Speedloaders

[Hazcat]

I have a Redhwak in 45LC and I'm looking for speedloaders for it.

1st.  What is a 'speed strip' that you guys have mentioned?

2nd.  I can find HKS speed loaders for the Redhawk but they say they are for 44mag / special.  I'm guessing these won't work for 45LC, correct?

So where can I get speed loaders for the Redhawk in 45LC?

Thanks.

[flyandscuba]

Check out this weblink and application chart:

http://www.hksspeedloaders.com/SpeedloaderPage.html

Although a speed loader is manufactured for .45 Long Colt (Model 25-5) only the S&W 25-5 and Taurus Raging Bull are listed.  This doesn't necessarily mean that it will not work with the Ruger -- the only way to know for sure is to obtain one and try it out.

The speed strips mentioned are made by Bianchi and to my knowledge only come in .38/.357 caliber.

[Hazcat]

Yeah, I've seen that chart and some others, but thanks.  I was wondering if any one actually knows.

[Rock44]

could try safariland,I don't know if they make one for your gun

[Hazcat]

could try safariland,I don't know if they make one for your gun

They have them for the Redhawk 41 and 44 mags not the 45LC.  Thanks

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[Mike1951]

The ones for the 25 will definitely work as far as cylinder fit.

However, I had to remove quite a bit of material from the grip to allow clearance for the speedloader.

I picked up a spare set of grips for $10 and modified them.

I have made speedstrips for my .44 Special by punching 7/16" holes in a vacuum cleaner belt.

I haven't tried .45's yet.


Mike

[storm1911]

At the risk of sounding silly, something  I am quite an expert at, does anyone make a speedloader for the S&W .500 or .460 ?  Never know when a swarm of wooley mammoths might charge you.  All kidding aside, I am a land surveyor and a 4 inch or shorter biggiie fits my needs from urban to the bush. I've had a run in with a boar once. We did not agree with each other, and the insurance claim on thr equipment was fun to explain.

[Mike1951]

The ones for .45 Colt should work for the .460, since you can use .45 Colt or .454 Casull in a .460.

Not sure about a .500, though.

Mike

[flyandscuba]

The X-frame cylinder is larger than the N-frame cylinder...plus, it is only 5 rounds for the .460 and .500 in the X-frame.  No one to my knowledge makes speed loaders for either pistol.

I have the 500ES -- but to be honest, I'm more apt to carry my 3" 629 in .44 Mag out in the woods.  The X-frame guns are just too big to carry comfortably....unless, that is you could play on the typical NBA team...

[Mike1951]

I stand corrected.

Just wasn't thinking.

Mike