Ammo...

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Nagano21

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For all you guys out there with Revolvers... 5 shot, 6 shot, or whatever... What do you guys do to carry extra ammo on you when you have your gun on you? It is not like a pistol where you can easily carry an extra mag... Just lookin for ideas/things to buy to carry more Ammo. Or do you all just keep the amt in the cylinder and call it a day???
 
Five isn't enough?

That said, not everyone may feel that way.... I own a speedloader and a pouch for it and I find it to be a large, bubble shaped annoyance on my hip.

I kinda would like to buy a speed strip someday, but I doubt I'd carry it, anyways. ;)
 
5 is cool, but if your in a shootout (very rare) whats 5 gonna do? This pertains to those who obviously are running the risk of shootouts, but also just curious as to who carrys more and how.
 
5 is cool, but if your in a shootout (very rare) whats 5 gonna do?
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Give you a chance to escape. Only a fool will stick around to finish a shootout unless it's his/her job.
 
Like they say. If you can't get the job done with six you are in the wrong fight with the wrong gun. With that said, I sometimes bring a speedloader or carry a Sig225. When I'm carrying a 5-shot snubby its because I can't carry anything else. Meaning I can't can't really carry spare ammo either.
 
I use a double speedloader pouch with two HKS speedloaders for the revolver in question. I wear it on the belt at the right front (between the zipper and right pocket) so it will be where I need it and be right "at hand." This isn't nearly as easy to conceal as a spare magazine for a pistol, and I need a big/bulky coat or vest so it doesn't "print."
 
More often than not, I don't carry a speedloader for my S&W 637 at all. I figure 5 had better be enough or it's time to get the hell outta Dodge! When I do, it's either an SKS or, more often, a Bianchi Speedstrip. The Speedstrip does not provide as fast a reload, but it's much easier and less bulky to carry.
 
Pistol... just picked up the 637 and I love it, that is what I was inquire the ammo Q. about. as of now I am only gonna carry the rounds that fit in my cylinder, however, in the future or whatve have you that is what this question was about. Considering I will prob. win the lottery before ever being in a gun fight, it is not that much of a worry for me, just curious what others had to say/do about it.
 
During the warm months (most of the time) 5 in the M60...5 in my pocket.

If it is cooler and I can wear a jacket or sweater, 5 in the gun, 10 on the belt in 2 HKS speedloaders.
 
5 and out for me. Hopefully enough to get away. I do like the idea of a few spares in the coin pocket. I may try that out. Guess it wouldn't hurt to have even a partial reload available. :D
 
I always carry two reloads for the revolver. Use Safariland Comp I or II speedloaders. The Comp Is are much less bulky than the HKS.

Winter or summer, I have no issues (6'1" and 230 lbs) with concealing a 2" M-10 or 3" M-65/M-66. It is really about making the right choices for your wardrobe with the gun you plan on carrying.

A good belt and holster go a long way to fixing any problems you may encounter.
 
Hks

When just carrying a j-frame, I will usually always bring one reload. Always an HKS speedloader. I haven't gotten a bianchi speedstrip yet, but will in the future.

During fall/winter months it is easy to put it in an extra coat pocket, vest pocket, or sweatshirt pocket.

During hot times, I'll throw it in one of the cargo pockets of my*shorts. It doesn't print at all.
 
I carry a Bianchi Speedstrip in the watch pocket of my jeans. Sometimes I put another in a pocket. I also have two, a brown and a black, DeSantis 2x2x2 belt pouches I use for .357/.38 cartridges. I have a black one for .44s.

When I wear a coat or jacket I'll put HKS speedloaders in the pockets. I don't like to carry them on my belt.
 
Go for the speed strips. Surely you are carring for defensive purpose its not part of your everyday to be in a shoot right?:( well if I am right then it is true that the five you have are for buying time and get the hell out!, but if you need to reload you can by using the speedtrip, and chances are you will have them with you because they are easy to carry.
I carry 1 speed strip either in my pant pocket or shirt pocket, very practical.


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If I only have five or six ready-use rounds, I want to be able to recharge my weapon as quickly as possible. This comes from prior experience. For my lifestyle, career, and probable threat profile the carriage of a pair of speedloaders is the best option.

I do carry speedstrips... but for snakeshot in the backwoods. They are simply much slower than my Safarilands despite many years of practice with both.

I've never found myself in a situation where I could not put a Comp I in a pocket somewhere on my person and have it noticed.
 
I'm not trying to start a revolver vs. semi-auto war or anything but for the same size. Lets take that S&W 637 that was mentioned and compare it to my trusty Glock 26

Size
-Glock: Length 6.29" Height 4.17" Width 1.18" Weight 22 oz.
-S&W 637: Length 6.375" Height (est.) 4.25" Width (est.) 1.5" Weight 15 oz.

You get more rounds out of the semi-auto.
-Glock 26: 10 rounds 9mm
-S&W 637: 5 rounds .38 special

You get a longer barrel
-Glock 26: 3.46" barrel
-S&W 637: 1.78" barrel

Most people can reload a semi-auto faster than they can a revolver and it is easier to carry spare mags than speed loaders. A few other advantages include a longer sight radius for the Glock and a lighter trigger as well. I used the Glock 26 as an example but there are many pistols that are smaller than that. Take the Kahrs for example. Another thing is that there are many more cartridges offered for small semi-autos compared to small revolvers.

You arm chair ninjas can talk all you want about 5 shots being enough to get the job done. Don't forget you are talking about an underpowered handgun round. You had better be good at making head shots with that tiny barreled revolver.
 
When I'm sittin' in my chair, I can remove a gnat's wing at 50 paces with my J frame...

...When I'm walking down the street, I want the ability to pull the trigger and move onto 2/5 without worry of failures to feed/extract/etc. I also have no worries of being undergunned with 5 .38spl, standard pressure, even!

gfen, sittin' in his la-z-boy as he types this.
 
You think anyone of u guys can post a picture of a speed strip? I tried googling them but could not find an image. I wanna know what they look like. I am pretty sure I have seen speed loaders before, but a picture of them would be great too.

Thanks for the info, I will take it all into consideration. Carryin some extra rounds is def a must depending on your circumstances, like mentioned. As of now I will prob carry another 5 in a pocket or somethin.
 
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