.45ACP and clips

[StrawHat]

Carried the 625 in Miami-Dade Homicide. Plastic clips were great for range duty. But I suggest steel clips if using the piece for SD. Consistent head space is very important. I had good luck with the Ranch curved style casing extractor for brass removal.

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

 

[shil]

Carried the 625 in Miami-Dade Homicide. Plastic clips were great for range duty. But I suggest steel clips if using the piece for SD. Consistent head space is very important. I had good luck with the Ranch curved style casing extractor for brass removal.

A 625? Interest overwhelms me. What barrel length and how carried?

 

[rogerwnuss]

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]

A 625? Interest overwhelms me. What barrel length and how carried?

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]

Using 45 Auto Rim cases in 45acp revolvers is the way to go.

I'll never use moon clips again.

 

[Oldsalt66]

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.

 

[shil]

Apparently there's still some interest in half-moons out there. Not many offered for sale, but those that are........ not cheap. Just passed on a Fleabay offer for 13, NOS, some rust spots. They sold for $30.00.

 

[shil]

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.

Sweet! Thank for sharing!

 

[shil]

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

Exactly! Convenience at the range! It's no trouble. Why spend the big bucks on a 25-5 when you can have both worlds with auto-rim (some loads easily match .45 Colt) OR clips! If you feel you need a rapid reload at the range, that's ok.

 

[shil]

Sweet! Thank for sharing!

That's "thanks".

 

[rogerwnuss]

Exactly! Convenience at the range! It's no trouble. Why spend the big bucks on a 25-5 when you can have both worlds with auto-rim (some loads easily match .45 Colt) OR clips! If you feel you need a rapid reload at the range, that's ok.

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]

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

Of course, your choice. I was just not inclined to bet my life on a product that could flex or bend. My opinion only.

 

[StrawHat]

Of course, your choice. I was just not inclined to bet my life on a product that could flex or bend. My opinion only.

What are you using?

Kevin

 

[jscott]

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

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]

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

 

[AJ]

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

Can I buy half?

AJ

 

[StakeOut]

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.

 

[StrawHat]

… Auto rim in moon clips…

Interesting, not sure how that would work. It would seem to be to thick to allow the cylinder to close.

Kevin

 

[Oldsalt66]

Interesting, not sure how that would work. It would seem to be to thick to allow the cylinder to close.

Kevin

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.

 

[bk42261]

I made my Demooning tool from 1/2" PVC tubing. easier to cut than Copper, and has held up well so far