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BBunin · 08-20-2006, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propellerhead

My OEM speedloader was a pain in the ass to use. You had to pull up on the thing after loading a round. It took more time to load that way than by hand. Eventually I decided to Dremel it and loosen it up. Now it works like a champ.

Mine does this on 2 of the 6 mags I have.
Precisely WHERE did you dremel it?

dasanii19 · 08-20-2006, 01:43 AM

I use the stock speedloader, they work well but the palm of my hand gets very soar after awhile.

UtahConcealer · 08-20-2006, 08:08 AM

I use mine, my palm does get a bit sore as well, but not nearly as sore as my thumbs would get w/ out it. I use it every time.

propellerhead · 08-20-2006, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBunin

Mine does this on 2 of the 6 mags I have.
Precisely WHERE did you dremel it?

Wrap masking tape around the upper half of the magazine. Work the speedloader up and down the magazine. The rub marks on the masking tape will show you where to Dremel/sand the speedloader.

XD Gear Magazine Speedloader too tight?

too_wacko · 08-25-2006, 04:06 PM

I use mine all the time.

docrice · 08-25-2006, 06:27 PM

When I first started shooting, I used the HKS loader. Then I got another XD which came with the "kit," so I used the OEM one. Then I just figured what the heck, I'll break my fingers in and load the cartridges in by hand. I never use a speedloader now. There's something about getting your hands dirty that's part of the shooting experience.

Neomet · 08-25-2006, 07:23 PM

Perhaps its my delicate, pristine little hands

, but I like the OEM loader. I just came back from a training class where several guys were razzing me about the speedloader the first day. 1600 rounds later my choice was appreciated much more.

VAXD40 · 08-25-2006, 07:33 PM

I use it on the last 2 or three rounds with the XD40, I will have to try the Dremel trick...think that would make it work a lot better!

jarazmek · 08-25-2006, 07:52 PM

love mine for my .45 use my hand for the .40

Odin · 08-25-2006, 08:04 PM

I use my hands. I find that if I put my pinky on the bottom of the mag, it is much easier to hold it in place when the last couple of rounds to go in.

08-20-2006, 01:43 AM	#12
dasanii19 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 3,632	I use the stock speedloader, they work well but the palm of my hand gets very soar after awhile. __________________ MY NAME IS SUE!!! HOW DO YOU DO!!! "I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it."

08-20-2006, 08:08 AM	#13
UtahConcealer XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. Ut Posts: 3,676 Blog Entries: 4	I use mine, my palm does get a bit sore as well, but not nearly as sore as my thumbs would get w/ out it. I use it every time. __________________ UtahConcealer Husband, Father, and LEO Classics, not textbooks Mentors, not professors Inspire, not require Structure time, not content Quality, not conformity Simplicity, not complexity You, not them -unknown

08-25-2006, 07:23 PM	#17
Neomet XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Made it to Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,407	Perhaps its my delicate, pristine little hands , but I like the OEM loader. I just came back from a training class where several guys were razzing me about the speedloader the first day. 1600 rounds later my choice was appreciated much more. __________________ Who said that? Who the freak said that? Who's the slimy little communist $hit, twinkle-toed rocksucker down here who just signed his own death warrant? Nobody, huh? The fairy freaking godmother said it. Out-freaking-standing. I will PT you all until you freaking die!

08-25-2006, 07:33 PM	#18
VAXD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 115	I use it on the last 2 or three rounds with the XD40, I will have to try the Dremel trick...think that would make it work a lot better! __________________ ___________________________ -Jesse XD40 Service

08-25-2006, 07:52 PM	#19
jarazmek XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the US of A somewhere Posts: 116	love mine for my .45 use my hand for the .40 __________________ XD 4" .40 XD 5" .45 Browning Hi power 9mm w/ ups springfield 1911 .45 Beretta tomcat .32 S&W 500 S&W 357 Ti ladysmith (WIFE) browning 380 S&W 38 special single shot 410 shotgun pistol Browning buck master ruger mark 2 .22 army and navy officer black powder revolvers 44 mag revolver S&W Magnum Research BFR S&W 500 Magnum and walter P22 Limited addition

08-25-2006, 04:06 PM	#15
too_wacko XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 23	I use mine all the time.

08-25-2006, 06:27 PM	#16
docrice XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 391	When I first started shooting, I used the HKS loader. Then I got another XD which came with the "kit," so I used the OEM one. Then I just figured what the heck, I'll break my fingers in and load the cartridges in by hand. I never use a speedloader now. There's something about getting your hands dirty that's part of the shooting experience.

08-25-2006, 08:04 PM	#20
Odin XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 555	I use my hands. I find that if I put my pinky on the bottom of the mag, it is much easier to hold it in place when the last couple of rounds to go in. __________________ MK12 Mod1 SPR XD45 Tactical XD9 Service

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