Moon clips for .357?

[CJKarl]

I see an add on GunsAmerica for a .357 with moon clips. I've never heard of this. Is this a special cylinder?
Now that I have a 1917 I can really appreciate the ease of a moon clip reload.

 

[Qball]

These fellars do this kind of work on revolvers.
Scroll down a bit.

Pinnacle-Guns.com: Pinnacle High Performance Custom Gunsmithing

 

[judge]

Hi CJ - Yes the S&W model 627 uses moonclips from the factory. This is an 8 shot revolver. It is shown on the factory web site. Current price is around $1200.00

 

[paladin42]

The old .45 ACP S&W revolvers used [half] moonclips. I don't remember the model but they were pre- and post-WWII issue.

I have several 5-, 6-, 7- & 8-shot S&W revolvers that use moonclips. Frankly, I find them a pain to use so I went back to speedloaders.

 

[Packard]

These people machine cylinders. That is the only pistol-smithing that they do. I've read reviews and they are supposed to be a first class operation. For $230.00 they will machine your cylinder, supply you with 10 stainless steel moon clips, and a loading and unloading tool. The turn around is supposed to be 7 days.

Welcome to TK Custom.com & Moonclips.com

 

[doublesharp]

This performance center 681 7 shot came from the factory chamfered for moonclips. Can shoot it either way. Most of the time I don't use mc but I've got a bunch and a couple belt carriers someplace.

 

[Evil Dog]

I can't imagine not using moon clips. For speedy reloads though use round nose bullets... the ledge on the SWC style hangs up on the chamber edge.

 

[galena]

I've got revolvers done by both Pinnicle and TK Custom. Both do quality work and each was had timely turn arounds. I agree with Evil Dog above, but with practice even SWC load fast. Keep Shootin'

 

[44wheelman]

I have a factory Performance Center 629 (.44 mag) that came with moon clips.

 

[Rick Shaw]

I have a 627 that I gladly purchased form a forums member. It is a dream to shoot, and gets smiles on the range when it still goes "BANG" after 6 "bangs." I feed it with 8 round moon clips. Sometimes you have to wiggle a bit to get everything lined up to get the mooned ammo to drop smoothly into the cylinder. It is a total gas!