The Problem With D Frame Speedloaders

[doc540]

in one word: "clearance"

shown with factory stocks, some aftermarket stocks are even thicker and provide less clearance

HKS

Safariland

Can they fit?

Yes

Is it quick and easy?

Not unless you practice a lot.

One must very accurately and carefully insert the cartridge tips and try to line them up in the cylinder holes.

While it may appear from the (slightly out of focus) pics that they're inserted crooked, there lies the rub, so to speak. They more easily line up "crooked" than they do "straight" due to the lack of clearance with the frame and stocks.

[357454]

I don't see any problem with the speed loaders, just an very good reason to purchase another revolver, either a second Colt or something that offers easier and speedier reloads.

[doc540]

I don't see any problem with the speed loaders, just an very good reason to purchase another revolver, either a second Colt or something that offers easier and speedier reloads.

Thank you for that brilliant suggestion.

I needed reasoned motivation to buy another gun.

[Bubber]

Doc, Hve you thought of cutting the Comp III's down. I tke it down so that the rims of the cases are showing out of the sides. I have not figured how to embed it to the respnse so I have it as an attachment. You can find all the info for the mod in the FAQ's on the Revo Forum. The last part I chock it up in a cheap lathe before putting it back together with a spacer in the body to keep it from flexing on the chuck and turn it down. Being on dial up sure makes it slo to get info out from South Anklescratch Oklahoma.

[Bubber]

And Yes one of them is with Short Colt with one round cut down to 38 super length. This will also give you more room with the Grips. I can give you more ifo if you wish but most of it is covered in the FAQ's Later rdd

[doc540]

much thanks

thought about turning them down although there's just not much material there to work with

will research thoroughly

[COF]

Here's a link from the IDPA Forum on another approach to modifying speedloaders

Bubberizing

Edited November 19, 2009 by COF

[doc540]

Here's a link from the IDPA Forum on another approach to modifying speedloaders

Bubberizing

Nothing like hacking on a perfectly good piece of equipment!

Thanks. That's more of a Binford method!

Edited November 23, 2009 by doc540

[doc540]

thnx for the tip

done

works much better

However, I sent my stocks back to Jim Badger today who's going narrow down the left side, upper finger groove area.

That'll help too.

[doc540]

Jim Badger was kind enough to re-cut my custom grips.

Kinda hard to see, but he took thickness off the left, upper thumb groove.

Much more narrow on the left side and helps line up the speedloaders.

Jim's just the best!