StrawHat
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I have carried a 4”, 45 ACP, for about 3 decades. Always used the steel moons from Ranch Products. I have heard RIMZ has a tougher polycarbonate that withstands dropping but I have not tested this.
Kevin
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I have carried a 4”, 45 ACP, for about 3 decades. Always used the steel moons from Ranch Products. I have heard RIMZ has a tougher polycarbonate that withstands dropping but I have not tested this.
Kevin
rogerwnuss
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I can't understand the fascination with auto rim ammo, throwing away the rapid reloading of moonclips, in what was/is a fighting type revolver, in exchange for, what? Convenience at the range? If it's that much trouble, sell the gun and get a 25-5. Just my .02
jscott
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4” carried in a high ride thumb break OWB customized by Ted Blocker and a uniform drop style thumb break for my raid belt, by the same maker.
Beemer-mark
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I'll never use moon clips again.
Oldsalt66
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When I carry my 625-8 PC in the field I use steel Ranch full moon clips and I de-moon the cases afterwards with the cheap Ranch tool.
I don’t bother with moon clips at the range because the cylinder charge holes are bored to allow the rimless cases to headspace perfectly on the case mouths.
To remove them I simply operate the ejector rod once or twice and although the extractor never actually touches them, the cases either fall all the way out, or mostly out, and then I flick them out the rest of the way with my finger tip.
It only takes a few seconds.
I don’t bother with moon clips at the range because the cylinder charge holes are bored to allow the rimless cases to headspace perfectly on the case mouths.
To remove them I simply operate the ejector rod once or twice and although the extractor never actually touches them, the cases either fall all the way out, or mostly out, and then I flick them out the rest of the way with my finger tip.
It only takes a few seconds.
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rogerwnuss
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RIMZ for range convenience, steel moons for social purposes. With a tool, loading/unloading a moonclip is no more trouble than dealing with a pistol mag.
If you can find Auto Rim ammo, it will cost at least as much as 45 Colt.
jscott
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Of course, your choice. I was just not inclined to bet my life on a product that could flex or bend. My opinion only.
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StrawHat
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jscott
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Range was never the prime consideration. It was street environment. Auto rim in moon clips can be reloaded faster than speed loaders and nearly as fast as a mag exchange. It worked for me.
StrawHat
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To all of you who despise, loathe, hate or otherwise choose not to use moon clips, please get in touch with me. I would be pleased to help you remove the temptation of using them. I would be happy to purchase them at a fairly agreed upon price.
Kevin
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StakeOut
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How quickly can you reload your .45acp revolver without taking your eyes off your target.
My 625-2 functions perfectly with all brands of 45AR cases
My 625-2 functions perfectly with full moon clips and all factory ammo
My 625-2 can be finicky with some brands of reloaded cases in moon clips.
My 625-2 functions perfectly with all brands of 45AR cases
My 625-2 functions perfectly with full moon clips and all factory ammo
My 625-2 can be finicky with some brands of reloaded cases in moon clips.
StrawHat
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Interesting, not sure how that would work. It would seem to be to thick to allow the cylinder to close.
Kevin
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I’m not sure that due to the case geometry, how the auto rim can be made to fit into the moon clips, but I’m open to suggestion.
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I made my Demooning tool from 1/2" PVC tubing. easier to cut than Copper, and has held up well so far
