Demus319 Posted November 21 Looking to get new Moonclips for my SW 929 9mm. So I’m looking at TK custom or Revolver Supply Moonclips. Is the a big difference between the two? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mcfoto Posted November 21 The TKs are a bit more robust and the blued ones are my go to. However, if you’re stocking up you can catch some pretty good deals on the RS ones and functionally I haven’t noted a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzShooter Posted November 21 I've always stuck with the TK for competition but have man Revolver Supply Co. moons for practice. They are excellent moons and I wouldn't discount them at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWP Posted November 21 1 hour ago, Demus319 said: Looking to get new Moonclips for my SW 929 9mm. So I’m looking at TK custom or Revolver Supply Moonclips. Is the a big difference between the two? Before you buy either, get your hands on some to test out. Moons are critical to the performance of the gun, and often overlooked. Also, matching head-stamps is just as important so that the clip to brass fit is the same. Find the thickest clips that work with the brass you’re going to use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcc7x7 Posted November 21 I use the Revo supply Extreme clips Win or Speer brass They hold really well rounds basically straight out when held sideways. Fwiw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyScuba Posted November 21 I've got quite the stash of DAA .40's moons. Nothing wrong with TK other than the cost. I have 40 TK moons but I got one pack discounted and the other from prize tables. And as a bonus DAA has black friday sales next week! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcc7x7 Posted November 21 Mike, are the daa black, SS or nickle Thanks Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanzo Posted November 21 I swear by the .040 stainless moonclip from TK and Sig Brass. Been extremely reliable in my 929. Certainly more reliable than I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyScuba Posted November 21 53 minutes ago, jcc7x7 said: Mike, are the daa black, SS or nickle Thanks Neil Hi Neil, Stainless. Hard to hell them apart from TK other than the lazer engraving. Tai Johnson makes a more magnetic .042" stainless moon. Tried to sell me on them but I'm not introducing a new variable -solving a problem I really don't have. Plus I've accumulated ~290 moonclips Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcc7x7 Posted November 21 Thanks Mike See y'all Saturday Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyScuba Posted November 21 7 minutes ago, Sanzo said: I swear by the .040 stainless moonclip from TK and Sig Brass. Been extremely reliable in my 929. Certainly more reliable than I am I've only ever found 1 sig 9mm case. Ever And I sort a lot of brass to grow my blazer stash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanzo Posted November 22 (edited) I purchased mine new from cableas (600 rounds-ish). ToddKS gets them in occasionally. I cleaned him out of about 1600 cases a few months ago. as well as they are lasting, I think I'll have enough brass for the life of the gun. Playing now with their 38 special cases cutting them down to mid and short colt length. Edited November 22 by Sanzo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyScuba Posted November 23 Some of my blazer is up to 9 or 10 loadings. I lose a few when i reload 2 or 3 per 1000 get cracked. I shoot them anyway in practice and toss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igloodude Posted November 28 Are the recommendations pretty much the same for .45ACP (S&W 625) as well? I've got some black metal moonclips, no markings and 15+ years old, that allow quite a bit of directional play in the rounds - if I'm not reasonably close to vertical loading one, then it isn't going to go into the cylinder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWP Posted November 29 17 hours ago, Igloodude said: Are the recommendations pretty much the same for .45ACP (S&W 625) as well? I've got some black metal moonclips, no markings and 15+ years old, that allow quite a bit of directional play in the rounds - if I'm not reasonably close to vertical loading one, then it isn't going to go into the cylinder. No. 625s are pretty much universal. They hold the rounds with some play but because the cylinder was more air than metal it didn’t matter. The reload and cheap moons are about the only part of the 625 I miss. Now all that being said, if you think you need a tighter fit- try the TKs for the 625. I have a few and found them to be much more sturdy than the cheap blued ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoots100 Posted November 30 Been using the stainless .040" DAA moons for years. After tuning my 929 to a 6lb DA pull, the DAA moons had the best ignition reliability of all the moons I tested. It figures it was the last moon brand tested and they come from a neighboring state. I only use nickle plated brass in my 929, but a fellow wheelgunner I lent a few moons to uses whatever he picks up and has had no issues either. As was mentioned, try different brands before going all in. SJC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMM50 Posted November 30 What is the theory behind one brand on moon clips giving better ignition. It the better yield because of dimensional differences?? Is there another problem that is being covered up? Just curious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyScuba Posted November 30 Shoots100, I tried nickel brass with the DAA moons. Way, way too tight. Up here most nickel brass is WIN headstamp. I gave mine all away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWP Posted December 1 2 hours ago, GMM50 said: What is the theory behind one brand on moon clips giving better ignition. It the better yield because of dimensional differences?? Is there another problem that is being covered up? Just curious. Thickness is all that should matter with ignition reliability. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoots100 Posted December 1 18 hours ago, MikeyScuba said: Shoots100, I tried nickel brass with the DAA moons. Way, way too tight. Up here most nickel brass is WIN headstamp. I gave mine all away. I bought a couple thousand Federal nickel brass after trying all of the available nickel brass brands. The tighter fit of the brass in the moon clip and less space between the brass & frame = better ignition for me. Easier extracting nickel brass and they look nice and puurty after polishing. I do get the occasional split case every once and awhile, but its easy to find them when de-mooning. SJC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcc7x7 Posted December 1 21 hours ago, MikeyScuba said: Shoots100, I tried nickel brass with the DAA moons. Way, way too tight. Up here most nickel brass is WIN headstamp. I gave mine all away. Thank you again ever so much. I use Revo supply extreme clips (929) with Mike's old brass Works ok and then some for me!!1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcc7x7 Posted December 1 22 hours ago, GMM50 said: What is the theory behind one brand on moon clips giving better ignition. It the better yield because of dimensional differences?? Is there another problem that is being covered up? Just curious. Most of the time it's the thickness of the moon clip. Thus less headspace between the loaded round and firing pin. Closer without bind is what I'm going for, to get positive ignition with light trigger set ups Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyScuba Posted December 1 With the BMT Mooner it was impossible to load and worse to demoon the nickel brass, I had to re-grind my demooning tool afterward. i was glad someone could use it as I made an effort to separate it from unplated brass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
