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November 12, 2017, 06:50 PM | #1 |
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Best speed loader for a 7-shot S&W 686
I was looking at the Speed Beez and the HKS at $35.99 and 11.99, respectively.
Amazon is offering a Pelican case + Speed Beez loading block for $69.95. Not to disparage any particular product but I intend this as a Christmas present and would like to get the "best". Of course, spending more is no guarantee you're getting more. Opinions? Thoughts? |
November 12, 2017, 07:32 PM | #2 |
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I like speed strips ..
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November 12, 2017, 09:06 PM | #3 |
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I have five of the HKS units for my 686+.
They're decent. I last used them about three weeks ago to requalify for my CCW. When I carry my 686+, I don't carry speedloaders. I'm comfortable with 7 rounds.
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November 12, 2017, 09:15 PM | #4 |
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Speed Beez are based on the Dade design, retaining rounds with a circular spring.
Fast straight push loading but more likely to shed rounds if dropped. |
November 12, 2017, 09:57 PM | #5 |
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HKS loaders have been popular for many years, for a good reason. They are economical, well made, and they work.
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November 12, 2017, 11:47 PM | #6 |
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November 12, 2017, 11:51 PM | #7 |
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No experience, but operationally it is a twist-knob type like HKS. All metal, though.
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November 13, 2017, 07:20 AM | #8 |
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Use the Star 8 round loaders and the HKs . Like both but the Star is high quality.
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November 13, 2017, 07:30 AM | #9 |
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I don't think it will make any difference unless you're one of the top rated shooters in the country. I shot team challenge for years and I used HKS speed loaders. My team and I almost always ran perfect scores in the handgun event. If you're got money to spend and simply want what is theoretically the best, get the Beez. I used a revolver three times in the precision event (when my semi-auto was back for rework) and ran it twice and one time only left one plate. That's with HKS loaders and that level of performance is pretty much unheard of with a revolver.
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November 13, 2017, 08:54 AM | #10 |
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Revolverguy.com He'll give you the answer on speed loaders. Won't go wrong with HKS on the seven shooters. Unfortunately, for those who like them, Safariland doesn't make a seven shooter loader, only a six round model. |
November 13, 2017, 01:00 PM | #11 |
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Have your 686+ converted to full moon clips from TK Custom and don't worry about speed loaders. You just send in your cylinder so you don't have to spend a lot on shipping. You will get it back in a week. No speed loader is as fast as a full moon clip.
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November 13, 2017, 01:43 PM | #13 |
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Full moon clips in a long case can sometimes be a bit touchy, they are so much easier in a short stubby round like the 45acp. My 625 is easier than my 627 to load with moon clips.
Now as for speed loaders I stick with HKS or speed strips to load my revolver, the strips lay flat and dont make a big round bulge in my pocket unlike the HKS can do. I know your looking for a gift but like said, just because you spent more does not mean your getting a better product.
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November 13, 2017, 03:41 PM | #14 |
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HKS all the way simple, reliable, they work. I tried the safariland push loaders I had two of them fail to retain the rounds after a couple months of daily carry and weekly practice. The push design is unreliable and prone to breakage and wear.
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I like HKS speed loaders because they are reliable, easy to use and affordable. Of course, the fact that I've used them for the last thirty years or so makes my opinion a little biased.
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November 14, 2017, 08:57 PM | #16 |
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I've had perfectly good results with HKS for my 686P. Not inclined to pay 2X-3X for a different loader at this point when HKS works.
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November 15, 2017, 12:26 AM | #17 |
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For my various revolvers, I've bought and use HKS, SpeedBeez, 5Starfirearms, Safariland, and (Bianchi) speedstrips. As others have said, Safariland doesn't have a 7 rounder. I also will occasionally use/carry moon-clips for those revolvers which I have made for moon-clips.
If it was me receiving the gift, I'd be thrilled to receive either of the first three especially if I'd not owned them before. The Speedbeez and 5starfirearms brands can be ordered/bought with those loading blocks which I find convenient at the range. These loading blocks can also be used with the HKS speedloaders, too, as the last time I looked, HKS didn't have loading blocks on the market. Speedbeez https://www.speedbeez.com/product-ca...-frame-7-shot/ 5StarFirearms http://www.5starfirearms.com/L7-357-...ries-s/133.htm For actual carry, I'm usually using an HKS either in the pocket &/or clipped onto my belt using a Safariland clip holder.
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November 17, 2017, 07:33 PM | #18 |
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I use 5 Star loaders for the 8 shot S&W 627's....(they twist to release )...they are well made...but they are no quicker than the HKS brand.
I prefer the Jet/Safariland style that propels the rounds into the cylinder....over the twist style / and I think you've found the only one that propels the rounds into the cylinder ( Jet and Safariland do not make them for 7 round guns...or 8 round guns )... |
November 18, 2017, 12:00 AM | #19 |
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My vote is for HKS. I've been using them for years with my 686 Plus.
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November 18, 2017, 09:47 PM | #20 |
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I just use the HKS ones. No issues. They're fine for my purposes.
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