I have been shooting .45 ACP in revolvers since the late 1960's. I have owned S&W's, Colts and converted Webleys, and have never had a problem with bent or broken half moon clips. The clips have been military, S&W and aftermarket varieties. Until I made a de-mooning tool a couple of years ago, all loading and unloading was done using my fingers. I think that if you are bending or breaking half moon clips it is either poor quality clips or improper handling that is the problem.
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