Which ammo carrier would you choose?

[aterry33]

I am looking at either the 6 round pistol slide: 6 Round Pistol Slide

or the 2-6 pick box:
2-6 Pick Box

The pick box looks a little bulkier but looks like it would provide some protection for the ammo.. if that matters. Also, would be better for concealed carry.

It would be used with belt carry of a S&W Model 29 (carried in a Threepersons holster, FYI).

If anyone has any experiences/feedback I'd appreciate it.

 

[44forever]

It is amazing how fast you can get at reloading

from loops but it takes a lot of practice. Two points 1) Practice loading two cartridges at a time and 2) nickled cases won't carrode as fast as plain brass ones.

Assuming you plan to cover the ammo with your cover garment for concealment, I would also pass on the snap covers.

 

[P&R Fan]

The pick box is good. I have one called a 2x2x2. It conceals well and is fairly quick. One other method you may want to consider is Quik Strips from Tuff Products at Tuff Products. They are the same as the classic Bianchi Speed Strips, which are only made in .38/.357, but this company is now producing them in almost every caliber imaginable, from .22 to .50. All they are is a rubber strip that holds 6 cartridges by their rims in a row. You merely insert cartridges into cylinder and a twist releases them 1 or 2 at a time. They can be tucked easily in a pocket or they make a holder for them. Check it out.

 

[K1500]

A big +1 on the Tuff Strips and Tuff Strips Pouch. You can carry 12 .44 mag reloads that won't be dropped or fumbled and are in a very flat package. Easy on and easy off. I believe Simply Rugged makes a leather Tuff Strips Pouch (perhaps others do as well if you need leather to match).

 

[flop-shank]

The six round Pistol Slide; it's marginally faster to reload from...

I agree, and an El Paso Saddlery slide is what I use when carrying my 629. It's a well made product.

 

[Glock 'em down]

I'd go with the Tuff Products Tuff strip and an IHL leather carrier from Dillon Precision: Reloaders, Reloading Equipment, Bullet Reloading, Bullet Reloaders

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
4" Model 29-2 in shadow holster on right side 3 0'clock.
Speed Loader in left front pocket.
Works for Jimmy.

 

[GatorFarmer]

Factory ammunition is fairly durable and nigh on water proof. However, when carried in leather loops or pouches, you need to rotate it periodically anyway unless you have nickel plated cases. Why? Because contact with the leather will turn your brass cases green and corrosion will begin to grow on them. Thus while the covered one would provide a bit more protection, it would only really make sense if you were out and about where you'd have to worry about getting all sorts of dirt and crud on your ammo (though the load two, fire two method does have a lot to reccomend to it). I've carried spare ammunition using cartridge slide loops aka "bullet loops" since they can usually be had (for .38/.357) cheaply off Ebay in boxes of old police leather gear. They do work well enough and lay flat, but if you think that you're actually going to have to reload and can managed the bulk of it (which I'd think you'd be able to given that you're already carrying a large and heavy revolver), I'd honestly suggest carrying one or two speedloaders in preference to loops.

 

[aterry33]

Thanks for the tips guys.