JAB Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) Hi there id like to hear from anyone who has had there 686 cut for moonclips im thinking about doing this to one of my 686. Id like to hear if the moonclips have worked out better then using speedloaders Edited November 25, 2012 by JAB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hi. I have a 586 cut for moon clips. With the moons, I can reload (almost) as fast as my kid with his 1911. I race him man on man at things like "El Presidente" and can shoot right along with him. A few years ago after getting smoked at a steel match with 6 shots in the open class (dot sight) I had it converted to a 7 shot (moon clipped) and put the 6 shot cyl in my 686 house gun. I love those things! BTW, the 7 shot is faster to reload than the 6 shot. I also shoot shortened (.920) cases for a faster reload. Hope it helps. I doubt you will be sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Freeman Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I had mine done last year. Without a doubt it is worth it. I just wish the clips themselves were not so damn expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothguy Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 The advantage for me was keeping better track of my brass. Before you have it done make sure the game you want to play allows it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCARICH Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I had a 586, 686, and a 7 shot cylinder that I can use in either gun all cut for moon clips. I find three advantages for moon clipping revolver: 1. Faster reloads 2. I get all my brass back 3 NO death jam, i.e. no cases under the ejector. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in VA Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I had a 7 shot 587 done, much better than speedloaders, you can load them up any time and then shoot aaalllll day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z Sr Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Had mine done about a year ago, love it!!! The 4" fits in the same speed rig as my 4" 625, but had to have the posts on my North Mountain Moonclip Holder trimmed done a tad as the hole in the 686 moonclips is about .030 smaller than .45. I trim my brass down to .980 and call it .38 SSSZ (Super Short Special Zombie), makes the reloads super fast, and make minor with no recoil to speak of. Yes the cost of the clips sucks, but just ask the RO's to PLEASE not step on them and you'll be fine !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AultGM Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 TK Custom machined my 686 cylinder for Moonclips a few months back and, with Heathco clips, that little gem is running smoothly. I will be sending off my Model 65 PPC cylinder soon for the same treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imashooter2 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I had my 7 shot cut. I think Comp IIIs are just as fast as moons, but they don't make Comp IIIs for 7 shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COF Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 SL Variant L-272...if you can find them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAB Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 can the gunsmith do the job with just the cylinder or do i need to give him the hole gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Usually a cylinder and a moon clip is all that's needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COF Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 When Tom did my Model 25-5, I just sent him the cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothguy Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 When Tom did my Model 25-5, I just sent him the cylinder. http://moonclips.com/content/machine.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imashooter2 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 can the gunsmith do the job with just the cylinder or do i need to give him the hole gun When mine was cut, I sent the cylinder only. The 'smith doing the cutting will certainly tell you what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Yep, just the cylinder and a moonclip the times I've had it done... Some clips are different thicknesses I think. I believe mine are either .020 or .022. I have a 6 and a 7 shot done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The advantage for me was keeping better track of my brass. Before you have it done make sure the game you want to play allows it. +1 agree. If you are shooting IDPA moonclips are not allowed in SSR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseM Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 The advantage for me was keeping better track of my brass. Before you have it done make sure the game you want to play allows it. +1 agree. If you are shooting IDPA moonclips are not allowed in SSR. They are allowed in ESR though right? You'd have to load the 38s a little hotter or use 357s to meet the higher power factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COF Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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