Revolver carry Speedloader or Strip?

[Frankie2blue]

As the title says, I am interested in whether more folks carry Speed loaders or Speed Strips for your extra rounds and why? Or do you just carry a J Frame with 5 and hope for the best?

 

[madmikeb]

All my carry revolvers are cut for moon clips and I carry two extra clips, so I guess they would be closer to speed loaders than strips.

The reason being there is no faster way to reload a revolver, it would be impossible for a case to slip under the extractor and tie the gun up and the extraction is positive for a short barrel with a short ejector rod.

 

[petepeterson]

I carry one strip as a reload. I don't envision a scenario where a speed reload would matter, I just don't want an empty gun while waiting for the authorities.

 

[Babysitr]

Kind of both for me, 5 shot J frame and speedloader!

 

[reccpd101]

I usually carry a J frame as a BUG or 2 J frames. I also usually carry a strip in a flat belt pouch similar to a 2x2x2.

 

[M1A]

When I carry the Baby Chief, I pocket a strip of six. Enough for where I care to travel. Also allows for a tactical reload.

 

[ContinentalOp]

I've used both, but currently use a strip.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Two 7 round speedloaders carried for my CC 3" 686+.

 

[UncleEd]

The likelihood of a reload
is nil.

And if you have time to
do a reload a speed strtip
will do.

If you're really geared to
expecting extended fights,
then carry a hi-cap auto. Or
as suggested carry two
J-frames.

 

[Old cop]

One speed strip in an off pocket & two speed loaders in the center console of my car.

 

[JAREDSHS]

It seems obvious that carry options change over the years and situational conditions change over the years. I worked as a deputy for a few years and carried everything that I needed on my belt and ankle. I was prepared for a small war. Now retired at age 83,
things are very different. I cannot move like I used to, I cannot see like I used to, I cannot react like I used to. For me comfort comes from having an Airweight 637 in
my jeans pocket with my cellphone and my keys,2 five round speed loaders, and a small knife in the other pocket. The Safari Comp.1 loader is low cost-works good- and
gives a positive reload without any lost motion or lost rounds. I have a very reliable firearm, a method of communicating for help, 10 extra rounds of plus P ammo, and a
very sharp one handed knife for the "when everything else fails" moment. I have sacrificed nothing in comfort of dress and except for the knife clip showing on the left
jeans pocket NO one knows that I am armed.

 

[dmthomp32]

I carry a 649 without a reload when I'm around the house essentially or going to the store. Anywhere else and I'm carrying a 1911 with more rounds. Like others have said I don't anticipate getting the opportunity to reload in most situations. If I run out of rounds I either need to be running away to safety or a rifle or I'm already dead.

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[Fishinfool]

If I am carrying a revolver concealed, I like speed strips as they are less bulky and thinner than speed loaders. In the woods, I wear a double speed loader pouch on my belt, as concealability is not an issue.

Larry

 

[hyena]

Speed strip. Rides flat in my pocket.

 

[ProCarryNAustin]

Before discounting a reload.
Lost a family member this way.
5 rounds fired.
Stopped the threat.
Empty pistol while dialing 911.
The attackers friend shows and kills them.
If you have expended rounds and have time to top off, it can save your life!

BTW moon clips for me.

 

[Jimmyjones]

I keep a speed strip in my pocket, and 1 in all my vest/jacket chest pockets. No matter what garment I grab, there's at least 6 extra rounds. Lately I've been throwing a speed loader in my vest pocket. Don't expect to need them but usually have 17 spare rounds for my J, just in case

 

[BigBill]

I have six rounds of 44 mag in the revolver, two six round speed loaders. When I carry it 24/7. When I carry other revolvers it's always two speed loaders. I just wish I was as fast as Jerry when loading them.

Note, decades ago when that night fisherman was killed with his own knife near Boston. I carried the 1911 with 9/45 acp with 7 mags plus two boxes of 50rds in the car. When I fished at night in the wilds alone, I was thinking a copycat might try his luck. It's the old boyscout in me be prepared. The news gives people ideas.

 

[duane_wade]

I usually carry 4 six round speedstrips for my 360 all the time. I carried a Dan Wesson 15-2 for years and felt no need to go out and buy 5 round speedstrips for the J frame.

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[BigBill]

Before discounting a reload.
Lost a family member this way.
5 rounds fired.
Stopped the threat.
Empty pistol while dialing 911.
The attackers friend shows and kills them.
If you have expended rounds and have time to top off, it can save your life!

BTW moon clips for me.

Like mr duck commander Phil says we are 911. Always reload.

 

[Grayfox]

When I carry a revolver its usually my 642. I carry one speed strip as they're much less bulky than a speed loader.