Model 940 Pocket Moon Clip Carrier

[HEADKNOCKER]

Thought I'd share a Link & some pics of a "Pocket Moon Clip Carrier" made by Matt Del Fatti & has a few in stock & ready to ship.. These can be made up to fit the 940 & Ruger SP101 9mms & 38spl/357 magnum J Frames/SP101s with full moon convertions..
Del Fatti Leather - In Stock Items

I haven't ordered any YET..
But these are on my WANTS List..
They could be used with 38 Super Too!!
Gary/Hk

Moon Clip Carriers Needed:

 

[WC145]

I just use a pill bottle, it holds two of them perfectly.

 

[nn]

That holder looks like an interesting idea.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

Matt has a patten on these pocket moon clip holders & am going to have to check them out..
I thought there might be some interest here on this forum..
@ PCT Park Cities Tactical, The Cult of the P7, Matt has a section there that has threads about Leather Gear, called Del fatti's Hide Room.. Matt's Leather gear is in such High Demand that He has a very long wait time for holster builds & when He has some extras or over runs He posts them on that page I Linked to above..

I tried to make something similar myself years ago from an older type of Film canister but they just didn't work as they were a bit too small..

I'm not sure of the material but looks to be some type of Kydex.
A Very Intersting Idea!!
Gary/Hk

 

[David Sinko]

I presume the intention here is to prevent damage to the clipped cartridges and prevent the clip itself from being bent. I think this would be much more useful for moonclipped .38 Special with the necessarily thin moonclips. An interchangeable post of different lengths would ne nice.

Dave Sinko

 

[panamajack310]

I personally throw one in my pocket and dont worry about it.

 

[Matt Del Fatti]

Thanks Gary!

In addition to the 9MM version, I also have some in stock for the .38/.357 full moon conversions on J-Frames and SP 101s (as done by Marc Morganti at Gemini Custom)

 

[HeyJoe]

i just put one full clip inside the other full clip and put it in my pocket. I have never had any problems with carrying them that way. They fit in the watch pocket of my dungarees and dont flop around at all.

 

[SWAT Lt.]

No convenient or comfortable way of carrying the moon clips, along with the weight being too much for pocket carry, is why I no longer own a 940. If the moon clip gets bent and you try to use it in an emergency, you're screwed. I much prefer the 342 and speedstrips.

 

[tekarra]

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[SmithNut]

I just use a pill bottle, it holds two of them perfectly.

But what do you do with your pills......?

 

[WC145]

But what do you do with your pills......?

Swapped 'em out, for lead ones!

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

I think that Matt Del Fatti has come up with something here that fills a need for some & I intend to look into a few when the finacial advisers grace me with thier presence again..
Gary/Hk

 

[LOBO]

Are pocket carriers for N frame .45acp moonclips available from Del Fatti?

Does anyone make a belt carrier, designed like those made for speedloaders, for N frame .45acp moonclips?

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

I've seen belt carriers for 45acp moons @ Brownells, never seen a pocket carrier for one YET..
I'd email Matt Del Fatti & ask him..
He replied in the post earlier or go threw his website..
Here's the link to the two that Brownells sells for 6 7 & 8 shooters
CALIFORNIA COMP. WORKS : "SHOOT A MOON" CLIP - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools
CALIFORNIA COMP. WORKS : "SHOOT A MOON" CLIP HOLDER - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

 

[LOBO]

Thanks Headknocker!

 

[n4zov]

I personally throw one in my pocket and dont worry about it.

+1 I have carried loaded clips for the 940 in my pockets with no problem whatsoever. I suppose it is possible to bend one, but I've never had any difficulties.

 

[Matt Del Fatti]

Are pocket carriers for N frame .45acp moonclips available from Del Fatti?

Does anyone make a belt carrier, designed like those made for speedloaders, for N frame .45acp moonclips?

Hey Lobo:
I suppose I could build the pocket carriers for the .45ACP Moon Clips but it'd be a pretty big lump in your pocket. I also make belt carried moon clip carriers for .45ACP, .40S&W, 10MM, .38/.357 (5, 7 & 8 round).

 

[Gearhead Jim]

I personally throw one in my pocket and dont worry about it.

When I tried that; the clip got bent (multiple times), dug into my leg, wore out the pocket, and printed on the outside (tho nobody really knew what it was).

I "gutted" a model 36 HKS spedloader and used that to hold/protect my moonie.

Finally went to an airweight J, the all steel gun was too obviously sagging in my pocket, and uncomfortable.

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

I did exactly what Jim did. Used a couple of old HKS J frame speedloaders and took out the metal parts. The clipped rounds slid into them nicely and usually remained in my pocket when I pulled on the clip, It also works for 38s for the J frame that has beem modified for moon clips. I would like a dedicated holder, but haven't seen any-will look at the Delfatti.
When wearing a belt holster (which is most of the time) I use a small 38 special speedloader case which holds 2 moon clips one over the other very nicely.
The same works for the larger moon clips (45ACP and 6 shot 9mm) use a speedloader case, and it fits 2 moon clips stacked vertically. With a double case you are carrying 24 rounds in the space that used to carry 12 rounds in speedloaders.