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JWolt · 01-22-2005, 10:07 AM

Ok so I just picked up one of the XD 9mm last night. It is the first hand gun I have owned and I didn't realize how difficult it can be to load the mags. How much easier do the mag loaders make it. The one I saw said you can load 15 rounds in 18 seconds. I know I will probably getting faster at loaded them once I know more of what I am doing, but does anyone have any recomendations on a good speed loader?

Thanks
Jim

XD_Dan · 01-22-2005, 10:12 AM

Welcome to the site, and congrats on your XD purchase.
I, personally, don't like/use mag loaders. I can tell you that it will get easier, over time, to load your mags as the springs get some use.
Also, you may want to fully load the mags during storage. This seems to help loosen up the springs a bit.

**Old School** · 01-22-2005, 10:15 AM

The mag loaders are helpful if you loads dozens of mags during each outing.

one-eyed-fatman · 01-22-2005, 10:26 AM

I like my HKS speedloader.

Allsicles · 01-22-2005, 10:51 AM

If you want to work your mag springs in, go and shoot

I kept my new 10 round mags loaded for a couple weeks and they were still very tight. Then I went to the range and loaded/shot each mag 5 or so times and the difference was very noticeable. If you can't go shooting just load and unload with your hands multiple times. They'll wear in pretty quickly.

phil evans · 01-22-2005, 10:59 AM

hks loaders will not work with pearce extender grips.
i use adco super thumb.

one-eyed-fatman · 01-22-2005, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil evans

hks loaders will not work with pearce extender grips.
i use adco super thumb.

They don't make them for the sub. I modified mine to work.

kraigster414 · 01-22-2005, 02:35 PM

They will get easier in time but I too like my HKS. Ten bucks well spent.

Paladin · 01-22-2005, 02:48 PM

Another enthusiastic vote for the HKS if you have full size mags. I shot 400 rounds today during a CCW training class. We loaded and emptied about three dozen mags each since not all were fully loaded. I wouldn't have enjoyed the session nearly as much if my thumbs had been killing me from loading all those mags manually.

blaib · 01-22-2005, 05:38 PM

What model of the HKS speed loaders do you guy's use? I dont see one listed for the XD40. Thanks I really need one these new hi cap mags are almost impossible to load.
Brian

01-22-2005, 10:07 AM	#1
JWolt XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2	Mag Loader Ok so I just picked up one of the XD 9mm last night. It is the first hand gun I have owned and I didn't realize how difficult it can be to load the mags. How much easier do the mag loaders make it. The one I saw said you can load 15 rounds in 18 seconds. I know I will probably getting faster at loaded them once I know more of what I am doing, but does anyone have any recomendations on a good speed loader? Thanks Jim

01-22-2005, 10:12 AM	#2
XD_Dan XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 887	Welcome to the site, and congrats on your XD purchase. I, personally, don't like/use mag loaders. I can tell you that it will get easier, over time, to load your mags as the springs get some use. Also, you may want to fully load the mags during storage. This seems to help loosen up the springs a bit. __________________ XD 9mm SC C.C. trigger job, Custom griptape, Pearce extensions XD 9mm Tactical C.C. trigger job, polished ramp/bbl, DGR, 16#recoil spring, Hogue grip, Magwell Texas XD Practical Shooters Association

01-22-2005, 10:15 AM	#3
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	The mag loaders are helpful if you loads dozens of mags during each outing. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

01-22-2005, 10:26 AM	#4
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,162	I like my HKS speedloader. __________________ corporate America's logo: If at first you don't succeed lower your standards and beg the government for bailout money. Our governments bought and sold by corporate America like pigs going to market. I'm waking up at the start of the end of the world. http://home.houston.rr.com/gunpics/images/one%20eye.wav

01-22-2005, 10:59 AM	#6
phil evans XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: austin, tx Posts: 56	hks loaders will not work with pearce extender grips. i use adco super thumb. __________________ A&M 61\'

01-22-2005, 10:51 AM	#5
Allsicles XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USS LHA-5 Peleliu (San Diego, CA) Posts: 21	If you want to work your mag springs in, go and shoot I kept my new 10 round mags loaded for a couple weeks and they were still very tight. Then I went to the range and loaded/shot each mag 5 or so times and the difference was very noticeable. If you can't go shooting just load and unload with your hands multiple times. They'll wear in pretty quickly.

01-22-2005, 02:35 PM	#8
kraigster414 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Upper Himalayas Posts: 1,441	They will get easier in time but I too like my HKS. Ten bucks well spent.

01-22-2005, 02:48 PM	#9
Paladin XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northcentral Florida Posts: 286	Another enthusiastic vote for the HKS if you have full size mags. I shot 400 rounds today during a CCW training class. We loaded and emptied about three dozen mags each since not all were fully loaded. I wouldn't have enjoyed the session nearly as much if my thumbs had been killing me from loading all those mags manually. __________________ XD-9 Bi-Tone Service (Home Defense) XD-9 Tactical (USPSA Production Competition) Black Stainless Loaded 1911-A1 (USPSA L-10 Competition) Brazos Pro SC .38 Super (USPSA Open Competition)

01-22-2005, 05:38 PM	#10
blaib XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 10	What model of the HKS speed loaders do you guy's use? I dont see one listed for the XD40. Thanks I really need one these new hi cap mags are almost impossible to load. Brian

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