Hi,

 

I just use my 2nd permit and purchased the Ruger GP100 4" Stainless Steel .357 Revolver. I will be picking it up the Christmas week and be sure to post some nice pictures.

 

I will now have 3 handguns that are diversified....S&W Model 617 4" .22LR  10 Shot Revolver, HK VP9LE and the Ruger GP100.''

So I have a .22LR revolver, a .357 revolver and a 9mm.

 

I came very close to getting the Glock 19, maybe next permit.

As a owner of a Security Six, I like!  Very nice, good luck with it!

Thanks,

I have a question. How many speed loaders do guys typically keep for a revolver? I ordered one for now when i pick up the gun, but wondering if I should grab a couple more?

congrats. Have one too.After shooting it a bit you might try to swap/lighten up the hammer spring, glad i did. And have the 617 too, funny thing Ruger just came out with a new Gp100 22lr 10 shot. I dont shoot comp but have 4/5 dif speedloaders and practice with them anyway. (also have the cougar 9 your selling WHAT A DEAL SOMEBODY BUY IT!!)   lol....

Have a 6" GP100... swapped out to lighter trigger springs, an excellent shooter. Only 1 speed loader, good enough for the range.

Thanks,

I have a question. How many speed loaders do guys typically keep for a revolver? I ordered one for now when i pick up the gun, but wondering if I should grab a couple more?

 

I have 5x Safariland Comp-IIIs and 4x Comp-IIs for my 686... I shoot USPSA/IDPA with it though...

Unless you intend to compete with it, 1 or 2 speed loaders will suffice.

 

My take on speed loaders:

HKS and 5 Star - fine for general range use. Requires two motions to load cartridges - insert/twist. Relies on gravity to chamber the rounds, so the muzzle must be pointing down. BTW - 5-Star release knob rotates the opposite direction from the HKS loaders

Safariland Comp I & II - Better for carry applications where concealability and speed are a concern. Just requires firm insertion to release the cartridges - no separate twist motion. Release button bears against the extractor star to release. Still relies on gravity to chamber the rounds. The Comp I has no top knob and must be grasped by the sides. The Comp II has a top knob making it easier to remove the loader from the carry pouch.

Safariland Comp III and Jet Loader - Competition style speed loaders. Single motion (insertion) to release rounds. Loader is spring-loaded and pushes the rounds into the chamber - does not rely on gravity. Large top knob for easy grasp and removal from pouch (not suitable for CC).

Dade & SpeedBeez (Centerfire) - both of these have a coil spring around the circumference of the body of the loader, that retains the rounds in the loader. The top knob pushes the cartridge rims past the spring into the chambers. Prone to losing cartridges if dropped - not real positive retention.

Variant SL - I've never seen these used, but from what I've heard these were excellent. Unfortunately, it appears the the lone importer for these is no longer bringing them into the country.

The loader you choose may be dependent on application (comp v. carry v. range) or availability of a particular loader for a particular cartridge/firearm combination, so optimum applications may not always be achievable.

As an alternative, companies like TKCustom can machine the revolver cylinder to accept moon clips without losing the ability to still use speed loaders or load rounds singly.

Hope this has helped.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

Thanks, Bob. I will just get one HKS than.

Really nice wheel gun !!

Good choice on that GP, on the S&W too.  I had an opportunity to shoot the 617 4" last year, it felt good in the hand and shot very nice.