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Good video and demonstration. I carried HKS speed loaders when I worked in law enforcement. They were easier to grip in an emergency even though they jingled a bit. I never had a problem with them.
Many years ago I carried HKS speed loaders for a N frame. Once I started wearing long pants and was hired I always carried Safariland, either comp 1 or comp 2 speed loaders until I was finally forced to go to a auto loading pistol. I have personally had HKS speed loaders dump the rounds on the deck pulling them out of a carrier as the rounds were heavy enough to turn while holding it by the handle. The 'secret' to carrying a Safariland speed loader is having a pouch you grab it by the body of the loader. The absolute cats meow for concealed carry is a Safariland loader carried in a JOX Loader pouch. Give Nick a email, he is a one man operation so speed is not on your side but they are by a very large margin the best carry method I have ever used.
Good review! The Biggest Advantage to the Safarilands are the lesser amount of fine motor skills required to do the reload. Nice to see an Honest Review of the HKS's as well! Both can work well when being used properly, with a slight edge to the Comps 2s
I usually use the hks. I find them easier to line up with the cylinder. I could see someone being able to do a quicker reload with the safariland with practice, but I tend to fumble around more with them.
Nicely done video! This cleared up any doubts I had and introduced a new idea to me concerning speed-loading (the HKS's jiggle being a benefit). Thanks a bunch, Slim! =)
I use the comp 1 in triple k pouches I just put a little foam mat peice in the bottom to bring it farther up in the pouch and make it easier tho grab onto
Nice review, thank you. One thing I like about HKS is that there is no spring under tension when they are loaded. They may sit somewhere for years or decades and will never loose spring tension - there is none.
Thanks for the informative video! I'm a revolver enthusiast , my loadout is 9 speedloader pouches with the HKS speedloaders. From doing multiple reloads, I recommend a bigger pouch like the ones you shown in your video, I don't recommend the HKS pouches because they are so snug and tight.. that it makes it hard to pull out your loader. I guess the one good thing from the HKS pouches is that they are better for Concealed carry
Great review! Very well filmed so I could really see what was happening. I have those same grips on my Smith and didn't realize they could be a factor, thanks!
Thanks for the review. I have a J frame and I am having my wife trained on it. The HK speed loader requires the shooter to remove their hand from the speed loader and then grab the knob and turn to the right to load. This adds another possible hang up for a novice. The Safariland has a no issue loading by pushing the frame (which is where she has her hand already) and rounds are loaded. Either way, you have to practice loading to use both in a stress situation. Also, I recently bought her a soft pouch on Amazon for 2 speed loaders and they are less of a profile than the leather type. Lastly, speed strips are another item to consider, but they are more difficult in a stress situation than the speed loader. To qualify, I carried a revolver as my duty weapon (1980) and had to engage a suspect from behind my patrol car. Had to do a combat reload using speed loaders (HK) and it is the training that carries the day.
Check 5 star they’re like the HKS but all aluminum, and due too the star shape are less likely to hit the grips! As well they use a counter clockwise turn to release the rounds!
Nice video, I prefer safariland by far , I carried hks in tha past but sometimes a found all my rounds were loose in my pocket , but a couple years ago I started carry 2 speedstrip in a belt pouch is so easy , not bulky and with practice you can reload a revolver fast . One again nice video 👍💪 and happy new year
Man I'm loving these speedloader comparisons. The HKS are probably my favorite out of the ones I personally have experience with. Sometimes I wish I was an engineer though. I would love to make a speedloader that's a strip with knob on top so that's easy to carry without printing. However, it has magnets (maybe clips?) that quickly and easily allows the strip to roll over and take the shape of a traditional speedloader once those magnets/clips connect together.
The Safariland comp-3 is the one to use for shooting competitions. The comp-3 has a longer handle to get a robust grasp of the speed loader. Safariland makes a speed loader pouch that holds all makes of speed loaders in a open top retainment. Each holder has internal clips to retain the loaders for carry. Both Safariland asnd HKS loaders fit into the Safariland belt holder.
The firm hold of Safariland jams on my J-frame or Charter Arms revos, only Zeta6 j-clip work reliably with these small guns. The small knob on the Safariland needs to be larger with some texturing to make the knob easier to grip and rotate when loading. If your gun’s cylinder swing arm gives enough clearance, the Safariland push release is quick and certain under stress, rather than having to rotate a knob, especially if you forget which way to turn it!
If you're going to load wad cutters you better go with the safariland ones because if the rounds wiggle it's very, very hard to put them into the cylinder since wad cutters don't have a tip. I use federal hst and their design is also like a wadcutter since the bullet is flushed with the brass. Just get the safariland since they go with anything.
That's what the bottom of the carrying case opens up for you open the bottom part too and push your speedloader out instead of trying to pull on the top
After watching your video . I went to HKS website and according to what gun model you have some of their loaders do not allow bullet jiggle. Per their web site I have no first hand knowledge. Just looking into what speed loader is best for my needs... Thanks
For a pocketable speedloader check out Revision CV. They have a plastic cover for the bullet noses. You can use the cover or not your choice. They also release the cartridges like a Safariland loader using a pin that contacts the cylinder. Good price too I think.
What is the best speed loader for a Ruger gp100 wiley clapp 357mag 3"barrel? Also.. not a fan having a belt case to hold the loaders (public will see them and indicate I'm armed) rather have them in pods (6 shot) to carry in my jacket or in front pockets of my jeans or shorts.. I do like the jiggly ones, due to easier loading quicker. Nice video man. Very informative for us revolver owners..
The release spring for my Safariland loader for my Model 28 which I bought in 1978 is weak after all these years so it takes a bit of effort to release the rounds. My HKS loader is still like new and I bought it at the same time.
They are $10. Theres of course pride in craftsmanship...but if they are still both $10 then perhaps its not bad to get almost 4 decades out of a product....
Do you happen to know the advantages on the different lengths knobs on the speed loaders for safariland. I was thinking comp 3 for at home self-defense but wasn't sure because of lack experience and then trying to debate on one or two for Carry for my 3-in king cobra.
I use the Safariland Comp-3 loaders for competition. The long handle is great for competition. But, if you have large sized custom grips the handle gets in the way. If you just use factory grips you will have no problems. The advantage of the long handle is there is more surface to grab. During a hectic competition the comp-1 may be too small for larger hands. The Comp-3 eliminates grip problems. There are a lot of ways to hold the loader while twisting the handle to lock the ammo in place. I've seen people flip the loader over to put the bullets on a flat surface. Never worked for me. Some use a Safariland loading tray. I don't behave one. The way I do it is to position all the rounds in the holes like normal. I am right handed so you can just reverse the hands if you are left handed. Keeping the loader up to contain the loose rounds. I put the rounds on my palm just under the joint of the index finger. It's a bony part of the hand. Turn the loader upsidedown on the palm to keep the loose ammo from falling out. Wrap the left hand's fingers around the loader to cup the loader and loose rounds. Use the right hand to twist the knob clockwise as you see it. Locking the rounds in place. My experience with Safariland loaders is strictly with the Comp-3. When pushing on the spring loaded handle you can feel a slight tightening of of the handle internals. It is not much. Press all the way in to include that tightening portion. That's when you know you are sufficiently press in to twist the locking mechanism. The rounds will not fall out if done properly. To release the rounds from all Safariland spring loaders. Press in the star shaped protrusion inside the circle of bullets. This released the pressure holding the bullets in place. Safariland has a special three loader carrier. An open top carrier that is great for maximum speed to reload your revolver for competition. Includes a special internal "U" shaped clip to prevent any unintentional release of rounds from the loader. The Safariland 3-loader carrier pouch will hold all Safariland sizes of loaders, HKS loaders, Pachmayr loaders, Nighthawk/Korth loaders, Speed Beez loaders, and, 5-Star Firearms loaders.
Great review. So, what's the deal with that snubby? I've been looking for a speed loader compatible with my S & W 642 Airweight. 5 shot. Mine has a custom grip with a cutaway for better clearance, but I still haven't found the right speedloader. Any recommendations? Thanks.
I think you reversed the names of the speedloaders the first time you used each,=. The Safariland has the black "push-release" knob, and the HKS has the silver "turn-release" knob.
Getting the HKS with it's large knob out of a pouch when under the stress of reloading to save your life would be superior, I think, sinse your 'fine motor skills' will be shot because of adrenaline.
I had the same problem with my S&W Model 638 Bodyguard. The grip is too wide to easily allow an HKS speed loader to work. It can be done, but it takes way too much fiddling and effort to be a safe and reliable method of loading in a hurry. I replaced the grips with those from my older model 38, which is not +P rated, as they are a little thinner, and do allow the HKS speed loader to work. Then, if I ever carry the old model 38, which now sports the wider grips that came with the model 638 I carry a speed strip.
Kids ... look up mad Aton. He’s old and factually correct. Actual deadly force trainer and cop. He invented some of the stuff cap gun bob is trying to explain. Keep practicing up in your room kid. You might get that dual wielding down yet
