I have used a speed strip to provide a reload for my snub revolver most of the time I have spent carrying it. The speed strip is easy to conceal, like the snub itself, thus making it the feasible carry companion. Still, I have worked with all manner of speedloaders over the years, and have... Continue Reading →
A Complete Guide to the Four-Round Speed Strip Revolver Reload
Ever since I wrote an article on the revolver speed strip reload for USA Carry several years ago I have received many questions about it. Therefore, I will attempt to offer a much more thorough overview of this technique here. I use the "four-round speed strip reload" method which utilizes only four rounds in a... Continue Reading →
The Speed Beez Speedloader for the Ruger LCR
As a long-time user of small frame revolvers as my deep concealment option I have worked with many different loading devices over the years. Since the very essence of the small revolver is deep concealment, I find I always come back to just carrying a speed strip along for the ride when I do carry... Continue Reading →
Speed Loader vs. Speed Strip: A Reality Check
I have made the argument in the past that speedloaders somewhat defeat the purpose of small-frame revolvers as they prove bulky to carry and the small revolver is a gun for use when the highest of discretion and concealment is required. The more I continue to use both reloading devices the more my experience solidifies... Continue Reading →
Speedloader Reload Technique: To Lift or Not To Lift?
Reloading a small-frame revolver during a fight in the world of civilian self-defense is similar to the unicorn: you can picture it in your mind based on science fiction writing but you can’t find it in the wild. Still, having a full command of your defensive tools is a good thing, so if you carry... Continue Reading →
The 5 Star Speedloader for the Ruger LCR
Since it’s inception I have far preferred the Ruger LCR over the ubiquitous Smith and Wesson J Frame variants. The LCR has an excellent trigger out of the box. The J frame has an atrocious trigger out of the box, and even after extensive work it usually remains only mediocre. The J Frame, however, is... Continue Reading →
