Great comparison video, but I'm still a fan of the Maglula. Simple to use, reliable and don't have to mess with oil or extra parts. And the come in a variety of colors and sizes.
Until now, every loader i have seen required a final push of the ammo into the magazine after you raised lever. Both of these are basically one step to load. Both have their values. Thanks.
I have both, but feel most comfortable with the Uplula. As stated, the ETS can be finicky, and takes a while to master. I also have a Babylula, for loading .380 and .22.
Thanks for the feedback on these. I've seen videos on here where guys had trouble with the ETS and just moved on saying it doesn't work for a single stack. With some practice and a focus on making sure the mag is fully seated and aligned, it works great! So I use the ETS for all my mags including my shield, unless I'm using bulk ammo loose in a can. Thanks again!
I watched this before I bought my ETS loader and still has trouble trying to load my M&P 2.0 compact. Watched the video again and caught that part where you hit the bottom of a magazine to get it seated better. I did that with my magazine and felt it fully seat and it loaded perfectly. Thanks!!
@@everettware3466 to be honest i hadn't been shooting much the past year until last weekend when i shot over 1000 rounds and was really wishing i had put that in my gear bag. I'll use it again the next time i go shooting and get and reply again to let you know if I'm still happy with it. On second thought I'll get it out now and load my empty mags.
@@everettware3466OK i got the speed loader out and i really love it. I wish I'd had it with be last weekend. I was using my uplala then or loading by hand. With the speed loader just be sure to fully seat the mag in the loader. You do have to load the ammo in which depending on how its boxed can take a little time but then you can fully load the ammo in one good push. It's really a time saver and a thumb saver. I have another for my 223 ar and it works just as well. If you buy your ammo boxed like he shows in the video it loads really fast. Like he mentioned in the video i set the mag on my chest and push. Also do insert the mag, fully, before adding ammo to the loading rail or they'll all fall out. I did this the first time i tried it 😂
I bought the ETS gen 2 for 9mm. It really does work as shown. Note at first it was really difficult to use, you gotta break it in a bit first and the polymer wears in where the rounds rub and feed. After several dozen uses it gets alot easier to use like they demonstrate.
@@highdesertbloomz7012 I got mine over the weekend, and I felt the same way. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. If it starts loading as easily as it does in this video, I'll be a happy shooter!
@@MrMoon-jt3hs There's a ramp designed into it so they sort of slide in. Honestly it takes alot of hand strength to use as they show. Add some gun lube to the loader to help it break in at first.
I have a Uplula and love it. Frankly, I don't think I could load my mags without it. However, after watching your video I will definitely be looking to purchase an ETS loader. Even with bulk loads (if doing several mags) I think it would be faster to load some old caddies/organizers and use the ETS than use the Uplula. On the flip side, the Uplula is definitely more portable . So while I will buy an ETS, I will not be dumping my Uplula.
i have a kimber 9mm micro,and a 9mmsccy 2 and i have yet to find a loader that fits my guns. i did buy a Ets, and it doesnt fit ,please help me in finding a loader that will fit as the Ets ,the opeaning is too small. i also bought the Kimber9mm it aont fit (too small)
Great informational video. Thanks. You can Load the bullets, by hand, right onto the rail of the ETS Loader, then plunge in the bullets. Just remember: All ETS products come with a Lifetime warranty and are 100% Guaranteed. ETS has great Customer Service and really listen and take feedback from their customers.
I’ve had the maglula for years. I can zone out and watch tv while loading all my pistol clips from my box of bullets. Muscle memory without thinking is fine. I’m buying the ETS right now though. Just for the speed alone.
Ok. I got an ETS for my 5.56. Just buy it. It’s sick. Loads 30 count magpul magazines (10x3) w/o thinking of scratching your thumb 30 times x 10 mags per shoot
My wife and I both have the Maglula and we love them, have never failed ,,, even getting that pesky 17th round into the p 320 mag. that you can barely do by hand, Great video
best video by far comparing the two heavy hitters in loaders....takeaway is: own them both cuz you'll need them both for different reasons,and youu are right.
Great comaro sir...my wife just picked up her first semi auto pistol, she likes shooting but hates loading...ill be looking at either one of these, if not both, to help to NOT discouraging her from getting range time.
I wonder just how quickly you could put individual rounds into the feeder. That’d still be easier than hand loading mags. And it might be faster than loading using the Uplula.
The ETS works with loose ammo too. Putting the rounds in the rail one by one is still faster and easier than the maglula. ETS also released a gen 2 which centers single stack magazines
Phillip! Thank you! Great lesson! This is the first time I've looked in to a faster way to load ammunition. That single bullet load is a PAIN! I didn't even know that sort of thing existed. You answered tons of questions I had. You have made my purchasing decision so much quicker and easier... Thank you again... Mark
I tried using the speed loader for 9mm/.40cal today. I did not have a good experience. I believe it was because I had 9mm steel casing. It did not work at all. Later when I got home I tried with my .40 with brass casing and had limited success. I could only get three rounds loaded at a time. Yes I lubricated it the feeder.
it's crazy how they can just go down in the magazine, when you try to push them straight down by hand, they won't go, you have to push down and slide them in, crazy how it works. very nice!
the ets is forcing the cartridges past the feedlips so I wonder if that will eventually bend them outward and let the cartridges come out. The well made mags are made stronger at the feedlips than some of the other brands.
Of course, but if you ONLY have 10 round mags you just scoop them up and jam them in without counting. If you've got 15 and 18 round mags you have to count and get rid of rounds to make sure you don't accidently try to over fill the magazine and potentially damage something
i have like 20 of the ets speed loaders as they are my preferred becuase even if i have them not bought in caddy i put them in one for ease of access and stuff
Best review for showing how to work the units and the comparison between the two. It was recommended that I get the Maglula, and I found it to work great after I saw your video -- paper instructions were not clear -- I needed a video. They are both good depending upon what you have.
I have the ETS mag loader and I love it. It works very well with my magazines EXCEPT for the Beretta APX 40 S&W. The first time I used it, the magazine got hung up inside the loader and had to get some help pulling the mag out. So I am getting the Uplula for the Beretta. I also noticed that when I loaded my single stack XD-E magazines that it will wobble side to side. It loaded, however I have to make sure I have the magazine "stable" as I load it.
I have both those loaders. The ETS doesn't work with my Hellcat RDP at all. The Upula does and it works with every other mag I have right on through 460 Rowland. I sent the ETS back for a refund, we'll see how good their guarantee really is.
Confirmed, Hellcat is a no go with the ETS. I am curious as to why. There must be an angle in the ramp that just puts it out of alignment with the mag. I fussed with it for far too long but couldnt figure out a nod or fix to get it to work
Protip: make sure the ETS loader is lubed up well, save your caddies and put your loose ammo in them and store in your ammo box. Ets is a great loader. If you’re loading 45 or 380 then you typically dont have many rounds to load anyway lol. Stay safe 🤞🏼
Funny thing... I've got both .45 ACP and 9mm. My Mag-Lula takes care of both of these calibers, where as ETS wants me to buy 2 different loaders. By using the Mag-Lula, I can also do a quick visual inspection of my ammo, as I load the mags. BTW, also works for my wife's .380. I'll gladly sacrifice speed in this instance.
Regarding speed the ETS is the winner, hands down, BUT for narrower single stack mags it can be difficult to use unless the magazine is perfectly centered. I made some shims out of cardboard to narrow the opening before inserting my G2S mags; the mag is more likely centered and easier to load.
Just started to use my ETS and it is great. I had to oil the rails and practice it a bit but it is by far the fastest way to load a magazine. I also have the Mag Lula and it is great especially for loose ammo. They are both great and really save your thumbs.
Thanks for the info. Just looking for inexpensive Chanukah gifts. Have the mag loader, but my wife saw the ETS and asked me. Looks very cool, although I don't keep boxes/trays. Still going to think about it.
I got a purple Uplula. Which is another thing it has over the ETS: colors. ETS only comes in black. Black is fine, but I like color. Also, there is no maintenance with the Uplula. ETS was designed for Glock mags, which it does fine with. Very useful for the fun stick. But it is finicky with my Walther mags. If I could only have one, it would be the Uplula. If I have a choice, which I do (I have both), I start with the ETS and use it until it jams. (Make absolutely sure the mag is seated correctly.)
I have both. ETS says it doesnt hurt your feed lips but it did on my HK USP as well as not a smooth load, and unlike this video, it didnt want to load my 15 round M&P 2.0 compact 9mm mags very well. It loaded my glock mags well but again I noticed marks in the feed lips Like you state, if you buy loose ammo its really not that much faster because you have to load the loader one at a time. I love the Maglula. I load any caliber for any gun. Single stack, Double stack....makes no difference. 380 to 45 makes no difference. Compact and easy to use with no damage what so ever to your magazines. Maglula for me. ETS makes a 223 loader that is the shit. No complaints with that one.
Great Vid on these loaders. Thanks for the comments from everyone to let me know the ETS is difficult at first. I do prefer the maglula as most of my ammo is in bulk. Thanks
I own the ETS and tried the Maglula. The ETS is really persnickety. I will have to try the oil idea because it basically stopped working all together. I think I did a few hundred rounds before it wouldn't go in any magazine I tried (M&P9, M&P40, Sig P226, VP9). You really gotta cram them in, and it flipped rounds a few times. While I'm overwhelmed at the speed it can load rounds, it does you no good if it's too hard to get the ammo in. The Maglula on the other hand was less physical effort to load but was obviously slower. How much slower? Maybe in the seconds range, but but not by much. It's 10X better than hand loading. In the end, I agree with having both, but only if the ETS malfunctions and you need a backup. If you're tired and wiped out then the 'Lula shines. It's solid and worth every penny but I certainly prefer the ETS. Again, fingers crossed the oiling trick works because I have something like 13 magazines to load (including two 32rd mags) and that job sucks by hand!
Thanks so much for your easy to understand how to! I am a first time gun buyer and in getting ready for a CPL class tomorrow, I wanted to load a couple of magazines. It was so hard by hand, but I couldn't figure out how to use the magazine loader. It seemed like it didn't work. Your video helped so much in that I didn't know that I had to let up a bit on the loader so the end could clear the back and be pushed down-yay!
Magazines get easier to load by hand if you leave freedom seeds in them to loosen the tension on the spring. These speed loaders are nice to have but sometimes you just want to feel that brass pressing into your thumb a bit
I ordered one after watching yours and another review. I received it and oiled it per instructions. I couldn't pick up more than 5 rounds, then I had to slide them down since they bind in the rail. Next I picked up 3 more rounds, finally the last 2. A lot of work. I tried about 10 times on 2 different Grand Power P1 mags. It wouldn't load. I tried it on a S&W 9mm mag and finally got it to load. Wish mine worked like yours.
I use the maglula to load everything. Double stack, single stack, 22 and up. It’s been modified to fit 22 (metal beak/tab narrowed) to fit 22’s but still works on everything else. This was a must for CZ Kadet mags. The only thing it won’t do are the sig 322 mags for some reason.
Thank you! My new pistol came with a quick loader. It works but I was looking for something a little easier to use. I'll keep an eye on prices and pick one up when they are on special.
I just bought a new Smith&Wesson MP Shield 45 cal and the 2 magazines have springs that are so stiff I could barely load them. Bought the Maglula and it works great.
I bought One! These are awesome! Do not work easily with Aluminum Ammunition But I no longer use Aluminum. Takes me less than 2 minutes to load three 3 G26 Mags and One G19 17 round mag. I spend more time shooting and less time loading.
I couldn’t get em to work on my Sig or Ruger mags. They did give me my money back. Worth a try maybe mine were defective but they didn’t argue or make any suggestions just gave me my money back. 👍🏼
Just bought the ETS, and I need a ton of pressure to load the magazine(Sig P365). Brand new gun, by the way. So it may just need some working on it. But with your P226 magazine demonstration, I'm optimistic it will get better.
Why can’t you just keep a caddy in your ammo box. Load 10 rounds in line in the caddy first, then you can use the ETS and I bet it will still be faster than using the Maglula.
Thank you, Philip. You provided some great information and demonstrated the features of each very well! I have the Uplula loader and needed a refresher on how to properly use it for my Springfield handgun.
Maglula's Uplula Loader is the best I have ever found. I have used it on Every pistol caliber from 380 to 45 works on Any magazine, including single stack with the small extra plate for single stack. The only other loader I use is one for rifle mags.
uplula, #1 as I as I store my reloads in an ammo can also. I also use a toggle loader for my Colt style SMG mags that works great. Of course I still have the garden variety compression loaders that also save the thumbs.
I bought the Uplula after slicing a nice dent in my thumb when loading a double stack 9mm. It works well with 9mm and .45 . It fits in my range bag and is quick and easy. I have not tried the ETS, but from the video it’s over kill for loading 3 mags at a time.
I have both in my range bag. Love the speed of the ETS however, I've found that certain ammo trays work better that others. If the rounds fit in the tray loosely then the ETS has a difficult time picking them up. I've also found the ETS does not like the Springfield Hellcat mags, but it works great with my XD mags. Different tools for different jobs.
Thank you for confirming the Hellcat. That's the only gun we own at the moment and I had tried everything to get it to work. I sent it back assuming we probably just got a bad one.
I ordered and received the ETS CAM Loader in two business days, 3 real-time days. The very first time I tried to load 8 40cal Winchester "PDX1 Defender" into an original equipment S&W59 15rd 9mm magazine worked perfectly and quickly and SMOOTHLY. These are a modified flat-nose with a hex-head "crown" looking bullet tip (and yes, that's the *9mm* magazine...it's cross-compatible in some gun brands). Same for 9mm flat-nose into a different original equipment S&W59 15rd magazine; fast and very smooth. I used the "sternum" loading method. It was very intuitive. I didn't have to refer to the instructions (although I had glanced at your video one time about a day ago). *However, loading 9mm FMJ ROUND NOSE was a LOT different* I had the most problem with FMJ ROUND NOSE 9mm CCI Blazer and Remington rounds. While they eventually loaded, it was start-stop a few times each time I tried to load 10 rounds into those same 14rd magazines, but could be completed without taking things apart. It was clear the relative alignment of the cartridges from "true" was much more critical for the round nose cartridges...most likely as these are longer overall than the flat-nose cartridges so clearances are more critical. (note: the round-nose 9mm cartridges are longer overall than even the 40cal flat-nose cartridges (eyeball estimate almost 0.015" to 0.020" longer) Also, when I tried to load the last 5 FMJ 9mm round-nose into the 15rd magazine, it was consistently very difficult to load the last 3 rounds due to a "jam-up". So for general loading I'd say a consistent 12 rounds of this type was reasonable. We'll see about durability but this first experience was pretty impressive.
I have to rap the bottom of some mags on the table to get the last few rounds in to sort of settle them in their proper places. kinda like the rap you do on ar15 mags.
@@charleswittmer2477 Good point. "Rapping" the mag while manually loading is pretty much ingrained in muscle memory, but using this tool was so different I didn't even consider that.
I've been responsible for at least two dozen people buying Uplula loaders. Every time I let someone use mine they all say, "I've gotta get one of these,"
I buy in bulk, but I go to the range with Remington 250 boxes in my bag, that I restock after shooting. So my ammo is in the plastic trays. So my "Range time" reloading would be great with the ETS. I have had a Maglula for years, and love it.
Hey use your minds! When you buy your ammo in bulk, say 1000 rounds, then save the plastic trays from those small purchases of ammo you buy in 50-100 rounds and reuse the plastic trays for your bulk loading. It’s a great way to recycle those plastic trays. Each purchase of a 1000 rounds, you should have 5 50 round plastic trays in your ammo cans!
I have found that the ETS is a little finicky there are some double stack magazines that I just cannot load with it.some of the double stack magazines and I have are too thick and they won't go inand others you have to push extremely hard even when properly lubricated. I can also testif that if you have your hand in the wrong spot you will end up with a giant blood blister because it will pinch you hard. However when it does work with the various magazines that I have it is fast and slick.
I save my plastic trays for when I buy loose pack ammo- not just because of my ETS loader, but it's easier to count rounds and I'm kinda OCD about numbers, lol. I have a maglula type as well that I use for steel ammo (doesn't work well in the ETS) that does pretty good too- it's the ASAP from Butler Creek. Works the same way
I have the Maglula loader and just bought the ETS. I haven't used the ETS yet but I love my Uplula loader. Great comparison and very informative video. Thank you!!!
Great video. You are an amazing instructor. Thanks for all the tips and honest review of both products. I've decided to purchase both. Again thanks for taking the time to help others!
I'm really liking that ATS. Many things, when you first get it, will need a little breaking in period, but it's better than killin my hands. Getting some arthritis in my fingers and this thing sounds like a winner. The single loader just looks like a PITA....just sayin
I saw you do the Sig P320 and that worked flawlessly. I tried it with my Sig P320 mags and it fails every time. I oiled it just like you suggested but no joy. The mag is in solidly and I did it exactly like you did with the mag solidly on my chest. Any ideas???
I just got an ETS speedloader to use for my S&W SD40VE. It works, but not near as easily as in this video. It is taking quite a bit of pressure to get the cartridges to load in the magazine. I hope this gets easier as the loader gets broke-in. Instructions say to oil it, which I did, and that probably will not be necessary after about 500 rounds. I sure hope it get easier. I also got the UpLula and that works great.
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Used my sore thumb to hit the like button.
😂😂😂
My jaw dropped when he loaded that first 10 rounds
I just came from the range after shooting for 3 hours with only 3 - 15 round mags. My sore thumb appreciates your video!
Sergio Dominguez sameeeee
Hi I have a 380 llama is there a speed loader that works on it
@@bobbarning7296 Good comment, Bob. You can use a maglula on it, realizing a .380 is also called a 9mm Short/K (German for 'kurtz' (short)
Great comparison video, but I'm still a fan of the Maglula. Simple to use, reliable and don't have to mess with oil or extra parts. And the come in a variety of colors and sizes.
I don't have one, but I'm leaning that way too. my thumb is going to thank me for sure.
Until now, every loader i have seen required a final push of the ammo into the magazine after you raised lever. Both of these are basically one step to load. Both have their values. Thanks.
I have both, but feel most comfortable with the Uplula. As stated, the ETS can be finicky, and takes a while to master.
I also have a Babylula, for loading .380 and .22.
still got a sore thumb from my Ruger 10/22.
Thanks for the feedback on these. I've seen videos on here where guys had trouble with the ETS and just moved on saying it doesn't work for a single stack. With some practice and a focus on making sure the mag is fully seated and aligned, it works great! So I use the ETS for all my mags including my shield, unless I'm using bulk ammo loose in a can. Thanks again!
The UpLULA by far is my pick
I watched this before I bought my ETS loader and still has trouble trying to load my M&P 2.0 compact. Watched the video again and caught that part where you hit the bottom of a magazine to get it seated better. I did that with my magazine and felt it fully seat and it loaded perfectly. Thanks!!
Is it still doing well for you sir
@@everettware3466 to be honest i hadn't been shooting much the past year until last weekend when i shot over 1000 rounds and was really wishing i had put that in my gear bag. I'll use it again the next time i go shooting and get and reply again to let you know if I'm still happy with it. On second thought I'll get it out now and load my empty mags.
@@everettware3466OK i got the speed loader out and i really love it. I wish I'd had it with be last weekend. I was using my uplala then or loading by hand. With the speed loader just be sure to fully seat the mag in the loader. You do have to load the ammo in which depending on how its boxed can take a little time but then you can fully load the ammo in one good push. It's really a time saver and a thumb saver. I have another for my 223 ar and it works just as well.
If you buy your ammo boxed like he shows in the video it loads really fast. Like he mentioned in the video i set the mag on my chest and push. Also do insert the mag, fully, before adding ammo to the loading rail or they'll all fall out. I did this the first time i tried it 😂
@@kctechie thank you for the reply sir, I’ll be getting one.
It doesn't work with my Hellcat at all.
I bought the ETS gen 2 for 9mm. It really does work as shown. Note at first it was really difficult to use, you gotta break it in a bit first and the polymer wears in where the rounds rub and feed. After several dozen uses it gets alot easier to use like they demonstrate.
Needed to hear this. Got one today and am ready to Trash it! Thanks for sharing
@@highdesertbloomz7012 I got mine over the weekend, and I felt the same way. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong.
If it starts loading as easily as it does in this video, I'll be a happy shooter!
Got my ets over a month ago and still haven't got one bullet in 3 different clips for my glock 40
How does it not bend the edges of the mag as each round goes in?
@@MrMoon-jt3hs There's a ramp designed into it so they sort of slide in. Honestly it takes alot of hand strength to use as they show. Add some gun lube to the loader to help it break in at first.
My Uplula loads my .380 and my .40 equally well.
I looked on Amazon and they sell separate ETS for .380 and 9mm/.40 and another one for .45
I have a Uplula and love it. Frankly, I don't think I could load my mags without it. However, after watching your video I will definitely be looking to purchase an ETS loader. Even with bulk loads (if doing several mags) I think it would be faster to load some old caddies/organizers and use the ETS than use the Uplula. On the flip side, the Uplula is definitely more portable . So while I will buy an ETS, I will not be dumping my Uplula.
i have a kimber 9mm micro,and a 9mmsccy 2 and i have yet to find a loader that fits my guns. i did buy a Ets, and it doesnt fit ,please help me in finding a loader that will fit as the Ets ,the opeaning is too small. i also bought the Kimber9mm it aont fit (too small)
Very helpful/informative. My old Vietnam era thumbs are not what they used to be!
Great informational video. Thanks. You can Load the bullets, by hand, right onto the rail of the ETS Loader, then plunge in the bullets. Just remember: All ETS products come with a Lifetime warranty and are 100% Guaranteed. ETS has great Customer Service and really listen and take feedback from their customers.
The ETS is wonderful IF you have of the correct caliber and the ammo is stored in those plastic caddies. The Uplula has the edge in versatility.......
I’ve had the maglula for years. I can zone out and watch tv while loading all my pistol clips from my box of bullets. Muscle memory without thinking is fine.
I’m buying the ETS right now though. Just for the speed alone.
Ok. I got an ETS for my 5.56. Just buy it. It’s sick. Loads 30 count magpul magazines (10x3) w/o thinking of scratching your thumb 30 times x 10 mags per shoot
My wife and I both have the Maglula and we love them, have never failed ,,, even getting that pesky 17th round into the p 320 mag. that you can barely do by hand, Great video
I have a sig p320 and it has a 15 round mag and the maglula. Will not let me get and extra cartridge in no matter how hard I try.
@@robertivey3268 I have a 12 rnd 365 mag that is very hard to get the 12th round in, it almost feels like the case will get bent.
Hello. I'm very interested in getting it buy I don't see it anywhere on Amazon
best video by far comparing the two heavy hitters in loaders....takeaway is: own them both cuz you'll need them both for different reasons,and youu are right.
Great comaro sir...my wife just picked up her first semi auto pistol, she likes shooting but hates loading...ill be looking at either one of these, if not both, to help to NOT discouraging her from getting range time.
I have both loaders, but I've gravitated to the Uplula. More intuitive, less finicky. If you can only have one, this is it.
Good review. Showed plus and minus for both as well as various applications. Well done.
I wonder just how quickly you could put individual rounds into the feeder. That’d still be easier than hand loading mags. And it might be faster than loading using the Uplula.
The ETS works with loose ammo too. Putting the rounds in the rail one by one is still faster and easier than the maglula. ETS also released a gen 2 which centers single stack magazines
Phillip! Thank you! Great lesson! This is the first time I've looked in to a faster way to load ammunition. That single bullet load is a PAIN! I didn't even know that sort of thing existed. You answered tons of questions I had. You have made my purchasing decision so much quicker and easier... Thank you again... Mark
I tried using the speed loader for 9mm/.40cal today. I did not have a good experience. I believe it was because I had 9mm steel casing. It did not work at all. Later when I got home I tried with my .40 with brass casing and had limited success. I could only get three rounds loaded at a time. Yes I lubricated it the feeder.
it's crazy how they can just go down in the magazine, when you try to push them straight down by hand, they won't go, you have to push down and slide them in, crazy how it works. very nice!
the ets is forcing the cartridges past the feedlips so I wonder if that will eventually bend them outward and let the cartridges come out. The well made mags are made stronger at the feedlips than some of the other brands.
I bought the Maglula at a gun show I use it for my 9mm and 380 my thumbs do not hurt after loading multiple mags
I have the Maglula and like it alot. I think the ETS would be great for those states that have a 10 round limit for magazines.
You can just add more rounds and load it again... its not just for 10 rounds...
Of course, but if you ONLY have 10 round mags you just scoop them up and jam them in without counting. If you've got 15 and 18 round mags you have to count and get rid of rounds to make sure you don't accidently try to over fill the magazine and potentially damage something
i have like 20 of the ets speed loaders as they are my preferred becuase even if i have them not bought in caddy i put them in one for ease of access and stuff
Best review for showing how to work the units and the comparison between the two. It was recommended that I get the Maglula, and I found it to work great after I saw your video -- paper instructions were not clear -- I needed a video. They are both good depending upon what you have.
I have the ETS mag loader and I love it. It works very well with my magazines EXCEPT for the Beretta APX 40 S&W. The first time I used it, the magazine got hung up inside the loader and had to get some help pulling the mag out. So I am getting the Uplula for the Beretta. I also noticed that when I loaded my single stack XD-E magazines that it will wobble side to side. It loaded, however I have to make sure I have the magazine "stable" as I load it.
I have both those loaders. The ETS doesn't work with my Hellcat RDP at all. The Upula does and it works with every other mag I have right on through 460 Rowland. I sent the ETS back for a refund, we'll see how good their guarantee really is.
Confirmed, Hellcat is a no go with the ETS. I am curious as to why. There must be an angle in the ramp that just puts it out of alignment with the mag. I fussed with it for far too long but couldnt figure out a nod or fix to get it to work
Protip: make sure the ETS loader is lubed up well, save your caddies and put your loose ammo in them and store in your ammo box. Ets is a great loader. If you’re loading 45 or 380 then you typically dont have many rounds to load anyway lol. Stay safe 🤞🏼
Funny thing... I've got both .45 ACP and 9mm. My Mag-Lula takes care of both of these calibers, where as ETS wants me to buy 2 different loaders. By using the Mag-Lula, I can also do a quick visual inspection of my ammo, as I load the mags. BTW, also works for my wife's .380. I'll gladly sacrifice speed in this instance.
@@r.l.harvey996 I'm using a BabyUpLULA for my PPK; I just ordered an UpLULA for my 9mms and double-stack .380.
I also just tried the uplula with my Single stack 380 and it worked fine. They also make an insert for it if you want to do single stack more easily
Regarding speed the ETS is the winner, hands down, BUT for narrower single stack mags it can be difficult to use unless the magazine is perfectly centered. I made some shims out of cardboard to narrow the opening before inserting my G2S mags; the mag is more likely centered and easier to load.
I like the Maglula AND the Baby Uplula !! BOTH WORK GREAT !!!
Just started to use my ETS and it is great. I had to oil the rails and practice it a bit but it is by far the fastest way to load a magazine. I also have the Mag Lula and it is great especially for loose ammo. They are both great and really save your thumbs.
Bought an Ets over 6 months ago. Works on my Canik 18 rd mags, Glock, Creed, and Ppq. Fast, simple and has functioned flawless.
Thanks for the info. Just looking for inexpensive Chanukah gifts. Have the mag loader, but my wife saw the ETS and asked me. Looks very cool, although I don't keep boxes/trays. Still going to think about it.
you pretty much hit the nail on the head..since they are so cheap, having both is worth it.
I got a purple Uplula. Which is another thing it has over the ETS: colors. ETS only comes in black. Black is fine, but I like color. Also, there is no maintenance with the Uplula. ETS was designed for Glock mags, which it does fine with. Very useful for the fun stick. But it is finicky with my Walther mags. If I could only have one, it would be the Uplula. If I have a choice, which I do (I have both), I start with the ETS and use it until it jams. (Make absolutely sure the mag is seated correctly.)
I have both. ETS says it doesnt hurt your feed lips but it did on my HK USP as well as not a smooth load, and unlike this video, it didnt want to load my 15 round M&P 2.0 compact 9mm mags very well. It loaded my glock mags well but again I noticed marks in the feed lips Like you state, if you buy loose ammo its really not that much faster because you have to load the loader one at a time. I love the Maglula. I load any caliber for any gun. Single stack, Double stack....makes no difference. 380 to 45 makes no difference. Compact and easy to use with no damage what so ever to your magazines. Maglula for me. ETS makes a 223 loader that is the shit. No complaints with that one.
I’m new to mag loaders. My sore thumb appreciates the introduction to speed loaders.
I own both for the ideas that you covered so well -- good job!
Great Vid on these loaders. Thanks for the comments from everyone to let me know the ETS is difficult at first. I do prefer the maglula as most of my ammo is in bulk.
Thanks
I own the ETS and tried the Maglula. The ETS is really persnickety. I will have to try the oil idea because it basically stopped working all together. I think I did a few hundred rounds before it wouldn't go in any magazine I tried (M&P9, M&P40, Sig P226, VP9). You really gotta cram them in, and it flipped rounds a few times. While I'm overwhelmed at the speed it can load rounds, it does you no good if it's too hard to get the ammo in.
The Maglula on the other hand was less physical effort to load but was obviously slower. How much slower? Maybe in the seconds range, but but not by much. It's 10X better than hand loading.
In the end, I agree with having both, but only if the ETS malfunctions and you need a backup. If you're tired and wiped out then the 'Lula shines. It's solid and worth every penny but I certainly prefer the ETS. Again, fingers crossed the oiling trick works because I have something like 13 magazines to load (including two 32rd mags) and that job sucks by hand!
Thanks so much for your easy to understand how to! I am a first time gun buyer and in getting ready for a CPL class tomorrow, I wanted to load a couple of magazines. It was so hard by hand, but I couldn't figure out how to use the magazine loader. It seemed like it didn't work. Your video helped so much in that I didn't know that I had to let up a bit on the loader so the end could clear the back and be pushed down-yay!
Magazines get easier to load by hand if you leave freedom seeds in them to loosen the tension on the spring. These speed loaders are nice to have but sometimes you just want to feel that brass pressing into your thumb a bit
Thank you. Just ordered a PURPLE, Maglula . My thumbs are doing The happy dance.
I got a purple Uplula as well.
Used the ETS on 15 round and 17 round mags for S&W mp2.0 9m as well as Baby Desert Eagle flawlessly! Great producr.
I am a confimed Uplula user. It also loads .380 magazines just fine.
Jack M sigle stack .380 mags ? Cause I was thinking of buying the 9mm version and since .380 is very similar was thinking it might work
Friend where did you buy it ?
I'm very interested in getting that loader but unfortunately can't find it anywhere on Amazon
My Mag Loader can bring me a Coffee and also carries my Ammo Box.
Mine also shoots her own guns!
Next trick, lunch
You're wife is an idiot
Does she have a sister?
Grandchildren are Great for this
I personally visited this range!!!! Coming from NY the staff and and the building is just top notch!!!!!
I ordered one after watching yours and another review. I received it and oiled it per instructions. I couldn't pick up more than 5 rounds, then I had to slide them down since they bind in the rail. Next I picked up 3 more rounds, finally the last 2. A lot of work. I tried about 10 times on 2 different Grand Power P1 mags. It wouldn't load. I tried it on a S&W 9mm mag and finally got it to load. Wish mine worked like yours.
I watched this after I ordered an ets loader. Now I know how to use it. Thanks for the information!
I use the maglula to load everything. Double stack, single stack, 22 and up. It’s been modified to fit 22 (metal beak/tab narrowed) to fit 22’s but still works on everything else. This was a must for CZ Kadet mags. The only thing it won’t do are the sig 322 mags for some reason.
one plus to the uplula over the ets is those last 3 rounds in a tight mag etc seems to push back and the lula pushes in
Thank you! My new pistol came with a quick loader. It works but I was looking for something a little easier to use.
I'll keep an eye on prices and pick one up when they are on special.
I just bought a new Smith&Wesson MP Shield 45 cal and the 2 magazines have springs that are so stiff I could barely load them. Bought the Maglula and it works great.
I bought One! These are awesome! Do not work easily with Aluminum Ammunition But I no longer use Aluminum. Takes me less than 2 minutes to load three 3 G26 Mags and One G19 17 round mag. I spend more time shooting and less time loading.
I couldn’t get em to work on my Sig or Ruger mags. They did give me my money back. Worth a try maybe mine were defective but they didn’t argue or make any suggestions just gave me my money back. 👍🏼
I carry both in my range bag. That way if I have a tray or loose rounds I have it covered. Both work great.
The closest I get to guns is through videogames but this looks so much fun with all the equipment and gear surrounding firearms. Nice review.
What a game changer. I really need to get a speed loader for my rifle and pistol mags.
Your video was Exactly what I needed because I'm looking for a speed loader for my Glock 34. Thank you
I'm glad to see YOUhad good luck w/ that ETS speed loader. When loading
.40 mags, that thing sucks.
Just bought the ETS, and I need a ton of pressure to load the magazine(Sig P365). Brand new gun, by the way. So it may just need some working on it. But with your P226 magazine demonstration, I'm optimistic it will get better.
Thanks for the video man. I was comparing the Caldwell, the ETS and the Maglula, and the Maglula is the best option for me. Very helpful.
Why can’t you just keep a caddy in your ammo box. Load 10 rounds in line in the caddy first, then you can use the ETS and I bet it will still be faster than using the Maglula.
That seems as though it would double the time
Load the rounds from the ammo box into the plastic 20rd holder, and then line it up...not faster.
Load ammo straight into the Loader cut out the holder
Erik Seymour why not just get it belt fed. Cut out the speed loader and the mag. Amirite?
So...he's showing different types
Thank you, Philip. You provided some great information and demonstrated the features of each very well! I have the Uplula loader and needed a refresher on how to properly use it for my Springfield handgun.
Maglula's Uplula Loader is the best I have ever found. I have used it on Every pistol caliber from 380 to 45 works on Any magazine, including single stack with the small extra plate for single stack. The only other loader I use is one for rifle mags.
uplula, #1 as I as I store my reloads in an ammo can also. I also use a toggle loader for my Colt style SMG mags that works great. Of course I still have the garden variety compression loaders that also save the thumbs.
I bought the Uplula after slicing a nice dent in my thumb when loading a double stack 9mm. It works well with 9mm and .45 . It fits in my range bag and is quick and easy. I have not tried the ETS, but from the video it’s over kill for loading 3 mags at a time.
Uplulu is only a hair slower and the reliability factor is much greater for the uplulu.
If the ammunition is able to be grabbed 10 at a time from a tray then it most certainly is not a hair faster. The ETS is almost 50% faster
Thank you. Great presentation. You showed me everything I wanted know.
Great review! Thank you for this. I personally prefer the UpLula/Maglula. Two thumbs up
I have both in my range bag. Love the speed of the ETS however, I've found that certain ammo trays work better that others. If the rounds fit in the tray loosely then the ETS has a difficult time picking them up. I've also found the ETS does not like the Springfield Hellcat mags, but it works great with my XD mags. Different tools for different jobs.
Thank you for confirming the Hellcat. That's the only gun we own at the moment and I had tried everything to get it to work. I sent it back assuming we probably just got a bad one.
I ordered and received the ETS CAM Loader in two business days, 3 real-time days.
The very first time I tried to load 8 40cal Winchester "PDX1 Defender" into an original equipment S&W59 15rd 9mm magazine worked perfectly and quickly and SMOOTHLY. These are a modified flat-nose with a hex-head "crown" looking bullet tip (and yes, that's the *9mm* magazine...it's cross-compatible in some gun brands).
Same for 9mm flat-nose into a different original equipment S&W59 15rd magazine; fast and very smooth.
I used the "sternum" loading method. It was very intuitive. I didn't have to refer to the instructions (although I had glanced at your video one time about a day ago).
*However, loading 9mm FMJ ROUND NOSE was a LOT different*
I had the most problem with FMJ ROUND NOSE 9mm CCI Blazer and Remington rounds. While they eventually loaded, it was start-stop a few times each time I tried to load 10 rounds into those same 14rd magazines, but could be completed without taking things apart. It was clear the relative alignment of the cartridges from "true" was much more critical for the round nose cartridges...most likely as these are longer overall than the flat-nose cartridges so clearances are more critical. (note: the round-nose 9mm cartridges are longer overall than even the 40cal flat-nose cartridges (eyeball estimate almost 0.015" to 0.020" longer)
Also, when I tried to load the last 5 FMJ 9mm round-nose into the 15rd magazine, it was consistently very difficult to load the last 3 rounds due to a "jam-up". So for general loading I'd say a consistent 12 rounds of this type was reasonable.
We'll see about durability but this first experience was pretty impressive.
I have to rap the bottom of some mags on the table to get the last few rounds in to sort of settle them in their proper places. kinda like the rap you do on ar15 mags.
@@charleswittmer2477 Good point.
"Rapping" the mag while manually loading is pretty much ingrained in muscle memory, but using this tool was so different I didn't even consider that.
My thumbs gives this a 'Thumbs Up"
TH-cam is great to 'try out' certain appliances. UpLULA is my choice. Right size, price and easy to use.
Uplula work great for me when I'm in a field. Ammo pouch on my belt and Uplula in my plant's pocket. Reload it on my knee. ETS can't do that.
I've been responsible for at least two dozen people buying Uplula loaders. Every time I let someone use mine they all say, "I've gotta get one of these,"
I buy in bulk, but I go to the range with Remington 250 boxes in my bag, that I restock after shooting. So my ammo is in the plastic trays. So my "Range time" reloading would be great with the ETS. I have had a Maglula for years, and love it.
Best Comparison I’ve Viewed So Far, May Even Purchase Both.
Hey use your minds! When you buy your ammo in bulk, say 1000 rounds, then save the plastic trays from those small purchases of ammo you buy in 50-100 rounds and reuse the plastic trays for your bulk loading. It’s a great way to recycle those plastic trays. Each purchase of a 1000 rounds, you should have 5 50 round plastic trays in your ammo cans!
Just bought an UpLULA. Much better than the cheap 12$ loader I had off of Amazon. Very easy to use with my P365 mags.
My P365 mags are a bitch to load, even with the included speed loader. I ordered UpLULAs for me and a P365-owning friend.
I have found that the ETS is a little finicky there are some double stack magazines that I just cannot load with it.some of the double stack magazines and I have are too thick and they won't go inand others you have to push extremely hard even when properly lubricated. I can also testif that if you have your hand in the wrong spot you will end up with a giant blood blister because it will pinch you hard. However when it does work with the various magazines that I have it is fast and slick.
I save my plastic trays for when I buy loose pack ammo- not just because of my ETS loader, but it's easier to count rounds and I'm kinda OCD about numbers, lol. I have a maglula type as well that I use for steel ammo (doesn't work well in the ETS) that does pretty good too- it's the ASAP from Butler Creek. Works the same way
I have the Maglula loader and just bought the ETS. I haven't used the ETS yet but I love my Uplula loader. Great comparison and very informative video. Thank you!!!
Great video. You are an amazing instructor. Thanks for all the tips and honest review of both products. I've decided to purchase both. Again thanks for taking the time to help others!
I have the Maglula, and it's much better than, using your thumbs. I agree on having both.
Way COOL! I can’t wait to get my Maglula (Up) for my Para Ordinance .45 ACP...
I'm really liking that ATS. Many things, when you first get it, will need a little breaking in period, but it's better than killin my hands. Getting some arthritis in my fingers and this thing sounds like a winner. The single loader just looks like a PITA....just sayin
I’m going for both! Thanks for the detailed demonstrations!
Couldn't live without my MagLulas. Seriously...I'd just go out somewhere and die.
Yep
specifically where though? I need to know!
Slightly dramatic, chuckle, but well understood!
I saw you do the Sig P320 and that worked flawlessly. I tried it with my Sig P320 mags and it fails every time. I oiled it just like you suggested but no joy. The mag is in solidly and I did it exactly like you did with the mag solidly on my chest. Any ideas???
Best review and instructions I've seen yet. Good job.
Very well explained...👏👏👏
Back to Basics👍🏻
I just got an ETS speedloader to use for my S&W SD40VE. It works, but not near as easily as in this video. It is taking quite a bit of pressure to get the cartridges to load in the magazine. I hope this gets easier as the loader gets broke-in. Instructions say to oil it, which I did, and that probably will not be necessary after about 500 rounds. I sure hope it get easier. I also got the UpLula and that works great.
grease the plastic pusher on the ets like he does in the video.
@@charleswittmer2477 I did grease it
Great mag selection for testing. Very impressed
I've only used the uplula & I love it (9mm double stack)
for Arthritis thumbs it looks like the ETS is a better choice
Nice video - just got the ETS Mag Loader and it was EXTREMELY difficult and I will send it back :(
This is a life changer....I love mine.
Thanks for Sharing