Speedloaders

[seldon14]

Safariland for me. Once you put the rounds in, press the bullets against the palm of your hand while pushing down and turning the knob with your other hand. You'll hear a click and they are locked in. Should take less than 10 seconds.

This is how I load mine. I prefer Safariland for anything they are available for.

 

[robvious]

I am a vote for HKS... only because my father used them in pistol matches in the 70's and 80'... he had over 2 dozen HKS & 1 Safariland.. that one lone Safariland was probably a door prize at the club banquet ...

 

[smoothshooter]

Takes me about 8 se onds to reload the Safariland speedloader if I hurry. Double that if I don’t.
Safariland is way better than HKS

 

[oink]

Yep, Safariland is the way to go. I carried them on duty for many years. I've carried them for J frames, K frames, L frames and N frames. I carried the Safariland loaders on duty for my 629 for many years. I've never had a problem. All were/are the Comp 1s.

The only problem I ever had was I noticed the roll pin working out on a loader after much use. I pushed it back in place and spread the ends of the pin a tad. I had no more issues.

Loading the things does involve a bit of a learning curve. Initially they are easiest to load if you place your bullets in the loader then smack it up against a table, wall or any flat surface and then push in and twist the knob. With practice you'll get to where you can just hold them upright and twist the knob. After you have the loader loaded you should look at it to make sure the rounds and star are properly aligned and then hold the loader with the bullets up and push the knob in. It is possible to to get the star caught on a case rim as opposed to properly placed behind the rim.

I've never had Safariland loaders release unintentionally. I have on several occasions during qualifications observed others LEOs dump rounds from HKS loaders. I think what they did is, during a timed qualification, jam the bullets against the cylinder and turn the knob when they weren't actually in the chambers. You can't make that mistake with the Safariland.

 

[Robert2534]

Safariland Speed loader for Model 19 S&W 44 mag

I received this product and made attempts to load cartridges without success. The product information fails to advise that the wooden handle on the gun has to be replaced for the speed loader to work. I am returning my speed loaders to Safariland and looking for a viable alternative that will fit the wooden grips that are standard on the model 29.

 

[UncleEd]

My impressions with preference for HKS:

Safariland, load rounds, hold under a table
edge and press, twist upward. Locks quickly.

HKS, no more wobble with the newer
models in .38/357; easier to load.

Safariland, takes a lot of pressure against
the cylinder to release.

HKS, must hold or stabilize cylinder to allow
proper twist of knob.

Safariland, a bit faster to use in reloading.

HKS, more durable with use over time.

Safariland, "new" school method but
reliable.

HKS, "old" school method but reliable.

Safariland, not as many caliber choices.

HKS, seems to cover most any revolver
caliber.

Safariland, not as durable with repeated
hitting of concrete floors, being stepped
on.

HKS, never seem to get damaged.

Safariland, more expensive.

HKS, more economical.

 

[oink]

I received this product and made attempts to load cartridges without success. The product information fails to advise that the wooden handle on the gun has to be replaced for the speed loader to work. I am returning my speed loaders to Safariland and looking for a viable alternative that will fit the wooden grips that are standard on the model 29.

You must have a very vintage 29. I think all have come with grips cut for speedloaders for many, many years. It the grips aren't cut for speedloaders neither Safariland or HKS will work and you're left to use loose rounds or strips. If your gun is that old, the grips are original and you plan to shoot a lot then remove the grips and stash them so they don't get beat up and buy some more modern grips for everyday use.

 

[WR Moore]

I received this product and made attempts to load cartridges without success. The product information fails to advise that the wooden handle on the gun has to be replaced for the speed loader to work. I am returning my speed loaders to Safariland and looking for a viable alternative that will fit the wooden grips that are standard on the model 29.

Got sad news for you. The stocks on your revolver were designed before speedloaders were invented and all speed loaders have about the same dimensions. If you want to use speed loaders your choices are new stocks or modification of the old ones with a speed loader cut like more recent stocks have.

At least where I shop, the price difference between Safariland & HKS is about a one buck apiece.

 

[heeter3]

I too use HKS for my j frames,k frames and colt d frames.They work great and are very easy to use and carry in my don hume pack six on the belt speedloader pouches.

 

[dockmurgw]

I have two Model 547's, and I dream of finding a speed loader for them. HKS made them back in the day, but I suspect I'll never come across any.

 

[jchodur]

Another Vote

HKS for me too. Readily available almost anywhere and work well.