hdgun Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 How do you guys straighten your moon clips? It would really kill me to spend $80+ on one of those do hickys that TK sells. Pics if you have somthing home made PLEASE. Thanks Guys, you are all a wealth of info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wideload Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I don't ... with the 625 moonclips the replacement cost is so low that it's not worth straightening them out. (However, I do keep the unloaded clips threaded through a bolt, between two washers so that they don't get bent in storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Check out Walter Mitty's post further down on should I buy this 610? he quotes prices for .45 ACP moons at $25 per hundred from Ranch Products. I am caling them tomorrow to see if they still have them like that. If that's the right price, throw the bent ones in the trash. I will probably get at leat 100, maybe 200. That's a price that can't be beat. Either way, I would not spend that much on the gizmo that TK sells. They have good stuff, but moons are just not worth it. That's my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mainus Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 It depends on what kind of moons we are talking about. 45's, throw them in the trash. My 38 supers from Hearth, you damn right I am going to staighten them. I have one of TK's and it does work. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 hdgun, In the old days before Kerry Standifer disigned the first straightner we used pliers and hands. we would check them on a mirror. But now I have one of those tools offered by TK custom. for the 45's it easier just to toss them, that and they are pretty thick and not easily straightened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerT Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I wish I could buy .45 clips for $25 per 100..... Since there is export licenses involved when shipping overseas from the US, Ranch Products is not willing to do the paperwork for a order of only 100 or 300 clips. Any BE-forum member from US going to Europe soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt S Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I have the same problem. I use the .022 thick TK Custom moon clips for my 38/357. I don't see a way to flatten the clips in a mass operation. I compete with them 4 times a month sooooooooooo, I take needle noose pliers and carefully bend whatever portion needs to be fixed. It is becoming a way of life. Do it while your watching TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdgun Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 I am talking mostly about 38/357 clips, But the 40/10mm clips need a little attention as well. Th 45 clips do not seem to bend as easy as the others. I too take the pliers to them. Very teadiouse ( spelling ) Just wondering if any of you had a real brain storm and come up with somthing that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10mmdave Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I am talking mostly about 38/357 clips, But the 40/10mm clips need a little attention as well.Th 45 clips do not seem to bend as easy as the others. I too take the pliers to them. Very teadiouse ( spelling ) Just wondering if any of you had a real brain storm and come up with somthing that works. I got an idea !! take a ride to PMD Machining and create your own We have the technology ! (well Paul does anyway) And when yer done ....... can I borrow it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I wish I could buy .45 clips for $25 per 100..... Since there is export licenses involved when shipping overseas from the US, Ranch Products is not willing to do the paperwork for a order of only 100 or 300 clips. Any BE-forum member from US going to Europe soon? I may have another trip to Sweden coming up this year. I'll keep you posted. The tool from TK Custom works great. Yeah, it's $80 but cheaper in the long run then replacing the moons. Last season I had to straighten 17 clips. Get a friend and go halfs in on it and it won't be too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearthco Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 How will I ever be able to afford to have Randy install a TI cylinder if you clowns keep straightening your clips? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 How will I ever be able to afford to have Randy install a TI cylinder if you clowns keep straightening your clips? Dave Make your moons out of memory metal and I'll give up my funny rubber nose and great big shoes... http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/cineplex/movie...Ti/NiTiwire.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerT Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I may have another trip to Sweden coming up this year. I'll keep you posted. You've got a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Called Ranch Products this AM. They have 45 ACP moons for $29 per hundred delivered. I ordered a batch and will be trying them out as soon as they arrive. if they are any good, I don't see how you can beat that deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearthco Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 How will I ever be able to afford to have Randy install a TI cylinder if you clowns keep straightening your clips? Dave Make your moons out of memory metal and I'll give up my funny rubber nose and great big shoes... http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/cineplex/movie...Ti/NiTiwire.mov Interesting suggestion!! I need to do some research. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaels Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 How will I ever be able to afford to have Randy install a TI cylinder if you clowns keep straightening your clips? Dave Make your moons out of memory metal and I'll give up my funny rubber nose and great big shoes... http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/cineplex/movie...Ti/NiTiwire.mov Interesting suggestion!! I need to do some research. Dave Dave, I straighten your moons all the time, I do 4 at a time out in my driveway, takes about 2 hours, they're nice and flat when i move the truck...:-) mike sousa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I have the same problem. I use the .022 thick TK Custom moon clips for my 38/357. I don't see a way to flatten the clips in a mass operation. I compete with them 4 times a month sooooooooooo, I take needle noose pliers and carefully bend whatever portion needs to be fixed. It is becoming a way of life. Do it while your watching TV. How about 2 fender washers a bolt and a nut clamp them all together and let them set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The moon clip tool sold by TK actually stresses the clips "Both" ways then resets them flat. Watched one being used at the Arkansas ICORE MW Regional. It did look pretty slick. Might even be worth the peace of mind for those who worry about everything, or who seem to have the kind of luck "Murrphy" dishes out. Definitely looked like the thing to have for an 8 shot moon clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COF Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Another way is to put the moonclip between two fender washer, set them on an anvil or another piece of stout steel and hit them with a dead hammer or sledge hammer. This should true the moonclip. Be careful that you are hitting it squarely or you can end up bending the moonclip more. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I am talking mostly about 38/357 clips, But the 40/10mm clips need a little attention as well. Th 45 clips do not seem to bend as easy as the others. I too take the pliers to them. Very teadiouse ( spelling ) Just wondering if any of you had a real brain storm and come up with somthing that works. I got an idea !! take a ride to PMD Machining and create your own We have the technology ! (well Paul does anyway) And when yer done ....... can I borrow it If you value your time - I think the TK route would be much cheaper.. Johnny buy one so I can use it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdgun Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 Round Gun shooter said it in e mail " I'll buy one and rent it out @ $5 a wack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegot38 Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 How do you guys straighten your moon clips?It would really kill me to spend $80+ on one of those do hickys that TK sells. Pics if you have somthing home made PLEASE. Thanks Guys, you are all a wealth of info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8shooter Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 We put a vote together at our ICORE club, and got the club to buy one, that way any member can use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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