Zeta6 and the J frame

[geeollie]

I have just received my Zeta6 J clip for my 642 j frame.

This is a great solution for a j-frame with factory grips.
I never could get a speedloader to work and just carried a Bianchi speedstrip or most often carried nothing at all for reloads.

The Zeta6 is not as fast as a L frame with grips cut for a speedloader. But they beats a speedstrip like blazes.

I threw it on the floor and knocked it around and the rounds stayed in. I am going to begin carrying it in my pocket to see if the rounds will get worked out. I will report back in later.

 

[Eagle1*]

I am glad you posted this as I have been kicking around getting a couple of these to try. Can you post pics of the speed loader please as I am wondering if the rounds move freely on the bullet end as to not line up with the cylinder or is the loader stiff enough to keep the rounds equally spaced to do an efficient reload under stress? Thanks...

Pics for us to see these new loaders is a must for this new setup too...........

 

[geeollie]

I have not not yet taken Putting Pictures on a Website 101.

The loader is new and everything is secure without movement. Carried for a few hours in a pocket and everything appears to be good to go. Another couple weeks and I will know for sure.

 

[GTBL]

Thanks for sharing, geeollie. I didn't know these even existed. Went on Ebay and ordered a pair and will have Friday.

 

[lunger]

Another Thanks. I just ordered a set also . Looks promising .One of those why didn't i think of that items.

 

[wrangler5]

It's like a circular speed strip. Too bad I'm carrying 6 shot 32 H&R J frames now or I'd be tempted to get a few.

 

[6518John]

I believe this is the item the OP is using. Looks like an excellent product.

 

[geeollie]

It is essentially a circular speedstrip as Wrangler said.

Unlike a speedloader that dumps the rounds into the cylinder the Zeta has to ripped the same way a speedstrip does.

There is a little learning curve to be had in-order to get the rounds in.
It is sort of like a poptop on a can movement.

You all will get it figured out.

 

[Adk.IBO]

Looks good to me! Got a pair coming for my 649-3!

 

[geeollie]

ShoutOut to Mially, who helped design this product.

 

[wetdog1911]

Ordered a set also.

Hope down the line there is either a 8 shot and/or a 6 shot version in .22lr for either my M43C or M34-2.

Cool idea!

Wet

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Thanks for the head up!
Never heard of this before.
Got a pair on the truck!
Old GI Adage- 10% never get the word!
In this case, probably more than that.
I am carrying my J Frame reloads in memory card cases.

 

[GerSan69]

Interesting design. Thank you for posting this, geeollie. Ordered a couple based on your recommendation. For the price, it's well worth trying out.

 

[Mially]

There is also a speedstrip version called J-STRIP that spaces the rounds out in pairs that precisely fit J-frame cylinder spacing. The rounds fit completely into the chambers before peeling away the strip. Designed for flat, concealed carry and for defensive wadcutters like the HST +P Micro. I carry a pair loaded with the HST's, flat in my top shirt pocket when wearing my 638 at the office.

 

[GerSan69]

Got mine in the mail after a very nice email exchange with the owner, who was surveying this new buyer about how I'd found him. I, of course, gave him a link to the forum.
Very, very NICE! The finish is first-rate and they technique to use them is simple. I expect that I'll use these as my "go-to" extra ammo carrier for my J-frames going forward, and pick up another pair just to have spares for use at the range. I'm not going to throw away the old loaders, though. I like having a few filled to take to a range where I'm paying by the hour - don't want to spend my time re-loading reloaders.
He also gave me a pair of his Speed Strips for answering his survey. Also excellent construction and will not be unfamiliar in loading or use to Speed Strip aficionados.
All in all, well worth the price, IMHO. I'll be glad when/if he brings out other frame sizes, but no word on that.

 

[bigfatty]

I also have both, and so far I like them.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I got mine!
Looks like I'm ready to have a Ball!