How many speedloaders / speedstrips

[JLM]

Hi All,
If you carry a revolver for self defense and/or outdoor activities like hiking or camping, how many speedloaders or speedstrips do you have on hand? As I find myself turning to a revolver more and more, I'm thinking about adding several more for each. They are inexpensive compared to extra magazines so why not?
Thanks

 

[eb07]

I carry one speedstrip typically. Sometimes 2. Or one speedloader and sometimes I add a speedstrip with it.

Speedstrips are cheap and they break eventually with use. Buy a couple 2 packs. I have at least 4 and a few more I train with. Like 6.

Speedloaders are more expensive. I have one reliable one I keep clean for carry, one backup I do the same, and four I train with and don't mind dropping and beating up for each revolver.

For a grand total of 6 speedloaders and 6 speedstrips per revolver. I also do minimum 6 mags per semi if that matters. 2 for carry 2 for backup carry and 2 for training.

 

[growr]

full cylinder in gun and 2 speedloaders.....or 2 moon clips

 

[Rpg]

I don't carry extra ammo in town.

If I can't solve a problem with what's in the gun, more ammo won't help.

I rarely carry a revolver in the woods, but when I do any extra ammo is carried loose.

 

[ContinentalOp]

I typically carry 2 Comp I speedloaders for my 642. On the rare occasion the speedloaders aren't discreet enough, I'll carry 1 or 2 speedstrips (I like the Tuff Products version).

Similar to eb07, I have a set of loaders/strips for carry and a set for practice. I've got around 6-8 of each, in total. It's always nice to have back-ups.

 

[VaTom]

In the day when we carried revolvers as uniform patrol officers we had 18 rounds. 6 in the gun and 12 in drop pouches. Let that be your guide. We had 5 rounds for our Remington 870.

 

[bigwheelzip]

For me, at least a pair of either speedloaders or moonclips for each type of the two types of ammo load I carry.

 

[Old cop]

Normally one speed strip along w/two speedloaders in the door pocket of my car.

 

[gman51]

Speed strips usually are sold as a set of two so that's what I carry. No point in leaving one empty speed strip at home.

 

[TomkinsSP]

In the day when we carried revolvers as uniform patrol officers we had 18 rounds. 6 in the gun and 12 in drop pouches. Let that be your guide. We had 5 rounds for our Remington 870.

+1 in the bag (or 23 including a backup M40, but no scattergun), plainclothes: 20 rounds in M36, M40 and two 'loaders. Most I ever had occasion to use was 12. I would expect an armed civilian to need fewer.

 

[lrrifleman]

When I carry a revolver, I carry 2 speedloaders. When I carry a semi-auto, I carry 2 spare magazines. In the unwanted event that I HAVE to draw, I realize that I may have to lay down suppressive fire until my children or I get to cover, and an empty handgun is useless. This is the only time I can envision "spraying" any ammunition. After all, only hits count!

 

[Targets Guy]

Two speedstrips and many, many speedloaders. I only use them at the range or in a field when plinking.

 

[andy52]

Only what's in the revolver most self defense situations don't go beyond 3 or 4 rounds. I'm not a LEO and I'm not getting into a firefight, at least not were I live.

 

[dubshooter]

When carrying off duty I have a speed strip in my coin pocket and one in regular pocket. At work I carry one spare speed strip as it's a BUG. When I travel I usually put 2 speedloaders in the door map pocket and keep the strips in my pockets as stated.

 

[Bill In Texas]

On my body I typically have a couple of speed strips. Offbody, I have another j frame and a couple of speedloaders.

I also have designated practice speedloaders and speed strips.

 

[Gripgrabber]

Hello, good question, I typically use the 2x2x2 carrier and a couple of speed strips. I don't carry speed loader unless in a jacket pocket.
SEMPER PARATUS

 

[BB57]

"On hand" I have an average of four speed loaders each for J frame, K frame, and L frame revolvers plus an equal number for my .22LR Model 17, and my Service and Security Sixes.

That's largely based on being able to carry 3 speed loaders on practical pistol shoots, and having one more to load the revolver - since I practice a tactical reload during every reload.

I also have a couple speed strips each in 5, 6 and 7 shot sizes.

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"On me" I usually carry a speed strip in the summer and a speed loader in the winter, when I'm usually wearing a vest.

The fact of the matter though is that it serves mostly as something to keep my hands busy, rather than in any expectation of ever needing it.

The statistics on self defense loads over whelming indicate that the odds of ever needing more than 5 rounds in an armed citizen self defense shoot are exceedingly remote. I still practice with a speed loader, but that's just to maintain a skill, and because I enjoy being able to shoot clean or nearly clean scores on pistol Q courses using a revolver.

 

[haywood]

Two Revolvers Two Speed Loaders or Speed Strips on me. If traveling, Eight Speed Loaders Four Speed Strips(not all on me). All are loaded with 135gr. Speer Gold Dot 38+P. In winter we go to Florida so a case of standard 38s go for fun days. Also a couple extra Snubs.

 

[WR Moore]

VATOM- yes, but you also had a radio to get help.

JLM, you kinda need to figure that one out yourself. The big question, as I hinted above, is: How far away, miles & time, is help and are you sure you can reach them? The national (NYPD dominates) stats are 3.5-4.7 rounds one on one with a BG in a shooting. In an actual gunfight, it goes up to 6.2-8.? one on one. More than one BG? More in both. I certainly wouldn't do less than two. Out in the back country, more. Remember you may need to signal people if you need help.

If you do speed strips, get more than you initially need. I found I lost a lot in coin pockets, they worked their way out. They also go through the wash/dry cycle a few times unless you're really careful. Also, if you're using them, keep them in a pocket/pockets with nothing else. You don't want to be sorting change from ammo in front of a stop & rob cashier or if you need to save your neck (admittedly not likely, but you don't want to be on the short end of the stats).

 

[oneounceload]

Zero in town; where I live and go locally, the crime rate is pretty much zero.