Posted: 1/12/2010 4:41:23 PM EDT
In this months tip guest presenter and snub revolver master instructor Michael de Bethencourt talks about the various speedloaders available on the market today and some of their pro's and con's
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Good info as always Chris. Nothing on the Bianchi speed strip as a viable carry option on this one huh?
I have begun carrying a Ruger LCR as of late and have chosen those as I like their low profile in my pocket and idiot-proof operation. There is definetly a learning curve involved with putting them into use with some degree of speed and acuity but nothing a little practice cant overcome. What are your thoughts on that platform? |
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Good info as always Chris. Nothing on the Bianchi speed strip as a viable carry option on this one huh? I have begun carrying a Ruger LCR as of late and have chosen those as I like their low profile in my pocket and idiot-proof operation. There is definetly a learning curve involved with putting them into use with some degree of speed and acuity but nothing a little practice cant overcome. What are your thoughts on that platform? Hey bro, Michael will be doing another training tip for us later in the year titled "10 Tips and Trick for using Speed Strips" so stay tuned. IMO Speed Strips were the best game in town until the SL Variants became available again. They are hard to beat but the speed strips are excellent. Some things to think about: 1) load a speed strip with one less on the non-tab end so you have something to grip and rip with. Most SS have 5-6 holes and on one end a pull tab. The problem is that if you carry them loose in your pocket like I do you may not always grab the tab. So, download that end by one round so you can achieve better purchase on the strip. Remember, if your reloading a snubbie then your having a particularly bad day and you will be happy to get 2-4 rounds in the gun. I would rather that than fumble around and not get any in the gun. 2) Carry one speed strip on the front of your body and one on the rear. Front pocket, back pocket because you never know if you will end up on your face or on your butt and your spare ammo may be on the other side. This way, it doesn't matter, you will be able to reach the speed strip. I have met a lot of instructors and good teachers and Michael is at the top of that list. I hope to get him here to NY sometime in 2010 for a snubbie class. Chris BTW- what are your impressions of the LCR so far? I really want one but dont really NEED it if you know what I mean. 
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| One of our shooting friends (DBT) looked at an LCR and ended up buying a S&W snub instead at the MDTS/Tim's Guns event. The deciding factor for him was that the LCR sat a lot higher in his hand compared to the Smith. He figured the Ruger would have more muzzle flip, and I would tend to agree. Maybe we can get together and shoot the Smiths and Ruger side by side and see if there is anything to this observation. |
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Very nice video Chris! I am looking forward to some snubby training at the 2010 summit as I am completely inexperienced with revolvers. I see an empty wallet in my future  Dude, I just read your sig line above your avatar! LOL! SP10, that sounds like a good idea. |
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One of our shooting friends (DBT) looked at an LCR and ended up buying a S&W snub instead at the MDTS/Tim's Guns event. The deciding factor for him was that the LCR sat a lot higher in his hand compared to the Smith. He figured the Ruger would have more muzzle flip, and I would tend to agree. Maybe we can get together and shoot the Smiths and Ruger side by side and see if there is anything to this observation. I didnt notice a higher than normal bore axis with my LCR but then again I havent fondled too many S&W snub's either. I shot a couple boxes of ultramax 38's (125g JHP standard loads) and did not percieve any more than what I would consider "normal" muzzle flip in that caliber/gun. In the same range session I shot 25 rounds of the Hornady critical defense 110g +p's which I currently carry with and there definetly was a marked increase in percieved muzzle flip from the standard loads. Again, nothing absurb from +p ammo in a snub but certainly a noticable difference from the standard loads. I have big hands so the hogue grips help me get a good strong side only hold on the gun with my pinky knurled around the bottom of the grip when drawing from concealment which is currently out of a nemesis pocket holster. I like the gun and have carried it quite a bit since ive got it. Well see how it holds up with extended years of carry and semi-annual range time.... |