Posted: 10/11/2008 2:23:09 PM EDT
| Safariland or HKS? It seems like prices are comparable. |
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I have used the HKS brand, and while they do hold the rounds well enough that having them fall out of it isn't a concern, the ammo can wobble around in the speedloader just a bit, and this can make starting the rounds into the chambers a real PITA, especially if you are in a serious hurry. Supposedly the Safariland speedloaders hold the ammo nice and solid in the loader, and I imagine that starting the ammo in the chambers should be easier. Since the ammo is released by simply pushing the loader against the cylinder, you don't have to hold the cylinder/loader still while you twist the knob, so they should prove to be faster & easier to use then the HKS. I have 2 (comp II) on the way, so I will try them out once they get here. |
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I use both. Can't say I've noticed a dramatic difference in performance. Has more to do with the person using them (practice, practice, practice) that the design of the speedloader itself. HKS are much easier to find in these parts. Safarilands are almost rare. I would probably call the Safariland the better design, but not enough to justify throwing away all my HKS. |
I have both and agree it comes down to the individual using them... BUT...as to which is better I have HKS that are 20yrs old and lost count to the number of times they have been loaded and unloaded and they still hold tight but smoother. The safari's.........I already have one that drops an occasional round when loaded. maybe a fluke.... well find out as the years and use will tell. For now...I'll continue to use both but selectively. |
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The Comp 1 models seem really cheap to me, ( I only have one), but the longer models look like they would work better. The HKS retention system isn't the greatest, but for the most part it works really well. The Buffertech Jetloader really forces the cartridges in the S&W revolvers better than any model I've used, but they are expensive, long, and the pouches are limited. |