Poll...Speed loaders...Time to end this debate

[coltle6920]

Go on any website that caters to gun owners and do a search for speed loaders. Chances are that Uplula will pop up as your first option. Maybe you bought something else some years ago. If it works for you there's no reason to buy anything else because of others opinions. Doesn't make yours the best or second best.

So what's your preference or what did you end up buying?

 

[Shark Bait]

To me, speed loaders are used with revolvers. I am familiar with the Uplula for loading magazines. I guess it could be called a speed loader too.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

If you are researching "Speed Loaders", then you really need to get a life!

Ivan

 

[rockquarry]

If you are researching "Speed Loaders", then you really need to get a life!

Ivan

Loose cartridges in a pocket...if you must carry extra ammo.

 

[dwh]

if we are talking about loading magazines. then I'm going with what god gave me. Two thumbs

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I can't vote. A speed loader is a round thing-a-ma-bob with cartridges held in place in order to drop them speedily as a reload in a revolver.

An Uplula is a pistol magazine loading device. Not a speed loader.

 

[326MOD10]

I won't nit-pick your use of the word "speed loader" as it is obvious that we all know what you are talking about.

The Uplula has been my choice since I started using one.

There is nothing to prove in loading a magazine and they are much quicker and more efficient than using your hands alone.

 

[CH4]

Uplula?
Isn’t that the little pink thing that hangs down and wiggles in the back of your throat?

I vote other: HKS

 

[Valmet]

if we are talking about loading magazines. then I'm going with what god gave me. Two thumbs

+1 for me. Never had use for a speed loader myself, at least when it comes to magazines. Though I understand how some folks might.

 

[sceva]

Some 9mm 1911 magazines are hard to get the last cartridge or two in, specially when new. I use a Hiljack 3d printed loader.

For Speed Loaders with my revolver I used to use HKS but changed to the Safariland Comp II

 

[K Frame Keith]

When I got on the job, HKS speed loaders were state of the art. Heresy to the drop box dinosaurs. The only speed loaders I’ve ever owned.

 

[AJ]

I have some speed loaders (HKS IIRC) and was trained in their use and how to train others to use them. I use speed strips as they are more easier to conceal.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I don't use speed loaders..........

 

[Onomea]

Talking of magazine loaders, I have an Uplula universal loader and two Speedbeez loaders, one for my Sig P365 and another for my recently acquired P320. I am new to shooting semiautos, and learned only recently about these mag loaders.

What I found was that at the range when I place the mag on a table, counter or barrel, put the Uplula on top of it, and load ammo, it aggravates the arthritis in my hands. I think this is because I am pretty tall, and the position of the mag on a low surface places my hands at an uncomfortable angle.

The Speedbeez loader works differently: The mag locks into the loader — you need a loader for each specific gun — and there is a scissor-like action one uses to insert the ammo. You don't need to rest the mag on anything, so you can hold it wherever it feels comfortable to you.

I think the Uplula is probably faster if you have a place to rest it and the magazine on. But I find the Speedbeez loader more comfortable.

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As for revolver speedloaders, I like HKS. I tried some Safariland speedloaders, but could not make them work properly and returned them.

 

[Denverd0n]

"End the debate." Hahaha. That's funny!

 

[snubbyfan]

This is a timely thread. I got my first semiauto, a Glock 33 in .357 sig and it comes with a mag loader.
Before that it was revolvers only.
By the way, I like the HKS speed loaders with my revolvers.
Anyway, I was looking into getting a better mag loader and looking at the Uplula.

 

[Muley Gil]

When I got on the job, HKS speed loaders were state of the art. Heresy to the drop box dinosaurs. The only speed loaders I’ve ever owned.

When I started in law enforcement in the mid '70s, a number of officers used loops only. I bought drop boxes.

When I went through the po-leese academy in 1979, we were allowed to use loops or drop boxes, but not speedloaders. No semi auto pistols either.

 

[Muss Muggins]

So, I guess based upon the poll options, we're not talking about actual revolver speed loaders, but we're talking about magazine loaders for those who can't load a magazine without assistance or actually just use their thumbs? Which really doesn't speed things up if you can use you thumbs . . .

 

[Oldsalt66]

The Lula and Uplula magazine loaders are among the best firearms accessories I've ever purchased.

 

[bedwards]

The two I use are the Uplula and the ETS SPEEDLOADER.
Both work very well.