Never really gave speed loaders any thoughts till the new SP. I have a cowboy rig for my Blackhawk with lots of loops for ammo.
So I did grab a 5 Star Firearms speed loader and of course now I think I might need a belt pouch for it.
The question/s is do you use one or just put the speed loader in your pocket?
And what type of pouch do you use? There seems to be many options.

Think a pouch or holster would be better than carrying around in a pocket, if for no other reason than comfort. I had one once for my .357 but never carried so...

I do prefer wheel-guns to the spring fed type.

papajim2jordan wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 3:27 pm Think a pouch or holster would be better than carrying around in a pocket, if for no other reason than comfort. I had one once for my .357 but never carried so...

I do prefer wheel-guns to the spring fed type.

It would be nice to look at some in hand but heck, there's hardly any at the biggest LGS here in town let alone holsters and grips. I was strolling through the options on Amazon and there were several types.

I buy and wear these cheesy ones from China. I use them for a few years until the Velcro gives up the ghost, then I replace … $3 can’t beat the price.

I have tried to make a several out of leather, and these are cheaper than I can make them. I’m wearing one with 2 speed loaders right now & it’s totally unnoticeable.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tactical-Bag- ... 632-2357-0


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INVICTVS138 wrote: Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:07 am I buy and wear these cheesy ones from China. I use them for a few years until the Velcro gives up the ghost, then I replace … $3 can’t beat the price.

I have tried to make a several out of leather, and these are cheaper than I can make them. I’m wearing one with 2 speed loaders right now & it’s totally unnoticeable.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tactical-Bag- ... 632-2357-0


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And a nice color selection too! I was thinking - do I really want to spend as much as it costs for a speedloader itself? Answer is no. I am a leather fanatic when it comes to accessories. I got a blingy speedloader and will prolly get another. This is the only one my LGS had on hand for .38/.357. http://www.5starfirearms.com/ProductDet ... JF35705000

Revolver Speed loaders are a whole different topic.

I mainly use HKS Because they work fine, keep loose rounds from getting lost, are inexpensive and I have muscle memory for them. If you want to spend $40 or so there a some fantastic loaders out there, that don’t rely on gravity to get Barry the rounds. I have a couple “jet loaders” which positively push the rounds into the cylinder, I like to have one of those for my first reload.

Reloading a revolver to any sort of speed takes a ton of practice so I recommend you get some dummy rounds.

Moon clips are by far the fastest reload for a wheel-gun, but require your gun to be modified. I competed revolver division in USPSA for awhile but I had a race tuned, magma ported, GP 100 cut for moon clips which are the fastest- they don’t carry very well tho, and easily bend.


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A good video on reloading using Speed Loaders, and holsters for Speed Loaders:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2B48FmLkys

I may carry a 5-shot speedloader, and if I do, I carry it in this sort of pouch:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1338467174?pid=493045
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1015297682?pid=127569

When I don't want anything bulky on my belt, I carry a speed strip, and may have it in a flat pouch:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2759187877?pid=412353
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1013366788?pid=502234

I'm digging on those speed strips now that I bought a speed loader double pouch that I hate. It most certainly will end up in the holster grave yard.

I've got a Speed Beez setup for the .44 and quite dig it.

tonguengroover wrote:I'm digging on those speed strips now that I bought a speed loader double pouch that I hate. It most certainly will end up in the holster grave yard.

I have some speed strips … and they are anything but “speedy.” They are a better way to carry rounds than just merely loose in your pocket. So I’m ok with them for some applications. IMHO - they are totally Useless for any sort of “combat reload.” Speed loaders are far superior.


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