concealment dramatically. Flipping the clip around lets it function as it normally would (easy on-off). You can also flip the pouch around (outboard) for easier access as a competition pouch.

Second, the next prototype will have adjustable tension and size to allow different speed loaders to be inserted.

Third, we'll work on some improvements but the retention on the SLOB will probably not be as good as the SLAB. That said we're going to crank out a couple of more protos and @Flamingo will test them in an upcoming revolver class.

If the next couple of protos go smoothly, as I think they will, we might be able to do a SLOB run before end of year!

[hiro]

@Flamingo @RevolverRob

Apologies for off topic

When you're training the reload with a speedloader do you drop it when empty?

[RevolverRob]

@Flamingo @RevolverRob

Apologies for off topic

When you're training the reload with a speedloader do you drop it when empty?

Yes.

Open gun, insert rounds, let go of speed loader, close cylinder. The beautiful thing about empty speed loaders, they're so light gravity can't really damage them. I have had loaders that have hit a lot of dirt/concrete/gravel over the years and they work fine.

[Stephanie B]

Apologies for off topic

When you're training the reload with a speedloader do you drop it when empty?

Yep, and in matches, too. I've painted mine so they're easier to find (and to ensure I grab the right ones for a match). My carry ones are unpainted.

[JCN]

Yes.

Open gun, insert rounds, let go of speed loader, close cylinder. The beautiful thing about empty speed loaders, they're so light gravity can't really damage them. I have had loaders that have hit a lot of dirt/concrete/gravel over the years and they work fine.

Also, with slight attention these can work with moon clips. I would totally buy these for moons.