Speed Loader vs Strips

ghostrider_23 · Mar 23, 2008

I currently carry a S&W 340 SS which holds 5 rounds.

Which would make for a better reloading method:

Speed loader

or

Speed Strip

Now the real important thing is WHY??????

ghostrider_23 · Mar 23, 2008

I currently carry a S&W 340 SS which holds 5 rounds.

Which would make for a better reloading method:

Speed loader

or

Speed Strip

Now the real important thing is WHY??????

Bladeswitcher · Mar 23, 2008

Speedloaders are faster.
Strips are more compact.

Buford57 · Mar 23, 2008

The speed loader is clearly faster.

The speed strip is flatter and (in my experience) more likely to actually be carried and, with practice, is faster and surer than loose rounds.

In either case, practice under stress (timed fire, buddy yelling in your ear or throwing tennis balls at you, Jeopardy theme playing in the background) will give you a faint idea of how likely you are to fumble in the situation you seem to be addressing: a reload under fire.

In the days when revolvers ruled in law enforcement, as soon as speed loaders were available an authorized, I switched from speed strips in dump pouches. But for concealed carry the speed strips still had a role - after you have taken the time to hide your weapon, a double speed loader pouch on the belt is a little on the nose.

Bottom line: the speed strip in your pocket is always a faster reload than the speed loader you left at home.

Nanook 450 · Mar 23, 2008

You need both. A speed loader to recharge after completely emptying the revolver, speed strips to top it off.

gunnut44 · Mar 23, 2008

Speed loader here. In the heat of the moment who would want to mess with one of those speed strips? Plus if you need more than 5 shots your in deep s#*t anyway

Osprey · Mar 24, 2008

They should simply remove the word "speed" from "speed strips." If you can conceal a speed loader, go with that. If not, pack a strip. At the very least, you'll have extra ammo.

...but all this after my first recommendation to carry a second loaded J-frame.

...

sprey

Dgiz · Mar 24, 2008

I have to agree with Nanook. They have different uses. Speed loader for a full charge speed reload. A strip for a partial "Tactical" reload. Now you could carry a strip for a full reload...but it ain't going to be fast when people are shooting at you! I carry at least one of each and a couple of loose rounds in my pocket.
Dean

Super Trucker · Mar 25, 2008

I carry a 340sc with a speed strip in the watch pocket of my levis.

motor · Mar 26, 2008

In other posts I have heard that speed loaders are not as conceilable as strips. Now that we have cell phones, iPods and mega PDAs all over our persons I say load up with whatever you think will increase your success in a gun fight.

How many seconds should it take to put 15 rounds in a T2 target at 7 yards with speed loaders from a 5 round revolver? Is this a worth while exercise?

Speed strips are good for organizing your snapcaps and dummy rounds.

Carmoney · Mar 27, 2008

I sorta think the best way to carry extra ammo for a J-frame is to put it inside a second J-frame.

No reload is faster than the New York Reload!

Dale53 · Mar 27, 2008

Carmoney;
I don't disagree with your statement, but I have enough trouble keeping my pants up without adding a second revolver

P.S. I use a speed loader...together with my 642 in my pants pocket (Mika pocket holster)..

Dale53

sipowicz · Mar 27, 2008

If you practice with speed strips, you can do a 5 second reload....not super fast but unless he is reloading too, you're in deep shit even with a speed loader...my grips don't allow speed loaders anyway...

Wingwiper · Mar 28, 2008

I carry a speed strip along with my Model 60. The speed strip fits in my pocket and the speed loader would be a pain to carry in a pocket (as well as "printing").

IMHO, speedloaders were invented for LEO use on duty, carried on a Sam Browne belt in nice, black leather, Safariland basketweave carriers.

Farmer17 · Mar 28, 2008

A Kel Tek .380 is about as easy to pack as a Speedloader.

smith revolver cop · Mar 30, 2008

To make it less obvious you're carrying speedloaders, stop in the camera section of Meijer, Wal-Mart, etc., or visit something like Ritz camera at the mall. Check out the selection of small digital camera cases. I found a couple that were just the right size for two 5-shot speedloaders. To the casual observer, it's almost impossible to know what's held inside!

markedup · Oct 4, 2008

Originally posted by Nanook 450:
You need both. A speed loader to recharge after completely emptying the revolver, speed strips to top it off.

What are the
procedures for "toping off" a revolver? What
this fng,I, means is, how does one quickly remove
the spent cartridges from the cylinder,while
leaving the unshot ones in the cylinder?

Thanks

Mark

shawn mccarver · Oct 4, 2008

Originally posted by ghostrider_23:
I currently carry a S&W 340 SS which holds 5 rounds.

Which would make for a better reloading method:

Speed loader

or

Speed Strip

Now the real important thing is WHY??????

Best to carry one of each. Speed loader for reloading empty cylinder, strip for "tactical loading" of fewer than all cartridges. Raise extractor, pull only spent shells free, replace from strip.

indiandave · Oct 4, 2008

In a perfect world speedloaders are the way to go. Sometimes the way we are dressed we have to use speedstips. You sould practice with both.

Cruiser RN · Oct 4, 2008

I believe when the fertilizer hits the ventilator speedstrips may be the way to go.A speedloader is a all or nothing endeavor,if you miss you miss and are still empty.A speedstrip can give you a sure tactile reload of at least 2 or 3 shots and you can close your cylinder and return fire....Here is hoping things never get that bad but practice with both under stress conditions......God Bless....Mike

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