Blueridge Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I personally tempt fate. I only have 5 spare speed loaders on my belt, although I carry two speed loaders in my back pocket often. Rarely have I had to go to the two in my pocket, except for when I just have a bad run usually due to a plate rack that I don't engage well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 It's not about the amount of rounds you carry, but the amount of moon clips vs the needs of the course for reloads. A 30 round course that is set in 6 shot strings will require a minimum of 5 8 shot clips. Add 2 plates at a 6th spot and you better have a 6th moon clip. Add in any issues with say a Polish Plate Rack or Texas Star and you can well need a 7th or 8th moon clip. I settled on a 5 post North Mountain and use 1 of the 10 as my starter moon clip. That gives me 9 reloads for the brain fade/front sight issues that cause those extra shots. And for those fumble finger times when I've grabbed a moon clip and had the bottom one come flying off also! That's only 80 rounds, my Limited rig is 3 spares on the belt and 1 in the gun for 80 rounds, Single Stack is a spare in the pocket for the 1st round, 1 in the gun and 6 on the belt for 64 rounds and if the course warrants it I have an extra pouch that I can add 2 more to the belt for 80 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Generally two more than the stage minimum round count. 32 round stage? 5 on the belt and 1 in the gun. 8 shot classifier? I still put 3 on the belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I always fill my rack when I go to the line. In my case that's eight moon clips. I load strong hand and usually grab moons from right to left. But if I'm shooting to my left and need a reload, I'll grab one closer to the gun. The other advantage to a full rack is that when I'm gathering spent moonclips, I can look down and immediately know if I'm missing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy45 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 I always fill my rack when I go to the line. In my case that's eight moon clips. I load strong hand and usually grab moons from right to left. But if I'm shooting to my left and need a reload, I'll grab one closer to the gun. The other advantage to a full rack is that when I'm gathering spent moonclips, I can look down and immediately know if I'm missing one. That's a good idea, it's not like moon clips are free and leaving them on a stage can get expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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