Fun little comparison of 3 different handgun magazine loaders
Not at all scientific, but fun, some useful takeaways.
Not at all scientific, but fun, some useful takeaways.
Mag loader comparison
- Thread starter Edwardteach72
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And randomly found this when checking the YouTube channel just to see what they had new if anything... illuminati?
fnfalguy
.308 Win
Never tried the other 2. I have the uplula loader and it seems to work rather well. I like the fact I can use it for 9 or 45 and single stack or double stack. Unlike the ETS, I don’t need one for each caliber.
I wrote off the ETS loader but I might have to take a second look at it.
At 30 bones I did as well, but based on the second video especially, I'm probably going to need to snag one
I am hoping to get away from using the MTM cases and doing more bulk reloading and just putting them in ammo cans. If I do that I guess I will be back to maglula.
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
I have never looked into magazine loaders because I don't mind reloading magazines at the range. It is a good slow down and, think and assess my shooting. Being ignorant of these products as I am, don't you have to reload the device?
Robin
Robin
Valid thought.
But think of cases like USPSA, IDPA, 3 Gun, IPSIC.
Or very high round count classes (some as much as 2k rounds per class) these things would save a lot of time and thumbs
Depends on how much you shoot at the range.
If you are going through 100 or less rounds it doesn't really matter. But if you are shooting 1k then the time saved adds up dramatically.
I have the MagLula and the UpLula.
I think the pistol one is essential. I don't know about you but after loading 500 rounds then regular way my thumbs start to cramp up.
The rifle one is more of a luxury but it does take half the time as doing it manually.
If taking a class its extremely important to be able to load your mags quickly.
The other nice thing about the Lulas is they are reasonably priced and compact. I like to toss them in the ammo cans along with the ammo.
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
My range sessions are usually around 200 give or take, but yes, my thumb does take the toll. If I was hitchhiking home it would glow.
Robin
Robin
I think the UpLula pistol mag loader is well worth the money, keeps your fingers and thumbs from getting cramped and sore and increases you loading speed dramatically.
I use a Maglula UpLULA, and wouldn't be without it. I load everything from single stack .380acp , right on up to .45acp. For me with my old hands it is more of a necessity, than a luxury. It allows me to shoot all day if I want to without the discomfort that comes with reloading my mags.
I know you Folks up there are limited on your mags, but just imagine stuffing 33 rounds of 9mm into a mag. By the time you get about 1/2 filled, it becomes a real pain. Most of my mags hold 15-20 rounds, imagine loading a few of those for a day at the range.
I know you Folks up there are limited on your mags, but just imagine stuffing 33 rounds of 9mm into a mag. By the time you get about 1/2 filled, it becomes a real pain. Most of my mags hold 15-20 rounds, imagine loading a few of those for a day at the range.
I use a Maglula UpLULA, and wouldn't be without it. I load everything from single stack .380acp , right on up to .45acp. For me with my old hands it is more of a necessity, than a luxury. It allows me to shoot all day if I want to without the discomfort that comes with reloading my mags.
I know you Folks up there are limited on your mags, but just imagine stuffing 33 rounds of 9mm into a mag. By the time you get about 1/2 filled, it becomes a real pain. Most of my mags hold 15-20 rounds, imagine loading a few of those for a day at the range.
I remember living in SC and had a shitty Glock 23, ended up buying a giggle stick for it, which was only 22 rounds or something I cant remember what the .40sw held.
Man that was a bitch to load
Its damn near impossible to get the last round into a happy stick by hand.
So much truth right there
I use a Maglula UpLULA, and wouldn't be without it. I load everything from single stack .380acp , right on up to .45acp. For me with my old hands it is more of a necessity, than a luxury. It allows me to shoot all day if I want to without the discomfort that comes with reloading my mags.
I know you Folks up there are limited on your mags, but just imagine stuffing 33 rounds of 9mm into a mag. By the time you get about 1/2 filled, it becomes a real pain. Most of my mags hold 15-20 rounds, imagine loading a few of those for a day at the range.
Loading 33 rounds is a problem? Nice problem to have.
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
I have the maglula and the mag pump. I used misunderestimated maglula at my first gssf shoot but it still took awhile to load. So I purchased a magpump to have for my second gssf shoot in pine city. The first magpump had issues loading, contacted magpump and they sent me a return shipping label. Got it back in 3-4 days. The magpump works great now. Used it at gssf at pine city, loaded for myself, wife and my friend. So thats about 1500 rounds just for my crew with no real issues loading mags. I also let multiple people try the magpump out. Everyone was impressed. I still have my maglula just in case the magpump goes down. I think my issues at the last shoot had more to do with finding a spot that was some what level.
Oh and also hoping on making it to the next gssf next year (2019) sadly with work this year I missed out
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
The magpump
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
I don’t live to far from pathfinders in Fulton. The pine city was a haul but it was fun. Let me know if u plan on going. We can meet up
Ahh ok I forgot what this was called lol.
Hey nice, yeah I will have to get a new g17 frame by next year shouldnt be hard, I know another friend of mine living in Rochester wanted to do it this year as well but couldnt.
So hopefully this year we both can make it. Will let you know incase you make it back as well
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
Have you done gssf? If not I can help you through it. It is really easy but it’s nice to have some direction. Misunderestimated helped me through my first gssf. You and your friend can hang with us.
Sadly no,.
I really wanted to do it this year butttt.. lot of work this year. Along with no gssf legal glocks lol.
My G19 was chopped to take 26 mags, and my G17 to take 19 mags.
Since then I have gotten my hands on a new G19 frame so I have both, buttttt I just sent my slide out to get milled and barrel ported, so that's out.
But I'm hoping to get a spare G17 frame and I'd be good to go
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
Shoot my g17, everyone else does lol. My wife, my friend and myself lol. Gets kinda warm if u are the last one on the stage. My friend and wife should have their Glocks before the next gssf. My wife has a g43 but she is having a hard time shooting it so she is using my g17.
Just messaged my buddy (his first blaster was a G43, he loved it cause new gun owner and it carrys easier, then he shot my chopped 17 and he even said how much of a difference in recoil there is) he did end up going over to the HK life, I may have helped, it was between the vp9 plus promo 4 extra mags or some shit vs a used gen4 glock 19 same prices.
He loves the vp9, I dont blame him, he was going to try the g43 for gssf last year, I may just suggest if he wants to run my 17 as well. Shit maybe even both of us shoot 2 different classes and share his 43 and my 17
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
If u have g17 mags, bring those and ammo. The more mags we have on hand the better. It’s nice not to have to reload anything at the stage. Then we can reload between stages. I plan on getting a g26 but I can use g17 mags with it. So I may be short mags. I think I have 23 g17 mag.....I think
I'll have 17 mags, feel free to use them.
I just know my 19 wont be "legal" and I'll have to get my 17 frame either warrentied by glock or find another frame online for sale to make that legal, but planning now so it's not last min. Like this year
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
Shit. Your friend can use my g17 too lol. Pistol will be broken in in no time