Speed Loader vs Strips

Speed Loader vs Strips

  • Speed Loader

    Votes: 98 67.6%

  • Speed Strips

    Votes: 47 32.4%
  • Total voters
    145
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I currently carry a S&W 340 SS which holds 5 rounds.

Which would make for a better reloading method:


Speed loader

or

Speed Strip

Now the real important thing is WHY??????
 
My vote is for strips. With some practice, you can get really fast with the strips. I use 6 round strips per Mas Ayoob's suggestion, and do two then skip a spot and then do another three.

I spent about a week practicing while I watched tv.

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Forgot to mention that I had problems with the HKS round speed loaders "dumping" in my pocket. I have had two different ones that accidentally open with a slight twist of the release mechanism. Just my personal preference.
 
Speed strips are more concealable and I do use them. But when my primary was a wheelgun I bought the Desantis Second Six. The speed loader rides on the belt, three cartridges on front, 3 on back. They're quick and secure. And the reload times easily beat the speed strips.

Here's a link: http://www.desantisholster.com/a35.html
 
I own both, but lately I carry a Safariland speedloader, since I realized that with all the crap I normally carry in my pants pocket the lump isn't anything obvious. The Speed Strips are a good invention, though -- way better than digging for loose rounds, and super easy to conceal. The coin/watch pocket of a pair of jeans is perfect.

Some people claim they can do a Speed Strip reload in 5 seconds. I'm more like 15. With a speedloader I'm between 4 and 60 seconds depending on if I fumble or if the gun's real dirty or if I didn't lock the rounds in right and I drop them loose on the ground.
 
+1 on what jfh said. I prefer carrying a bug for good measure. Maybe I am in a league of my own, but if I do ever have to use a gun to protect myself, I am going to shoot and scoot. I would hope that I would be able to shoot and then find cover, and reload with the slower, yet more easily concealable speed strips.

Speed loaders, unless carried on a service belt, are too bulky for me.
 
Both, or just a speed strip. Depends on where I'm going. I usually keep the speed loader in the car, dropping it in my jacket pocket when I get out. I may hang up the jacket at times but the strip stays in pocket full time.
 
BUG

I like the thought of a BUG. Nothing is as fast as pulling out another aready loaded gun. Thanks!!!!!!
 
It's weird. I like speed-loaders.

But the Bianchi speed strips have this weird cult following.

I really don't know why. I have to imagine they're slower to use than a speed-loader.
 
Speed strips in Florida, only because they can be carried in the pocket of your shorts or jeans.

No jacket or other bulky clothing to hide a speedloader.
 
Speed-Loader = Way Faster.
Speed-Loader = Way Bulkier. Two of them bulge a pocket about as much as another gun.

Speed-Strips = Way Slower.
Speed-Strips = Very Concealable. Two or three in a pocket look like typical pocket crap everyone carries around.

If you are going to a gun-fight, take the Speed-Loaders.
If you are just going about your business, take the Speed-Strips.

I didn't vote. The poll needs another question.
"Both, depending on the circumstances."

rcmodel
 
Speed strips are way slower than a speed loader. I own both.

Speed strips go in pants pockets; Speed loaders go in coat pockets.
 
For me, it's about the fine motor skill operations.
In the heat of the moment, one fine motor skill operation is needed to make a speed loader happen.
In a 5 shooter, you have five, or maybe 3, fine motor skill operations to perform.

All while you're moving off the x, looking for cover, etc.

For me, it's safariland speedloaders.
 
I currently carry a S&W 340 SS which holds 5 rounds.
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I have a S&W 360 which is essentially the same gun with a hammer and I find its very fast and easy to load with a speedloader. All I do is get the 5 rounds started at the top of the cylinder, release the shells from the speedloader and then turn the cylinder until the shells drop in.
 
OK, I have to admit it...

I have never actaully seen a speed strip in person. I'd love to see a little FAQ about how one actually goes about using them.

I have a revolver, and have 4 speedloaders in 2 double pouches (molded specifically for them.. they do NOT conceal). But I don't use my revolver for a carry weapon (got the loaders from the previous owner) and I never really gave it much thought.

Anybody have a usefull link?
 
If you are going to a gun-fight, take the Speed-Loaders.
If you are just going about your business, take the Speed-Strips.
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If you're actually going to a gunfight...... take a rifle....... and a few friends......

Or call ahead and see if you can cancel your appointment.......

:)
 
Generally for me the strips are much faster...because I have them with me. I like loaders, but they don't carry as easliy , even with a split 6.
 
"The fight is going to start and end with what you have in the gun.Why do you think you're going to solve the problem with the second five if you have'nt solve it with the first five." Walt Rauch
 
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