Speed strips, what are you favorite?

[jski]

Just got speedstrips from Tuff's for my 327 Fed Mag and they are far superior to Bianchi's strips. Far more flexible and do a far better job holding the cartridges securely.

In addition, the Bianchi strips for my 45 AR cartridges had a BIG problem holding on the the rounds BUT with Tuff strips I had no problems!

 

[Smaug]

I just got my first set of speed strips, Bianchi/Safariland. They are nice and flat, but let’s not kid ourselves that they are anywhere NEAR as quick to reload a revolver as a speed loader. ;-)

 

[jski]

I just got my first set of speed strips, Bianchi/Safariland. They are nice and flat, but let’s not kid ourselves that they are anywhere NEAR as quick to reload a revolver as a speed loader. ;-)

Which are you more likely to carry on your person: a bulky speedloader or a flat speedstrip ?

 

[Hal]

I prefer to carry loose rounds in a dump pouch.
Old, old, old school - just a tiny bit newer than belt loops - but- after trying strips and speed loaders - I went back to the dump pouch.

 

[mcb]

I just got my first set of speed strips, Bianchi/Safariland. They are nice and flat, but let’s not kid ourselves that they are anywhere NEAR as quick to reload a revolver as a speed loader. ;-)

You should try moonclips!

 

[Smaug]

You should try moonclips!

I've got 'em, for my S&W 625. They're great! However, it's not worth it to me to have my other revolvers cut for them.

I wouldn't mind an SP-101 in 9 mm some day, if they're ever in stock again.

 

[mcb]

For me speed strips are very much about adapting to dress. There are times were speed strips simple carry easier. That said when dress allows I always carry spare speed loader(s) or moonclip(s). The other use for speed strips though it quiet carry when hunting. There are several speed strip sizes that will also work with a variety of rifle rounds. Throw one or two in you pocket for convenient and quiet carry of a few spare rounds for you hunting rifle (assuming it is not detachable mag fed).

 

[jski]

You should try moonclips!

A moonclip is a speedloader and is bulky in your pocket.

 

[jski]

These 8-rounders from Tuff’s load fairly quickly for a 6-gun:

 

[mcb]

A moonclip is a speedloader and is bulky in your pocket.

True, but a moonclip is slightly less bulky than a speed loader in most cases, even if you carry your moonclip in a pocket protector and with practice a fair bit faster. The other benefit to moonclips is all the brass comes out in one lump and that makes it almost impossible to get a cartridge under the star (though that is nearly impossible with a J-frame short ejector with or without a moonclip).


Top: Safariland Comp I J-frame speedloaders
Middle Left: J-frame moonclip, Middle Right J-frame moonclip in pocket protector.
Bottom: 5-rd speed strips.

 

[jski]

True, but a moonclip is slightly less bulky than a speed loader in most cases, even if you carry your moonclip in a pocket protector and with practice a fair bit faster. The other benefit to moonclips is all the brass comes out in one lump and that makes it almost impossible to get a cartridge under the star (though that is nearly impossible with a J-frame short ejector with or without a moonclip).

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Top: Safariland Comp I J-frame speedloaders
Middle Left: J-frame moonclip, Middle Right J-frame moonclip in pocket protector.
Bottom: 5-rd speed strips.

I just bought a Ruger 327 LCR and am going with the 8-round Tuff's speedstrips above.

 

[Peakbagger46]

Fun fact, they’re called “speed strips” because one must move quickly to cover before attempting a reload.

Yes I use them (Bianci and Tuff have both worked well), but God help me if I ever need to use them in a gunfight.

 

[jski]

Fun fact, they’re called “speed strips” because one must move quickly to cover before attempting a reload.

Yes I use them (Bianci and Tuff have both worked well), but God help me if I ever need to use them in a gunfight.

Vastly better than pulling loose cartridges out of your pocket!

 

[Stevel]

I use Bianchi speed strips. Also use a 2x2x2 pouch, sometimes with the speed strip and sometimes without.

 

[JERRY]

If a j frame type as my primary I will carry two j frames. I find that just as easy as one j frame and a speed loader. Speed strips are ok I guess but not as quick or secure as a safariland comp 1.

 

[LeftyRed]

Not sure those three would lineup with the smaller 5-shot cylinder of a 442.

I carry the same model and just use it like a two shot reload. So instead of three at both ends I load just two. I think it’s as fast or easier than regular speed strips.

I have had Tuffs five shot, loading only four, strips for the last five years. I used them a lot and they did wear out. Just now replaced them with new Tuffs and a couple of the Z Paks. Time will tell, but will probably stick with Tuffs. I treat them as disposable items. When they have wear and tear for use, they go to the training bin or get pitched.

Lefty

 

[RevolvingGarbage]

An addendum:

I found the strip I have been carrying every day for the last few years is actually the Desantis version, and it’s still in good shape and holding rounds fine. I found my old damaged Bianchi strip that had been reduced to a 5 rounder, and something in the last few years of floating around my stuff did a number on it. The rubber cracked both on one end releasing a round to end up who knows where, and also in the middle of the strip.




The rounds in the strip also developed some significant verdigris from som kind of moisture. I’ll have to check back when I figure out if they fire normally.



I did at least manage to save a couple pieces of the strip, one holding two rounds which may be useful for holding spare plinking ammo in the watch pocket, and the other holding just one round I find to be pretty amusing for some reason.

 

[SwampWolf]

The term "Speed Strips" is an oxymoron in my book. I call them "Slow Strips But Better Than No Strips". The only advantage of speed strips, as most would concede, is that they are less bulky and easier to conceal than more conventional speed loaders; but that is plenty of advantage enough for many of us.
Getting speedy with strips takes plenty of practice but beats carrying loose rounds in the pocket. A viable alternative as has been suggested is a dump pouch.

 

[Zendude]

Anyone know if these speed strips from Galco are any different from Bianchi or Desantis? They all look the same to me, with just each having their brand name on the mold on the bottom.
https://www.galcogunleather.com/e-z-loader-cartridge-strips_8_450_1495.html

 

[styles]

DeSantis works for me.