Noob moon clip question

[Chipperxd]

Sorry for the noob question but can brass gouged by loading on to moon clips dangerous to shoot? Gouged enough around the rim where the moon clip goes to catch finger nail in it...

 

[Groo01]

Groo here
Other than making the case a little harder to chamber [ not likely]
The extractor rim [ the moon clip snaps there] is below the interior
base of the case and should have no effect.

 

[Chipperxd]

Thanks groo

 

[Chipperxd]

Here is also a quick pic for reference.

 

[sodacan]

If you're not using a moon clip tool, consider getting one. Your clips will last a lot longer, you'll save your fingers, a lot of time, and you won't damage your brass.. I highly recommend the BMT mooner, but there are cheaper alternatives.

 

[Chipperxd]

Yeah going to order 1 along with more moon clips. Just got the gun today so I got impatient and wanted to see how they fit.

 

[Chipperxd]

Do you think that brass looks ok to fire as groo mentioned?

 

[mistersmith]

You may want to check what ammo you're using. Moon clips are to be used with rimless ammo like 45ACP and 9mm. That round looks to be a rimmed round like 45 long colt. What gun are you using?

 

[Neumann]

In addition to rimless (.45 ACP and 9 mm), most 8 round and some 7 round .357 Magnum S&W revolvers are cut for moon clips. It's not a factory option for .45 Colt, but you can have it done for about $150.

I use a tool from Deluxe Moon Clip Tool.

You don't have to use moon clips for rimmed ammunition. The rim rests on the outer ring of the cylinder, whether it is "mooned" or not. You can fire rimless ammunition too, because they headspace on the lip of the cartridge, on a step cut in the cylinder. You need something to push the spent shells out, however. .45 ACP are relatively low pressure, and come out easily. I've never tried 9mm or .40 SW, but their normal pressure is twice that of .45 ACP.

 

[Fishslayer]

You may want to check what ammo you're using. Moon clips are to be used with rimless ammo like 45ACP and 9mm. That round looks to be a rimmed round like 45 long colt. What gun are you using?

They have moon clips for .357 revolvers now. Not exactly sure how it works but there are services that cut the cylinder for 'em.

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[Fishslayer]

Not sure I would be using that one myself. How did that happen?

Here is also a quick pic for reference.

 

[Chipperxd]

I was trying to push the ammo in and there was a bit of resistances and that happened...others went in fine. These are just federal 357 rounds from wal mart.

 

[Chipperxd]

This is for a 627 by the way.

 

[pittpa]

Check the clips for burrs and sharp edges?


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[Wee Hooker]

FWIW, I have found that the 38/357 cases can be a little temperamental in moon clips. (Much more so than rimless cases like the 45acp/9mm) Specifically, if the clip isn't seated RIGHT AGAINST the rim, the rounds can get cantered and not want to go into the cylinder as a group (of 6/7 or 8). This misalignment can also bend the clip. A tool will help ALLOT with getting them right but even then, I have a process to assure they are right. Namely I stand the clip full of rounds on a flat surface, (bullets up, clip side down) and try to spin /move each round individually within the clip. If they have enough play to spin a little, they usually are seated right. IF they don't, it takes a push down on the clip with a screwdriver tip (on both sides of the round) to seat them correctly. ( You'll feel it pop into place.) Finally, I like to keep a open revolver close by to drop fit each loaded clip into the cylinder. ( Yea, I know they make a tool for this too but I find it unnecessary.) If you have any fitment issues, this last step will find them.
p.s. I would suggest that a rubber band or tie wrap run from the hammer , through the frame and back around the hammer will keep the cylinder from closing while you fit check.

 

[Chipperxd]

Thanks for the info everyone. I checked the clips and I don't see any burrs or sharp edges. I think I may have tried to force the ammo in the clip while it was slightly off center and caused the gouge. I will just be more careful next time and just not shoot the ones that have deep gouges. Better safe than sorry.

 

[vetteracerx]

On 38 Special the notch above the rim is not spec. Different brand cases have a different thickness in that cut out. Moon clip manufacturers offer varing thickness moon clips to solve the issue. Moon clips matched to the brand of brass will not damage the cases.
Moon Clips 38/357 8 Shot Blue | The Revolver Supply Company

Hope that helps

 

[vetteracerx]

Oh and if you plan on competing with moon clips get a checker so that you can make sure that the clips will load without issue.
Moon Clip Checkers | The Revolver Supply Company, LLC
These guys have awesome customer service!!!