Posted: 8/18/2008 9:29:31 PM EDT
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Well, I not too awfully long ago purchased a SP101 because my CZ97B was just a little too bulky for me. I have shot factory 38's & 357mag's out of it and I love it so far (haven't carried it yet but I have just bought a holster for it). My main question is about speed-loaders for the SP101. What all is out there? The speed-loader that I got with the gun (cant recall what it was specifically as it was a throw in deal basically) didn't seem to fit correctly as it had difficulty getting the rounds relatively strait in the chambers. Is this normal? Thanks for your time -Ignorant revolver shooter |
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well. your grips have to be such to have clearance for the speed loader. If your grips arent, then they will interfere with the loading process. i cant remember whats on the SP101 except maybe those rubber/plastic type. AFA the speed loaders go, there are several. i personally like the safariland style that "ejects" the cartridges. but you may like otherwise. i would find your favorite gun shop and see what they offer. |
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When you say "Doesn't fit", do you mean the rounds won't fit into the cylinder or do you mean the speedloader doesn't fit against the sideplate to align the rounds to the cylinder? If the latter, it could be (as above) you have an incorrectly sized speedloader or the grip isn't relieved enough to allow the speedloader to lay flat against the sideplate. I use HK36A speedloaders on my SP101 as well as speedstrips. |
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I've found that the HKS speedloaders don't seat properly with .357 rounds (mine has the Hogue monogrip) but works just fine with .38+P. That little bit of reduction in the OAL of the cartridge makes all the difference. Can's speak to the other brands like the Safarilands. If it's a big deal load .357 with .38 reloads or go to a speedstrip. |
I'm going to find out when I get a 3" SP101, or when I send in one of my M65 S&W's. |