Shotgun Speed Loader, Anyone Using?

[kevin9]

This looks like a very interesting piece of gear @ $59.95:

Mfr: ARMSTEC, INC.
Capable Of Loading Four, 12-Gauge Rounds In Under Two Seconds
Rigid, nylon-polymer, speed-loading unit drops onto your shotgun with no gunsmithing. Bracket mounts to the underside of the trigger housing; nylon pouch attaches to your belt and holds the loading tubes for easy access. Each tube holds up to four rounds. For 12 gauge only.

Has anyone used one, or seen one? What did you think of it?

TIA
Kevin

 

[Dan S]

They work, with practice. What's your intent for it, competition?

 

[Supermoto]

As Dan said, they work with practice, its fast, but not as fast as a Saiga reload

Here is a video

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=930117285866389861&hl=en

 

[GTOShootr]

Going by your expression, looks like a painful reload.

 

[Supermoto]

Going by your expression, looks like a painful reload.

I don't know whats up with that expression, its good to know I'm staying relaxed during my reloads

 

[Dan S]

Mike,
You just need a longer stick!

 

[kevin9]

They work, with practice. What's your intent for it, competition?

No, home defense and SHF.

As Dan said, they work with practice, its fast, but not as fast as a Saiga reload

Here is a video

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=930117285866389861&hl=en

Thanks. That looks pretty fast, particularly compared to loading individual shells out of a holder.

 

[Dan S]

No, home defense and SHF.


Thanks. That looks pretty fast, particularly compared to loading individual shells out of a holder.

For those purposes, I think you'd be better served with learing to load weak handed. And put a long extension on your shotgun.
By the way, what shotgun do you have?

 

[kevin9]

For those purposes, I think you'd be better served with learing to load weak handed.

Why? Is it faster or better for some reason.

And put a long extension on your shotgun.
By the way, what shotgun do you have?

It's a Mossberg 500, so magazine extensions are problematic.

 

[Dan S]

The speed loaders work best with an additional bracket, made by Arredondo. They're only available for Remingtons and Benellis. Without it, the loading is somewhat spotty, since the loader presentation is quite critical. You can see the bracket in Supermoto's video. He practices quite a bit too.
Learning to load weakhanded might not be faster, but, it is quick.
http://www.3gunrules.com/video/kurt_reload8.wmv

 

[kevin9]

The speed loaders work best with an additional bracket, made by Arredondo. They're only available for Remingtons and Benellis. Without it, the loading is somewhat spotty, since the loader presentation is quite critical. You can see the bracket in Supermoto's video. He practices quite a bit too.

According to the product description it appears that a bracket is included. There is no mention that it does not work/fit Mossburgs.

Learning to load weakhanded might not be faster, but, it is quick.
http://www.3gunrules.com/video/kurt_reload8.wmv

The video would not load.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Supermoto]

According to the product description it appears that a bracket is included. There is no mention that it does not work/fit Mossburgs.

The video would not load.

Thanks for the info.

The Bracket DanS is talking about is this http://www.arredondoaccessories.com/category.cfm?cid=1004,2008&PID=fc25l4901rwbtv&GID= It slips over the Tec-loader bracket
It is only made for Benelli and Remmys. It makes hitting the Tec-loader bracket at the correct angle much easier.

 

[kevin9]

The Bracket DanS is talking about is this http://www.arredondoaccessories.com/category.cfm?cid=1004,2008&PID=fc25l4901rwbtv&GID= It slips over the Tec-loader bracket
It is only made for Benelli and Remmys. It makes hitting the Tec-loader bracket at the correct angle much easier.

Thank you!

If I get this speedloader maybe I'll make up a similar bracket myself if I need to.