The World's Best Revolver Speed Loader

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  • Опубліковано 9 жов 2023
  • The Wrapid Loader is the solution to having the concealability of a speed strip combined with speed of a standard Speed Loader for your 5 & 6 shot .38special/.357magnum revolvers.
    The Wrapid Loader System 6 Round variant:
    www.kaztac.com/product-page/t...
    The Wrapid Loader 5 Round variant:
    www.kaztac.com/product-page/w...
    SL Variant Speed Loaders:
    www.kaztac.com/category/sl-va...
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  • @insertgoodname4809
    @insertgoodname4809 8 місяців тому +342

    OMG, how come I have never heard of these before? When he zipped this thing off and spun that cylinder my jaw dropped!

    • @adamr9720
      @adamr9720 8 місяців тому +20

      I was thinking the same thing. I need a couple for my J frame air weight.

    • @dockilljoy9017
      @dockilljoy9017 8 місяців тому +11

      Rounds set about .5” - .75” out of cylinder, hence why the rip release. So the rounds spin and settle in cylinder.

    • @aaftiyoDkcdicurak
      @aaftiyoDkcdicurak 8 місяців тому +4

      And I just thought it was a handle for a moon clip.

    • @Ten_Mil_Will
      @Ten_Mil_Will 7 місяців тому +4

      Right? I stay pretty up to date on new products AND have a soft spot for wheel guns but this? I was like WHUUUUT. This changes everything 😁

    • @asakayosapro
      @asakayosapro 7 місяців тому +1

      Pretty sure a clever machinist can reverse engineer and make their own version in any caliber they need….

  • @csipawpaw7921
    @csipawpaw7921 8 місяців тому +378

    I'm a retired law enforcement officer and I carried a revolver for many years. When I started carrying all we had were belt loops. This looks like the best idea for reloads I have seen since they came out with speed loaders.

    • @raptorkravmaga9977
      @raptorkravmaga9977 8 місяців тому +9

      👍👍Exactly!!

    • @hansblitz7770
      @hansblitz7770 8 місяців тому +6

      Are you 80 years old?

    • @theovaissie2480
      @theovaissie2480 7 місяців тому +2

      No doubts about what you said, it's impressive very good idea but what about people carrying revolver toay??As someone who was forced to work with it don't you think it's like..TOtal madness?

    • @frofrozzty
      @frofrozzty 7 місяців тому +3

      ​@@hansblitz7770many cops were issued revolvers throughout the 80s and 90s. Cops who were issued revolvers can be as young as their 50s when you do up the math.

    • @saceurai1729
      @saceurai1729 7 місяців тому +3

      ​@hansblitz7770 you do realize there was police departments carrying revolvers in the 90s right?

  • @oldcop18
    @oldcop18 8 місяців тому +362

    I used an old neoprene speedloader to reload my issued Colt Detective Special during a 1974 gunfight w/armed robbery suspects. I was back in the fight in seconds, it literally saved my life.

    • @richardkluesek4301
      @richardkluesek4301 8 місяців тому +3

      Bianchi ?

    • @kcstott
      @kcstott 8 місяців тому +8

      @@FirstLast-hs4gw You realise you are describing Neoprene? Bianchi never made speed strips from nylon. Nylon is far to rigid of a material. It would be like Delrin. Wetsuit material as you say is Neoprene foam. Neoprene come in more than one variety of material form. Neopren is a rubber like material and come in solid form in various durometers. But yes the most common form of neoprene is foam. .

    • @kcstott
      @kcstott 8 місяців тому +1

      And if you would have used full moon clips you would have been back in the fight sooner.

    • @erict3728
      @erict3728 8 місяців тому +5

      ​@@FirstLast-hs4gwworked on an injection mold years back that had neoprene dampers. The best way to describe them would be "they looked exactly like skateboard wheels". There are different forms of neoprene

    • @jordangouveia1863
      @jordangouveia1863 8 місяців тому +2

      Safariland! I still have 2 from 1973 and the carry case.

  • @FishyBoi1337
    @FishyBoi1337 8 місяців тому +40

    That beyblade let em rip moment was AMAZING, how have I never heard of these????

    • @edcgearguy4982
      @edcgearguy4982  8 місяців тому +11

      That's why I made the video..... The Revolver folk out there need to know!

    • @tracym8952
      @tracym8952 7 місяців тому +1

      You definitely wouldn't want to rip it like a beyblade. The way that was shown is about as hard as you would want to do it while target shooting. In a gunfight let it rip, but otherwise continued use off this kind of speed loader will degrade your cylinder from spinning it like it's in a Hollywood western

    • @jeremiahd187
      @jeremiahd187 2 місяці тому

      @@tracym8952 If you care for your weapons properly, I doubt you’d wear the cylinder out with the amount of use the average civilian revolver will see. Why fun police?

  • @gabrielibarra5551
    @gabrielibarra5551 26 днів тому +2

    The cylinder spinning after loading was the cherry on top for me 😂 badass

  • @frofrozzty
    @frofrozzty 7 місяців тому +10

    I'm 25, have a weakness for wheelguns because my grandpa (who was a CW reenactor) got me into competitive cap+ball shooting. This accessory is exactly what revolvers have needed. This is going to revolutionize carrying, plinking, and competing with revolvers. I hope there's a double strip holster in the works.

  • @travissmith2211
    @travissmith2211 8 місяців тому +78

    Neat design. As for carrying speedloaders, shoulder holster with double pouch makes for ease of concealment. The spped strips are slower, but with practice, they are much faster than individual round loading.

    • @edcgearguy4982
      @edcgearguy4982  8 місяців тому +19

      I carried them for years myself….. I still do on occasion (like when I’m at the gym)….. Once you get lots of practice with this Wrapid Loader it’s even faster than your regular speed loaders….. The key is to avoid the left hand “Switch” and just use your left hand with the loader.

    • @nicholashodges201
      @nicholashodges201 7 місяців тому +3

      There are also rubber disks that look like traditional speed loaders but work like speed strips.
      Functionally, they have all of the worst traits of both...

    • @sukhvindermangat1087
      @sukhvindermangat1087 5 місяців тому

      I'm curious how these would hold up to the Zeta "Peel" silicone or plastic speed loaders, more moving parts usually mean more points for failure, no?
      Looks Awesome and Slick tho, for Sure!

    • @edcgearguy4982
      @edcgearguy4982  5 місяців тому +1

      @@sukhvindermangat1087 I have been using the same 2 units everyday since March of 2023 and they both work flawlessly. So far only 2 uniots have ever been returned to kaztac for being defective or breaking.....thats out of over 500 sold.....So far so good I guess.

  • @ZGoddessLola
    @ZGoddessLola 7 місяців тому +6

    As someone who carries a revolver, totally loving them.

  • @briancolyer4947
    @briancolyer4947 8 місяців тому +18

    Been waiting for the maker of this to get the patent for the past 3 years. So glad it’s finally available!

  • @1nfamyX
    @1nfamyX 8 місяців тому +50

    Thanks for your words. I dare say this is the biggest jump in revolver technology in a longgg time. Like since the swing-out cylinder itself.

  • @paulkube3901
    @paulkube3901 8 місяців тому +25

    Wow! Exquisite execution of a brilliant idea. I carried a m66 for over 20 years. I tried everything from wallet packs to Safariland compacts and "jet" loaders. These appear to be orders of magnitude above 'em all.
    Thanks

  • @tanglediver
    @tanglediver 8 місяців тому +34

    I am impressed!! THAT took some development, and it paid off. Good job kaztac, now just make more.

  • @Wolfpacker
    @Wolfpacker 8 місяців тому +14

    Just bought my first colt 357 and ran across this. Greta looking product!

  • @VladiSSius
    @VladiSSius 8 місяців тому +4

    HOLY MOLY! I remember a youtube channel shows this thing back like 5-6 years ago. At that time, the guy making it was doing it for hobby and testing CMIIW. But can't believe now it's a real product!

  • @anthonyguidas2012
    @anthonyguidas2012 8 місяців тому +4

    It’s the best of both worlds, ease of carry like a speed strip, with the ability to use like a speedloader

  • @tdgilljr
    @tdgilljr 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks. I am also am a revolver lover. I am overjoyed that someone has not given up on a solution for speed relaoding.

  • @martincolvill5453
    @martincolvill5453 8 місяців тому +8

    Thanks for highlighting these.
    In the 80s, I carried Safariland speed loaders on duty for my 686. Today, I use the knobby tops for my GP100. I'll check these out.

  • @jasonhouchins
    @jasonhouchins 7 місяців тому +3

    Those are sweet loaders! Can't believe UA-cam didn't shit after you loaded those on camera.

  • @stylechild23
    @stylechild23 8 місяців тому +3

    BRO. You just made wheel guns relevant again. I'mma need about 4 or five of those.

  • @vladmordekeiser1054
    @vladmordekeiser1054 7 місяців тому +1

    I have been waiting for this since the first time I saw it in a video, about eight years ago.

  • @dougwalk8034
    @dougwalk8034 8 місяців тому +15

    I was born 81 years ago, so you know I carry revolvers, but only occasionally, I usually carry a 9mm S&W EZ, but when i really need to conceal, I have a S&W 638-3 5-rd .38 sp with pocket holster and speed-loader, I have never heard of those Wrapid-loaders, but I like them, although $59.99 is a little pricey for my budget, I only need one as I am NOT one of the new kid shooters that has to spray-n-pray, I AIM the gun, something these kids have never heard of, I don't know why they have sights today, they don't know how to use them !!!

    • @Kyle-sr6jm
      @Kyle-sr6jm 8 місяців тому +1

      The dirty secret of pistol craft is that bullets go where the front sight is.

    • @blchfnby
      @blchfnby 7 місяців тому

      you use a computer far too good for an 81 year old, Nice try shitposter

  • @thomasmoore4859
    @thomasmoore4859 8 місяців тому +3

    That is a fantastic loading tool for revolvers.

  • @EternallyThankful-os6pz
    @EternallyThankful-os6pz 7 місяців тому +1

    You are correct - those things are GREAT - BEST new idea for a speed-loader in my lifetime and I like it a LOT...never knew about them until now so thanks for sharing !!!

  • @chadtoh
    @chadtoh 7 місяців тому +1

    Cant wait for the 45 variation, i need that in my life

  • @michaeldaltonsr8954
    @michaeldaltonsr8954 8 місяців тому +2

    Yepper!! TY! My baby is GP100 .357 6"/ BU is Colt .38 D.S. ankle. Used Knobbies/ sometimes S.L. This is worth a try!

  • @raouldukejj
    @raouldukejj 7 місяців тому +2

    I have those 5star firearms speed loaders and absolutely love them

  • @peceed
    @peceed 8 місяців тому +2

    When you presented the problem i have invented exactly similar solution in a few seconds - a chain that bends into cylinder, without the details like spring (quite obvious but not it would require little more time).
    They should have an option of chaining into the longer strips, automatically disconnected when pulled out, so they can be put into the belt, and allow for uniform access - just pull out the ring, and the next one appears in the same place!

  • @drjoya
    @drjoya 8 місяців тому +14

    New sub here purely because you’re a revolver guy! I have 17 handguns, 13 of which are revolvers. I carry a Ruger SP101 5-shot .357 (loaded with 38P+) as primary in pocket. Easily accessible, should get me out of 99% of situations. Often have either G19 or Beretta PX4 Storm as backup since I live in Shitcago / ChiRaq for times when 5 shots isn’t enough, but snubby always comes out first.

    • @ictpilot
      @ictpilot 8 місяців тому +2

      ChiRaq. 😂😂😂☠️👍👍

    • @TheBoatPirate
      @TheBoatPirate 8 місяців тому

      How about Shitcockhole? 😂

    • @Bisley1
      @Bisley1 7 місяців тому +1

      I thought guns weren’t allowed in Chicago (except for criminals of course). So are guns and carrying allowed after all?

    • @oceanbytez847
      @oceanbytez847 6 місяців тому

      @@Bisley1 only if you go through the circus they call a gun screening and licensing program. Same applies for all the other liberal hell holes too. You can technically be a CCL in cali, washington, NY, ect BUT they are gonna make you do tricks like a fucking dog just to get a chance at it and a lot of the times they might deny you anyway for no real good reason. Also, if you have someone who knows you carry and has a grudge there is a decent chance that they might abuse the flag laws and get your rights stripped by just lying. it's a mess, but it can be done just barely.

  • @dondee5439
    @dondee5439 7 місяців тому +2

    At the 2:50 mark, the Wrapid Loader is pretty cool. Reminds of a stainless steel watch band.

  • @matthewshaffer9377
    @matthewshaffer9377 7 місяців тому +1

    Awesome, I’m getting these once I get my new revolver

  • @SnowRemnant
    @SnowRemnant 7 місяців тому +1

    Damn. I thought "That looks nice. But I don't think the rounds will align perfectly", turns out I was really wrong. I'd say it's a must have for revolver users.

  • @lesliewood3616
    @lesliewood3616 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for showing me this great loader. My next purchase for my wheel guns.

  • @bigmeaty9000
    @bigmeaty9000 7 місяців тому +2

    game changer.. you could have a few of these and be very ready.

  • @normanmallory2055
    @normanmallory2055 8 місяців тому +4

    Now that’s a pretty slick device, first I’ve heard of them !
    I’ve carried revolvers for over 50 years and HKS has been my choice of speed loader !
    Speed strips I have carried but am not a big fan of the device but they are flat and compact !

  • @michaelnasser8697
    @michaelnasser8697 8 місяців тому +1

    That is absolutely brilliant!

  • @DevonLadd
    @DevonLadd 6 місяців тому +1

    that pull away was so sweet

  • @adamr9720
    @adamr9720 8 місяців тому +5

    I’ve never seen that. Wow. Impressive. I carry my J frame when I have light shorts on so I may look for this.

  • @Delivers92130
    @Delivers92130 8 місяців тому +2

    Definitely a game-changer!

  • @alaskan474
    @alaskan474 8 місяців тому +1

    Pre ordered the 6 and signed up for the 5. Awesome Idea!

  • @ralphnye664
    @ralphnye664 8 місяців тому +1

    Thx for the heads up on this speed loader 😎🇺🇸🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @ironmann16
    @ironmann16 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow. This may actually be the ting that convinces me to actually carry my Python during the winter. awesome simple solution to a complex problem

  • @not-fishing4730
    @not-fishing4730 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the note, I use the speed beez for my model 60. I did sign up for the Rapid Loader for when it becomes available.

  • @bigl6322
    @bigl6322 7 місяців тому +2

    That is slick as hell. I gotta try some of them.

  • @theinstructor2687
    @theinstructor2687 8 місяців тому +12

    Very cool device! Thanks for sharing this. I often carry a revolver. I have two five shot snubbies in .38spl. But my favorite is a two and half inch, five shot Charter Arms Bulldog in .44spl.

    • @hasanmichael4966
      @hasanmichael4966 8 місяців тому +5

      I have a CA Bulldog snubby in 44 also that I carry when I go for a bike ride. Fantastic little gun. Makes big holes.

    • @theinstructor2687
      @theinstructor2687 8 місяців тому +3

      @@hasanmichael4966 And only very sightly bigger than a five shot .38 snub nose.

  • @pewpew9193
    @pewpew9193 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm not a revolver guy, but it looks like a great tool for those who are.

  • @sizzlechest6070
    @sizzlechest6070 8 місяців тому +2

    Best loader yet.

  • @hasanmichael4966
    @hasanmichael4966 8 місяців тому +5

    A few companies make a speed loader holster that puts your belt in between the bullets, 3 bullets on one side and 3 on the other (or a 3/2 split for 5 rounders like my M69 Combat Magnum). They conceal very well and even print less than the revolve, wearing 2 on your belt is not uncomfortable.
    Examples: Safariland Split-Six (this is the one I use), DeSantis Second Six, Bianchi Agent Slim Speedloader Pouch, and the Don Hume Pack Six. I think there are more but these are the ones I’m familiar with. Try one, you will like it.
    This loader is interesting and for sure has potential, but I will wait until it’s been out on the market, let others do the testing. Plus I only have 44 caliber and 480 caliber revolvers.

  • @NickC_222
    @NickC_222 7 місяців тому +1

    This is some top-notch engineering. What a brilliant design, I love it.

  • @rotaman8555
    @rotaman8555 8 місяців тому +2

    I often carry a Ruger SP101. I sent it to Gemini Customs to be cut for moon clips. I carry a spare loaded moon clip in a Jox Kydex holster right next to the gun. Super fast to reload! I get the moon clips from TK Custom and keep a lot of them loaded with different rounds for different purposes.

  • @wraithsworld7532
    @wraithsworld7532 8 місяців тому +2

    Wow, I definitely need some of these. Thank you I’ve never heard or seen anything about this.

  • @tysonfromm5397
    @tysonfromm5397 7 місяців тому +2

    I use a pair of zeta6 k-pak. Will definitely be getting some of these when I can.

  • @BUZZKILLJRJR
    @BUZZKILLJRJR 8 місяців тому +1

    I was literally trying to design folding speed loaders! Thease are amazing!

  • @fenderguitar920
    @fenderguitar920 7 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video and presentation! I’m glad I saw this, will be getting some for myself and Dad

  • @TheSamuraiBaker
    @TheSamuraiBaker 7 місяців тому +1

    That's a really cool speed loader. I want one now.

  • @tonyrome655
    @tonyrome655 8 місяців тому +2

    This is awesome. I need a couple for my LCR.

  • @erict3728
    @erict3728 8 місяців тому +2

    While you were showing the speed strip, I immediately thought, "wouldn't it be great if we could make one of those that worked kind of like those old slap bracelets that were popular when I was a kid". Then you pulled one out, lol

  • @crumb5756
    @crumb5756 7 місяців тому +1

    That is badass. I need one right now.

  • @ninjaswordtothehead
    @ninjaswordtothehead 7 місяців тому +1

    As someone looking to get his first revolver, this is some nice info.

  • @wollekemper8317
    @wollekemper8317 8 місяців тому +4

    That is one great speed-loader !
    My problem is I have a smith 327 which has a 8 round cylinder for .357.
    Guess I have to stick with my strip slow loader and wait if they bring out a solution for modern revolvers.
    Anyhow, great product, thanks for showing it.

  • @sevenarchers5953
    @sevenarchers5953 7 місяців тому +1

    Very cool, thanks for sharing this info.

  • @ACxREAL
    @ACxREAL 8 місяців тому +1

    Heck yeah those look awesome. Thanks for the video.

  • @davidaubin3449
    @davidaubin3449 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the info. I plan on picking up a few

  • @rbm6184
    @rbm6184 8 місяців тому +2

    Very cool. Awesome! Its what is needed. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mikehigbee2320
    @mikehigbee2320 7 місяців тому +6

    I have not seen this product before. Very cool. Thanks. I sometimes carry a Taurus model 85 5 shot .38. Not an optimal defense weapon, to be sure, but still viable.
    I'm pretty good with safariland speedloaders on a belt straddle pouch, but this looks better. I haven't checked yet, but I bet they're expensive.

  • @penedrador
    @penedrador 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow these are very impressive!

  • @CrackerFL
    @CrackerFL 8 місяців тому +1

    That's really nice! My local police chief carries a wheel gun. Will share this with him!

  • @kevingerber1533
    @kevingerber1533 8 місяців тому +6

    I’ve been using Zeta6 K-Paks with my revolver. They carry well in a pocket and work well loading 3 at tug. I will definitely look closer at these, however…

  • @RuneLaursen-xh4sc
    @RuneLaursen-xh4sc 8 місяців тому +2

    Great video...never heard about this load system over here in Denmark

  • @themarlboromandalorian
    @themarlboromandalorian 6 місяців тому +2

    Ok that's sexy.
    Get that company some monetary incentive to manufacture capacity variants.
    Downside is if the patent holder isn't already rich, they'll have a target on their back by major manufacturers of alternate speed loaders.

  • @blueskeleton7744
    @blueskeleton7744 3 місяці тому

    Spring 2024.. just got the green light to purchase my 1st Revolver (ruger gp100 wiley clapp 357mag 3"barrel) 6 shot. Got my gun belt, got my holster. Now shopping for speed loader(s) and wham bam found the ones im looking for.. im not into the speed strips and the bulky round kinds.. great video! You got my attention and will be getting ready to buy these after the Ruger gets in.. awesome! Thank you.

  • @ojabog
    @ojabog 8 місяців тому +1

    Now that is intriguing.

  • @discombubulate2256
    @discombubulate2256 7 місяців тому +1

    in the defence of speed strips, at least your rounds are all in the same place.
    but this new stuff is really cool.

  • @chrisgonz8291
    @chrisgonz8291 7 місяців тому +1

    What an awesome idea man

  • @gvines
    @gvines 8 місяців тому +1

    Sold out but I signed up to be notified, thanks for the share! Great video

  • @danielthompson6511
    @danielthompson6511 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm impressed

  • @OscarDad
    @OscarDad 8 місяців тому

    Wow these look awesome

  • @willo7734
    @willo7734 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow! That is a really clever design. I’m going to have to find one of those.

  • @DavidCarroll-rl9bt
    @DavidCarroll-rl9bt 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice. Perfect for edc. Want one but I’m in Canada, so good luck finding one.

  • @ekim000
    @ekim000 8 місяців тому +1

    That is a genius idea!

  • @johngifford7725
    @johngifford7725 8 місяців тому +1

    Let's all go buy a few, and then they'll start making them in other calibers. I need at least two.
    FANTASTIC SHARE! Thank you!

  • @MrGoogle239
    @MrGoogle239 8 місяців тому +2

    😮 American innovation at it's finest!

  • @pj4433
    @pj4433 8 місяців тому

    What a neat idea

  • @brianmoore1164
    @brianmoore1164 8 місяців тому +2

    That's genius!! Absolute genius!

  • @Kyle-sr6jm
    @Kyle-sr6jm 8 місяців тому

    Very slick design

  • @operator001
    @operator001 8 місяців тому +4

    Man that is nice. I use safariland comp II speedloader. I may have to buy a few of these.

    • @edcgearguy4982
      @edcgearguy4982  8 місяців тому +1

      If you like the safari land then you should check out the return of the Legendary SLVariant speed loader….. It’s a much better version of the same principle…… Review video coming this week!

  • @brightargyle8950
    @brightargyle8950 8 місяців тому +2

    This is awesome! I carry a K6S with a split 6 speed loader pouch on my belt and a speed strip in my pocket, they don't print very much but this... this is so much nicer, especially if they hold up. Unfortunately they're out of stock and seem to sell out immediately. I'll keep my eye on these though.

  • @huckleberry5653
    @huckleberry5653 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks. That's great.

  • @sepronioruiz-valuroso6715
    @sepronioruiz-valuroso6715 7 місяців тому

    Guy on UA-cam created this like 6yrs ago and they were never commercially available so goad to see that i can get them now

  • @_JimS
    @_JimS 8 місяців тому +1

    Pretty damn COOL!!! Keep me posted when the 7-shot comes out.

  • @edbecka233
    @edbecka233 8 місяців тому +1

    The shellshucker fans need to let up on dissing the revo-lovers. There are legit uses for all designs of handgun, from duty/defense to competitive matches to hunting to woodswalking. Different disciplines necessitate different firearms. To quote another major toober, "Old does not mean obsolete, and obsolete does not mean ineffective".
    I taught marksmanship (LEO/MIL) from '79 through '05 and still mentor whoever needs it (my bona-fides are available online). I became heavily invested in revolvers as well as autos because I was assigned to teach both, and was shooting IHMSA, IPSC, USPSA, PPC, Second Chance, Three-Gun, informal cowboy (I don't play dress-up) our local LEO matches which have both revolver and auto class divisions, and other disciplines. At the time, my agency was "run what ya brung" with a myriad of action types, makers and calibers; the requirement was ".38 or larger, max 4" barrel revolvers or 5" barrel autoloaders" and I had to stock ammo for literally everything from .38 S&W to .45 Colt. We finally issued an autoloader, but the agency only bought 200 of them and those who did not get one issued still presented the same logistic problem for me. During this time, I demonstrated, used in matches and carried just about every speedloader ever made. I was in the High Master class in both revo and auto divisions of our local LEO matches, and used primarily the Safariland Comp III loaders for the match-tuned M66 and later M686 that I used for the revo division, and HKS loaders for the M29 I shot in the big-bore revo side match (because Safariland are non-responsive ass-hats and will not make a .44 N-Frame Comp III, and the Comp I they do make is crap). In my 28 years at that agency, besides the Training Division, I did stints in Patrol, CID, Warrants, Organized Crime unit and Internal Affairs. I was also either a Counter-Sniper or team leader in every iteration of the SWAT Team that came along. My usual carry in the out-of-uniform jobs was a parts-built match 1911 in .45 ACP or .400 Cor-Bon, a 3" Bulldog or 4" M29. My build allowed me to easily conceal the full-size pistols and mags/loaders so the only time I resorted to speed strips was in shorts & T-shirt gigs. But when those came around, I drilled incessantly with the contrary little things before relying on them. Once we received the new autoloader, a SIGPRO 2340 in .357 SIG, and I got everyone transition-trained to it, I carried it for all duties.
    I was also in the TXARNG and worked as the Opns NCO and instructor in the SARTS at the State HQ, and competed in the AG's and higher Pistol, Rifle, and Sniper disciplines, earning my Distinguished Pistol badge, points toward Distinguished Rifle, the Governor's Twenty in every match I fired in all three of those competitions, and the Chief's Fifty in Sniper. I had too much on my plate to add the LMG matches. One of our big projects was teaching transition PMI on then M9 when it started replacing the 1911 at the NG level. I developed a cordial hatred of the M9 which persists to this day.
    Upon retiring, I immediately started reserving in another agency, and after 8 years of that, they asked me to go fulltime, which I did for the next 5-1/2 years until an off-duty injury wrecked both my rotator cuffs. During that time, I was a patrolman and carried either my 1911, an M29-2, a Springfield XD45 on night shift (because it has a light and I like the 13-round magazines), or a new toy, a 4" M625-8 Miculek. This revo uses either full moon clips with .45 ACP or speedloaders with .45 Auto Rim, and I carried both in my duty belt. A duty-style speedloader pouch holds TWO loaded full-moon clips. In two double speedloader carriers, I had five clips of 230 gr Gold Dots, one of 230 gr hardball, and one speedloader of .45 Auto Rim with the Speer shot capsules meant for .45 Colt. I also shifted from the M686 and the M29 to the M625 for the Revo and Big Bore matches; for that I used the MP Molds 235 grain HBWC in AR cases and the HKS loaders or in ACP brass with moon clips. Either way, I never - NEVER - got whistle-bit because of "having to" do a revolver reload; I frequently loaded faster than the shooters with shellshuckers. Said all that to say this: I know a thing or two about reloading a revo.
    I'll be watching for Wrapid to bring out a 5-round .44 SPL, an N-Frame .41 Mag (asking for a friend), N-Frame .357 and .44 Mag, and a K-Frame .32-20, as well as models sufficient to cover other "non-typical" revos.
    BTW Tuff Products version of speed strips are very affordable and available in a useful range of rim diameters and round counts. They work really well for SA revolvers and leverguns. BTW again, the otherwise useless MaxFire rubber loaders (they lose rounds no matter how you carry them and fling rounds when you load a revo with them) about semi-worked for an oddball application about which I'd been bugging HKS: The 1905j/4 K-Frame in .32-20. I like to carry the little gem when woodswalking with my B53 in that caliber. The rims are too big for .32 S&W loaders and too small for K-38 loaders. They will work with the Tuff 9mm strips, but I wanted a legit speedloader. It turns out that they will somewhat retain in the MaxFire K-38 model if not rough-handled and release the longish rounds without puking them all over the terrain as the other caliber models do. Just sayin'.

  • @billsmith5166
    @billsmith5166 8 місяців тому

    Cool. Thanks for the video.

  • @nirvana613
    @nirvana613 7 місяців тому +1

    That's ingenious

  • @Southernguitar74
    @Southernguitar74 День тому

    That loader is bad to the bone! I’ve never seen anything like this. I really like it.

  • @ThomsonBR42
    @ThomsonBR42 8 місяців тому +3

    While I was researching carrying speed loaders I discovered that a lot of officers would hang moon clips or speed loaders on their belts with special covers that kept them from protruding on the belt some. It wasn't a perfect solution but it kept reloads lower profile.

    • @EdsEnemy
      @EdsEnemy 7 місяців тому

      Was it possible to load the revolver from the speedloader slung on the belt without detaching it from the belt first?

    • @ThomsonBR42
      @ThomsonBR42 7 місяців тому

      @@EdsEnemy no it was basically a slightly different method compared to the standard speed loader case.

  • @youngecujoh855
    @youngecujoh855 7 місяців тому +1

    I don't carry any sort of firearm on me, but this looks absolutely stunning.

  • @blakejonzu1713
    @blakejonzu1713 7 місяців тому +1

    if i had a revolver hell yeah you got me sold.

  • @sherlock1895
    @sherlock1895 8 місяців тому +3

    Can’t find anything about these were I wanting to buy one. Cheers!

  • @lylealexson8680
    @lylealexson8680 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing! This is the 1st time I've seen these. I plan on trying them out. I've been using RASC speed strips, and they work well too. I think these may be faster. I really like the way they lay flat. Thank you again.

  • @threeriversforge1997
    @threeriversforge1997 7 місяців тому +1

    Okay, that's a pretty neat idea. The odds of you ever needing a reload are pretty slim, but I always wanted a couple on hand when I was carrying my 686 on duty. I got fast with the traditional speed loaders, but they took up a ton of room for what's still only 12 rounds on tap. Very neat contraption, for sure.

  • @rogersmith8339
    @rogersmith8339 8 місяців тому +3

    One of the best speed loader systems was the one used with the Webley revolvers which incidentally ejected the empty shells when opened.

    • @kutter_ttl6786
      @kutter_ttl6786 8 місяців тому

      Like the Schofield.

    • @rogersmith8339
      @rogersmith8339 8 місяців тому

      @@kutter_ttl6786 That was one S&W I always wanted but alas, it won't happen in the UK now.