That, with the 12-round mags has been my daily carry for a 2-3 years. I've never run into that issue loading the mags, but I'm not a gay.
What kind of gun or guns do you have?
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I know the mags will loosen up, but right out the box it's amazing how tight they are. After posting I did an internet search and sure enough it isn't just me.
When I was loading thousands of rounds a weekend this was my best friend:
Uplula 9mm magazine loader, universal pistol magazine loader
Military-grade, pocket-size, universal pistol magazine loader and unloader! Loads all* 9mm Luger, .357 Sig, 10mm, .40, and .45ACP cal. easily, painlessly, and reliably!
www.maglula.com
I will say getting the 12th round into the 12 round mags is an absolute bitch. I usually just use one of my uplula mag loaders to cram it in there.
When I was loading thousands of rounds a weekend this was my best friend:
Uplula 9mm magazine loader, universal pistol magazine loader
Military-grade, pocket-size, universal pistol magazine loader and unloader! Loads all* 9mm Luger, .357 Sig, 10mm, .40, and .45ACP cal. easily, painlessly, and reliably!www.maglula.com
Looks like that is consensus across the board until the springs loosen up a bit.
I don't know about the 365, but I've never had mag springs loosen up. My general experience is that people think they're getting looser, but really they're just getting better at loading those mags (a lot have their own best way of putting a round in) or their thumbs just get stronger and/or more calloused. Either way, I have no interest in being a professional magazine loader, and I'm not in a war zone or some shit where I'm without my mag loader, I just leave it in my range bag.
This thread reminds me, I need to do a mag count. I think I gave a couple away when I sold one of my 226's. I should probably get a few more.
Looks like I'm 5+1. I'll probably grab another the next time I see them. I definitely need another mag or 2 for my 1911.
Can I load by hand? Sure, but I'd rather spend my time shooting instead of loading mags.
My wife picked up a couple of these gimmicks over the summer and they work surprisingly well. Basically a quick fill stripper clip.
ETS C.A.M. Mag Loader 9mm/40 S&W Polymer Black
On the AR side, I've been using the Caldwell loader for years
Only complaint with the Caldwell is that it's 50 rnds and not 60 for an even 2 mags
My wife picked up a couple of these gimmicks over the summer and they work surprisingly well. Basically a quick fill stripper clip.
ETS C.A.M. Mag Loader 9mm/40 S&W Polymer Black
On the AR side, I've been using the Caldwell loader for years
Caldwell AR Mag Charger AR-15 Mag Loader
The Caldwell AR-15 Magazine Charger changes the way you will load you AR-15 magazines. With this innovative design, you can take 50 rounds...
www.midwayusa.com
Only complaint with the Caldwell is that it's 50 rnds and not 60 for an even 2 mags
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Always wondered if those things worked.Can I load by hand? Sure, but I'd rather spend my time shooting instead of loading mags.
My wife picked up a couple of these gimmicks over the summer and they work surprisingly well. Basically a quick fill stripper clip.
ETS C.A.M. Mag Loader 9mm/40 S&W Polymer Black
On the AR side, I've been using the Caldwell loader for years
Caldwell AR Mag Charger AR-15 Mag Loader
The Caldwell AR-15 Magazine Charger changes the way you will load you AR-15 magazines. With this innovative design, you can take 50 rounds...www.midwayusa.com
Only complaint with the Caldwell is that it's 50 rnds and not 60 for an even 2 mags
Caldwell - been using it for probably 5 years or so, no issues.
ETS - Brand new mags I had to load 5-6 rounds at a time, others that I've shot for a while can rip all 17 in a single go.
To be fair, I'm hesitant to blame it on the loader specifically because it was the first time I was trying out some cheaper mags (brand escapes me atm) from gun mag warehouse.
Zero issues with OEM mags, but I'd been using them for a while so I can't draw a clear distinction between cheap junk vs 'broken in'.
I picked up a S&W Response a few weeks back that I haven't had a chance to shoot yet, along with a handful of 32 round Glock mags to go with it. If I remember this thread when finally I do get a chance to take it out, I'll reply back on how the loader worked. Apples to Oranges sure, but it's still OEM vs 3rd part
I had some of those for a stretch. The old Colt doesn't like them, lol.
Fuck the NRA, they sold us out decades ago. Their reputation/legacy is forever destroyed and they'll never see a cent from me.
GOA and the like are ALWAYS doing real work for Americans, support them. Even if you only have 1 dollar to spare, send it to GOA. It matters and it will actually be spent on the cause, not on new suits and private jets.
GOA and the like are ALWAYS doing real work for Americans, support them. Even if you only have 1 dollar to spare, send it to GOA. It matters and it will actually be spent on the cause, not on new suits and private jets.
I picked up these butt stock ammo holders because they seemed like a good idea. The one on the howa has a cheek riser that is removable. No real issues with fitment since the weather one has laces and the other one has straps.
I've got a nice leather cheek riser/shell holder on my Ruger GSR and a velcro shell holder thingy on my home defense shotgun.
Oh, and a 3 clip holder on the stock of a really nice shooting sks that I've had forever. It's set up scout style too. Deer slaying brush gun back in the day with a $90 4x pistol optic.
Oh, and a 3 clip holder on the stock of a really nice shooting sks that I've had forever. It's set up scout style too. Deer slaying brush gun back in the day with a $90 4x pistol optic.
These are cheap ones, but I really like the concept since the ammo is easily accessible as opposed to pockets and if wearing gloves it should be a non-issue. I initially bought one for my shotgun that was elastic, but the fucking thing wouldn't even fit over the stock to slip on, so I then went with laces and straps knowing those would be a non-issue.
Straight Butt Stock Leather Cover Shotgun Ammo Shell Holder Cheek Rest Padded | eBay
NOTE: ammo shown on the pictures are not included.
www.ebay.com
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