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gr8johnson · 09-15-2007, 05:53 AM

OK I got my XD 9mm. I have been getting familiar with it. Field stripping, dry firing, cocking and all that good stuff( my first gun). I got some ammo. I am trying to figure out this darn mag loader thingy. How does it work? It is a pain in the arse loading a mag by hand

. Don't want to have to do that more than once at the range. Hows the loader work. The one that comes with the gun? 16 rd mag by the way. How about a youtube link.

apollosmith · 09-15-2007, 07:19 AM

How does it work? Not very well, in my opinion. I can load just as fast without it.

It works by sliding it over the mag (it only goes on one way). You will push the loader down until the mag spring is compressed. Next slide the bullet half way in. The bullet will slide under the lips at the top of the mag and then hit the mag loader before it can go all the way in. Slide the mag loader up and the bullet will stay in place when the spring pressure is released by the loader. Once the mag loader is clear of the back of the bullet, simply push it all of the way into place. Repeat.

The mag loader will attach to the holster, to the mag holder (I think), and to your gun's accessory rail, so you can use these to give you a bit more leverage (though, if you use your gun, be sure it's empty, blah, blah). I just haven't figured out how to best hold the thing to make it work efficiently.

blueblur · 09-15-2007, 07:36 AM

I find it easiest to use when you have a table or something to set the mag down on top of. This way you can just push the loader/mag down.

The web of your hand goes right over top of that little ledge (the point on the loader). It works pretty good once you get it down.

Just a little tid bit I found, the last time I was shooting I was loading by hand and I found out you can load 17 rounds of 9mm in the 16 round mag. I'm sure its not good for the spring but its cool to know you can do it.

ArmyGuy45 · 09-15-2007, 07:39 AM

i would just buy one of those forearm work out things.. cuase i have been lifting now for 4 years.. and i have no problems loading a mag

enfurno · 09-15-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by blueblur

I find it easiest to use when you have a table or something to set the mag down on top of. This way you can just push the loader/mag down.

The web of your hand goes right over top of that little ledge (the point on the loader). It works pretty good once you get it down.

Just a little tid bit I found, the last time I was shooting I was loading by hand and I found out you can load 17 rounds of 9mm in the 16 round mag. I'm sure its not good for the spring but its cool to know you can do it.

What is that in your magazine? Is that a snap cap or something?

zac07 · 09-15-2007, 11:27 AM

The best way I found to use it was to hold the bottom and pull the loader down with your index finger, while loading the bullet with your right hand. After the mags break in you should be able to load them without the loader.

blueblur · 09-15-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by enfurno

What is that in your magazine? Is that a snap cap or something?

lol. I knew someone would ask that. Its a locking mechanism that you put in the chamber and it prevents the slide from moving. Something I "had" to purchase when I bought the gun :shrug: Great state of MD huh. The funny thing is right before I left the guy told me "you can throw that away after you leave here"

sloopy70 · 09-15-2007, 04:58 PM

The LuLA magloader works pretty good, and itll load just about any mag, I don't have any problem with mine, I hold it so the back of the mag is facing the bottom joint of my thumb, then push the rear of the bullet down thats in the mag, and that gives just enough leverage to slide the next bullet in...

Puppy · 09-15-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gr8johnson

OK I got my XD 9mm. I have been getting familiar with it. Field stripping, dry firing, cocking and all that good stuff( my first gun). I got some ammo. I am trying to figure out this darn mag loader thingy.

I hadn't messed with my XD 9 much when I took the CCW course. It was very embarrassing. I had a hell of a time reloading the mag either by hand or with the reloader. Everyone had to wait for me to reload on the line.

Take heart, in time it will become easier to reload by hand. I no longer even try to use the reloader. I'm not talking thousands of rounds either. I'd guess I have less than 500 rounds through it and it's pretty easy now except for maybe the last couple in the 16 round mag.

I still don't shoot it much as I mostly practice with my carry gun, a Kahr PM 9. and my Walther 22 for target, and technique practice. I do use it for IPSC, but if I ever get parts for my 1911 will probably even use the XD 9 less. I love the gun, but find that if I can hit well with the Kahr, the XD nine with it's longer barrel and heavier weight is a breeze.

**agalindo** · 09-15-2007, 05:32 PM

This is my mag loader.

09-15-2007, 05:53 AM	#1
gr8johnson XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Clinton Township, Mchigan Posts: 181	Loading my mag OK I got my XD 9mm. I have been getting familiar with it. Field stripping, dry firing, cocking and all that good stuff( my first gun). I got some ammo. I am trying to figure out this darn mag loader thingy. How does it work? It is a pain in the arse loading a mag by hand. Don't want to have to do that more than once at the range. Hows the loader work. The one that comes with the gun? 16 rd mag by the way. How about a youtube link.

09-15-2007, 07:39 AM	#4
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,408	i would just buy one of those forearm work out things.. cuase i have been lifting now for 4 years.. and i have no problems loading a mag __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace If they take my guns away ill carry a sword!

09-15-2007, 04:58 PM	#8
sloopy70 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Louisiana Posts: 1,103	The LuLA magloader works pretty good, and itll load just about any mag, I don't have any problem with mine, I hold it so the back of the mag is facing the bottom joint of my thumb, then push the rear of the bullet down thats in the mag, and that gives just enough leverage to slide the next bullet in... __________________ L. J. Joshlin USPSA Range Officer (R.O.) USPSA #A58364 Buckmark UDX Plus Springfield XD-9 10,500 rounds failure free Ithica 12Ga. Ultralight - Gold Trigger Edition Piney Woods Action Shooters sloopy70653@yahoo.com

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09-15-2007, 07:19 AM	#2
apollosmith XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cache Valley, Utah Posts: 88	How does it work? Not very well, in my opinion. I can load just as fast without it. It works by sliding it over the mag (it only goes on one way). You will push the loader down until the mag spring is compressed. Next slide the bullet half way in. The bullet will slide under the lips at the top of the mag and then hit the mag loader before it can go all the way in. Slide the mag loader up and the bullet will stay in place when the spring pressure is released by the loader. Once the mag loader is clear of the back of the bullet, simply push it all of the way into place. Repeat. The mag loader will attach to the holster, to the mag holder (I think), and to your gun's accessory rail, so you can use these to give you a bit more leverage (though, if you use your gun, be sure it's empty, blah, blah). I just haven't figured out how to best hold the thing to make it work efficiently.

09-15-2007, 07:36 AM	#3
blueblur XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD Posts: 147	I find it easiest to use when you have a table or something to set the mag down on top of. This way you can just push the loader/mag down. The web of your hand goes right over top of that little ledge (the point on the loader). It works pretty good once you get it down. Just a little tid bit I found, the last time I was shooting I was loading by hand and I found out you can load 17 rounds of 9mm in the 16 round mag. I'm sure its not good for the spring but its cool to know you can do it.

09-15-2007, 11:27 AM	#6
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,070	The best way I found to use it was to hold the bottom and pull the loader down with your index finger, while loading the bullet with your right hand. After the mags break in you should be able to load them without the loader.