Recent content by jjwesley

I have 3 (two 8's and a 7) magazines. All 3 of them are nearly impossible to hand load with the last round. It doesn't sound like S&W has an answer to the problem. Does anyone know of an after market magazine spring that allows for loading the last round?

I just looked at my 7 round mag and you are right, the shell was barely visible. Then I turned it over and lo and behold, there it was as plain as day. The 7 hole was filled with the sight of the round. My guess is they are drilled right, it's the semi-staggering that makes it difficult to see...

I went to 2 LGS today trying to find which model works. Only to discover that neither one does. The Shield magazine will not fit. One is too small front to back and the other is too small right to left. I went to the HKS website hoping to send an e-mail asking which model works, if any...

Thanks to all who answered. Since it seems to be a consensus that after approx. 300 rounds the springs cease to be a problem, thus eliminating the need for assistance. And B, the HKS loader is about half the price of the uplula. I think I'll gamble on the HKS. I am grateful for the...

I just brought my Shield 9 home and found the magazines a nightmare to load. They must have the strongest springs I have ever encountered. Is there a loader made that works well on the single stack magazines of the Shield? Thanks

It is almost easier to find an Edsel than a Shield 9mm:) right now.

Hello. I am new to the forum as you probably guessed. I have a S&W 6906 that I dearly love to shoot. It was issued to me as a carry weapon when I was a LEO, and given to me as a retirement gift when I retired in 1996. I have not been active in shooting until last year when my youngest son...