642 Speedloaders

[Doheny]

Has anyone found speedloaders that work with the 642? Speedloaders, not speed strips.

Thx.

[SarcoBlaster]

HKS 36-A works on mine with the factory grips.

[Mojave Desert]

Safariland makes speedloaders for J-frames.

[Marquand]

What SarcoBlaster said. HKS-36 speedloaders work well with all of my J-Frame Smiths.

https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/466721/hks-revolver-speedloader-charter-arms-rossi-68-ruger-sp101-s-and-w-36-37-38-40-42-49-60-38-special-357-magnum

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Agreed, HKS-36 loaders work for me. I also have a Safariland CH7, but it requires some finagling to get it past the grips to the point where it will release the rounds.

[Doheny]

Thanks. Sounds like it's the HKS.

[AFTII]

I can vouch for these. http://www.5starfirearms.com/J2-357-...j235705000.htm

You can also find them on e-bay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-Of-Two-...0AAOSwe6ZaXqr4

[alland]

HKS 36 works with my 642 and 60.

[shirojiro]

I also use the HKS 36 speedloaders, but with the stock grips, they can bind if I insert them too far. Apparently, one can take a Dremel tool to the left grip to flatten it so that this isn't as much of an issue.

I've ordered the 5 star firearms ones to see if they're better. Supposedly, they work by twisting the knob in the opposite direction of the HKS ones though.

[ilaw]

I also use the HKS 36 speedloaders, but with the stock grips, they can bind if I insert them too far. Apparently, one can take a Dremel tool to the left grip to flatten it so that this isn't as much of an issue.

I've ordered the 5 star firearms ones to see if they're better. Supposedly, they work by twisting the knob in the opposite direction of the HKS ones though.

I have the same problem as you with the HKS speedloaders. You have to be careful not to insert them too far, otherwise the stock 642 grip is an obstacle. Please provide an update when you receive the 5 Star ones.

[Doheny]

I have the same problem as you with the HKS speedloaders. You have to be careful not to insert them too far, otherwise the stock 642 grip is an obstacle. Please provide an update when you receive the 5 Star ones.

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[shirojiro]

[someoneeasy]

If you can them, I hear the SL variety speedloaders are nice.

[Ranger20]

Safariland work perfect with my 642 or 442 with stock grips. Drop into the cylinder push and it releases.. No need to twist a knob to release.. I find them a bit smaller and easier to carry and use.