[Revolver Speed Loading]

Thanks for the pointers.  I have been using Intel6's method 1.  I was not real sure on how to do method 2 before, but with the detailed description it sounds easy.  

As for grips I have noticed what spook refered to about the grip being hard to adjust after a reload.  One of my next investments is a set of Miculek grips.  I have heard that the slickness allows for minor adjustments.  

I have not had any problems with ejection the 625 has an ejection rod long enough to fully extract the case about 1/8" beyond the back of the cylinder.   So one push on the ejection rod, and a quick release makes the moon clip and shells drop out at most angles, even with the gun slightly forward.

I recently tried some factory hard ball ammo.  I found as soon as you open the cylinder and eject, the reload moon clip jumps in.  This is especially true since I put a very slight camfer on the cylinders with a hand cutter.

I am off to make some dummy rounds and practice...

[Revolver Speed Loading]

I have just started out in USPSA.  I decided to start with the revolver division.  I was wondering if anyone has any tips for speed loading, and developing a good loading technique.  

Brief History:  I shot my first match with a S&W 686-6  using HKS speed loaders.  I did ok but twice I reached for a speedloader only to find it had dropped it's bullets in the case, causing me to loose time by dropping it and reaching for the next one.  Additionally the gun is a 7 shot - which I found just starts arguments with the ROs about the no load limit / shoot 6 rule.  

I have since purchased a S&W 625-8 in 45 ACP (6 shot) and now have the advantage of moon clips.  I have modified the 625's trigger and springs, polished the insides and trigger front.  It has  an ok trigger pull that is smooth.  I chamfered the cylinders with a 45 deg cutter and polished and cleaned up the back of the cylinders.  The gun is ready to go, and I am trying to develop a good technique to load quickly.

Any Ideas

Thanks

[Vision & sight blade width]

Another option, and one that I used.  Rather than file the front sight narrower, I bought a rear sight that has a wider gap.  When I focus on the front sight I can see a decent gap to center up with however when I focus out on the target and let the sights blur I get a solid black when I am lined up perfect.  It took me a while to find the right combo, I really think the gap size is a personal decision, based on your grip, the gun etc.