Revolver shooting/ speedloader using video, tips on getting faster/better?

[nidyanazo]

Hello all, just thought I'd ask the long-time shooters to help me adjust my technique for speedloading my revolver. I've had various 22's, a couple little 380's, and a CZ75 that I liked alot. Then I saw people shooting revolvers and using speedloaders, and I thought it looked pretty interesting- so I got an all steel 2" snub nose, 5 of the hks loaders and started practicing. I ordered a jet loader and a comp 2 safariland loader to try the push down type, instead of the twist knob style of the hks...But I haven't gotten them yet. Only been doing this a couple weeks, and thought I'd make a video to analyze my progress.

I can immediately see I'm trying to put the loader back in my belt holder, when I should be letting it just fall to the ground. Any other tips? I'm left handed, so that seems to make it a bit more difficult for me.

I'm also working on drawing at a relatively quick speed and getting on target fast, but as long as I can get a 6" grouping of my rounds I'm happy.

I'm just shooting at 5-7 yards, so more of a self defense distance then anything. I bought this gun in january and have only put 800 rounds through it so far.

Shooting at the 1n09 site, and we always clean up our mess and try to take some extra trash with us when we leave, since we bring a cardboard box with paper targets and random stuff to the site.. I rarely ever shoot glass but did this time for the video.

Any thoughts on how to improve quickness with the speedloader would be appreciated!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv2-EnHULQU

[SonofWWIIDI]

Gotta check out a great shooter.


He’s faster in slow motion than I am in real time.

http://www.shootingusa.com/PRO_TIPS/MICULEK5/miculek5.html

[tabascoz28]

In the first video what I was taught, with your off hand, hold the gun with a finger through the frame and cylinder. With the shooting hand, grab your speed loader and do all the detailed maneuvering. It didn't take me long to out reload the other people in my ccw class using autos (noobs). The shooter in the video is holding the gun with his shooting hand and loading with his off. Practice both to see which one you like. Maybe for they wanted me to get better with the hand that I'm used to doing detail work.

Jerry uses a moon clip and 9mm I think, that system lends itself to fast reloading for competition. He probably has federal primers and a trigger job too.

I have a ruger sp101 2 inch and the Safariland doesn't work unless you modify your grip rubber, it gets in the way. The HK drops the bullets in so it still works. I have a Houge grip which Safariland says will work, might give that a try today. I didn't like how it made the gun bigger and carry harder.

[boattail]

I like the linear loaders and carry two of them. The straight push works better for me. I use the stress reload technique that Massad Ayoob demonstrates in an older video of his. It works for me because putting a finger through the frame on a hot 357 forcing cone is not something I will do.

It's about muscle memory so once you get a style you like do it until it's automatic to you. I have a bunch of dummy rounds made up and will practice on them in different positions.

[P5Ret]

First thing I'd do to try to improve reload speed on a revolver is not use a small snub nose gun. Most of those are not the best choice for speed work, as they typically don't have a lot of room for error on reloads.

Although personally I think I'd work a bit more on the actual shooting portion, before trying to get fast with either reloads or shooting. Speed is nice, but accuracy wins the fight.

[ACfixer]

There's just no substitute for practice.

[hermosabeach]

Permanent

There's just no substitute for practice.

Great question

What ever you do becomes permanent

Even a flinch


I agree that I would practice with a full size gun


I am not good with speed loaded and I have never taken a class to learn the proper process

[ACfixer]

^^^ It is important to practice the correct thing, that's for sure. My poor guitar playing habits are proof of that.

I've sat in front of my TV loading, reloading, and unloading my J frame with snap caps. I went from being terrible at it to "competent" in a couple weeks I'd say. Nowhere near as good as I am with a Glock, but at least I can do it reliably without looking at the weapon now.

[wolfmann]

Can never go wrong with Jerry,he has taught me a lot.

[Canucky]

Guess I will be THAT guy. No help with your query but can I suggest targets other than glass bottles.

[hambam105]

Re-edit the video and only show the blonde hair woman shooting.

[Springfield45]

Option 1. Move your speed loaders to your strong side and reload with your left hand. You are going to empty your revolver with your right hand, thumb through the frame and pushing the plunger with your right index finger in a downward motion, while your left hand retrieves a fresh speed loader at the same time. Tip the revolver muzzle back down to reload and close the cylinder with the right hand as you reacquire your grip with the left. Drop your speed loader when finished because they are cheaper to replace than your life.

Option 2. You could try switching hands and reload in a right handed fashion and switch back to left hand while shooting. DA Revolvers are designed with right handed people in mind.

Once you choose a technique that works for you, practice shooting with only one hand, left and right. You will not regret mastering one handed shooting because you may become injured in a gun fight and need to shoot one handed or switch hands.