The short SP101 actually has about as much ejector rod travel as some bigger guns, due to the fact that the front of the rod doesn't serve as a latch; so the rod can be longer in the same-sized shroud. That said, it will not 'clear' magnum cases- again, like many larger guns. You overcome this by tilting the barrel skyward upon reloading and striking the ejector rod smartly. It will clear them then.
I carry a SP101 and have settled on the Safariland-style speedloaders w/o the knob, which release the cartridges when pressed into the cylinder. They seem to clear the stock grips a little better than HKS does- and I have both. Don't be afraid to remove a little grip material if that's what it takes to facilitate trouble-free reloads under pressure.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with Speed Strips either, and they do in fact carry better in a jacket pocket. Be advised that they are soft rubber however and they will hang on material if you aren't careful.
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