Speed strip carrier

[rayban]

As I was making myself this speed strip carrier, I was racking my brain about how to deal with that little rubber thingy sticking out at the end.....I didn't want to cut the flap for fear I would make a mess out of it.......then I realized it folds right over...no need to cut.....and when I unsnap the flap, it springs up into action! One of life's little victories!

 

[mg357]

Very nice speed strip carrier good luck using it.

 

[wharvey]

Never seen one before. Nice idea but I just carry mine in a pocket. Seems to work OK that way.

 

[APS]

Do you think that it might take a permanent bend if you leave it in there a while, or do you plan on removing and reinserting when you want to carry it?

 

[rayban]

Do you think that it might take a permanent bend if you leave it in there a while, or do you plan on removing and reinserting when you want to carry it?

It's pretty rubbery so I don't think it would keep a permanent bend....but you make a good point and I believe I'll heed your "suggestion"

 

[D7dun]

Leave the Speed Strip Tabs Up and Out

Quite a while ago when we carried revolvers on the job, in addition to two speed loaders in a carrier, I carried two speed strips in basket weave pouches.

I simply let the speed strip tabs stick up.This kept the tabs in the upright position with the snaps closed. When opening the pouch, I merely grabbed the tab and pulled the speed loader out. You just have to decide which side the tab is easier for you to grab onto.

This worked well for me and most others that used this method.

Hope this helps?

 

[ogilvyspecial]

I won't say that the bend is permanent, but both the Bianchi & Tuff-Strips brands of speed strips will hold a bend. I've had this happen with those for .32 cal right up to the 20 ga. speed strips. My guess is that they will probably relax over time and straighten back out if not held in a bent position.

I've never had them spring right back out after they had been crimped down for a while and the pressure was released.

 

[sipowicz]

I find the tab to an un-needed appendage. I load 5 and cut the tab off so it doesn't stick out of my watch pocket.

 

[ContinentalOp]

My favorite carry method is in a Simply Rugged ammo pouch on my belt. It's a spill-type pouch that mounts horizontally. As soon as I pop the snap the part of the pouch holding the strip falls into my hand, but it holds the strip securely enough that it won't come out without being pulled. Plus the entire strip is exposed and makes it easier to grab and line up in my hand for reloading.

I considered cutting the tab off the strip, but decided it might be better to have too much to hold onto than too little since it doesn't get in my way when carrying or reloading.

 

[daveh75]

I find the tab to an un-needed appendage. I load 5 and cut the tab off so it doesn't stick out of my watch pocket.

Is that the watch pocket in your vest or your overalls....

At rayban: nice carrier!

 

[Bombsaway]

WINNING!!!

 

[BobR1]

One advantage of being old as dirt, is having old stuff that you can use again later in life.

I still had a Bianchi #22 dual speed strip carrier from probably back in the early 70's. In Plain Tan to boot. I have again put it back in service after a 30 year retirement.

While at a gun show a while back we came across a Plain Black one for my brother.

I wish Bianchi still made the Model 22. It seems the only ones available new today are single carriers.

Bob

 

[pete950]

rough pouch by "Side Guard holsters"

 

[APS]

How do you use one of those rough pouches? Does something hold it in place while your hand removes one of the strips or is it a two handed operation?

 

[pete950]

I just pull one strip out at a time with one movement.

He also makes a single.
Erik is right here on the forum.

 

[Rule 303]

Its funny how lessons learned go by the wayside.
In 1972 the agency I worked for bought us all brand new Safariland Buckelless Leather gear. In those days you either had a bandlier or dump pouch for your extra .38spl/.357mag.

It was found out right quick that the Banchi Speed Strip would fit in the dump pouch and all you had to do was grab the tab and you had six rounds in your hand for reloading. A lot better than six loose in your hand.

That was 1972.

Rule 303

 

[sipowicz]

I have built in speed strip carriers in all my pants...they're called pockets..

 

[oldafsp]

I got pretty good at pulling 2 rounds at a time from belt loops on my Sam Browne. But also carried 2 HKS speed loaders and
2 speed strips in my pocket.

I figured with 42 rounds I was pretty well prepared...at least I could make them keep their heads down for a bit. Lol.

 

[DAdams]

Here is one Dillon Precision sells for a pretty penny. I use it in my pocket when carrying a .38 or .357. smooth in, smooth out and keeps a loose speedstrip from getting all tangled up with the rest of the stuff I usually have in my pockets.

Yours looks good, I like it.

 

[rayban]

Here is one Dillon Precision sells for a pretty penny. I use it in my pocket when carrying a .38 or .357. smooth in, smooth out and keeps a loose speedstrip from getting all tangled up with the rest of the stuff I usually have in my pockets.

Yours looks good, I like it.

I have to try that style out...looks pretty cool.