Question on Speed Strips?

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artech

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OK, I got some Bianchi speed strips in 38/357 to go with my little Detective Special and am finding they work pretty good with a little practice.

So here's my question- has anybody seen speed strips in any other caliber? I got a 44 Special snubby that would also benefit from some of these if I can find any. Does anyone here know of any? Thanks for your help!:D
 
Although some of us use Enfield or Mauser stripper clips (experiment to find the right fit for your cartridge) for their .44s and .41s. They only hold 5 rounds, but it's a great way to carry ammo.
 
I have never used a speed strip...

Are they faster to load or do they only provide you with a convenient way to keep a reloads worth of ammo in one place?

Just curious.

Chris
 
Don't know if the present manufacturer of Bianchis' speed strips is still the same outfit (probably an outside contractor, and very likely the same), but years ago, they made a run for .44/.45 Colt. I have no idea how many were made, but I was slow with my order, and missed out. Point is, the dies/molds for these may well be sitting on a shelf in the shop somewhere. Enough requests could just do the trick. In most of my dress styles, I do well to conceal an N frame and one speedloader. A couple of speed strips could really be a boon.

Slinger, they are slower than a speedloader, but with practice are much faster than reloading with loose ammo - you can insert two at a time and just "break them off" in the chamber. As a convenient way to carry spares, they are great.
 
I'm with you guys.

For that matter, they need to make an 8rd .357 strip for all of the N-frame/Taurus 608 and 7-shot "+" cylinder guns.:)
 
I carry a speed strip everyday as I have for 27 years.I've never seen any except .38/.357 offered for sale in My area.tom.
 
I finally had to order some from Dillon Precision and pay their outrageous shipping costs. I couldnt find speed strips at my local gun shops or at shows.
 
Still made by Bianchi. I got a reply saying they have had numerous requests for larger calibers and they are thinking about it.

These are not as fast as a speed loader, but nuch easier to carry as they lay flat. If wearing duty belt the speed loader is better. For concealed the strips are lighter and smaller in the pocket.
 
Now remember, I told you they were pretty and I wasn't lying.
I used an old garden hose, still with me or did you already check out? Then I cut it into strips of appropriate lenght and width. Be careful with this step because the hose is tougher than you give it credit for and a dull knife blade is not nice to get cut with. Then I take a fire brass and using the chamfering tool, I sharpen the mouth enough so that with the aid of a hammer, I used a dead blow, I can cut the holes for the cartridges.
I've made strips for 44, 41, and 30/30. If I remember right the 41 was what I used for the holes on the 30/30, but it's been a while. Work with them a bit and the cartridges will come out without too much effort, but will not fall out. They all stay together in your pocket so you don't have loose live cartridges rolling around with whatever else is in the pocket.
Ugly grows on you when it works.
Bob
 
A hearty thank you Bob.

I wonder if rubber strips like the type roofers use will also work? Definitely don't want to try it with Goodyear or Michelin.
 
Right back at 'cha, Gary!

:D Well, i just e-mailed Bianchi and put in my two cents worth, maybe we'll get enough pressure to get a run of larger strips made.

Thanks for all the input, everyone. Geez, Bob, I never even thought of making my own. Ya know, I got to thinking, and looking at my strips, if I take one piece of rubber and cut the holes, then glue another piece on as the backing, why the heck wouldn't that work just like the store-boughts? Think I'm going to be messing with some rubber glue this weekend, maybe!:eek:

Really though, as long as I don't glue myself to myself or anything else, this might just work. Gotta find the right rubber and glue, and then figure out the hole size and spacing.......:D
 
I didn't glue a piece on the back. The base of the cartridges are exposed. I've had no problems. It's been some time since I did it, but I think I used a 357 case to make the 41 strips, a 41 case to make the 44 strips and a 44 case to make 45 colt strips and the 30/30 strip was either the 41 case or the 44 case (can't remember for sure). By using the smaller case to cut the hole, the cartridge is gripped pretty well by the strip. It was interesting to play with anyway.
Bob
 
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