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I have used this product for years. I only had to buy a new set because I lost one during training. This is a quality product one of the Speed Strips I carry is over 15 years old and I can't tell it apart from the two brand new ones I just purchased. I carry three Speed Strips with a total of 18 rounds in my front pocket. Even after a long day I never feel them. They are thin, light, and don't print in my pocket at all unlike a traditional speed loader which takes up more room, is bulky, prints in my pocket, and I feel against my leg which is annoying. Retention of the rounds Is not an issue. One of my strips is at least 15-20 years old (it originally belonged to my father) and I've never had a round come loose in my pocket or fall out yet they load into the cylinders easily. They are not as fast as speed loaders however I've has speed loaders release rounds in my pocket worst case scenario if you drop your speed loader it can dump your rounds when it lands or crack open. I've thrown a Speed Strip well over 150 ft in a parking lot with out losing a round in the air or upon impact with the asphalt. The strips are not as easy to use as a speed loader however with practice it gets pretty easy. I can fully reload my revolver utilizing my Speed Strip with in around .25 seconds of a person with a speed loader however that's with years of practice both on the range and at home utilizing Snap Caps at home for obvious safety reasons. If you intend to use this item in conjunction with your carry wepon do not think you can deploy the strip and reload your firearm under stress with out practice. Just as with a traditional speed loader you need to index the cylinder and loader or the rounds won't go in with the Speed Strip you will have to index the rounds 2 more times. Read full review
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Item is not as fast as other speed loaders but is much slimmer than rotary type loaders making them much more easier to carry. I keep two loaded speed strips in a cell phone holster on my belt. At just about $10 for two rubber strips seems a bit too expensive but when you throw in shipping and handling for free I guess it all works out.
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I have both types of speed loaders, the strip style that holds 6 rounds and the cylinder style that holds 5 rounds. The cylinder style allows me to load all 5 rounds at one time, but it is bulkier and more difficult to carry. The strip style allows me to load only two rounds at a time, but it is lighter and easier to carry and store. I think the strip style speed loader will get more usage from me because it is easier to use, and easier to store and carry. In addition, the strip style speed loader is less expensive.
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I found the strips very easy to load and lie flat at the range, so you can have several ready. They are very easy to use as you pop in the rounds into the cylinder one after another in no time. I found the strips much easier to use on my 357 than the speed loaders I had used previously. The latter were sometimes a hassle getting all rounds lined up with the cylinder holes. Good product at low cost.
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I am a firearms instructor, began my career in the Private Security industry and Police Academy with a revolver. I naturally shoot better with a revolver and use speed loaders well under high stress. All that BS being said, re-loading a revolver sucks. it takes time and there is alot less percentage of outcome in comparison to magazine-fed pistols. The speed strips are difficult to use even with some practice. They are less useful than speed loaders and I dont suggest anyone uses them with the exception of the following circumstances: 1. Better than loose rounds. If you have a bunch of loose rounds sitting around for the ol' revolver, put them in a speed strip so they are all together and more handy. 2. Not all speed loaders can fit in a cylinder. Especially small frame and snub-nose types. Be it the grip, bullet type/size, technique, tactics, disability or hand/finger size... sometimes they just wont work. Very few alternatives for the ol' wheel guns. 3. Concealment. Carrying speed loaders concealed can be difficult. Need to slim your profile or rely on pockets ? these are a great option. Well, the only one I think. Hope all that helps. Any questions message me.Read full review
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