Moonclips for Model 624?

[Ops Officer]

I have yet to fire this recently acquired revolver. I wondered about the use of moonclips as I do with my 625s. I know moonclips are available, but do I need to have the cylinder machined?

Also, what commercial ammo for practice and HD do you use. Frankly, I'm lucky to find cowboy loads, but I'll be on the look-out for others. Unfortunately, I can't get into reloading just yet. Thanks for the advice!

 

[Messer]

I believe you need to have the cyl. machined. Most folks seem to speak highly of these folks...

Welcome to TK Custom.com & Moonclips.com

As to carry ammo - I use the DoubleTap, 44 Special, 200 Grain Gold Dot load. You might have to look around for it. I got some from Midway not too long ago, but I see they have it "out of stock" right now.

Good luck,
Bob S.

 

[TSQUARED]

Personally I would not adapt the cylinder ofyour 624 unless i was interested in using it for the practical pistol games such as IDPA and USPSA. In either of these you will be handicapped with the long 44 Special case and SWC's vs 45 ACP RN in a S&W 625 or 38 Special RN ammo in a S&W 686 or 627. For target practise and even steel plate shoots I use the 44 Spcial speedloader from HKS.

 

[Ops Officer]

Personally I would not adapt the cylinder ofyour 624 unless i was interested in using it for the practical pistol games such as IDPA and USPSA. In either of these you will be handicapped with the long 44 Special case and SWC's vs 45 ACP RN in a S&W 625 or 38 Special RN ammo in a S&W 686 or 627. For target practise and even steel plate shoots I use the 44 Spcial speedloader from HKS.

Is the Safariland speedloader an option as well? I've used those in my .38 Spl handguns.

 

[TSQUARED]

Is the Safariland speedloader an option as well? I've used those in my .38 Spl handguns.

I have only used the HKS sppedloaders. I did not realize that Safriland made spedloaders for the 6x44 N frame.

 

[Ops Officer]

I checked the Safariland website and noticed the Comp I is the only one of the three that lists the 624. I really like the Comp III, but I don't see the 624 listed. I guess the HKS is probably one I should get. Thanks for the advice. I don't believe I'll machine the cylinder.

 

[Mack]

The Safariland Comp I's work fine, I like them better than the HKS.

 

[Ops Officer]

The Safariland Comp I's work fine, I like them better than the HKS.

Why is that, Mack?

I like the Safariland because the cartridges don't wobble. At least the ones I have don't wobble like some of the HKS speedloaders I have. When I checked the HKS website just now, I learned HKS has two series of speedloaders. The A series doesn't have cartridge jiggle. The M series has cartridge jiggle. HKS claims they work best with cartridge jiggle. HKS only lists the S&W M696 for .44 Spl. and that takes an M series Model CA-44 speedloader. Tsquared, may I assume this also fits M624?

 

[Messer]

No - that speedloader is for a 5 shot cyl., not a 6 shot like yours. You want the same one that fits a S&W 29/629.

I use the same HKS speedloaders for my S&W 24 - they do the job well.

Take care,
Bob S.

 

[Ops Officer]

No - that speedloader is for a 5 shot cyl., not a 6 shot like yours. You want the same one that fits a S&W 29/629.

I use the same HKS speedloaders for my S&W 24 - they do the job well.

Take care,
Bob S.

You're right! I didn't know what the S&W 696 was until I checked an auction board. No, I don't want that one. I guess I'll get the HKS or the Safariland Comp I, whichever is available at the Chantilly gun show in April. I noticed a pretty good price at http://speedloaderstore.com/index1.html when I Googled the speedloader manufacturers.

I really appreciate the help. Good info. Also, you convinced me not to screw around with the cylinder.

 

[buckspen]

TK Custom

I had TK Custom do their moonclip conversion on a Model 629 a few years ago and it works quite well. They do a very nice job and the gun can still be used without moonclips if desired. Granted that the cartridges are longer than the .45 ACP (for Model 625), but I like it.

- - Buckspen

 

[Mack]

This is the one you need, I like the Safariland loaders because you don't have to turn a knob.

Safariland COMP-1 Revolver Speedloader Colt Anaconda, Ruger Redhawk, S&W 29, 629, 624 44 Remington Magnum Polymer Black

Safariland COMP-1 Revolver Speedloader Colt Anaconda, Ruger Redhawk, S&W 29, 629, 624 44 Remington Magnum Polymer Black - MidwayUSA