mcb Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 So this morning walking to registration at the match I broke my North Mountain moonclip holder catching one of the post on my range bag. I have a pretty early model buying it from the creator at the Area 8 Championship back in 2007. I have certainly gotten my money's worth out of it. I did a makeshift repair to it to get me through the match. Now I can probably fix it pretty good now that I am at home with access to more tools and time but... This might be a good time to upgrade so I thought I would ask you guys what you are using to hold you moonclips on your belt? I would ideally like something that will work with 625, 627 and 610 moonclips so I can have one holder for all three of my N-frames. What is the latest and greatest? What's out there I might not have considered? Thanks! Picture of the repair. The clear green is a Sprite bottle I dug out of the trash. Slice out a section of the smooth center of the bottle, folded it over three times and punch two holes in it with my multi-tool. A little duct tape to keep it from rotating out. In 12 stages today only dropped one moonclip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzinvinny Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I like my North Mountain moonclip holder. I use it for my 610 and my 627. If mine broke, I'd simply order another. I'm thinking you might check to see if you can order the Kydex portion only and reuse the existing tec-loks and posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 I like my North Mountain moonclip holder. I use it for my 610 and my 627. If mine broke, I'd simply order another. I'm thinking you might check to see if you can order the Kydex portion only and reuse the existing tec-loks and posts. Mine is so old it pre-dates the use of tech-loks in the design. The belt loops are just pieces of Kydex riveted to the chassis. Buying a new and improved Northern Mountain is certainly an option, but I wanted to ask around and see if there was something shiny and new I should also consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Ive been using the james austin moonclip server for uspsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Latest and greatest is the North Mountain Moon Clip Holder! (Have you talked with Bob about your broken holder?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4mike Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 using magnetic holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Call Bob, he'll set you up right. I've got one of his 5 post and it works with .45 acp, .44 russian and hearthco 38 short colts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&WIowegan Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I broke mine last winter....called up Bob Perdue at North Mountain, had a nice chat and sent him the whole gizmo. He fixed me up for a modest stipend. He'll like hearing from you on how long it lasted. Bob IA203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Mine is so old it pre-dates the use of tech-loks in the design. The belt loops are just pieces of Kydex riveted to the chassis.I'll one up you. Mine is the older version of yours with square post tops versus the newer tapered top posts yours has. I just bought a new short post "full figured" version to replace it. I've seen nothing I like better. Edited September 3, 2013 by Tom E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10mmdave Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Something I created, works for me and a few folks here in the Northeast. Made a few 2 position models and up to 10 positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Something I created, works for me and a few folks here in the Northeast. DSC02104.JPG Made a few 2 position models and up to 10 positions. I think I saw one of these at the vendor tent via Revolver Supply company @ the PSA Shootout in PA this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 James Austin moon clip server is nice on you only have to reach for one spot for all your moon clips. Get 2 North Mountain single posts to use when you have to load off the table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter22 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) James Austin moon clip server is nice on you only have to reach for one spot for all your moon clips. Get 2 North Mountain single posts to use when you have to load off the table I just started using the Austin moon clip server this year - and so far I like it a lot. Works equally well with .45 and .38 moon clips. I'm not sure why we don't see more of them in use. Edited September 4, 2013 by varminter22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1valdez Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 James Austin moon clip server is nice on you only have to reach for one spot for all your moon clips. Get 2 North Mountain single posts to use when you have to load off the table I just started using the Austin moon clip server this year - and so far I like it a lot. Works equally well with .45 and .38 moon clips. I'm not sure why we don't see more of them in use. I just ordered mines. I watched gunrobots video on YouTube and I was sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Talked to Bob and my Northern Mountain is going back for a refurb. Will let you guys know how much better it is when it comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 make sure you get some single North Mountain to have on your belt. Because you can't load the server real quick off the table and they do come in handy for extra clips if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 make sure you get some single North Mountain to have on your belt. Because you can't load the server real quick off the table and they do come in handy for extra clips if needed That's the only bad thing about the james austin server, It takes you a while to load it up, and stagger the clips properly. I keep a single north mountian post on the side of my belt for match starter and situations like this. Can get three 625 clips on the single post ( 2 facing down, 1 facing up ) and drop one or two on the server without spring loading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 James Austin moon clip server is nice on you only have to reach for one spot for all your moon clips. Get 2 North Mountain single posts to use when you have to load off the table I just started using the Austin moon clip server this year - and so far I like it a lot. Works equally well with .45 and .38 moon clips. I'm not sure why we don't see more of them in use. Maybe it's due to the natural reluctance of wheel gunners to embrace technology. Kind of Old School. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 USPSA Belt: DAA Race Master Holster James Austin Moonclip server 1 post NM Steel Challenge Belt: CR Speed Holster 4 post NM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) I wanted a single-high rack that works with six and eight shot moons. I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for so I built this one. Edited September 4, 2013 by PatJones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I like that design Pat. I have a homemade version of the North Mountain and like the overall design, but do find myself grabbing the wrong post when I get down to the second row. I'm sure some reload practice would help with that, but I've been thinking about making something that was single post height. Do you find any problems with getting the kydex to bend and wrap to fit your waist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10mmdave Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Something I created, works for me and a few folks here in the Northeast. DSC02104.JPG Made a few 2 position models and up to 10 positions. I think I saw one of these at the vendor tent via Revolver Supply company @ the PSA Shootout in PA this year. Yup, that was one of mine, it was there to get some opinions on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothguy Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Something I created, works for me and a few folks here in the Northeast. DSC02104.JPG Made a few 2 position models and up to 10 positions. That's really nice! I have been using the California Competition individual carriers, and loading them with two rounds similar to that. Is it adjustable for .45 and .38? It looks like the outer tab can be tightened ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOvalBandit Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Something I created, works for me and a few folks here in the Northeast. DSC02104.JPG Made a few 2 position models and up to 10 positions. That's pretty neat, I think I would like them angled though. I use the Austin server for my 625 + a 1 post NM the same as Alec. For my 627 I use a 7 post Speed-E-Rack + 1 post NM. I would like a 10 post speed-e-Rack for my 625 but I think only JM has one. Edited September 4, 2013 by BlueOvalBandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10mmdave Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Something I created, works for me and a few folks here in the Northeast. DSC02104.JPG Made a few 2 position models and up to 10 positions. That's really nice! I have been using the California Competition individual carriers, and loading them with two rounds similar to that. Is it adjustable for .45 and .38? It looks like the outer tab can be tightened ect. Haven't looked at that, 38's and 45's are a big difference in size though. I did make the 38 caliber verision work for 6 shot, 7 shot and 8 shot specials and supers. Yes the outer tab is a clamp, I use a little tension for running games and hardly any/no tension for stand and shoot steel like the PSA or Walls of Steel. Something I created, works for me and a few folks here in the Northeast. DSC02104.JPG Made a few 2 position models and up to 10 positions. That's pretty neat, I think I would like them angled though. I use the Austin server for my 625 + a 1 post NM the same as Alec. For my 627 I use a 7 post Speed-E-Rack + 1 post NM. I would like a 10 post speed-e-Rack for my 625 but I think only JM has one. I made a 10 position one for a lady in Vermont, just sent her an email for a pic as I was an idiot and didn't take one before I sent it to her . Maybe I'll see her at A7 next week and get one. The dang thing is so heavy with 10 loaded clips on it my back would be killing me but that's what she wanted. I looked at making them angled, even put some on a belt plate and tried 'em, then felt that there really wasn't a need for it, yes some folks might want them angled but after practicing with different versions it didn't seem like an issue and it's easier to make vertical. The holders do angle outward away from the body. I made this up the way you see because I was forever trying to grab the empty center post of whatever holder I was using at the time, with this setup, after the moonclip is removed I don't find myself tugging at an empty postion, I sweep my hand down and across and hit the next avalible clip hanging out in the air ! (I'm not a skinny guy so "looking" at my moon clips ain't a viable option...my neck ain't that long ) Any way, I went to the Revo Nationals and was lucky enough to get on the Super Squad, I went more to support the cause and check out what others are doing/using more than to shoot (as my results show !) I found there is a wide range of what works for people out there, from a bent up piece of aluminum angle with posts and magnets to posts and magnets sticking out perpendicular to the waist looking like a huge dog collar, there's a lot that works out there, this just happens to work for me. I'm looking at making a new 8 shot only version for the new 8 shot minor shooters, thinking 5 or 6 postions, 40-48 rounds should be enough, maybe sticking out far enough to see but within the 2 inch rule per USPSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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