Speedloader recommendations for 649

The West Virginian · Nov 20, 2013

Good afternoon, all.

In the past I have used HKS speedloaders with my revolvers. I'm wondering, however, if the pricier options are worth the additional cost.

I would greatly appreciate thoughts and insight.

Take care.
Aaron

Roadranger · Nov 20, 2013

The safariland 5 shot loader works very well with the j-frames. The tuff products 5 shot speed strip is very compact as well. Bob!

Steve in Vermont · Nov 20, 2013

Good quality speed strips. Buy a dozen or so, load and place a couple in your vehicle, jacket(s) pocket, etc. Easy to conceal and inexpensive. And FWIW, I've found loading is a little easier using Hornady FTX ammo. That's probably due to the shape of the bullet, easier to slide into the chamber.

forrestinmathews · Nov 20, 2013

The SL variant is the absolute best and priciest of the speedloaders. I think it's great because this has the ability to attach and extended handle to make it essentially a comp 3 for the j frame.

The West Virginian · Nov 20, 2013

Thank you all for the thoughts.

I like the thought of the speed strips when I carry IWB or OWB so looks like I'll be picking up a few of those. My primary carry style will be in a shoulder rig. The Safariland speed loaders look like the way to go. Not outrageously more than the HKS but reviews seem to indicate it's a bit easier and faster to manipulate.

Thank you again.

Take care.
Aaron

walkin' trails · Nov 20, 2013

I used HKS and Safariland. I found that when the SLs get full of dust, they won't work. HHKS seem to be more reliable when exposed to dirt, dust, or lint. On the other hand, I bought a couple of new HKS for a five shot recently and they seem to like to let the rounds loose in my pocket. I'm back to speed strips.

Goldstar225 · Nov 21, 2013

While I like the safariland speedloaders for K and L frames, a speedloader doesn't work very well for me with a J frame. I find my reload speed with a speedstrip to be more consistent.

chief38 · Nov 21, 2013

Speed loaders work well and I do like the HK personally. I keep a few around the house and use them for Range sessions but for carry purposes I like the speed strips better. The round speed loaders are just too impractical to carry with me.

The Highlander · Nov 25, 2013

I have Safariland, HKS, moonclips, and I consistently carry an 8-shot speedstrip loaded with .38's instead of any of those. Primary is either a 7- or 8-shot .357, and the BUG is a J-Frame .38 so the rounds in the strips work with whatever I carry.

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BobR1 · Nov 25, 2013

You might want to try out a Jet Loader. They make one for the 5 shot J Frame 38. I have a couple of them. I also have Speed Strips, Comp I's, HKS, and 5 shot Moon Clips.

This is the best price I have seen on them.
Power Custom.
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TucsonMTB · Nov 25, 2013

BobR1 said:
You might want to try out a Jet Loader. They make one for the 5 shot J Frame 38. I have a couple of them. I also have Speed Strips, Comp I's, HKS, and 5 shot Moon Clips.

This is the best price I have seen on them.
Power Custom.
Jet Loaders are at the bottom of the page.

-- see original post for a link to powercustom dot com --

Bob

+1 . . . and thank you, Bob, for the lower cost source. I bought my first one from Brownells . . . for $25.

My very non-mechanical wife uses it happily and easily with her 638, pictured above. Highly recommended!

Rpg · Nov 25, 2013

Steve in Vermont said:
Good quality speed strips. Buy a dozen or so, load and place a couple in your vehicle, jacket(s) pocket, etc. Easy to conceal and inexpensive. And FWIW, I've found loading is a little easier using Hornady FTX ammo. That's probably due to the shape of the bullet, easier to slide into the chamber.

I agree that speed strips are the way to go to carry extra ammo for j frames

You need to understand that you need to do what needs doing with the 5 you have if you're using a j frame

I'd suggest you spend your money on range time and practice ammo, not speed loaders.

Lots of folks seem to figure that their first 5 rounds are just for getting warmed up.

The truth is that if you don't get it done with your first one or two, you have a problem you aren't likely to solve with more ammo.

I see this with guys hunting pheasants with semi-autos and pumps: they seem to think that the first shots are just warming up.

If they miss with the first, they rarely hit anything with the rest.

Concentrate on learning to hit with your first shot!

Just my opinion, of course

badge 851 · Nov 26, 2013

These are what I use.....
5 Shot J1-357/38 Accessories
5 Shot J2-357/38 Accessories

Speedloader recommendations for 649

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