Had my shield at the range today. Have a hard time loading the last couple rounds in both magazines. No trouble loading for 1911's in 45 or a Sig P239 in 9mm. Springs are just a little overpowered I think. Temped to cut a little off if I could find replacements in case I ruined them.

Loading them up isn't any fun.....unloading, now that's a different story. Uplula is the answer.

I'll second that....Uplula

I hadn't ever used an uplula due to price but I got finaly one last week and put my shield through a good workout today. It is a great tool and yes, those shield mags would be a bugger on your hands without one.

+1 ... get the uplula .... you can thanks us later

As others have said get the Uplula.

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