Revolvers and speed reloading

[Notblake]

Id really like to get a revolver and I've been looking at getting into competitions with one but Ive discovered that moon clips can only be used on auto rounds not rimmed .38's and .357s, so are .357 revolvers still stuck with speedloaders as the best means to get the wheel rolling on a .357?

Ps. I'm so romancing the ruger GP100 in stainless

[nn3453]

You can get your 357 cylinder machined to accept moonclips: http://www.tkcustom.com/

Some factory 357s (S&W performance center guns, don't remember the exact model number) are setup for moon clips.

However, I assume you care about fast reloads because you are shooting in some action/practical shooting event. If you are shooting IDPA, this will put you in the ESR class and you are better off with a 625 (faster to drop in 6 rounds of stubby and heavy 230 grainers).

Check your competition rules and see if moonclips are legal in your event and what class they put you in.

The GP100 is a fine defensive and general use gun. You might be served better by a S&W as a competition gun.

[Millions-Knives]

I agree, the 625 would be REALLY fast.... just watch Jerry Miculek. The round 45's would literally fall into place. 6-shots would be easier to mate than a 7-shot, and 8-shots may be out of the question. If speed is your game, I'd go with a converted 686 6-shot or a 610. The 625 would be ideal if you can fork the cash over for ammo...

[9mmepiphany]

moonclips for rimmed rounds are pretty common in competition...mostly .38/.357mag in a S&W 627. the capacity doesn't matter when reloading, if you line up 2 rounds the others will all line up.

IDPA is the only body that limits moonclips to 6 rounds...they are protecting the M625 shooters, like they did the 1911 shooters in CDP with weight limits.

moonclip loaded, 8-shot, .38/.357 revolvers rule ICORE and one of the top smiths in that sport in Randy Lee, of Apex Tactical, in Morro Bay,CA. i think his DA triggers are running under 6lbs www.ApexTactical.com

[nn3453]

IDPA is the only body that limits moonclips to 6 rounds...they are protecting the M625 shooters, like they did the 1911 shooters in CDP with weight limits.

I don't agree that they are doing it to "protect" 625 shooters. I think it has more to do with the fact that a typical revolver is still 6 shots and it puts all 6 shot revolvers (625 or otherwise at a disadvantage). But we are getting off topic

[HowardW56]

My 25-2 or 625 are great for this.... Chamfered cylinders on the 625, loads QUICK!

[Gress]

If I'd be after moonclips, I'd go 625.
My m66 is perfectly fine with speedloaders.

[will227457]

depends on the sprot you are going to play in the 625 will work in them all, and PF is not an issue typically.....a little tougher with 357/.38

[JTROKS]

If you're really serious about revolver competition then the JM 627, 8 shot 38 super is the ticket. The 38 super is shorter making fast reloads easy and if you're loading them to minor power they will last you awhile. If you can find a 125 grain truncated cone hardcast bullets sized .357 it will make reloading with moonclips a whole lot easier.

[Quiet]

Moonclips FTW!