Has Anyone Received Their Ammo & Mag Loader??

Shield 9 WV · #**251** 01-19-2018, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by akdude

WOW!!!
Never knew the Loader also loads "CLIPS"!

OK, you got me. I didn't mean to say "clips", I meant to say "Klipsch."

This Caldwell is such a great tool is can also load rounds into my Klipsch speakers!

How great is that?

jejb · #**252** 01-19-2018, 08:04 AM

Well, I said I wasn't going to call S&W again about my rebate. The last I called was early December, and they said I should see it by Xmas. That didn't happen, and we're well past Xmas now, so called them yesterday. Now they are saying maybe by the end of January, which I place absolutely no value on. Still waiting on 40 mags. They are getting good at the art of the run around, though.

There has to be some kind of law broken here. Rebate said 12 weeks max. I'm looking at week 20 here. I need to do some research on that, I guess.

Shield 9 WV · #**253** 01-22-2018, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by akdude

I can load mags 2-3X faster using a cheap basic plain jane loader than the "Caldwell" ****!

I can load 8 rounds in 4 seconds. I guess this means you can load 8 rounds in what, about 1.5 seconds? Wow!

I'm patient. I can wait the extra 2.5 seconds it takes me past your impressive 1.5 seconds to load using the Caldwell.

rstriegel · #**254** 01-24-2018, 05:03 PM

Well it has been a long hard 16 week wait. I submitted for my rebate via the internet on 27 Sep 2017. I didn't see receipt confirmation on the Milano website until 6 Nov 2017, no shipping date, just confirmation. Finally today 24 Jan 2018, I received my two Mags, Ammo and Mag loader via FEDEX. FedEx emailed my shipping dates to me and required an adult signature on delivery. Note, Milano website still doesn't give a ship date. All I can say is wait and eventually they should come. I will say that after trying out the Caldwell Mag Loader I am not impressed. I much prefer the Maglula Uplula universal mag loader. Much easier to operate and more compact.

jnichols2 · #**255** 01-24-2018, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Shield 9 WV

Inservice for those who can't figure out the "over complicated" Caldwell mag charger:

Setup: (one time) Turn the mag holders on the side the the appropriate number for your mag. The 9mm is set at 3.

1. Insert mag (it goes in only one way)
2. Cinch the mag (takes about one quarter turn of a giant knob)
3. Insert bullet into the Caldwell (it goes in only one way)
4. Squeeze giant handle (bullet goes in easily with a loud "click")
5. Unscrew giant knob about one turn
6. Remove clip from mag loader

Repeat 8 times for an eight round clip (you have to able to count up to 8)
If you have a seven round clip, you can only put in seven bullets

For those of you who think this is "too complicated" or that the Caldwell is "garbage" I hope this inservice helps.

If after reading these instructions the Caldwell is still too complicated, please return your M&P to the store, or try to sell it on this site to someone who is smart enough to operate the mag charger. If you can't use the Caldwell you certainly aren't smart enough to properly operate your weapon safely or clean your gun.

FAQ: If you still have questions, such as "which way do I turn the knob to tighten it" the answer is "clockwise." If you don't know which way the clock runs, please see my video on Youtube "How to turn the knob on your Caldwell Mag Charger so the clip doesn't fall out while you are using it." It's a classic.

Seriously, it's not complicated.

7. Look up and change settings for each different size magazine.
8. It's RIGHT Handed.
9. Go get the ambidextrous UpLula.

FAQ: Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosy !

Dvan34 · #**256** 01-24-2018, 09:52 PM

I saw them in Walmart today $39.00 and something.

theextreme24 · #**257** 01-26-2018, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rstriegel

Well it has been a long hard 16 week wait. I submitted for my rebate via the internet on 27 Sep 2017. I didn't see receipt confirmation on the Milano website until 6 Nov 2017, no shipping date, just confirmation. Finally today 24 Jan 2018, I received my two Mags, Ammo and Mag loader via FEDEX. FedEx emailed my shipping dates to me and required an adult signature on delivery. Note, Milano website still doesn't give a ship date. All I can say is wait and eventually they should come. I will say that after trying out the Caldwell Mag Loader I am not impressed. I much prefer the Maglula Uplula universal mag loader. Much easier to operate and more compact.

I have the same entry date and submitted 5 days before you. 18 weeks today and nothing.

renroh · #**258** 01-28-2018, 01:22 AM

I submitted my rebate via the net on 22 Sept 2017. I called S&W for the first time last week and was told I would have the mags, etc. by end of Jan, first of Feb. They arrived on Friday 26 Jan 2018, exactly 18 weeks after the rebated was sent.

huskybiker · #**259** 01-29-2018, 08:09 PM

I filed my rebate online, the 3rd week of September. I received my rebate package today. 15-16 weeks, I guess. It never did show up on the Milano site.

SATX · #**260** 01-29-2018, 09:19 PM

I finally received my 40 Shield rebate from July in Dec. I received my 45 Shield rebate from Aug in Jan, except they sent me 9mm mags and bullets instead of 45. Good grief, I’m so done With S&W rebates.

kgpcr · #**261** 01-29-2018, 10:39 PM

it took 4 months+ to get mine

theextreme24 · #**262** 01-30-2018, 06:32 PM

Still nothing. I hope I didn't type my address or email wrong.

andyo5 · #**263** 01-30-2018, 06:38 PM

Applied for them in September, got them yesterday.

theextreme24 · #**264** 02-02-2018, 09:36 AM

19 weeks, and counting.

Cheapskait · #**265** 02-02-2018, 09:44 PM

Arrived today, two flat based 10 round 40c (1.0) mags, ammo and loader.

Applied Aug14, rejected, reapplication accepted Oct 06.

Loader possibly ruined one of my 9c mags on the first try. I was fig'gurin' out how it worked and kind of enjoyed the gizmo-ousity of it and, I assume, the mag slipped out a bit and the loader wedged a round dead in the center of the feed lips (the cartridge was in the right orientation, but was between the feed lips and not under them). I had to use a lot of force to pop it into place. I hope it's OK as I don't like buyin' stuff I already bought once before.

comiskeybum · #**266** 02-03-2018, 01:30 AM

Loader is ****

Sent from my Pixel XL

Bluefish · #**267** 02-03-2018, 06:19 AM

The gun was a good deal, it replaced my glock. The goodies were icing on the cake.
I think some people are too stupid to operate the loader and I have to laugh at all the comments. Go clean your gun or head to the range...
On second thought, if you can't run the loader you should sell all your guns.
Have a nice weekend.

Russ

jejb · #**268** 02-03-2018, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheapskait

Arrived today, two flat based 10 round 40c (1.0) mags, ammo and loader.

Applied Aug14, rejected, reapplication accepted Oct 06.

Loader possibly ruined one of my 9c mags on the first try. I was fig'gurin' out how it worked and kind of enjoyed the gizmo-ousity of it and, I assume, the mag slipped out a bit and the loader wedged a round dead in the center of the feed lips (the cartridge was in the right orientation, but was between the feed lips and not under them). I had to use a lot of force to pop it into place. I hope it's OK as I don't like buyin' stuff I already bought once before.

I finally got my package for my 40C yesterday too. Just over 5 months. Completely out of the blue. No emails from anyone saying it was coming.

I played with the loader, and it works really well. But I don't picture using it since loading mags by hand is faster.

akdude · #**269** 02-03-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluefish

I think some people are too stupid to operate the loader and I have to laugh at all the comments. Go clean your gun or head to the range...
On second thought, if you can't run the loader you should sell all your guns.
Have a nice weekend.

Russ

OMG! That last comment is Crazy! I do better/faster using a cheap loader which comes with my glock than the "Huge/bulky" and slow and awkward Monstrosity of a loader from Caldwell!

I know how to use it but care not to since its awkward and junk!

fallhunter · #**270** 02-06-2018, 01:37 AM

Almost 5 months on mine and it is the end for me and Smith & Wesson. I will be sticking to Glock and Sig.

Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

bluelund79 · #**271** 02-06-2018, 04:39 PM

For a positive review, I got mine today. While yes, it took longer than advertised. However, it arrived. I received notice just after Christmas that my online entry wasn’t valid for one reason or another. I sent the required forms plus a note explaining my upcoming PCS move. Long story short, they arrived with no notice. I’m glad my wife was home, and glad I have the extra mags. While at prefer the 6 round mags, the 7 round ones will work just fine for the range and in my pocket or center console

theextreme24 · #**272** 02-09-2018, 09:56 AM

20 weeks, and counting. I don't think I even care anymore at this point.

clarkstoncz · #**273** 02-14-2018, 08:16 PM

YEs, S&W was NO HELP in dealing with the rebate company.

Too bad, as Smith has seen my last dime. No more S&W products for me.

Fishmonk · #**274** 02-14-2018, 08:43 PM

Applied in August, received the bundle last week. Got the correct mags-.45, but they sent me .40 ammo. I'll have to send it all back to get .45 ammo. Glad I have a .40. Maybe I can trade it at my local sporting goods store.

theextreme24 · #**275** 03-04-2018, 10:54 PM

I've lost count now how long it's been. All I want are the mags.

theextreme24 · #**276** 03-25-2018, 11:48 PM

6 months now and nothing.

theextreme24 · #**277** 04-23-2018, 06:10 PM

7 months.....

Slater · #**278** 04-23-2018, 06:24 PM

Jeez, after that much time has passed do you think they've stopped sending items for that promotion?