View Full Version : How do you carry your speedloader?
GrandPooba
03-24-13, 16:18
Belt mounted pouch (if so, which one) or do you just throw it in your pocket?
I have speedstrips but am thinking of augmenting them with a speedloader.
speed strips in back pocket
Safariland Comp 1 in their model 371 split-six holster when I had a J frame. Haven't found anything similar for the HKS M36 which my LCR requires.
Speed strips in the Dillon IHL speed strip wallet.
PA PATRIOT
03-25-13, 11:25
Two Speed strips in a belt clip small phone case. Found a perfect fit case at a "Five Below" store and its been holding up nicely for the past three years.
Speed loaders are harder to carry when in shorts and tee shirt and look like rocks in your pocket. Plus with the smaller five shot speed loaders I'm actually slower on my reloads with the snub then if I just use my speed strips doing a 2/2/1 recharge.
two safariland comp 1s in my pocket
Speed loader loose in my left front pocket and J frame in a pocket holster in my right front pocket. That's when I don't feel comfortable concealing my usual carry, a gen3 Glock 30SF.
When I carry my 3" GP100, I use speed loader pouches from Simply Rugged. They wrap around the belt and contain the loader while the belt supports the loader by splicing the rounds with 3 outside the belt and 3 inside (rounds pointing down). This is the most compact way to carry speed loaders that I've found.
Safariland belt clip holder.
I carry speed strips in my pockets. I carry speed loaders in a jacket pocket once in a while. When I carried speed loaders in my pants pockets, the speed loader frequently managed to leave loose rounds in my pockets.
I would like to see a company develop a speed loader holder that hangs inside the pants between the navel and groin area. The holder could be to the left or right of center for obvious reasons. I don't think it would be any slower than digging a speed strip out of my pants pocket.
I carry my speed strip in the little 5th pocket of my jeans.
The Dumb Gun Collector
07-14-13, 16:02
Strong side pocket under pistol
I can't verbally describe it well - but I straddle the top of my belt with the loader or moonclip. I run a thick rubber band from the knob, under he belt and back onto the knob. When grabbed with force - the rubber band breaks and flies off somewhere - and I'm ready to load.
John
Comp 1: Strong Side - Pants/Shorts Pocket under belt, or Cargo Pocket
Speed Strips:
Strong Side- Pants/Shorts Pocket under belt, or Cargo Pocket
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Tuff Products Quickstrip Belt Pouch Medium Nylon Black
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/159324/tuff-products-quickstrip-belt-pouch-medium-nylon-black
I can't verbally describe it well - but I straddle the top of my belt with the loader or moonclip. I run a thick rubber band from the knob, under he belt and back onto the knob. When grabbed with force - the rubber band breaks and flies off somewhere - and I'm ready to load.
John
Do you mind posting a picture of this set-up? Would it be possible for rounds to be pulled from the speedloader while removing it from the belt? I apologize if that's a dumb question :D I don't shoot revolvers often and never carry one.
Voodoo_Man
07-14-13, 21:10
speed strips in back pocket
Yep same here, I carry two in my back pocket.
I can't verbally describe it well - but I straddle the top of my belt with the loader or moonclip. I run a thick rubber band from the knob, under he belt and back onto the knob. When grabbed with force - the rubber band breaks and flies off somewhere - and I'm ready to load.
John
Great idea! I get it.
Plumber237
07-16-13, 12:32
2 speed strips in the storage wallet/pouch thing. It's either in my offhand back/cargo pocket or offhand jacket pocket. I don't use it on my belt like it's made to do.
Alpha Sierra
07-18-13, 05:29
I use speed loader pouches from Simply Rugged. They wrap around the belt and contain the loader while the belt supports the loader by splicing the rounds with 3 outside the belt and 3 inside (rounds pointing down). This is the most compact way to carry speed loaders that I've found.
Same here. I've looked long and hard and Simply Rugged's speedloader pouches as the cleanest solution yet.
Oh, and make my speedloaders Safariland Comp IIs
Do you mind posting a picture of this set-up? Would it be possible for rounds to be pulled from the speedloader while removing it from the belt? I apologize if that's a dumb question :D I don't shoot revolvers often and never carry one.
Sorry - but I'm a non-techy geezer, so pics are not in my future.
Only way you'll lose a round is the same way you'd lose one coming out of a pouch, i.e., twisting the loader knob.
john
iainmcphersn
07-19-13, 20:49
HKS speedloaders loose in a pocket were the usual. I also could carry them in old Safariland holders which were a lot like the Simply Rugged.
I carry five rounds on a speed strip in a Safariland Concealment Magazine Holder 81-18-2.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/22/qypyby7a.jpg
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johnnybravo
07-21-13, 21:44
nondominant side almost directly in front since it takes up almost no room.
Sorry - but I'm a non-techy geezer, so pics are not in my future.
Only way you'll lose a round is the same way you'd lose one coming out of a pouch, i.e., twisting the loader knob.
john
Ok makes sense. I'm not familiar with revolver and their loaders. Thanks!
titsonritz
07-29-13, 02:15
That Simply Rugged Split Speed Load Pouch is slicker than snail snot.
mrwickwire
07-30-13, 12:22
I carry my reloads in Del Fatti leather case.
I use the FMC when running my 625.
I use the SLC or SLC-2, depending on the speedloader.
The wait is long and the prices are a bit expensive, but they are well worth it.
http://www.delfatti.com/2011%20Belts,Accessories.html
brushy bill
08-03-13, 07:41
I carry five rounds on a speed strip in a Safariland Concealment Magazine Holder 81-18-2.
Neat idea.
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