{"id":1699,"date":"2020-04-16T14:45:03","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T14:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/?p=1699"},"modified":"2020-04-16T19:06:34","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T19:06:34","slug":"best-revolver-speedloader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/best-revolver-speedloader\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Revolver Speedloader for Concealed Carry"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’d like to think that revolvers are having a bit of a resurgence right now, but if I’m honest that’s selection bias on my part. I’m a revolver enthusiast and I hang out with other enthusiasts, so our circle is pretty small. But still! Enough people are interested in what is the best revolver speedloader for concealed carry that it’s worth doing an article on.<\/p>\n

Best Revolver Speedloaders<\/h2>\n

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If you are going to carry a revolver for self-defense, you will want to consider carrying a speedloader as well. A revolver speedloader is a device used to perform a quick reload. Without a speedloader, you insert each round in the cylinder one by one. A speedloader holds the rounds in a way that allows all of the rounds to be dropped into the cylinder simultaneously.<\/p>\n

When you ask a question like “what is the best speed loader for concealed carry” it’s temping to pick one or two models and say “here you go.” But what’s proper is looking at the available options and explaining their pros and cons. With that in mind, we’ll look at the following revolver speedloaders:<\/p>\n

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  1. Safariland Comp I<\/li>\n
  2. Jetloader Speedloader<\/li>\n
  3. Speed Beez Loader<\/li>\n
  4. HKS Speedloader<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Safariland Comp I<\/h3>\n

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    T\u200bhe best speed loader for concealed carry, in my opinion, is the Safariland Comp I<\/a>. You can get it for any carry gun you want, as long as that carry gun is a S&W J-frame chambered in .357 Magnum<\/a> or .38 Special<\/a>. It should also work with a Ruger SP101. Technically, it’s also available for some large N-frame guns in .44 Magnum, but no one, except for lunatics, is carrying those.<\/p>\n

    The Comp I is a small speed loader, so it fits handily in a pocket for concealed carry. Unlike the HKS, it uses a direct push release method, so it can be used with either hand, and the cylinder doesn’t need to be held still. Simply line up the cartridges with the charge holes, push the body of the loader until it clicks, and gravity does the rest.<\/p>\n

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    The Safariland Comp III (left) and Comp II (right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Safariland makes two other sizes of speed loader. The Comp II<\/a> is larger than the Comp I, and designed for 6 shot guns like K-frames, L-frames, and the Ruger GP100. The Comp III<\/a> is Safariland’s competition model, fitting the same guns as the Comp II, but with a longer body to make it easier to grip. The longer grip on the Comp III also holds a spring, which pushes the rounds into the cylinder, eliminating the need to rely on gravity.<\/p>\n

    Of the three models, the Comp I is the best suited for concealed carry. The Comp III is my personal favorite, but it is really better suited for duty or competition use.<\/p>\n

    Jetloader Revolver Speedloader<\/h3>\n

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    T\u200bhe next choice, and one that is loved by revolver enthusiasts, is the Jetloader. The Jetloader works the same as the Comp III, using a spring to propel the cartridges into the chamber. Smaller in form factor than the Comp III, it works for concealed carry pretty well.<\/p>\n

    The drawbacks to the Jetloader is that it’s available for a limited number of guns, and is relatively expensive, costing around $30. They really are one of the fastest loaders on the market.<\/p>\n

    Speed Beez Loader<\/h3>\n

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    F\u200binally, we’ll talk about one of my favorite products, the Speed Beez Loader<\/a>. This is based on an older design called the Dade loader. It retains the cartridges by their rims and uses a spring to propel them into the chamber. The guys at Speed Beez have also produced the loader for a staggering number of guns. You can of course get them for the standards, J-frames, GP100s, Ruger LCR, etc. However, you can also get a Speed Beez loader for any of the following guns:<\/p>\n