Uplula?

[Bad_Andy]

I hear a lot of talk on this forum about these Uplula loaders. I really do not know what they are, or why one is needed. It doesn't take that long to load a magazine. I have no trouble getting the last bullet in as some have said is a problem. No different from any other gun I own. Am I missing something?

 

[joe44va]

They come into their own on double stack mags and I believe are well worth it.

 

[dpsk]

If you feel you don't need one, don't buy one. As for me, it's sure made multiple magazine loads during range trips much easier. My only problem with the loader - I go through ammo way faster now.

 

[RJJ 1971]

Never used one before, till I got a great deal on my M&P "range kit" 9mm.

Then, I bought another Glock 22 - and loading those mags with rounds # 14 & 15 are a PITA!

Glad I got the Uplula and I don't go to the range without it now.

 

[Ballistic147]

I can load any and all of my mags by hand with no problem at all however after loading 100+ rounds at the end of the day my thumbs are really sore. For me the Uplula is a little slower but a lot less painful.

 

[Bigdog357]

Best invention since they invented Velcro, wish I would have bought one when they first came out. I always preload 10 or 20 mags before going to the range, my thumb thanks me every time I use my Uplula.

 

[MAJPATT]

They work great. Perhaps unnecessary for most handguns, but if you have Colt AR15 9mm carbine or an Uzi, they are an absolute must!

 

[MadJack!]

I can load my magazines without it, but why? The Uplulu is faster, when you get then hang of it and so much easier on the thumbs.

 

[Donn]

Kind of like a compressor and air tools in the garage. You don't need them, but they make life a lot easier. Same-same an Uplula, especially if you're loading Shield mags.

 

[old&slow]

A Lula is a must have for AR magazines. Never figured I needed a Uplula for a pistol magazine. Until my son-in-law gave me one.

Sort of like a can opener,, you can get by without one,, but it just makes life a whole lot easier..

The Lula & Uplula are well worth having IMHO..

 

[Ranger17]

i'll put myself in the "want and need" hat. When i hit the range, i can easily go thru a couple hundred rounds in my 9's plus several hundred more in the .22; i dont have "arthritis" yet but the fingers sure can cramp and stiffen up easily enough. So as i enjoy my range trips, no reason not to have something to improve my experience. Up to now, been using a cheaper loader but Mrs Claus got me an Uplula for Christmas. Used it yesterday. Damn wish i had one the past couple years as it worked sweet for me lol

 

[ohioseabee]

for those among us who are older and, like me, have some physical deficits in their hands, these are a Godsend.

 

[Bad_Andy]

Are they one size fits all, or do you need a specific one for each handgun? For example one for my 9mm Shield, and one for my Sig 226 .40?

 

[InigoMontoya]

Are they one size fits all, or do you need a specific one for each handgun? For example one for my 9mm Shield, and one for my Sig 226 .40?

The standard one will work fine for both 9mm and .40 (9mm to .45 ACP range). There's a different model for loading smaller calibers in the .22 to .380 range.

 

[John R]

Wish I had bought one sooner, best money I've ever spent.

 

[RJJ 1971]

Mine works with all my 9mm mags and 40.

 

[old&slow]

Are they one size fits all, or do you need a specific one for each handgun? For example one for my 9mm Shield, and one for my Sig 226 .40?

Mine works on single stacked 45 ,, double stacked 9's & 40's,
CZ's ,, Glocks,, S&W,, 1911's ,, STI ,, I think that's all I've tried..

Don't think they work on .22's or 380's..

 

[sodacan]

You answered your own question, but once you buy one and use it, you'll wonder why you didn't get it sooner.

 

[sellersm]

Not everyone's hands, wrists & fingers work as they should. For those folks, there's the UpLula which allows fully loading a mag.

For me, I'm glad someone invented this lifesaver tool!

 

[Elliot45]

I can load magazines about 10 faster and a lot easier with one. If you shoot a lot, you will benefit from owning one. If you ever watch a Hickok45 video on YouTube you will notice that he always uses them. Like someone said, once you own one and use it, you will wonder why you didn't purchase one sooner. Regards, Elliot45

 

[wiz561]

I bought one and absolutely love it. I loaded a few rounds in a magazine today and I have to say, I was able to, but it was difficult.

I don't know if I have arthritis or what, but my hands get really stiff, especially in the winter. Don't tell Uplula, but I would probably buy it if it was twice the price.

 

[jimmib]

when I first started shooting I did all my loading by hand and one day at the range I saw a guy using a Uplula loader....asked him if I could try it and later where he bought it....stopped and got one on the way home....best thing I ever did for my tired old hands

 

[Kris Whiteleather]

If you load multiple mags by hand for a competition it will tire your hand and make your groups larger.

I use my Uplula for 9mm and .45 mags. Even the single stacks required by my Weimar governor. For testing ammo for best group or for Bullseye competition I prefer to have the loader.

One reason NOT to use the loader is that it is made in Israel. I hate to support that apartheid government with anything more than my $10million per day from US taxpayers.

 

[les.b]

I live four miles from town. I can walk back and forth, but since I got my first car, I've found that it's a lot easier to drive. Quicker and more efficient also!!! My first one was for the AK style mags, and my next one was for the AR style mag. I shoot mainly revolvers these days, but whenever I get out one of my 'large capacity ammunition feeding devices', the loader is a really big help, especially for multiple mags. I've never talked to anyone who bought one who doesn't like it.

 

[SteveY]

23 rounds per mag x 6 mags + long day of practice= Uplula in my range bag. Could I load the mags by hand?, Sure. Is it much faster and easier with the Uplula?, You betcha.

 

[Bad_Andy]

Ok, thank you all for the replies.

I will look into picking one up.

 

[Rubone]

The small one won't work on Glock 42 (.380) mags but the big one works fine.

 

[Trinidad Bill]

After my first 4 day handgun class, 600-700 rounds, I found I could not keep up with my fingers.

After that first class I purchased a LULA and never looked back.

I have since been back to several classes with the LULA always in my pocket!

 

[joeintexas]

Very useful on double stack 45s if you have a touch of arthritis.

 

[cracker57]

Buy the pink one, mine would come up missing at the range and the pink one is still with me.