BadShot Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Has anyone tried TK Custom's moon clip saver tool? I have about 10 moon clips that I just can't get quite right and was wondering if this could do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I had one of the earlier models and I tell you that it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mover480 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Yeah, I've had one for about 20 years. I does work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 How does it save moonclips (bent ones, I presume)? There is no explanation or information about it on their website, only a way to buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Warren, I sent you the drawings I made from my clip saver and, I believe, the instructions too 5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 After digging through a lot of stuff, I can no longer find it, but thanks (again?), I had forgotten about that. Maybe it will resurface eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Toolguy said: How does it save moonclips (bent ones, I presume)? There is no explanation or information about it on their website, only a way to buy one. There's some high-level instructions and a few photos on its product page: https://tkcustom.com/products/accessories/moonclipsavertool/moon-clip-saver-tool By popular demand the TK Custom Moon Clip Saver Tool is back in stock! This tool can straighten bent full moon clips. Moon Clip Saver Tool S&W 6, 7 & 8 - Shot (User Instructions) A Hard-flat surface is recommended to push against. Place the bent moon clip onto the beveled depression/machined circle in the base. Place the center press pin starting angle “B” facing out, into the top. Insert top assembly into the base holding the bent moon clip. Give several forceful presses down onto the moon clip, flip the moon clip over and repeat. Do this until one side of the moon clip (is cupped at this point) has all the outside edges resting evenly on a flat surface. Reverse the center press pin so finishing angle “A” is facing out, and reinsert into the top. Place the moon clip with the cupped side down into the beveled depression/machined circle of the base. Insert the top assembly into the base. Press down on the moon clip tool and gradually lighten the pressure until the moon clip is straight. A Hard-flat surface is recommended to push against. Check for straightness/flatness on the flat bottom of the base. Repeat the steps if necessary, until moon clip is straight and flat. Edited May 18, 2021 by matteekay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Thanks, guys! Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Well, now I've found something else I need to spend money on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSGGlock Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I was wondering if it worked on the SS moonclips as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) Used it for years and it works for stainless also Edited May 18, 2021 by revoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadShot Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 I now have 13 moon clips that need help. So, I have ordered the moon clip saver from TKC. I'll report back on my progress. Thanks for all of your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Skip, I have one I bought from Josh Lentz, and it works fine. Sometimes you need to straighten the prongs a little with needle-nose pliers first, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I was bummed that they were discontinued before, and I was too lazy to make one on the lathe. Happy to see they're available again, I just ordered mine today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadShot Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 I got my moon clip saver this morning. I had 11 moon clips to fix. 9 of them went smooth as can be, some required 4-5 of the required pressing down. 2 of them required all of that and some tweaking of the prongs with a pair of needle nosed pliers like Mike mentioned. But all of them now go thru my moon clip checker, which has much tighter tolerances that my revolver. Very good product that works just like everyone said that it would. Again, thanks for your input... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Can someone bring one to the Rocky Mountain? I'd like to see one in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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