On carrying speed strips...

AdamSean · June 15, 2011, 05:27 PM

i was just wondering how everyone who does, carries their speed strips. I usually just put them in my pocket, but I tend to get a bit sweaty in the warm months and don't want my spare ammo getting all nasty. So again, how do you carry your speed strips?

payden · June 15, 2011, 05:35 PM

Back right pocket works best for me.

WildBill45 · June 15, 2011, 05:47 PM

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Back right pocket works best for me.

Here-hear on that one.

But, and there always is a but in life ... why carry speed strips instead of speedloaders? There is no speed in speed strips! I carry moon clips these days, used to use speed strips and/or speed loaders; the loaders don't imprint that badly!

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I tend to get a bit sweaty in the warm months and don't want my spare ammo getting all nasty

Move to Alaska, it helps with the sweat issue!

TenRing · June 15, 2011, 05:56 PM

I use both but I prefer speed strips most of the time because they are not as bulky and they fit into smaller spaces and pockets. I can fit one into the watch pocket of my jeans. I also like to carry them in my weak side front pocket.

If you don't think the speed strips are fast, you might not be using them correctly. You're supposed to load two chambers at a time and peel the ammo off into the cylinder with an overhand motion. I load speed strips just as fast or faster than a speedloader.

Speedloaders are more likely to loosen up and drop ammo if they are not carried in a case but the speed strips don't require any type of case. Just drop 'em in a pocket and go.

old bear · June 15, 2011, 05:58 PM

In a Zip/Lock bag kept in glove box of car.

WildBill45 · June 15, 2011, 06:04 PM

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I load speed strips just as fast or faster than a speedloader

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Right! I know how to load speed strips trust me, this is we had for a while. If you can load speed strips as fast as speed loaders, then you are slow with both! I can load two guns with moon clips handed to me separately before you load one with speed strips. If you are close lets hit and range and film it!

Speed strips are a nice thing to have, but fast, no way! Lets dial in some stress, and let someone pull a paint gun out while blindfolded and start to shoot at you, and see if you get hit first or loaded first, again, lets film it!

Straightshooter629 · June 15, 2011, 06:07 PM

For everyday concealed carry, I prefer speed stips because they are far less bulky that speed loaders, I carry mine in a Accumold glove pouch. The glove pouch carries two speed strips like it was made for it. It can be worn on the belt or slipped into your back pocket like a wallet. As far as speed is concerned, with some practice, I have been able to load with the strips almost as fast as with the speed loaders.

TenRing · June 15, 2011, 06:14 PM

Why should anyone have to hand the guns to you? I'm talking about reloading one gun IDPA style after shooting out the first cylinder.

I'm a few hundred miles away from you but If you claim to be that fast, I won't argue. I don't want this to degenerate into a heated contest. I was just saying that speed strips are a really convenient way to carry more ammo.

Moon clips may be faster than speed strips or speedloaders but they are not fool proof and they can be finicky, especially when using ammo shaped like .357 mag. Moons tend to work best with short, fat ammo with beveled ends like .45 ACP.

Picher · June 15, 2011, 06:28 PM

After getting speed loaders, my speed strips went the way of the dodo bird. My last one is stuck under the front strap of the Pachmayr Grips on my Ruger MKII to make the grip longer and better for my relatively large hand. Shazamm!

OOOPS, forgot about this being the revolver forum. Please forgive.

AdamSean · June 15, 2011, 06:33 PM

I hope to one day move to Alaska, but until then I need a better way to carry them. And I carry speed strips because speed loaders are too bulky in my shorts pocket.

"JJ" · June 15, 2011, 06:48 PM

I carry mine in my cargo pockets. I know, not the handiest. I have & carry speedloaders as well, but I like the strips when I am hunting. If I fire off 1, 2 or 3 rds, I can load 1, 2 or 3 rds to top off the cylinder! As far as whats faster, Miculek with his mon clips can beat us ALL!! Ayoob with strips can run off and leave most with clips! Me, I just hope I don't have to find out exactly how slow I am!

skoro · June 15, 2011, 06:56 PM

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how do you carry your speed strips?

I carry my 642 in an inner jacket pocket during the cool months. And a "slow strip" goes into a smaller inside jacket pocket. I say slow strip because where I'm involved, the only speed in reloading from that strip of cartridges is low speed.

In the long hot Texas summer, I usually carry a P3AT.

Kreyzhorse · June 15, 2011, 07:05 PM

When I carry speed strips, I usually just dump them in my pocket. If you are worried about them getting sweaty, a dump pouch carried on the belt will support the ammo in speed strips. They are easy to reach that way and still allow you to gain speed by using the strips.

Jim March · June 15, 2011, 07:21 PM

I went and made what is arguably the best speedloader carrier setup ever:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449753

Tidbit:

Earlier Mk2 edition:

What I use now:

The speedloader carriers are thick (.125" grade) kydex strips lightly molded to the speed strips and then sewn to the back plate. There's also a set of kydex "wedges" that are hard to see, acting as "speed bumps" to keep the speed strips in place. In the latest edition there's two on top of the top carrier, and the top carrier acts as the barrier for the bottom carrier.

In theory you could do a wide "cowboy gun rig belt" with diagonal layers of these sorts of carriers all the way around.

orionengnr · June 15, 2011, 07:24 PM

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the loaders don't imprint that badly!

My revolvers are .41 Mag and .45 LC. Speed loaders for those N-frames seem like they are 3" in diameter. Makes a heck of a bulge in your pocket.

don't shoot it's me · June 15, 2011, 07:28 PM

No one but me carries them in the watch pocket of their jeans????

Standing Wolf · June 15, 2011, 08:12 PM

I just drop speed strips in my left rear pocket. I've always carried my wallet in the right rear pocket. I couldn't tell you why, since I'm right-handed, -eyed, and -footed.

fdreano · June 15, 2011, 08:26 PM

I use my watch pocket for speed strip carry sometimes as well - so, you aren't alone...

Tommy Vercetti · June 15, 2011, 08:30 PM

I carry two speed strips in a leather belt holster type pouch, very flat, easy to wear on my belt

Technosavant · June 15, 2011, 08:30 PM

Speed strips may not be as fast as speedloaders, but they're flatter, easier to hide, and generally easier to carry.

Sometimes I'll keep them in a pocket if I have an open one that's easy to reach, but last time I ordered holsters, I ordered a speedloader pouch from Simply Rugged. It sits at about 7:30 on my belt and holds them securely but for easy and quick access.

CajunBass · June 15, 2011, 08:43 PM

I carry mine in a cheap cell phone case I got at the dollar store for a couple of bucks.

Shadi Khalil · June 15, 2011, 08:44 PM

I carry my speed strips in my back left pocket.

don't shoot it's me · June 15, 2011, 09:18 PM

As for speed...I've always found strips and loaders pretty close...just takes some practice...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1gTMfYJvrI

TenRing · June 16, 2011, 12:10 AM

^ That's the basic idea and a good demo.

ClydeFrog · June 16, 2011, 12:56 AM

I'm surprised no forum member posted the Altoids mint case yet.

These clever metal boxes can store 2 6rd .357/.38spl speed strips.
I've used this method a few times with my Taurus Protector & Ruger GPNY .38spl revolvers. Crooks or parking lot drivers who glance inside your motor vehicle will think you have a few breath mints but you know the tin really is courously strong.

ClydeFrog

June 15, 2011, 05:27 PM	#1
AdamSean Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 479	On carrying speed strips... i was just wondering how everyone who does, carries their speed strips. I usually just put them in my pocket, but I tend to get a bit sweaty in the warm months and don't want my spare ammo getting all nasty. So again, how do you carry your speed strips?

June 15, 2011, 06:48 PM	#11
"JJ" Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2010 Location: NE Texas Posts: 576	I carry mine in my cargo pockets. I know, not the handiest. I have & carry speedloaders as well, but I like the strips when I am hunting. If I fire off 1, 2 or 3 rds, I can load 1, 2 or 3 rds to top off the cylinder! As far as whats faster, Miculek with his mon clips can beat us ALL!! Ayoob with strips can run off and leave most with clips! Me, I just hope I don't have to find out exactly how slow I am! __________________ ~ "JJ"

June 15, 2011, 07:05 PM	#13
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	When I carry speed strips, I usually just dump them in my pocket. If you are worried about them getting sweaty, a dump pouch carried on the belt will support the ammo in speed strips. They are easy to reach that way and still allow you to gain speed by using the strips. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

June 15, 2011, 07:21 PM	#14
Jim March Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 1999 Location: Pittsburg, CA, USA Posts: 7,417	I went and made what is arguably the best speedloader carrier setup ever: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449753 Tidbit: Earlier Mk2 edition: What I use now: The speedloader carriers are thick (.125" grade) kydex strips lightly molded to the speed strips and then sewn to the back plate. There's also a set of kydex "wedges" that are hard to see, acting as "speed bumps" to keep the speed strips in place. In the latest edition there's two on top of the top carrier, and the top carrier acts as the barrier for the bottom carrier. In theory you could do a wide "cowboy gun rig belt" with diagonal layers of these sorts of carriers all the way around. __________________ Jim March

June 15, 2011, 08:12 PM	#17
Standing Wolf Member in memoriam Join Date: April 26, 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,649	I just drop speed strips in my left rear pocket. I've always carried my wallet in the right rear pocket. I couldn't tell you why, since I'm right-handed, -eyed, and -footed. __________________ No tyrant should ever be allowed to die of natural causes.

June 15, 2011, 05:35 PM	#2
payden Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Some where down in Texas Posts: 71	Back right pocket works best for me.

June 15, 2011, 05:56 PM	#4
TenRing Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Posts: 427	I use both but I prefer speed strips most of the time because they are not as bulky and they fit into smaller spaces and pockets. I can fit one into the watch pocket of my jeans. I also like to carry them in my weak side front pocket. If you don't think the speed strips are fast, you might not be using them correctly. You're supposed to load two chambers at a time and peel the ammo off into the cylinder with an overhand motion. I load speed strips just as fast or faster than a speedloader. Speedloaders are more likely to loosen up and drop ammo if they are not carried in a case but the speed strips don't require any type of case. Just drop 'em in a pocket and go.

June 15, 2011, 05:58 PM	#5
old bear Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2009 Location: Not close enough to the beach Posts: 1,477	In a Zip/Lock bag kept in glove box of car.

June 15, 2011, 06:07 PM	#7
Straightshooter629 Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 475	For everyday concealed carry, I prefer speed stips because they are far less bulky that speed loaders, I carry mine in a Accumold glove pouch. The glove pouch carries two speed strips like it was made for it. It can be worn on the belt or slipped into your back pocket like a wallet. As far as speed is concerned, with some practice, I have been able to load with the strips almost as fast as with the speed loaders.

June 15, 2011, 06:14 PM	#8
TenRing Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Posts: 427	Why should anyone have to hand the guns to you? I'm talking about reloading one gun IDPA style after shooting out the first cylinder. I'm a few hundred miles away from you but If you claim to be that fast, I won't argue. I don't want this to degenerate into a heated contest. I was just saying that speed strips are a really convenient way to carry more ammo. Moon clips may be faster than speed strips or speedloaders but they are not fool proof and they can be finicky, especially when using ammo shaped like .357 mag. Moons tend to work best with short, fat ammo with beveled ends like .45 ACP.

June 15, 2011, 06:28 PM	#9
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	After getting speed loaders, my speed strips went the way of the dodo bird. My last one is stuck under the front strap of the Pachmayr Grips on my Ruger MKII to make the grip longer and better for my relatively large hand. Shazamm! OOOPS, forgot about this being the revolver forum. Please forgive.

June 15, 2011, 06:33 PM	#10
AdamSean Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 479	I hope to one day move to Alaska, but until then I need a better way to carry them. And I carry speed strips because speed loaders are too bulky in my shorts pocket.

June 15, 2011, 07:28 PM	#16
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	No one but me carries them in the watch pocket of their jeans????

June 15, 2011, 08:26 PM	#18
fdreano Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Posts: 174	I use my watch pocket for speed strip carry sometimes as well - so, you aren't alone...

June 15, 2011, 08:30 PM	#19
Tommy Vercetti Senior Member Join Date: June 26, 2004 Location: Fairhope, Alabama Posts: 1,119	I carry two speed strips in a leather belt holster type pouch, very flat, easy to wear on my belt __________________ "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross." Sinclair Lewis, (It Can't Happen Here, 1935) "Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak" Marcus Tullius Cicero

June 15, 2011, 08:30 PM	#20
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	Speed strips may not be as fast as speedloaders, but they're flatter, easier to hide, and generally easier to carry. Sometimes I'll keep them in a pocket if I have an open one that's easy to reach, but last time I ordered holsters, I ordered a speedloader pouch from Simply Rugged. It sits at about 7:30 on my belt and holds them securely but for easy and quick access.

June 15, 2011, 08:43 PM	#21
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	I carry mine in a cheap cell phone case I got at the dollar store for a couple of bucks. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

June 15, 2011, 08:44 PM	#22
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	I carry my speed strips in my back left pocket.

June 15, 2011, 09:18 PM	#23
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	As for speed...I've always found strips and loaders pretty close...just takes some practice... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1gTMfYJvrI

June 16, 2011, 12:10 AM	#24
TenRing Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Posts: 427	^ That's the basic idea and a good demo.

June 16, 2011, 12:56 AM	#25
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Minty fresh... I'm surprised no forum member posted the Altoids mint case yet. These clever metal boxes can store 2 6rd .357/.38spl speed strips. I've used this method a few times with my Taurus Protector & Ruger GPNY .38spl revolvers. Crooks or parking lot drivers who glance inside your motor vehicle will think you have a few breath mints but you know the tin really is courously strong. ClydeFrog