Carrying extra rounds for a revolver.

[CoRoMo]

QuickStrips +1. They are flat and easy in the pockets.

Shoot two, load two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxW24LZjUok&feature=player_detailpage#t=167s

 

[WvHiker]

I carry speedloaders of I am wearing a jacket, and always a Tuff Strip in my pocket. I keep one in the left breast pocket of my jacket, and sometimes in heavy flannel shirts.

 

[sidheshooter]

Speedloaders, in split belt carriers:

 

[Striker]

For me a minimum of two reloads. First is a speedloader in a split belt carrier, second is a 2x2x2 pouch. The speedloader is used for a tactical reload, and the pouched ammo is for topping the gun off, if not shot dry, prior to reholstering.

 

[sixgunner455]

I usually have at least one speed strip, and sometimes a speed loader. If i'm hiking or hunting, I'll have a pair of speedloaders, usually.

 

[goon]

Another vote for the speed strips or some similar product. I've got a bunch of speedloaders and some speed strips and although I use both, I like how the speed strips carry better. Learn to load two rounds at a time.

 

[S.B.]

And speed strips can be used with single action pistols to boot.
Steve

 

[56hawk]

What is the best way to carry extra ammo with a revolver?

Clips are the best: http://www.tkcustom.com/cart/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=51&cat=.44+Magnum+-+Ruger

 

[1 LT MPC]

I sometimes carry a .327 Fed Mag with quickstrips in my right front pocket. In this caliber, the strip holds eight rounds and they lay flat with no bumps.

 

[springfield30-06]

Speedloaders, in split belt carriers:

What kind/make of speedloader carriers do you have?

 

[mljdeckard]

If I wanted to carry a revolver, I would probably look at a S&W 610 in .40/10mm, set up for moon clips.

 

[R.W.Dale]

If I wanted to carry a revolver, I would probably look at a S&W 610 in .40/10mm, set up for moon clips.

As the owner and carrier of a 9mm revolver IMO moon clips aren't especially well suited for day to day ccw.

I keep the gun loaded with clipped rounds but in the pocket a five pack is bulky and susceptible to damage. Therefore my reload comes from speed stripped rounds sans clip.

I am experimenting with storing and loading from an automatic magazine with some success.

 

[FlyingKiwi]

Really good info. Thanks everyone! I was wondering if anyone would mention moon clips. Although I think I would need to have the Alaskan customized to accept them. Are they a good option for open carry? They seem faster than the other options. Are there any down sides to the customization?

Im thinking some sort of box/case to hold a few speed loaders or moon clips and either some loose rounds or speed clips in the pocket.

 

[riddleofsteel]

What about a 2x2x2 belt slide by Galco.



neater and more controllable than a dump pouch

 

[AABEN]

I'm favoring speedloaders (2) in a double pouch on the belt. Current brand is Safariland for my GP100. Just set 'em on the cylinder & push to release the cartridges. No need to remember which way to twist the knob.

That is what I have for my wheel guns!

 

[Elm Creek Smith]

I carry two speedloaders with .357 Magnum ammo for my duty gun in a Bianchi Accumold speedloader carrier and two Bianchi speed strips with .38 Special ammo for my duty gun or my back up. My duty gun is a S&W Model 686-6, and my back up is a S&W Model 37.

Bianchi now makes the speed strips in .44/.45 as well as .38/357. Tuff products make them for a gazillion calibers.

ECS

 

[Lawdawg45]

I carry two speedloaders with .357 Magnum ammo for my duty gun in a Bianchi Accumold speedloader carrier and two Bianchi speed strips with .38 Special ammo for my duty gun or my back up. My duty gun is a S&W Model 686-6, and my back up is a S&W Model 37.

Bianchi now makes the speed strips in .44/.45 as well as .38/357. Tuff products make them for a gazillion calibers.

ECS

Wow, and I thought I was the dinosaur by refusing the Glock and carrying a model 25! I salute you Sir!

LD

 

[bluethunder1962]

I am a firm believer in keep it simple stupid.(mostly because I am stupid) I love the one of yours ApacheCoTodd . Not calling you stupid.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Also I’d like to carry speed loaders. Do most people just put them in their pocket?

You can, but I recommend a reload be carried in a dedicated pouch. This way you don't have to contend with digging and clawing for the speedloader in the bottom of a pocket where it can turn any old way, picking up dirt or lint, dinging up bullet noses, etc. Also look at speed strips. They may be a little slower to reload with, but are much flatter and more compact.

 

[Elm Creek Smith]

Wow, and I thought I was the dinosaur by refusing the Glock and carrying a model 25! I salute you Sir!

LD

Yeah, our people carry Glock 22s. Some detectives carry 23s or 27s. The sheriff's office folks carry Glock 21s.

I'm carrying Remington 125 grain SJHPs in the 686-6 and in the speedloaders. I have Buffalo Bore 158 grain standard pressure LSWCHP-GCs in the speed strips and the 37. The .357 Mags make people look on the range where everyone is shooting Federal 180 grain .40s out of Glock 22s.

Right now, there are three of us still toting revolvers. One of the maintenance guys called me "Old School!"

I'm returning that salute! MEN carry .45s! (Real MEN carry magnums!)

ECS

 

[Warp]

nvm, don't need to get pulled into a caliber/ego war in this thread.

 

[sidheshooter]

What kind/make of speedloader carriers do you have?

Those are from Andrews custom leather:

http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm

Takes a while to get them (maybe 2months out or so), but great stuff, IMHO.

 

[PabloJ]

What is the best way to carry extra ammo with a revolver? I’m pretty new to wheel guns and was just wondering how people carry them. Is the modern way still to put them in one of those belts you see in western movies? With all the individual holders for each bullet?

Also I’d like to carry speed loaders. Do most people just put them in their pocket?

If anyone has a suggestion on a good holster for a Ruger Redhawk Alaskan .44 Id appreciate that too. I'd like to carry it on the waist BTW.

They only hope for quick reload with a revolver is one piece "moon clip". I almost forgot your revolver would have to be Webley & Scott non-selective auto-ejector .45ACP conversion.

 

[Dr.Rob]

Speed loaders are bulky unless you do one of the belt split pouches, or dedicate a pocket to JUST speedloaders.

They are notorious for collecting lint and hair and debris if anything else gets near them.

 

[kcshooter]

http://www.tedblockerholsters.com/product.cfm?pi=5D8CA196-A397-3B9E-2E30501B95B7FBB3

Split carry (3 in back, 2 up front) on a belt, no bulk, good retention. One of these, one 2x2x2, and a speedstrip is my revolver carry reload.