To use, you simple eject the spent rounds, insert the speedloader, then twist the knob at the back to release the fresh rounds from the HKS speedloader. Three HKS speedloaders? How many of those things does the author own? IMG Jim Grantįor the uninitiated, the HKS speedloader (like all traditional speedloaders for revolvers) is a polymer cylinder that holds 5, 6, or 7 rounds (or 8, they’re made specifically for certain guns) in the perfect position to slide into the revolver’s cylinder. Or, would you rather grab a large item with textured aluminum that requires two simple motions to fill your revolver to capacity in an instance?įor me, the answer is clear: the HKS speedloader. Would you rather fish around for individual rounds praying the combination of stress-included sweat, hand tremors, and low light doesn’t cause you to drop the rounds on the pavement below. As your would-be assailant approaches, you have mere seconds to perform a reload. For some odd reason you couldn’t make up your mind this morning while getting dressed, so you filled one pocket with 5 loose 38 special rounds, and the other pocket with a single speedloader. As he collapses to the ground, the second guy approaches furiously that you just shot his favorite partner in crime. Between the minuscule sights, the heavy double-action trigger, and all the adrenaline in your veins you only manage to score two hits on the first guy.

You even commit to drawing your trusty pocket 38 special and fire 5 rounds at the first attacker. You do everything by the book, you try to deescalate the situation, walk backward while speaking in a clear, strong voice. Imagine you’re in a dark parking garage and you’ve just been ambushed by two muggers with knives. Simple in construction, speeloaders keep rounds primed and ready for use.

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