EZ moon clips - anyone?

[deadear dan]

Just picked up a 625 JM and an employee at the shop recommended EZ polymer moon clips. The website video looks pretty cool in that no tools are needed for loading or unloading. Was wondering if there are any recommendations here? Thanks.

 

[gnystrom]

I tried some and much prefer the stiff metal version.

 

[Lou_NC]

Polymer clips are fine for the range, taking your time loading and unloading them. I wouldn't try to use them for field carry, I use the metal clips for that purpose. I can fit two clips per speed loader pouch and the metal clips have never let me down for that purpose.

I will say that if you use the metal clips you'll want to get yourself a moonclip tool.

Lou

 

[ontargetagain]

I have a bunch of the metal clips for my 625. I am a recreational target shooter and really wanted easier moonclips to work with and bought the EZ-Moonclips and absolutely love them! The rounds fit nicely into a recess and can very easily be loaded and unloaded without finger fatigue or any tools. I will be replacing all my metal ones with these, in my opinion they are excellent and Denny at the website is helpful and a great person to deal with.
Karl

 

[zonker5]

I use the poly moon clips and love them.

 

[Pizza Bob]

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Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[DFrame]

I've used both but prefer the steel ones.

 

[AVG]

Here is my setup moon clips with my gun. Easy to load and unload.

 

[StakeOut]

I have both the metal moon clips and RIMZ25 moon clips

S&W REVOLVER RIMZ SPEEDLOADER | Brownells

Premium Moon Clips | The Revolver Supply Company

The RIMZ25 are easily loaded and unloaded without a tool.

 

[gnystrom]

Here is my setup moon clips with my gun. Easy to load and unload.

Really nice looking moon clips. The revolver ain't bad either.

 

[Redlegvzv]

Polymer clips are fine for the range, taking your time loading and unloading them. I wouldn't try to use them for field carry, I use the metal clips for that purpose. I can fit two clips per speed loader pouch and the metal clips have never let me down for that purpose.

I will say that if you use the metal clips you'll want to get yourself a moonclip tool.

Lou

This.

The polymer moon clips are easy to use and fun. If you have a 625 you will want to have a bag of these. The metal ones are better for field use. For the range the polymer ones are great.

 

[bananaman]

I exclusively use RIMZ poly moon clips at the range in my 625JM. I do have metal clips & tool though. If you buy more metal clips, they are not all created equal. I got 1 bad batch that caused my cylinder to bind. Bob

 

[StakeOut]

I have some half moons that are almost impossible to get the empties out of.

I've been using a micrometer to measure moon clip thicknesses and a dial caliper to measure diameters.

There's some very loose tolerances in moon clip production so some will bind cylinders from turning.

 

[Groo01]

I have some half moons that are almost impossible to get the empties out of.

I've been using a micrometer to measure moon clip thicknesses and a dial caliper to measure diameters.

There's some very loose tolerances in moon clip production so some will bind cylinders from turning.

Ranch products full and 1/3 moon[ 2shots] clips.

 

[johngalt]

RIMZ clips work great, no tools required. They hold the rounds securely enough. As a test I've loaded clips on the floor, no rounds released.

The only downside is the plastic is flexible, which may slow reloads in speed critical situations.

 

[Snowwolfe]

Why do some of you use poly on the range and metal for field?

 

[Groo01]

Groo here
The plastic can break or drop shells.
The metal is more robust and shells will not come out
by accident.
So plastic is used at the range where loading and unloading
of clips is the normal.
The metal is used for serious where the stuff MUST work.

 

[Collo Rosso]

I've got a 627 on the way and moon clips are new for me. I'm guessing nobody makes poly moon clips for 8 shot 357?

 

[Pizza Bob]

I've got a 627 on the way and moon clips are new for me. I'm guessing nobody makes poly moon clips for 8 shot 357?

No they don't, and you are about to to learn more about moon clips than you ever wanted to know.

What do you intend to use your 627 for? If for competition, it is imperative that you get as good a fit as possible. That is, eliminate "cartridge flop". This usually entails segregating your brass and using only one head stamp and then finding the clip that holds it best. Makers of the clips can usually recommend what they have found to work best with particular brands of brass. Hearthco, TKCustom and Revolver Supply are good sources. Hearthco clips are EDM cut, the others are stamped. Good clips may run $5-$7 each.

OTOH, if you just want something for range use, I'd recommend Ranch Products, quality clips at low prices.

For 8-round revolvers, do yourself a favor and spend the money for a BMT tool for loading and unloading your clips.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[Lou_the_welder]

+1 on ranch products.

I still dont have a loader. Whats wrong with me. I load them on a wooden board at work. Never bent a clip, ever. Im amazed that its "necessary " for a loader. You dont need a loader for a 627. It'll even work without clips!