Best way to reload a revolver?

[M29since14]

Speed strips are what I carry. I would not say it is my preferred method of reloading. But strips unobtrusive and easier to carry.

That’s my approach. At the range it’s just two at a time from slip-top boxes. Carrying speedloaders and moonclips is a nuisance to me. Moonclips are unquestionably the easiest and quickest to use, but my experience has been they can easily be bent and damaged when carried in a pocket.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Shooting a revolver; one or two Safariland Comp II speedloader in single "Split -six" carriers...... 18 rounds. Carry guns have Spegel Boot Grips

Feel the need for more than 2 reloads..... speedstrips..... or more likely a hi-cap 9mm and two spare mags for 52 rounds

 

[Piwo]

In our Academy we were drilled on loading from speedloaders, cowboy loops and loose from the pocket, right and lefthanded, as well as one handed. I carried two speedloaders on the belt and a six round slide. Added more to pockets when practical. Slide was for partial reloads. It seems that at the time it was so second nature that I could reload my model 10 while eating a sandwich and drinking a cup of coffee with no delay! Seriously, we were trained that smoothness and surety of a reload was more important than blind speed. The method is not as important as how well practiced you are at any one technique. On the occasions that I carry a revolver I always carry at least 1 speedloader and 1 speedstrip.
Not so much for reloading in a gunfight, but for topping off afterwards. In the woods I may carry more.

Also, there is the possible chance you may drop a speedloader or speed strip while fumbling for it...That is one more reason to carry extra.

 

[Rammer Jammer]

I like,e using Galco 2x2x2 carriers.

 

[robvious]

preferred method is moonclips... just ask Jerry... but they are not for carry... speedloaders are fast
secure but bulky... speedstrips are light convenient but awkward under pressure... so choice is based on "what for"...

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

In our Academy we were drilled on loading from speedloaders, cowboy loops and loose from the pocket, right and lefthanded, as well as one handed. I carried two speedloaders on the belt and a six round slide. Added more to pockets when practical.

Slide was for partial reloads.

Not so much for reloading in a gunfight, but for topping off afterwards.

I was going to mention "partial reloads". We were taught to open the cylinder and push the extractor rod just enough to lift the spent rounds (fired cases expanded and will stay up, live rounds will return to the chamber)

Because if you fire three rounds, will you dump three live rounds just to load six live rounds?

 

[Shrek Of The Arctic]

I reckon I'm inclined to respond "All of the above"

My daily carry J frame is accompanied by a single speed strip of .38 Special.

My larger revolvers that I carry during more...precarious times...an 8 shot 627, 8 shot 327, or a 325 are all fed by moonclips carried in a rigid kydex belt pouch.

When hiking in thicker bear country I tend to carry a .45 Colt 625 Mountain Gun, and the only speedloaders I know of for it are HKS or other twist stem types. I do have speed strips for it too, but rarely use 'em. I figger if I'm carrying that much gun, it's typically worth carrying the quickest reload I can get.

While it's unfortunate that I can't do a partial reload in my moon clip guns, I find it to be a fair compromise for the knowledge that ALL my empties will exit the gun and not get caught under the ejector. Fresh moon clips can be a bit delicate, but I find them easy to live with when carried in a rigid belt pouch that helps avoid getting bent up. Now that I think of it, there are a smattering of two shot moon clips that would make a good pocket compromise of sorts. On a less serious note, I do love hitting the range with an ammo can with a hundred or more loaded moonclips and give it heck. I've learned that I can exhaust my revolver ammo supply more quickly than I ever imagined that way.

 

[David Sinko]

I've been carrying some version of 625 .45 ACP concealed for many years now. I carry one or two spare loaded moonclips in the front pants pocket. I never use a carrier and I've never had any problems.

It's interesting to note that I have tried the newly discovered "old Bakersfield qualifier" with my various revolvers and I had a lot of problems with the Model 60, rubber grips and HKS speedloaders. The HKS loaders always seemed to work fine until I tried them on the clock and under pressure. I just couldn't do a consistent reload unless everything was just right, and if I ever need to do it for real nothing will be just right.

And speaking of the Bakersfield, I wonder what speedloaders and carriers they were using to meet the time constraints back in the 70s. If anybody has any insight I'd really like to know.

 

[madmikeb]

Moon clips all the way for me. If I buy a revolver that isn't cut for clips, off the cylinder goes to TK Customs. It is always back in about a week and they do a great job. I carry two extra clips in the cargo pocket of my pants, been carrying this way for years and have never had a clip bend. In the winter I carry a 7 shot 586 or 686, spring and fall a 19, and in the summer a 640 pro series.

I shoot matches in the warm months and always shoot a moon clipped revolver, so it makes sense to me to carry what you shoot on a regular basis.

 

[RobertJ.]

I voted for "other".

The best way? Slowly with no pressure.