Gary Stevens Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Thanks to Bob Perdue for making me a neat new toy. I have been playing with my 625 in IDPA ESR. Bob makes a neat moonclip rig for USPSA that holds 8 moonclips stacked on 4 holders that have full length center rods to insure their retention. When I saw one I contacted Bob and requested two single holders for my IDPA ventures. Bob made them and they are neat. I can carry one directly in front of the holster with two stacked moonclips and one directly behind the holster with two stacked moonclips. After I make the initial loading of the revolver I only have the one moonclip in the back holder which brings me into rule compliance. Now if I can just do my part........ Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mainus Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Welcome to the dark side Gary Can we count on you shooting revolver at area 5 this year? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Pictures. We need pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 You guys missed the main word, "playing'. I have made a promise to Jeff LaFave regarding my revolver future if certain things work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlktheduk Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 "Veeeery Interesting!!!" as a certain helmeted fellow on "Laugh-In" used to say. So are you still planning on using the same wheelgun in both ESR and SSR, with moons of .45ACP for ESR and .45 AutoRim in speedloaders (HA!!!!) in SSR? Inquiring minds want to know, since I will be setting up a fun filled scenario (!!!!!) for the August match. And you know just how revolver friendly I can be Very neat set-up, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Well I was very dejected as I left the last match with my super trick auto rim set up. However, when I read the results and observed that I actually beat Mr. Revolver I got more enthused As to your scenario, I quote my hero Al Bundy...."Let's rock". Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg K Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) Gary I hate to bust your bubble but those carriers are not IDPA compliant. They are nice put don't pass the criteria in the rule book. From the rule book Note: Moon clips may not be retained in the carrier by three (3) or less cartridges. Side cuts are permitted for thumb and index finger access only. Edited June 14, 2007 by Gregg K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) Would you care to explain why not? Never mind, I think I have found the flaw in the design. Back to the drawing board Gary Edited June 14, 2007 by Gary Stevens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlktheduk Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Was it the "covers at least 60% of the diameter" problem? BTW, recheck the scores from last month's classifier. A certain individual couldn't make a calculator work properly, and added when he should have subtracted. I was MUCH happier after a re-count, much like some politicians are. Suggestion: Could you attach either a kydex/plastic tab, or a thin steel/aluminum tab, up the front of the holder, (like the front part of a "Shoot-the-Moon" carrier) If it covered the front of the moon, and went to the top of the post, that should cover at least 60% Along with providing part of the 60% coverage, the tab would also help to meet criteria "C. Hold the moon clip with enough tension to allow it to be turned upside down and retain it while fully loaded" (from page 38, Official Rule Book) I still think they look pretty neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg K Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Was it the "covers at least 60% of the diameter" problem?Suggestion: Could you attach either a kydex/plastic tab, or a thin steel/aluminum tab, up the front of the holder, (like the front part of a "Shoot-the-Moon" carrier) If it covered the front of the moon, and went to the top of the post, that should cover at least 60% Along with providing part of the 60% coverage, the tab would also help to meet criteria "C. Hold the moon clip with enough tension to allow it to be turned upside down and retain it while fully loaded" (from page 38, Official Rule Book) By the time you get the 60% coverage, I think that the one on bottom would be pretty tough to get to, at least for my small hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 We are now working on a moonclip holder that operated much like a jet fighter ejection seat. It will be connected to a wireless implant in the shooters forehead (much like the Borg) that will cause the moonclip to eject vertically whenever the shooter deems it time to reload. The only trick is catching the moonclip in mid-air and that nasty problem of premature ejection. This should take care of the problem of getting the bottom moonclip out quickly. They don't call me Inspector Gadget, among other things, for nothing. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 We are now working on a moonclip holder that operated much like a jet fighter ejection seat. It will be connected to a wireless implant in the shooters forehead (much like the Borg) that will cause the moonclip to eject vertically whenever the shooter deems it time to reload. The only trick is catching the moonclip in mid-air and that nasty problem of premature ejection. This should take care of the problem of getting the bottom moonclip out quickly.They don't call me Inspector Gadget, among other things, for nothing. Gary No - install a homing pigeon chip so it automatically eject from the holder into the cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Gary, That's a slick looking setup-it makes you look fast. I just found a 4" nickel 27 w/targets on it. It has your name on it (or it can with the electric engraver!) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Thanks Dave, Lord knows I need something to make me look fast You wouldn't sell me that gun, you know how much I would like it and your just teasing me. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) Thanks Dave, Lord knows I need something to make me look fast You wouldn't sell me that gun, you know how much I would like it and your just teasing me. Gary Actually, I sent you a PM. I don't want to sell you the 3 1/2" nickel but I'll trade you the 4". My sources tell me you may have a worn out old fixed sight N frame I'm looking for! Dave Edited June 14, 2007 by Airedale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Murphy Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 All you would need would be the same amount of coverage on the back and front as a CCW holder, really a front tab should do it. I bet you could work something out that let you get to the bottom one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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