^^^^^^^^
I am a convert. Just got my 5 star LCR speed loader and have to admit that it works much better than the HKS.
For one, the HKS works but does not go in all the way, so you have to dump just as you enter.
The 5 star is made smaller for the LCR and slides perfectly straight in, and had clearance on the Hogue grips to boot. Because it goes straight in all the way, it is more postive on the release.
I did end up with the reverse release, counter clockwise and have to see if I can adjust to that or order one like the HKS, but the release is smooth.
I know there have been comments about the rounds being loose fitting in the star loader, but they are more secure feeling than the HKS which if pulled up with the knob could result in ammo dumping into the pouch, but haven't found any of that with the star.
And being smaller, fits into my split belt pouch easier and pulls out easier.