Caldwell Universal Pistol Loader

Nathan · February 10, 2017, 04:24 PM

Just got it in the mail..

Caldwell Universal Pistol Loader

Just tried it with 40 Glockmags, 13 & 15 round, CZ 40 mags, 1911 and Kahr 380 mags. All worked pretty well, except 380. With a spacer in front of the mag, it worked. I could not get 13 rounds reliably in my G23 mags. 12 were ok. Btw, it is not rated for 380.

Not bad. Easy to use. I wonder how it will work in like 3 years?? Materials are a bit suspect. That is an opinion only. It looks like a good design and works pretty well.

Just wanted to write something up. I needed it for wife and kids. If you have questions or a request, let me know and we can make this better!

Dusty Rivers · March 23, 2018, 08:25 AM

Any update on the loader? Have you tried spraying it with silicon spray? Double stack and single stack mags? Sig mags? Thanks

rpenmanparker · March 23, 2018, 11:12 AM

If you don't mind having different loaders for different calibers and magazine models, I highly recommend the inexpensive Adco ones. Simple, plastic devices but they really work.

**Spats McGee** · March 23, 2018, 11:19 AM

I got a Caldwell mag charger as part of a Smith & Wesson promotion. Works pretty well, but I can't make any assurances as to how the materials will hold up over time yet. I'm not entirely convinced it works any better than an Uplula (which looks quite a bit smaller), but I haven't tried an Uplula, either.

BWM · March 23, 2018, 12:20 PM

It takes about 2min to get use to the Uplula and it does a good job on 380 38 357 40 45

Ricklin · March 23, 2018, 03:50 PM

The very simple and very inexpensive mag loader that came with my G19 works great. Could hardly be any simpler.

dave7798801 · March 23, 2018, 11:23 PM

I tried one and sent it back to Amazon and went back to using my Uplula. Seemed overly complicated compared to the Uplula, also did not like that it pushed on the front of the cartridges to load them.

tranders · March 24, 2018, 12:01 PM

"The very simple and very inexpensive mag loader that came with my G19 works great. Could hardly be any simpler."

I also have an Uplula that works well,but the simple Glock loader that came with my G26 works good also.

Nathan · April 25, 2020, 01:04 PM

On sale now....LINK $15 on clearance.

Still loving mine. I only have one hand, so maybe that impacts why I like this thing so much. I need to keep stress off the elbow & thumb that goes with my hand.

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Any update on the loader? Have you tried spraying it with silicon spray? Double stack and single stack mags? Sig mags? Thanks

No need for silicone spray, yet. I don’t have any Sig products. Yes, double and single stack.

1911, shield, m&p full size, Glock, etc.

February 10, 2017, 04:24 PM	#1
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	Caldwell Universal Pistol Loader Just got it in the mail.. Caldwell Universal Pistol Loader Just tried it with 40 Glockmags, 13 & 15 round, CZ 40 mags, 1911 and Kahr 380 mags. All worked pretty well, except 380. With a spacer in front of the mag, it worked. I could not get 13 rounds reliably in my G23 mags. 12 were ok. Btw, it is not rated for 380. Not bad. Easy to use. I wonder how it will work in like 3 years?? Materials are a bit suspect. That is an opinion only. It looks like a good design and works pretty well. Just wanted to write something up. I needed it for wife and kids. If you have questions or a request, let me know and we can make this better!

March 23, 2018, 08:25 AM	#2
Dusty Rivers Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Posts: 235	update? Any update on the loader? Have you tried spraying it with silicon spray? Double stack and single stack mags? Sig mags? Thanks __________________ Dusty: I'm kind of a big deal! Rob Pincus follower PDN NRA Lifetime Member, our only voice!

March 23, 2018, 11:19 AM	#4
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	I got a Caldwell mag charger as part of a Smith & Wesson promotion. Works pretty well, but I can't make any assurances as to how the materials will hold up over time yet. I'm not entirely convinced it works any better than an Uplula (which looks quite a bit smaller), but I haven't tried an Uplula, either. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

March 23, 2018, 12:20 PM	#5
BWM Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2013 Location: SW IN Posts: 438	It takes about 2min to get use to the Uplula and it does a good job on 380 38 357 40 45 __________________ Man that likes guns. Navy. USS Ponchatoula AO 148 USS Vesuvius AE 15

March 23, 2018, 03:50 PM	#6
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,013	Glock The very simple and very inexpensive mag loader that came with my G19 works great. Could hardly be any simpler. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

March 23, 2018, 11:12 AM	#3
rpenmanparker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2018 Posts: 122	If you don't mind having different loaders for different calibers and magazine models, I highly recommend the inexpensive Adco ones. Simple, plastic devices but they really work.

March 23, 2018, 11:23 PM	#7
dave7798801 Member Join Date: February 9, 2016 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 30	I tried one and sent it back to Amazon and went back to using my Uplula. Seemed overly complicated compared to the Uplula, also did not like that it pushed on the front of the cartridges to load them.

March 24, 2018, 12:01 PM	#8
tranders Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 233	"The very simple and very inexpensive mag loader that came with my G19 works great. Could hardly be any simpler." I also have an Uplula that works well,but the simple Glock loader that came with my G26 works good also.