Originally Posted by
Wildcat
You do not need to use the clips.
Previous comments about the partial support of the rim should also not cause concern. The design is not functionally deficient.
I can say that the groove dimensions in 357/38 brass are different from one manufacturer to another. This can cause annoyance when trying to install ammunition that poorly matches the clips.
Winchester needs a thinner clip than everyone else (I think Winchester might be addressing that problem).
R-P and Federal use the same .025" clips quite well.
Blazer aluminum cannot be put into clips since it has no grooves.
If you reload Starline brass, that stuff would need different clips (if you use clips).
For casual shooting, I would ignore the clips.
For serious use, the clips do assure good ejection, which I consider an advantage so the ammo in the cylinder would be clipped. The ammo for the reload might not be in clips. When the clip is in the cylinder, not much can happen to it. An unsupported, loaded clip is a bit delicate and could be bent and result in a troublesome reload attempt.
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