Most people swap hands to reload revolvers, For a lefty this is a little easier as you can press your right thumb to the cylinder to open it with your thumb probably pretty close to where it needs to be while hitting the cylinder release with left index finger. then holding the gun by the open cylinder between right thumb and middle finger, with index on the ejector you can dump the shells while fishing out your loader/rounds and turn the gun to begin loading. I'm unpracticed in turning the cylinder in my right hand while loading (I'm a righty) so take your time and figure out what works for you.
With speed-strips you can 'top up' your revolver. Let's say you fired 2 rounds. With a strip you can top up your gun with 2 rounds only. Speed: I have seen videos that claim that, once user gets used to the strips they actually load faster with them! The truth is probably in between, as usual. 5 or 6 rounds? With strips this does not matter. With speed loaders you must have the right model for 5 and 6 rounds respectively.
dar'man beskar Ordo and that's why you don't tip the gun upside down to extract the empty casings, but push the extractor rod up, let it drop with the unfired rounds and pull out those cases that remain.
TheRobertSt you can have like 15 speed loaders with different amount of bullets in them, like if you fired one, grab the speed loader that has one bullet
Good video. My preference is both. I carry a couple of speedloaders(HKS) in a jacket pocket during cold months. A speedstrip in the Levi watch-pocket during hot months. The most important thing is to ALWAYS carry your gun. In most situations that 5- shot snubbie will handle the defensive situation WITHOUT having to be reloaded.
You're missing the point. The reload time is exhilarating! It's so different from simply changing a clip! I love to reload during a battle. There's nothing like the feeling of slamming a long silver bullet into a well greased chamber.
You also must learn how to spin ur revolvers , and Juggle three of them at the same time. Otherwise what's the point!? You also have to be called Ocelot... Revolver ocelot.
Carry both. Speed loader for when you’re completely empty or need to load as fast as possible. Speed strip for when you may want to only load a couple rounds (shoot 2, reload 2, ie: tactical reload) or when you only have time to get something in the gun (dump all empties then reload 2 to get the gun at least partially loaded). Even though your video of the speed strip reload showed that you had a round get hung up under the extractor slowing your time substantially, I know strips are slower than a loader.
I carry 10 125 gr gold dot hollow point 38 special +p. 5 in the gun and 5 in a speedloader, then a strip with 5 357 180 gr Hardcast. I live I alaska, so I think some outdoorsman rounds are necessary for my edc here.
@@strat1080 Jerry didnt use a speed loader, he used a moonclip for his .45 ACP revolver. And he did it back in 1999 or so. He was fast, but it's not representative of using HKS or Safariland speedloaders
Its primarily practice and repeating. Go to the range and train each way, loose rounds, speed strips, speed loaders. Do it over and over again no matter what, you can get fast.
Good video! I think if you want faster reloads a semi auto is obviously better but in most defensive civilian encounters no reloading is required. The draw to 1st shot on target is everything as it disrupts the attacker.
Just so you know, that pink tip, allows the bullet to tear through your clothing and still expand properly. Its a big deal when using hollow points. The guy simply picked the color to be pink. Those rounds are very effective non the less.
I think it all ultimately boils down to how much you practice reloading with either of them. Once someone is used to both and can reload just as fast with one vs the other, then it's up to personal preference imo
You should have bought a 8 round speed strip for your revolver instead of 6, so it's easier to load two bullets at a time. OOXOOXOX instead of OOXOOO. Also, the last gap will make the 5th bullet peel away more easily, making it less likely to pop out of the cylinder.
TheWoollyMammoth good point. also, while fishing in the pocket is a fair test, I'd also like to see if the tester had a dedicated split six type belt holder for the speedloader. Also, I've read about and tested only loading 2+2 rather than all five which significantly speeds up a tactical reload. See Michael deBethencourt et al....myself, I carry speedstrips now but favor some sort of New York reload.
Speed strips are nice with that gap method. I have a 686+ so need a longer one. I love my revolver and will take it any day over a mag fed pistol, which I own. It will never jam, possibly a cartridge misfires but easy handed in a revolver, neither situation handled well with a pistol. Well done , thank you
I would prefer a semi auto magazine pistol to a revolver do to the large amount of ammo you can hold with fast action to take out the empty clip and feed a new one
Thanks for the video. My biggest takeaways were: 1) The time difference between the two devices. 2) Since both devices are inexpensive, I think everyone in this lane should get both and try both to determine which works best for them. Good stuff 👍.
Don't see many people doing wheel gun videos. Thanks. I live in a rural area. I have 5 miles of dirt roads round trip every time I go to town. This can get problematic with dust & grit in a semiauto. Thus I prefer to carry a revolver. For concealed carry the strips are much less noticable and you can carry more. For open carry it doesn't matter and speed loaders are definitely the way to go. Just my opinion. Thanks again for the video.
Revolvers are still perfectly useful and can serve as viable sidearms, and they certainly chamber and handle very powerful cartridges to work as hunting and dangerous game/defensive weapons in niche roles. However, they are less prevalent due to two, really three, main factors. 1) They require more practice. Magazine fed auto loaders require less skill, and less time to master these skills. You can reload a wheelgun in seconds, but that takes time and practice; plus it's a manual of arms that can be easily interrupted. 2) They carry less ammunition than Magazine fed weapons. In almost any firefight, gun battle, shootout, shooting, etc. the shooter is under heavy duress and will likely fail to hit the target and may have to engage multiple targets. This makes having more rounds available before and after reloads in all configurations both practical and very desirable. 3) Both of these factors create a third, which is that police and military universally use magazine fed auto loaders for these very reasons. What cops and soldiers use, so too does everybody else. I own a hammerless 640. Its a wonderful congealed sidearm, and I would trust my life with it. Ultimately though, I have found myself carrying a Walther single stack because I'm carrying more ammo, can reload quicker and more reliably, and it's easier to stay fully practiced. Different tools that can accomplish the same goal, just in different ways.
i personally really like the speed strip very easy to carry and for most part if you shoot more then the rounds that are in your gun your having a bad day as it is so But also the speed strip allows for a tactical reload where the speed loader is all 6 or nothing with the strip you could fire two rounds duck and reload those 2 only which is pretty easy cause when you push the rod to eject the rounds only the 2 fired ones will stay up allowing you to just pull them quick and ad the next two rounds
You are the speed loader , if you keep calm ( which can be difficult in times ) the best speeder loader is your trained muscle memory . I didn’t read the comments but l am sure there is a ton of advise on “ then get a small frame semi auto with couple of slim easy to Cary magazines “ . Small revolvers are only practical to conduct business in a room or a house , and five round should eliminate the threat . Good luck and thanks for your videos.
I bought cell phone cases at sears tool dept. They hold 2 speed load holders just fine. I cut plastic strips to put inside the cases just incase, that way shells can't fall out of case in the event the nob gets turned too soon. also nobody realizes I am carrying. I want to keep concealed carry concealed, looks like I have a cell phone.
Well done and informative. I have carried a J frame for over 15 years but have bought a S&W shield because of the limited round count of the J frame and the time of any reload. Most incidents would be over before any reload could be accomplished. Once I am comfortable with the Shield I will be switching because of the round advantage especially with the 8 round mag. I do like the simplicity and reliability of the S&W J frame.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching. I love the 642, think it's a great looking guns. Sadly I don't shoot it well due to the finger grooves hitting my hand oddly. I just can't take them off because I like the look so much.
Not sure if this was already mentioned below but another con to the speedloader is if the revolver is not fully empty, it will not fill very well. A speedstrip allows you to fill as needed. I supposed one could argue if you're in need of a speedy reload that you'll most likely be fully out of ammo which requires a full speedloader full. Just a thought.
Nice comparison. It all comes down to personal preference. I prefer moon clips. They enable a super quick reload and very smooth ejection from the cylinder.
Noah Keyes same thing with double barrel, break action shotguns. They're incredibly simple, and make it quite easy to carry safely, as it is obvious when you have rounds in your gun. Also, carrying it while it's broken is garunteed not to fire
Although your unreasonable rudeness is not deserving of a reply and is suggestive that you are no authority on the topic, I will do my best explain my logic to you anyway. Dirt and mud getting into the slide of an auto will jam it too, not to mention a defense scenario where your gun receives a liberal application of mud is so uncommon that it's irrelevant to the discussion to begin with. A revolver also operates on a simpler mechanical system with less moving parts and less opportunities for things to go wrong than an auto. In addition to this, revolvers are not picky about ammo and will cycle regardless of what trash you put into it. Revolvers are also simpler in operation because you only have to pull the trigger to shoot. This holds especially true with DAO snubbies. Ammo capacity is essentially a moot point with an average of 2 shots being fired in self defense situations and situations requiring more than 5 or 6 rounds lying outside of 2 standard deviations of the 2 shot average.
notetoselves Fuck off. Revolvers were the most common handguns through the 70s and were still very widespread into the 80s. Why? Because they fucking work.
Model T is 20th century tech. But just because something is old doesn't mean it's not still relevant and viable, this is especially true in the field of firearms. The 1911 pistol, M2 Browning machine gun, and Mauser bolt action are examples all older than the model T and still extreme widely used.
Carry both. The speed strip and the speed loader have a place. If you're needing to reload and entire cylinder, the speed loader is preferred. If you shoot 2, reload 2, the speed strip would be preferred. This shoot 2, reload 2 technique is a tactic of a revolver when there is an opportunity to do so based upon the situation. If a bad guy is still a threat after a couple rounds, then continued application of rounds to the offender is necessary until such point as a full cylinder is needed. If after a couple rounds, the threat has gone down, move, seeking cover and use a strip to replace the empties/partially depleted cylinder. Certainly, there may be times when you cannot carry a speed loader. In these cases, the strip is obviously preferred to loose rounds, as you pointed out. But if possible, carrying both is a great option.
I have been researching speedloaders and I came across another TH-cam revolver video that compared the HKS to Safariland speedloaders. The advantage to the Safariland model is that there is no knob to turn. You press the outer surface of the loader to release the bullets. It is unlikely this could happen in your pocket and therefore you are less likely to find the bullets loose when you go to reload. I have not purchased, tested, or compared them but the videos were compelling and possibly may be worth looking into yourself.
I carry revolvers and I also shoot competitively with revolvers. The Safariland speedloaders are superior to the HKS. The Ruger LCR stock grip will not work with the Safariland though unless you modify the grip. They do work great with the J frame S&W.
You should have brought out the Safariland comp speedloaders, which are better than the HKS ones since they use cylinder pressure mechanism instead of a knob twist mechanism and they are more reliable to pocket carry
I carry a revolver, I have a RIA Model 206 .38spl... I carry speed strips because I can't find any speed loaders that will fit my revolver, I use to carry my Hi Point C9, but don't anymore because, as much as I love my Hi Point, it jams sometimes, it doesn't jam most of the time, but it does on occasion jam, which is something I don't want to happen if, god forbid, I ever have to use my weapon... and revolvers can't possibly jam
Jonathan H: Actually they can jam err...well, lock up I suppose is a better way to put it. It happened to me. I believe it is a rare occasion, and most likely only somewhat prone to cheaper revolvers. In my case it was a Charter Arms .44 spl, think it was called the Bulldog. Man I loved that fuckin gun, but one day the trigger would just get caught about 1/2 way through the pull. And it wouldn't stop doing it. I probably should have taken it to a gunsmith, but it just shook my faith in my favorite carry piece too much :(
I'm a revolver guy and a S&W revolver collector, so is easy to understand why I carry for about 25 years a S&W revolver! And belive me you can charge a revolver whit speedloader much more faster than you show in this video! You almost make the time to reload a revolver bullet by bullet! Pratice makes perfection! My advice to you is that you need much more training in reloading and timing on put the ammo down range, in particular at that distance!
Thank you so much for the information and example. I recently just bought a S&W 642 as a back up/ OD weapon and was a little torn between the strip and speed loader. But you have given me some great insight to both. Speed loaders I will use at the range for target practice and Speed Strips for carrying.
Another pro of the speed strip is that, you can get 2 rounds loaded quicker than trying to load all 6 round from the speed loader. So in a pinch if you need a couple more rounds really quickly, the speed strip will do the job.
Max Otto also why would almost all police departments use it instead of something like a high point that would be cheaper, if you want to say they pick it because of price and the glock cost 500+ dollars so you can't use price as a reason to use them
The way Mass Ayoob teaches it and the way I do it is to leave the first spot by the grip tab empty. It gives you a spot to run your middle fimger and better index your thimb and pointer finger. You don’t have much leverage to pull the round out of that first spot anyway and most people struggling getting the round out of that first spot. He even only loads 5 rds in the speed strips for 6 rd revolvers because that first spot causes do many botched reloads resulting in only successfully loading 4 rds in a 6 shot gun.
I like that a speed-strip will fit in the watch pocket of my jeans as if it was made for just that purpose. That being said, if you can find a good way to carry the speed loader, it's certainly faster. I have used both extensively and see a place for both. As an aside, I have used the HKS brand speed loaders exclusively for years; they're not "gimmicky" and I find them quite durable. That being said, I'm going to try the 5 Star speed loaders for my LCRx .38 Special (J2 model) as I understand that they clear the grips on the LCRx/LCR a bit better, we'll see. Thank you for the video, you do a damned good job. You enunciate clearly and express just the right amount of enthusiasm. I have watched a ton of videos recently on the LCR/LCRx line of revolvers and an equal amount of .38 Special ammunition reviews and many are damned near unwatchable because of the videographer's addiction to blaring ass music (not interested), or the poor quality of the narration (too much with the Eeyore). Keep doing what you're doing.
Thanks for this video. One more benefit of the strips: If you only fired two or three rounds while moving to cover, you could just reload those rounds with a strip.
Good for you, it is great to see more gay men getting into self defense and shooting sports. We need more diversity in the gun world and more people voting on 2nd amendment issues.
Good job, enjoyed your review. For those boring people that only have Auto's, some of us like revolvers, there are advantages to both. On a dusty quad or a horse in bear or cougar country I'd choose a revolver over an auto any day. Along with a carbine. If I was walking in Harlem or South Central LA I'd be packing a Glock holding 33. Like the man said, "choices". I have several revolvers and several auto's, and I enjoy all of them.
I prefer moon clips: the rounds remain together and they're less bulky than a speedloader, also you don't get the cons of the speedloader as there's nothing to turn our that can turn on accident, just dump the thing in and you're done.
Depends on the scenario. I have both and depending on how I feel, will carry either or. The revolver is nice for the ability to use snake shot though and it tolerates getting sand and dirt in it better. Not usually a problem, but the wind does pick up from time to time where I like to camp.
Donerkebab revolvers can be a bit more reliable in that they don't have an ejection system, thus reducing jamming a lot, although they are wider and a bit more bulky, I myself would prefer a semi over a revolver any day simply because you can put more lead were you aim faster and have a heavily reduced reload time, although moon clips and speed loaders in experienced hands can be just as if not faster than a magazine reload, I am just a kid so do not take my words as facts, I am only giving you my opinion on the matter, sorry for not knowing german, I would have typed in german if I could
thanks for the video. just got my hands on two quick strips and two speed loaders and I'm playing around with both. quick strips seem to be the way to go for concealability but having never used them, the speed loader is still much quicker.
Or maybe the fact that 8-10 seconds is a lot of time when faced with a threat. *Terrorists are shooting at you with their AKMs "Hold on let me reload my revolver first." Terrorists: "yeah sure take your time"
I believe it was Clint Smith that coined the very true statement that carrying a gun was not supposed to be comfortable,but comforting! Meaning a little discomfort while carrying the gun and its attributes that go with it was well worth it,with the peace of mind that it should provide a person giving they are trained and practiced in its use! Try the Safariland j frame speed loaders way faster than hks.
Back when semi automatics were less reliable I could understand carrying a revolver, but there is absolutely no practical reason to pick and wider handgun, with a smaller capacity, that’s objectively harder to use under stress, and has a much slower reload rate.
It's a nice test but not very useful. The benefit to speed strips is that they lay flat and are easily hidden. They compliment a small, lightweight revolver very well when concealment, surprise and ALWAYS HAVING A GUN WITH YOU is important. The trick to speed strips is not to reload all 5. it's to reload 2+2. or, as my instructor taught our class, how many rounds does it take to reload your revolver? One. One round. Speedloaders are quicker, yes (with practice), but they are also much bulkier. You also must be dedicated to ONE type of speedloader -- SKS or Safariland -- since the release mechanism is so different (twist vs push). I have purchased both. I carry speed strips. Then Aga, I carry two j-frames, so I'm not too concerned about reloading. Thank you for the video! Good shooting!
I don't get why anyone would still get into revolvers at all. I guess it's just nostalgia. Take ur revolver and let off 5 rounds. Then load...... then 5 more..... ok. Now u r almost at the same point u would be with a beretta 9mm and 16 round clip. No comparison whatsoever
blackangel6682 I'd imagine revolvers still being used because of their accuracy and potential stopping power in exchange for less per 'clip' sure the arguement would be get a bigger/better handgun but again, revolvers are surprisingly accurate. the simple act of pulling back the hammer before firing a shot makes all the difference whether it's a single action or double action revolver
The typically heavy trigger pull makes it safer to conceal with a round in the firing position. The snubnoses can be extremely small and compact, again making them better for concealment. Mechanical simplicity. This isn't Call of Duty, so having a 16 round magazine doesn't benefit you in a real life self defense scenario. Ever go camping in rattlesnake country? It's nice to have a revolver with some snake shot on your hip. Have fun concealing a full size pistol vs a single stack 9 or 380.
blackangel6682 for one I'd rather have 6 rounds of 357mag than 6 or 7 or even 8 rounds of a semi auto caliber! second revolvers carry and conceal much easier than semi autos do and 3rd revolvers are like driving a manual transmission vs a semi auto being an automatic transmission you just get a better feeling. it's a connection instead of just "going thru the motions" when I first got into handguns I too went straight for the semi autos ( tho I chose all metal da/sa) I never really got into the fantastic plastic pistols but now that I've been in the game for a while plastic pistols are boring ugly and all the same while revolvers are classy and just damn beautiful I carry one every day and don't feel underpowered at all you really shouldn't knock it until you've tried it
the speed strip is best if used in such a way that your gun is never empty. such as fire 2 reload 2 so on and so forth an extra bonus is that it keeps that bad guy from knowing exactly how many rounds are left in your revolver.
I use the Bianchi and Tuff strips with my LCR .357M. Strange thing though, my bianchi (10yrs old) are fine, and the Tuff in black are fine. But I purchased some orange Tuff strips at the same time I bought the black Tuff strips. After 4yrs the orange strips crumbled and broke apart. I am not sure if its the dye they used making them inconsistent? Normally the strips are on my belt (Tuff belt pouch) or in my travel bag/car when I need obey local OC/CHL rules. They are used atleast once a month at the range and I never had a issue with them or noticed any fatigue issues. If I were in a critical situation it would have been bad.
I find the speed strips have one slot on the end that's a bit more stubborn to let go of the round. So I load the 5 slots that are easy to load and leave the one on the end empty. I like speed strips because they fit more comfortably in the pocket.
Two of your "cons" in using speed loaders (tumbling in your pocket, releasing the rounds in your pocket) would be negated if you could get over the fact wearing an owb pouch "looks weird." Seems like a silly thing to worry about to me.
I would say price when it comes to defensive products is a big deal as you want people from poorer or less well off backgrounds to be able to defend themselves adequately without having to financially strain themselves. Apart from that excellent video, keep it up!
Speed strips are an improvement over ONLY loose rounds; there's no comparison with speedloaders when it comes to reload speed. The main practical advantage speed strips have is that they allow you to do partial reloads. As for carrying, I would NEVER carry spare ammo--speed strip, speedloader or magazine--in a pants pocket, unless I were skilled and practiced enough to access it while lying down, kneeling, crouching, etc. Chances are, if you need to reload in a self-defense situation, you'll be reloading behind cover, not standing up and directly facing the threat.
Nice video. Training with speed strips is not always full reload. Many practice ejection the original empty’s and get 2 in the cylinder and get back in the fight or finish it then get 2 more in if needed. The speed loader is for full reload every time.
I have seen speedloaders with which it is not necessary to turn them, just press them against the revolver drum when reloading to release the bullets. In a personal opinion, if you are going to use a revolver as a personal defense, it is best to have one with which you can recharge with moonclips.
I made my own type for shoulder holster. Mine is 38 spec. Tygon tubing half inch with one be glued cap and one not. Can be held on strap more or less like a bandoleer. You can keep 6 - 10 in a very small space and never bulky. Yes loads one bullet at a time but with practice, about one to two seconds reload.
Most people prefer revolvers because of several reasons: reliability, quicker resolution to a misfire or malfunction and ease of use. Semiautomatic pistols have an advantage in capacity. I’ve always carried a S & W 642 .38. I believe that the FBI states that most gun incidents are within 15 feet and average 3 rounds. All said…. It’s what you are comfortable with and PRACTICE that most.
Tactical flip flops
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I'm left handed, so just the fact that it comes out the left side means to switch my gun to my other hand then reload
Brett Boone Same here, I just keep speed loaders on my belt.
Most people swap hands to reload revolvers, For a lefty this is a little easier as you can press your right thumb to the cylinder to open it with your thumb probably pretty close to where it needs to be while hitting the cylinder release with left index finger. then holding the gun by the open cylinder between right thumb and middle finger, with index on the ejector you can dump the shells while fishing out your loader/rounds and turn the gun to begin loading. I'm unpracticed in turning the cylinder in my right hand while loading (I'm a righty) so take your time and figure out what works for you.
I'm left handed but I've learned to use most weapons with my right
You're probably tired of people saying "Just get an automatic", lol.
Xaro Xhoan Daxos I like your name lol (Game of thrones)
Yes, just like all the annoying people who tell me to wear shoes on my feet instead of loaves of bread.
Be like all the other sheeple and wear sliced bread. You would not understand.
you mean semi-auto what a sad shame people don't no there fire arms
Xaro Xhoan Daxos hold down the trigger of Beretta 92 or any hand gun tell me what do you hear no rounds no bang bang
With speed-strips you can 'top up' your revolver. Let's say you fired 2 rounds. With a strip you can top up your gun with 2 rounds only.
Speed: I have seen videos that claim that, once user gets used to the strips they actually load faster with them! The truth is probably in between, as usual.
5 or 6 rounds? With strips this does not matter. With speed loaders you must have the right model for 5 and 6 rounds respectively.
dar'man beskar Ordo
and that's why you don't tip the gun upside down to extract the empty casings, but push the extractor rod up, let it drop with the unfired rounds and pull out those cases that remain.
Woohoo
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TheRobertSt you can have like 15 speed loaders with different amount of bullets in them, like if you fired one, grab the speed loader that has one bullet
TheRobertSt and its faster than speed strips
If you wanted to reload quickly, you shouldn't have purchased a revolver.
Henry Hartman I've seen guys throw a moon clip into a gun as fast as a mag
stoned lotus but a mag holds more bullets
GummyBearLincoln of a lesser caliber maybe
stoned lotus desert eagle
Split Was Taken you get one extra round in a d.e. of the same caliber and one extra if you move to bigger rounds then 50ae
Good video. My preference is both. I carry a couple of speedloaders(HKS) in a jacket pocket during cold months. A speedstrip in the Levi watch-pocket during hot months. The most important thing is to ALWAYS carry your gun. In most situations that 5- shot snubbie will handle the defensive situation WITHOUT having to be reloaded.
You're missing the point. The reload time is exhilarating! It's so different from simply changing a clip! I love to reload during a battle. There's nothing like the feeling of slamming a long silver bullet into a well greased chamber.
Nice reference
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You also must learn how to spin ur revolvers , and Juggle three of them at the same time. Otherwise what's the point!? You also have to be called Ocelot... Revolver ocelot.
*_THATS WHAT SHE SAID_*
Dropped Spaghetti revolver ocelot may have use a gun that uses strip clips before, like Mosin Nagant or M1 Grand
Carry both. Speed loader for when you’re completely empty or need to load as fast as possible. Speed strip for when you may want to only load a couple rounds (shoot 2, reload 2, ie: tactical reload) or when you only have time to get something in the gun (dump all empties then reload 2 to get the gun at least partially loaded). Even though your video of the speed strip reload showed that you had a round get hung up under the extractor slowing your time substantially, I know strips are slower than a loader.
I carry 10 125 gr gold dot hollow point 38 special +p. 5 in the gun and 5 in a speedloader, then a strip with 5 357 180 gr Hardcast. I live I alaska, so I think some outdoorsman rounds are necessary for my edc here.
Sp101 2.25 btw
Just carry 5 revolvers easy
And have each hold different amount of ammo
fucking reaper 2.0 over here
@@skrrtycurty1606 wut
You know.. reaper... from overwatch....
@@skrrtycurty1606 oh I'm stupid-
option 1: classic reload - slow
option 2: speedstrips - medium
option 3: speedloader - fast
option 4: any magazine-fed pistol - superluminal warp drive
It’s the Indian not the arrow. Watch Jerry Miculek load a revolver.
@@strat1080 Yea, then watch him reload a auto...
@@joebauers3746 wasn’t the point stop trying to push auto loaders on people because it’s what you believe in
@@strat1080 Jerry didnt use a speed loader, he used a moonclip for his .45 ACP revolver. And he did it back in 1999 or so. He was fast, but it's not representative of using HKS or Safariland speedloaders
"Your only outgunned if you miss" - Col. Cooper
Some people can put all bullets in a revolver under 1.5 seconds without any additional accessories . Insane.
Its primarily practice and repeating. Go to the range and train each way, loose rounds, speed strips, speed loaders. Do it over and over again no matter what, you can get fast.
Yeah, having a handful of loose rounds in your pocket is very practical.
Ocelot are proud creatures.
Good video! I think if you want faster reloads a semi auto is obviously better but in most defensive civilian encounters no reloading is required. The draw to 1st shot on target is everything as it disrupts the attacker.
4:06 "embarrass the bad guy if you ever shoot him"
... I'd prefer that my bullets kill the bad guy, but I'm old fashioned
Just so you know, that pink tip, allows the bullet to tear through your clothing and still expand properly.
Its a big deal when using hollow points. The guy simply picked the color to be pink. Those rounds are very effective non the less.
Embarrass the carrier too. He had to walk up to a person at a store and ask for the damn things.
@@AsianRedneck239 that's why you shop out of town
I think it all ultimately boils down to how much you practice reloading with either of them. Once someone is used to both and can reload just as fast with one vs the other, then it's up to personal preference imo
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You should have bought a 8 round speed strip for your revolver instead of 6, so it's easier to load two bullets at a time.
OOXOOXOX instead of OOXOOO.
Also, the last gap will make the 5th bullet peel away more easily, making it less likely to pop out of the cylinder.
I would like to see the reload only times segregated... There was some fumbling on ejection that has nothing to do with the load device.
TheWoollyMammoth good point. also, while fishing in the pocket is a fair test, I'd also like to see if the tester had a dedicated split six type belt holder for the speedloader. Also, I've read about and tested only loading 2+2 rather than all five which significantly speeds up a tactical reload. See Michael deBethencourt et al....myself, I carry speedstrips now but favor some sort of New York reload.
how come nobody ever uses the speedloaders by 5 Star Firearms.
all aluminum.
I use 5 star. A little more in price but worth it.
I just got through looking at those. Their one of the only ones I can find that claim to work with my Ruger 38 LCR with CT grips
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Speed strips are nice with that gap method. I have a 686+ so need a longer one. I love my revolver and will take it any day over a mag fed pistol, which I own. It will never jam, possibly a cartridge misfires but easy handed in a revolver, neither situation handled well with a pistol. Well done , thank you
6-10 seconds is a dangerously long reload... get moon clips.
This Guy yea that way when they get bent without you knowing and you go to drop em in they don't line up...BRILLIANT!!!
I would prefer a semi auto magazine pistol to a revolver do to the large amount of ammo you can hold with fast action to take out the empty clip and feed a new one
I was wondering about comparing those
This Guy not if you've got a 500 Magnum. Then only one bullet will have your problem solved.
Toby Derrikson lol
Thanks for the video. My biggest takeaways were:
1) The time difference between the two devices.
2) Since both devices are inexpensive, I think everyone in this lane should get both and try both to determine which works best for them. Good stuff 👍.
That first speedloader is real neat for carry. Looks more low profile than a standard mag and looks simple to use and cheap.
Don't see many people doing wheel gun videos. Thanks. I live in a rural area. I have 5 miles of dirt roads round trip every time I go to town. This can get problematic with dust & grit in a semiauto. Thus I prefer to carry a revolver. For concealed carry the strips are much less noticable and you can carry more. For open carry it doesn't matter and speed loaders are definitely the way to go. Just my opinion. Thanks again for the video.
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Clayton Young as I read your comment, I am enjoying a glass of milk myself. I to enjoy drinking milk.
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What the absolute fuck
I enjoy drinking my dogs urine....
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And people call me crazy
god damn he takes 10 days to shoot a a couple of rounds
Oh hell yeah dude
yeah I can get 33 off in about 3 seconds because I have a g-18 in a fmg housing and i feel like I need more but ehh whatcha gonna do...
Revolvers are still perfectly useful and can serve as viable sidearms, and they certainly chamber and handle very powerful cartridges to work as hunting and dangerous game/defensive weapons in niche roles. However, they are less prevalent due to two, really three, main factors. 1) They require more practice. Magazine fed auto loaders require less skill, and less time to master these skills. You can reload a wheelgun in seconds, but that takes time and practice; plus it's a manual of arms that can be easily interrupted. 2) They carry less ammunition than Magazine fed weapons. In almost any firefight, gun battle, shootout, shooting, etc. the shooter is under heavy duress and will likely fail to hit the target and may have to engage multiple targets. This makes having more rounds available before and after reloads in all configurations both practical and very desirable. 3) Both of these factors create a third, which is that police and military universally use magazine fed auto loaders for these very reasons. What cops and soldiers use, so too does everybody else.
I own a hammerless 640. Its a wonderful congealed sidearm, and I would trust my life with it. Ultimately though, I have found myself carrying a Walther single stack because I'm carrying more ammo, can reload quicker and more reliably, and it's easier to stay fully practiced. Different tools that can accomplish the same goal, just in different ways.
Typo in the title! You meant "time trials", not "time trails".
Oktay Yildirim Bende farkettim onu
Maybe he did mean trails... Time trails on while this guy makes videos with diarrhea of the mouth.
i personally really like the speed strip very easy to carry and for most part if you shoot more then the rounds that are in your gun your having a bad day as it is so
But also the speed strip allows for a tactical reload where the speed loader is all 6 or nothing
with the strip you could fire two rounds duck and reload those 2 only which is pretty easy cause when you push the rod to eject the rounds only the 2 fired ones will stay up allowing you to just pull them quick and ad the next two rounds
MOON CLIPS
You are the speed loader , if you keep calm ( which can be difficult in times ) the best speeder loader is your trained muscle memory . I didn’t read the comments but l am sure there is a ton of advise on “ then get a small frame semi auto with couple of slim easy to Cary magazines “ . Small revolvers are only practical to conduct business in a room or a house , and five round should eliminate the threat . Good luck and thanks for your videos.
Best comparison video of those revolver speed loaders. I prefer the speed strips because of the minimal bulk.
Thank you for including timestamps in the description, you are an MVP for that!
I bought cell phone cases at sears tool dept. They hold 2 speed load holders just fine. I cut plastic strips to put inside the cases just incase, that way shells can't fall out of case in the event the nob gets turned too soon. also nobody realizes I am carrying. I want to keep concealed carry concealed, looks like I have a cell phone.
+charles shaffer get idea...have not heard that suggestion before.
Wow I have that case. The strap turns my phone off so I've never used the case.
Well done and informative. I have carried a J frame for over 15 years but have bought a S&W shield because of the limited round count of the J frame and the time of any reload. Most incidents would be over before any reload could be accomplished. Once I am comfortable with the Shield I will be switching because of the round advantage especially with the 8 round mag. I do like the simplicity and reliability of the S&W J frame.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching. I love the 642, think it's a great looking guns. Sadly I don't shoot it well due to the finger grooves hitting my hand oddly. I just can't take them off because I like the look so much.
Not sure if this was already mentioned below but another con to the speedloader is if the revolver is not fully empty, it will not fill very well. A speedstrip allows you to fill as needed. I supposed one could argue if you're in need of a speedy reload that you'll most likely be fully out of ammo which requires a full speedloader full. Just a thought.
Safariland speed loaders have never lost a round for me yet. HKS , that has always been an issue.
Nice comparison. It all comes down to personal preference. I prefer moon clips. They enable a super quick reload and very smooth ejection from the cylinder.
it's good to see 19th century technology still in use. I assume you drive a model T?
Hey, you can't beat the absolute reliability and simplicity of a revolver. All depends on what you value in a carry gun.
Noah Keyes same thing with double barrel, break action shotguns. They're incredibly simple, and make it quite easy to carry safely, as it is obvious when you have rounds in your gun. Also, carrying it while it's broken is garunteed not to fire
Although your unreasonable rudeness is not deserving of a reply and is suggestive that you are no authority on the topic, I will do my best explain my logic to you anyway.
Dirt and mud getting into the slide of an auto will jam it too, not to mention a defense scenario where your gun receives a liberal application of mud is so uncommon that it's irrelevant to the discussion to begin with. A revolver also operates on a simpler mechanical system with less moving parts and less opportunities for things to go wrong than an auto. In addition to this, revolvers are not picky about ammo and will cycle regardless of what trash you put into it. Revolvers are also simpler in operation because you only have to pull the trigger to shoot. This holds especially true with DAO snubbies. Ammo capacity is essentially a moot point with an average of 2 shots being fired in self defense situations and situations requiring more than 5 or 6 rounds lying outside of 2 standard deviations of the 2 shot average.
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Fuck off. Revolvers were the most common handguns through the 70s and were still very widespread into the 80s. Why? Because they fucking work.
Model T is 20th century tech. But just because something is old doesn't mean it's not still relevant and viable, this is especially true in the field of firearms. The 1911 pistol, M2 Browning machine gun, and Mauser bolt action are examples all older than the model T and still extreme widely used.
Carry both. The speed strip and the speed loader have a place. If you're needing to reload and entire cylinder, the speed loader is preferred. If you shoot 2, reload 2, the speed strip would be preferred. This shoot 2, reload 2 technique is a tactic of a revolver when there is an opportunity to do so based upon the situation. If a bad guy is still a threat after a couple rounds, then continued application of rounds to the offender is necessary until such point as a full cylinder is needed. If after a couple rounds, the threat has gone down, move, seeking cover and use a strip to replace the empties/partially depleted cylinder. Certainly, there may be times when you cannot carry a speed loader. In these cases, the strip is obviously preferred to loose rounds, as you pointed out. But if possible, carrying both is a great option.
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I have a fmg my guy and it is pink... for no fucking reason
I have been researching speedloaders and I came across another TH-cam revolver video that compared the HKS to Safariland speedloaders. The advantage to the Safariland model is that there is no knob to turn. You press the outer surface of the loader to release the bullets. It is unlikely this could happen in your pocket and therefore you are less likely to find the bullets loose when you go to reload. I have not purchased, tested, or compared them but the videos were compelling and possibly may be worth looking into yourself.
I carry revolvers and I also shoot competitively with revolvers. The Safariland speedloaders are superior to the HKS. The Ruger LCR stock grip will not work with the Safariland though unless you modify the grip. They do work great with the J frame S&W.
I love to reload during a battle. There's nothing like the feeling of slamming a long silver bullet into a well greased chamber.
Joey Diamond you’re pretty good
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You should have brought out the Safariland comp speedloaders, which are better than the HKS ones since they use cylinder pressure mechanism instead of a knob twist mechanism and they are more reliable to pocket carry
nothing hurts more than a girly bullet
Dagg .....apparently you haven’t been shot with a girly bullet
Didn't know Joseph Joestar was a gun enthusiast. There was that one time you used a Tommy Gun, but like, shut up.
I like revolvers. It was a good comparison of the two methods. I think I'll use both. #1 speedloader, #2+ speedstrips. Thanks for the video.
I carry a revolver, I have a RIA Model 206 .38spl... I carry speed strips because I can't find any speed loaders that will fit my revolver, I use to carry my Hi Point C9, but don't anymore because, as much as I love my Hi Point, it jams sometimes, it doesn't jam most of the time, but it does on occasion jam, which is something I don't want to happen if, god forbid, I ever have to use my weapon... and revolvers can't possibly jam
+Jonathan How much do speed loaders cost
nickycoley1
for two speed strips, its about $9, for speed loaders, they are anywhere from $5 to $35
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Jonathan H: Actually they can jam err...well, lock up I suppose is a better way to put it. It happened to me. I believe it is a rare occasion, and most likely only somewhat prone to cheaper revolvers. In my case it was a Charter Arms .44 spl, think it was called the Bulldog. Man I loved that fuckin gun, but one day the trigger would just get caught about 1/2 way through the pull. And it wouldn't stop doing it. I probably should have taken it to a gunsmith, but it just shook my faith in my favorite carry piece too much :(
Jonathan H hi points are junk
This video and content section are the most American things I’ve seen
One of the best videos on this subject. great channel. Just started my own. just subbed.
I'm a revolver guy and a S&W revolver collector, so is easy to understand why I carry for about 25 years a S&W revolver! And belive me you can charge a revolver whit speedloader much more faster than you show in this video! You almost make the time to reload a revolver bullet by bullet! Pratice makes perfection! My advice to you is that you need much more training in reloading and timing on put the ammo down range, in particular at that distance!
Thank you so much for the information and example. I recently just bought a S&W 642 as a back up/ OD weapon and was a little torn between the strip and speed loader. But you have given me some great insight to both. Speed loaders I will use at the range for target practice and Speed Strips for carrying.
6:22 he starts actually showing them.
Another pro of the speed strip is that, you can get 2 rounds loaded quicker than trying to load all 6 round from the speed loader. So in a pinch if you need a couple more rounds really quickly, the speed strip will do the job.
Or you can buy a glock and have the same amount of ammo in one mag
Max Otto what do you have against glocks
Max Otto bland and uninteresting does not make a good gun but what do you think would be a better handgun
Max Otto if it's a "cheap starter gun" then why does the navy issue it to the navy seals and also half of those guns are cheaper than a glock
Max Otto also why would almost all police departments use it instead of something like a high point that would be cheaper, if you want to say they pick it because of price and the glock cost 500+ dollars so you can't use price as a reason to use them
Max Otto well from what I got you were saying it sucks and I'm saying that there's a reason that it's the most popular handgun in America
Thanks for demonstrating both reloads. I figured speedloaders were faster but seeing both really helps.
Why do you shoot hunched over like that with you elbows locked?
Isnt that how your suppose to hold a gun?
The way Mass Ayoob teaches it and the way I do it is to leave the first spot by the grip tab empty. It gives you a spot to run your middle fimger and better index your thimb and pointer finger. You don’t have much leverage to pull the round out of that first spot anyway and most people struggling getting the round out of that first spot. He even only loads 5 rds in the speed strips for 6 rd revolvers because that first spot causes do many botched reloads resulting in only successfully loading 4 rds in a 6 shot gun.
Don't own a revolver
Don't own a gun
Not thinking about owning one
Don't watch gun videos
So why was this in my recommended?
Yoshi On drugs Welcome to TH-cam recommendations.
Winner of the most murican comment of the day award.
Yoshi On drugs TH-cam wants to make you a firearm owner. Or God is warning you of an imminent threat, GO OUT AND BUY A GUN TODAY!
Daniel Unruh You're an obvious troll. That or a fucking idiot.
You probably watched speedrun videos. They have similar keywords.
I like that a speed-strip will fit in the watch pocket of my jeans as if it was made for just that purpose. That being said, if you can find a good way to carry the speed loader, it's certainly faster. I have used both extensively and see a place for both. As an aside, I have used the HKS brand speed loaders exclusively for years; they're not "gimmicky" and I find them quite durable. That being said, I'm going to try the 5 Star speed loaders for my LCRx .38 Special (J2 model) as I understand that they clear the grips on the LCRx/LCR a bit better, we'll see. Thank you for the video, you do a damned good job. You enunciate clearly and express just the right amount of enthusiasm. I have watched a ton of videos recently on the LCR/LCRx line of revolvers and an equal amount of .38 Special ammunition reviews and many are damned near unwatchable because of the videographer's addiction to blaring ass music (not interested), or the poor quality of the narration (too much with the Eeyore). Keep doing what you're doing.
where did you get that grip for the smith? beautiful
GunCollector007 that's from the Smith custom shop model. Standard.
Altamont grips.
Very informative. Haven't made up my mind yet, but you gave me a lot to think about. Well done.
Jesus how shaky are your hands
Awesomerama he's got Parkinson's disease jk
I got shaky hands to
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Thanks for this video. One more benefit of the strips: If you only fired two or three rounds while moving to cover, you could just reload those rounds with a strip.
Good for you, it is great to see more gay men getting into self defense and shooting sports. We need more diversity in the gun world and more people voting on 2nd amendment issues.
He said he has a wife
TAC-Z your not making any since.
TAC-Z very very inappropriate , gay is very very bad sir , gayism should not exist
Johnny Riper homosexual ality has existed before man could write. so don't lecture us about it.
Jacob Anderson doesn't matter how long it has existed , whoever created us , created Adam and Eve , not Adam and Steve, therefore makes it wrong.
Good job, enjoyed your review. For those boring people that only have Auto's, some of us like revolvers, there are advantages to both. On a dusty quad or a horse in bear or cougar country I'd choose a revolver over an auto any day. Along with a carbine. If I was walking in Harlem or South Central LA I'd be packing a Glock holding 33. Like the man said, "choices". I have several revolvers and several auto's, and I enjoy all of them.
I don't even shoot guns why am i here
TO SHOOT GUYS!
I prefer moon clips: the rounds remain together and they're less bulky than a speedloader, also you don't get the cons of the speedloader as there's nothing to turn our that can turn on accident, just dump the thing in and you're done.
4:08 talks about his wife as HIM
trap alert
Niikotii he's not talking about shooting his wife idiot
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Pretty good and professional video , i really like the revolvers , sadly i haven't fulfilled one of my dreams about owning a 629
Why even use a revolver over a semi-automatic? (German here, have little clue about guns)
Donerkebab some people just like revolvers more I think revolvers are usually more powerful
NorthSeaHero There's no such thing as overkill if you're life is in danger.
Depends on the scenario. I have both and depending on how I feel, will carry either or. The revolver is nice for the ability to use snake shot though and it tolerates getting sand and dirt in it better. Not usually a problem, but the wind does pick up from time to time where I like to camp.
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Donerkebab revolvers can be a bit more reliable in that they don't have an ejection system, thus reducing jamming a lot, although they are wider and a bit more bulky, I myself would prefer a semi over a revolver any day simply because you can put more lead were you aim faster and have a heavily reduced reload time, although moon clips and speed loaders in experienced hands can be just as if not faster than a magazine reload, I am just a kid so do not take my words as facts, I am only giving you my opinion on the matter, sorry for not knowing german, I would have typed in german if I could
thanks for the video. just got my hands on two quick strips and two speed loaders and I'm playing around with both. quick strips seem to be the way to go for concealability but having never used them, the speed loader is still much quicker.
258 liberals disliked this video because there are guns in it
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Or maybe the fact that 8-10 seconds is a lot of time when faced with a threat.
*Terrorists are shooting at you with their AKMs
"Hold on let me reload my revolver first."
Terrorists: "yeah sure take your time"
I believe it was Clint Smith that coined the very true statement that carrying a gun was not supposed to be comfortable,but comforting! Meaning a little discomfort while carrying the gun and its attributes that go with it was well worth it,with the peace of mind that it should provide a person giving they are trained and practiced in its use! Try the Safariland j frame speed loaders way faster than hks.
so your just carrying loaded revolver in your pocket
AgarDisk SND thats kinda the point. Your gun dosent help the giy mugging you with a knife if its at home.
Back when semi automatics were less reliable I could understand carrying a revolver, but there is absolutely no practical reason to pick and wider handgun, with a smaller capacity, that’s objectively harder to use under stress, and has a much slower reload rate.
Imagine what an awesome video it would be if someone with some reloading skills and practice did it.
Not some fumbling fool...
Wow, not even flex tape can fix that
Thanks man! this will be very useful at school!
are you sure this video isnt showing off the worst possible shooting posture?
Brazy My thoughts exactly.
Jimmy De'Souza or the gayest
It's a nice test but not very useful.
The benefit to speed strips is that they lay flat and are easily hidden. They compliment a small, lightweight revolver very well when concealment, surprise and ALWAYS HAVING A GUN WITH YOU is important.
The trick to speed strips is not to reload all 5. it's to reload 2+2. or, as my instructor taught our class, how many rounds does it take to reload your revolver? One. One round.
Speedloaders are quicker, yes (with practice), but they are also much bulkier. You also must be dedicated to ONE type of speedloader -- SKS or Safariland -- since the release mechanism is so different (twist vs push).
I have purchased both. I carry speed strips. Then Aga, I carry two j-frames, so I'm not too concerned about reloading.
Thank you for the video! Good shooting!
How to reload your gun faster:
Use a magazine fed pistol...
*Wink*
I know it's been a long time since your last upload but I think many people would agree, we'd love to see some more videos
I don't get why anyone would still get into revolvers at all. I guess it's just nostalgia. Take ur revolver and let off 5 rounds. Then load...... then 5 more..... ok. Now u r almost at the same point u would be with a beretta 9mm and 16 round clip. No comparison whatsoever
blackangel6682 Hey if you can fit a full size beretta in your pocket more power to you. Must have deep pockets. Lol
blackangel6682 I'd imagine revolvers still being used because of their accuracy and potential stopping power in exchange for less per 'clip' sure the arguement would be get a bigger/better handgun but again, revolvers are surprisingly accurate. the simple act of pulling back the hammer before firing a shot makes all the difference whether it's a single action or double action revolver
blackangel6682
So you give advice on what to carry but call a magazine a clip? Hmmm
The typically heavy trigger pull makes it safer to conceal with a round in the firing position.
The snubnoses can be extremely small and compact, again making them better for concealment.
Mechanical simplicity.
This isn't Call of Duty, so having a 16 round magazine doesn't benefit you in a real life self defense scenario.
Ever go camping in rattlesnake country? It's nice to have a revolver with some snake shot on your hip.
Have fun concealing a full size pistol vs a single stack 9 or 380.
blackangel6682 for one I'd rather have 6 rounds of 357mag than 6 or 7 or even 8 rounds of a semi auto caliber! second revolvers carry and conceal much easier than semi autos do and 3rd revolvers are like driving a manual transmission vs a semi auto being an automatic transmission you just get a better feeling. it's a connection instead of just "going thru the motions" when I first got into handguns I too went straight for the semi autos ( tho I chose all metal da/sa) I never really got into the fantastic plastic pistols but now that I've been in the game for a while plastic pistols are boring ugly and all the same while revolvers are classy and just damn beautiful I carry one every day and don't feel underpowered at all you really shouldn't knock it until you've tried it
the speed strip is best if used in such a way that your gun is never empty. such as fire 2 reload 2 so on and so forth an extra bonus is that it keeps that bad guy from knowing exactly how many rounds are left in your revolver.
I use the Bianchi and Tuff strips with my LCR .357M. Strange thing though, my bianchi (10yrs old) are fine, and the Tuff in black are fine. But I purchased some orange Tuff strips at the same time I bought the black Tuff strips. After 4yrs the orange strips crumbled and broke apart. I am not sure if its the dye they used making them inconsistent? Normally the strips are on my belt (Tuff belt pouch) or in my travel bag/car when I need obey local OC/CHL rules. They are used atleast once a month at the range and I never had a issue with them or noticed any fatigue issues.
If I were in a critical situation it would have been bad.
I find the speed strips have one slot on the end that's a bit more stubborn to let go of the round. So I load the 5 slots that are easy to load and leave the one on the end empty.
I like speed strips because they fit more comfortably in the pocket.
Two of your "cons" in using speed loaders (tumbling in your pocket, releasing the rounds in your pocket) would be negated if you could get over the fact wearing an owb pouch "looks weird." Seems like a silly thing to worry about to me.
I would say price when it comes to defensive products is a big deal as you want people from poorer or less well off backgrounds to be able to defend themselves adequately without having to financially strain themselves. Apart from that excellent video, keep it up!
We that love the wheel gun will always love the wheel gun. I have a Ruger GP100 love it.
Great video! Love the Ruger. Sadly, with the self locking mechanism built into the Smith, it's a no go for me.
Speed strips are an improvement over ONLY loose rounds; there's no comparison with speedloaders when it comes to reload speed. The main practical advantage speed strips have is that they allow you to do partial reloads. As for carrying, I would NEVER carry spare ammo--speed strip, speedloader or magazine--in a pants pocket, unless I were skilled and practiced enough to access it while lying down, kneeling, crouching, etc. Chances are, if you need to reload in a self-defense situation, you'll be reloading behind cover, not standing up and directly facing the threat.
easy fix: carry one speedloader and one speed strip. top off with strip, reload with loader.
Very good presentation. I found it useful and I'm certainly going to reconsider my options with respect to reloads.
Nice video. Training with speed strips is not always full reload. Many practice ejection the original empty’s and get 2 in the cylinder and get back in the fight or finish it then get 2 more in if needed. The speed loader is for full reload every time.
For those dissing on speed strips- it's proof you don't daily carry. Slower-yes. Ease of carry and concealment-A+, and that's the whole point of them.
I have seen speedloaders with which it is not necessary to turn them, just press them against the revolver drum when reloading to release the bullets.
In a personal opinion, if you are going to use a revolver as a personal defense, it is best to have one with which you can recharge with moonclips.
Ever since I discovered speed loaders existed always thought they were sick as fuck imo
Speed strip are nice because you can top off. Shot two, speed strip load 2 . Keep going
This guy kills people in style using those sweet jeans and flip flops
I made my own type for shoulder holster. Mine is 38 spec. Tygon tubing half inch with one be glued cap and one not. Can be held on strap more or less like a bandoleer. You can keep 6 - 10 in a very small space and never bulky. Yes loads one bullet at a time but with practice, about one to two seconds reload.
Most people prefer revolvers because of several reasons: reliability, quicker resolution to a misfire or malfunction and ease of use. Semiautomatic pistols have an advantage in capacity. I’ve always carried a S & W 642 .38. I believe that the FBI states that most gun incidents are within 15 feet and average 3 rounds. All said…. It’s what you are comfortable with and PRACTICE that most.
One thing i learn about a revolver when reloading, it's an art.