Moon Clip Concerns

[The Weitas Kid]

I'm wondering about the best way to carry moon clips on my belt. A mag pouch would keep my reloads dust free on the trail, but what if I take a header? I have a carrier that holds two clips on a steel post, but it offers no protection from the elements. Does anyone have experience with polymer moon clips?

Thanks

 

[Alpo]

I don't understand your concern about "taking a header". Also can't quite see how you carry moon clips in a magazine pouch.

I use a nylon speedloader pouch. http://cdn.chiefsupply.com/media/ca...78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/B/C/BC17400.jpg

While the leather ones seem to be sized - K-frame or N-frame - the nylon ones I've seen are all N-frame size. They hold two loaded 45 moon clips in each pocket, one on top of the other. Bullets-down so I can stick my finger in the star hole to get it out.

It's not quick - I certainly would not win any speed competitions with it - but it's safe, protected, and convenient.

 

[BearBio]

I use 45 AR rather than clips in my 1917s. However, you can get reproduction ammo pouches made of canvas for half-moon clips from several sources. Canvas, hold 6 clips (I think-I'd have to check mine at home) and snap shut. E-bay usually has them under "militaria"

 

[sipowicz]

I'd find an easier trail.

 

[Aticus]

I'm wondering about the best way to carry moon clips on my belt. A mag pouch would keep my reloads dust free on the trail, but what if I take a header? I have a carrier that holds two clips on a steel post, but it offers no protection from the elements. Does anyone have experience with polymer moon clips?

Thanks

Most of the the half moon/moon clips I've seen are made from spring steel. As such are difficult to permanently deform. Also since the original reason for the clips was to allow the simultaneous ejection of the empty cases your gun would not be out of action should you bend one. I know everyone uses the full moon clips as a poor mans speed loader but they are not necessary for the gun to fire. If it really bothers you that much do as posted switch to auto-rim and solve the problem that way.

 

[zzzippper]

I'm wondering about the best way to carry moon clips on my belt. A mag pouch would keep my reloads dust free on the trail, but what if I take a header? I have a carrier that holds two clips on a steel post, but it offers no protection from the elements. Does anyone have experience with polymer moon clips?

Thanks

Your first post, welcome aboard!

 

[The Weitas Kid]

Thanks, everyone. I'll take a look at the speed loader pouch.

 

[M E Morrison]

I'm wondering about the best way to carry moon clips on my belt. A mag pouch would keep my reloads dust free on the trail, but what if I take a header? I have a carrier that holds two clips on a steel post, but it offers no protection from the elements. Does anyone have experience with polymer moon clips?

Thanks

I carry two steel clips in an Uncle Mike's speedloader pouch, the lower is with cartridges up & the upper with cartridges down. Makes it easy to grab the first clip out.

I have only used the polymer clips at the range, as that's what the manufacturer recommended. They are a bit flimsy and might not survive well in the field.

 

[M E Morrison]

Most of the the half moon/moon clips I've seen are made from spring steel. As such are difficult to permanently deform. Also since the original reason for the clips was to allow the simultaneous ejection of the empty cases your gun would not be out of action should you bend one. I know everyone uses the full moon clips as a poor mans speed loader but they are not necessary for the gun to fire. If it really bothers you that much do as posted switch to auto-rim and solve the problem that way.

That's not 100% true with new guns; even less true with WW1 guns as early Colt M1917's had their chambers bored straight thru.

 

[Dale53]

I have a few RIMZ clips. The first bunch was polymer and quite flexible. They are more than satisfactory for range use. However, they are less than reliable if you drop a loaded clip. The cartridges are almost certainly to pop out.

However, Rimz now has a full moon clip from a Polymer/Carbon Fiber material that are MUCH stiffer and MUCH more reliable when dropped. They still remain easy to load and unload just using the fingers - no tools required.

FWIW
Dale53