moonclip storage update Version 2.0
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Looks like this necrothread has gained some legs again. I have made a couple racks that fit in the center, removable bag of the Midway Competition range bag...
Nine post with three clips per post gives me 162 rounds of .40 S&W or .45 ACP. And can be used for .38 Super also yielding 216 rounds. One rack is usually sufficient for must club level matches. If it is a large match, I can fit two racks to double my capacity. No fancy handle (lift out the whole center bag), just some 1/2" dowels glued into a base block.
Do you think there would be a market for these types of racks made from aluminum? What would you be willing to pay?
Adios.
Pizza Bob
I did something similar with wood blocks and 38 special loading blocks to fit the Midway bag section. Not for moon clips, the kind that you use to load speed loaders. Couldn't get near the number of rounds for a given space.
This idea is awesome, hats off to the OP.
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That is a very clever storage idea.
I myself cannot lift over about 200 rounds.
My needs are more for packing a moderate amount, loaded and useable, for use out in the country while motocycling and ATVing.
I discovered 1.50 inch pvc pipe is a snug fit for my loaded EZ moonclips.
They hold 9+ loaded clips per linear foot (54 rds).
I cut a window at the bottom and then glue a white pressure testing cap into the end as a base so the ammo doesn't fall out the bottom.
A straight coupler piece is filed and sanded inside to act as a sleeve that will slide down over the window to close it off.
A piece of 2.00 inch pipe will work, but the coupler is solid plastic and the pipe is foam-core.
I have a snug enough fit for the sleeve so it will stay put w/o a safety.
I have several of these devices in various lengths and groupings.
I mount them w/ dunebuggy tube clamps and also wear them off my shoulder like a shoulder holster.
Having bottom delivery like some kind of vending machine, they are quite handy, especially from the 'holster' because it delivers right at the belt line.
I have some 2ft cargo models in a circular array (w/o the bottom delivery) of six w/ one in the center and and run a cord tied to a crossbar/stick stuck in the bottom most clip in each tube for separate unloading of all 756 clipped rounds, if I ever had that many.
Looking at the OP, I could make a modest rectangular storage array w/ finger slits up the sides of each tube, like poker chip holders.
Hmmm.
Batts
I myself cannot lift over about 200 rounds.
My needs are more for packing a moderate amount, loaded and useable, for use out in the country while motocycling and ATVing.
I discovered 1.50 inch pvc pipe is a snug fit for my loaded EZ moonclips.
They hold 9+ loaded clips per linear foot (54 rds).
I cut a window at the bottom and then glue a white pressure testing cap into the end as a base so the ammo doesn't fall out the bottom.
A straight coupler piece is filed and sanded inside to act as a sleeve that will slide down over the window to close it off.
A piece of 2.00 inch pipe will work, but the coupler is solid plastic and the pipe is foam-core.
I have a snug enough fit for the sleeve so it will stay put w/o a safety.
I have several of these devices in various lengths and groupings.
I mount them w/ dunebuggy tube clamps and also wear them off my shoulder like a shoulder holster.
Having bottom delivery like some kind of vending machine, they are quite handy, especially from the 'holster' because it delivers right at the belt line.
I have some 2ft cargo models in a circular array (w/o the bottom delivery) of six w/ one in the center and and run a cord tied to a crossbar/stick stuck in the bottom most clip in each tube for separate unloading of all 756 clipped rounds, if I ever had that many.
Looking at the OP, I could make a modest rectangular storage array w/ finger slits up the sides of each tube, like poker chip holders.
Hmmm.
Batts
WhitleyStu
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I've been using the large Dillon utility boxes for transporting my ammo loaded on moon clips. The box holds lots of ammo and can be snapped shut so no issues with spills.
Rooster144
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Brilliant! I'm definitely going to do this.
Wanting wooden moon clip holder
I am not wanting to reinvent the wheel. So I am looking for a wooden moon clip holder that fits in an ammo can. The 2.o version, or the plans and I can try to build it myself. Please contact me out of forum. My email is [email protected] subject line moon clip.
BTW I have a CHIAPPA RHINO 40CAL which is the same as S&W 646 6rds
I am not wanting to reinvent the wheel. So I am looking for a wooden moon clip holder that fits in an ammo can. The 2.o version, or the plans and I can try to build it myself. Please contact me out of forum. My email is [email protected] subject line moon clip.
BTW I have a CHIAPPA RHINO 40CAL which is the same as S&W 646 6rds
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I found this tool organizer perfectly fits 18 loaded moon clips for my 929, 610 and 625, and has room for my moon clip checker, some spare moon clips and a few small tools. I load up and take 2 of them to steel shoots, 3 of them to an IPSC match.
Great idea with designing it to fit in the ammo can! Now design a harness system that holds the can on your chest for plenty of handy reloads on the range(not totally joking!) a smaller thinner plastic can (30 cal size hooked on a belt or harness probably would work pretty well!
JAREDSHS
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Ain't this a great forum to belong to???
WPWarhawk
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Is anyone building these for sale?
Me? I use whatever tool box is in WallyWorld and use that to carry and store my moon clips in. One box for each gun type. For example, 986, 610, N-frame 45 ACP, etc.
I also use the same type of system for various HKS speed loaders that I use.
It's cheap and it works.
I also use the same type of system for various HKS speed loaders that I use.
It's cheap and it works.
Shooting Padre
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Thanks! Just plain thanks a lot!!
NOW I gotta go out and buy a revolver that takes moon clips just so I can make one of these ultra cool caddies. As if my life isn't complicated enough.
Great job, really shows your craftsmanship in a great way. You could make some coin with selling these.
NOW I gotta go out and buy a revolver that takes moon clips just so I can make one of these ultra cool caddies. As if my life isn't complicated enough. Great job, really shows your craftsmanship in a great way. You could make some coin with selling these.
beach elvis
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As would I!
I just bought 50 moonclips and tools for my 1917 and I'd love a way to keep it all organized.
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