Speedloader with model 642

[snub56]

I recently purchased 2 HKS speedloaders for my J Frame model 642. The speedloaders work fine but the body of the HKS rubs against the ( grips/stocks ? ). Any Ideas on how to correct this ? Thanks

 

[tazcollins]

What kind of grips? TC

 

[snub56]

They are the grips that came on the revolver. I believe they are uncle mikes.

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
Try a pair of factory wood magna grips with a tyler grip adapter.
Jimmy

 

[tazcollins]

The best I have used so far is the Hogue rubber Bantam. They're $18 to $20 and fit the gun like a glove and my hand. Some people complain about the tackiness for concealed carry. I have not had this problem in 2 1/2 years with inside the wasteband or pocket carry. I've used HKS, Safariland Comp I, and Maxfire speedloaders without a problem with them. I only use the Safailand now. At the range they make a world of difference and I imagine they would in a gunfight too. They may not be beautiful custom wood but I want to survive with controllability and enjoy shooting at the range. Hope this helps. TC

 

[APS]

Any uncle mike grip that comes on a J frame should be relieved for speedloaders. I have the boot grip and my sister the combat model and they both work with HKS. Now, the bullets don't go all the way into the cylinder upon insertion, but most of the way and they still release fine.

 

[indiandave]

Uncle Mike's no longer makes the grips found on new Smith & Wessons. Not sure who makes the new ones. I use old Uncle Mike's Combats on mine or old style diamonds with the T-Grips. They both work well with speedloaders.

 

[Pioneer461]

How old is the gun? I have a 2 year old 642, and the HKS loaders work with factory rubber grips.

You also may want to check out Maxfire speed loaders. Made of rubber, low profile, easilly works in the J's. The rounds are loaded into the cylinder by sliding them off after inserting the rounds into the chambers. I have a couple of these and they work well. They don't rely on gravity or mechanical gadgets.
MAXFIRE

 

[Dogguy]

Speed strips.

 

[Faulkner]

I don't use speedloaders with my 442, I prefer moon clips.

 

[palmetto99]

Drimmel tool. I took one to a set of grips for my 60-9 and just took out just a little from the left grip panel. Of course, they were wood, but I think it might work with rubber.

 

[jakk586]

Probably not the solution you are looking for, but over the years I have learned to dislike HKS speedloaders. I don't find the twist action very intuitive, and I've never had one make it all the way to the range without letting loose all the shells. A few years ago I discovered Dade speedloaders. They have a straight push release, are compact, lightweight, and hold onto my ammo. Best of all, no rubbing on the grips.