Cheap 41lc speedloader for Colt DA 1892 and others

[rocor98]

41lc being a short cartridge a speed loader could easily slip out of position with a twist release speedloader .. I recently determined that these push and release loaders used to load reduced sized bb/pellet cartridges for 357 labeled air pistols may do the trick and out of the box they are 98%

To inhance the performance..disassemble and remove a bit of the release post .. simple mod .. I will be trying this in the near future .. ( plastic construction ) The ratchet is more robust on an 1982 than a air pistol ( bb/pellet) so I want as much of the cartridge I deposited into the cylinder as I can before the release clicks and the cartridges drop. .... no twist to release just solid push down .. and drop in place .. as if dsigned for the 41lc

I have not drop tested a shock generated release .. or spent any time with a loaded speedloader in a pocket etc. ... but they solidly lock tight ( out of the box ) on 41lc and have worked with out flaw an a few tests ..

At $9.50 a pop test away ... link follows ...


https://www.camouflage.ca/dan-wesson-gnb-speedloader

 

[tokguy]

41lc being a short cartridge a speed loader could easily slip out of position with a twist release speedloader .. I recently determined that these push and release loaders used to load reduced sized bb/pellet cartridges for 357 labeled air pistols may do the trick and out of the box they are 98%

To inhance the performance..disassemble and remove a bit of the release post .. simple mod .. I will be trying this in the near future .. ( plastic construction ) The ratchet is more robust on an 1982 than a air pistol ( bb/pellet) so I want as much of the cartridge I deposited into the cylinder as I can before the release clicks and the cartridges drop. .... no twist to release just solid push down .. and drop in place .. as if dsigned for the 41lc

I have not drop tested a shock generated release .. or spent any time with a loaded speedloader in a pocket etc. ... but they solidly lock tight ( out of the box ) on 41lc and have worked with out flaw an a few tests ..

At $9.50 a pop test away ... link follows ...


https://www.camouflage.ca/dan-wesson-gnb-speedloader

Cool.. but how do you think it's a short cartridge? Just curious on that?

 

[rocor98]

41lc case OL case length. 5.1mm is a lot considerating crimp lines

Cool.. but how do you think it's a short cartridge? Just curious on that?

45lc. Length 1.600 in (40.6 mm. Brass length. 1.285 in( 32.6mm)

41lc. Length. 1.397 in (35.5 mm) Brass length. 1.126 in (28.6 mm)

Most folks seem to favor the hollow base 41lc projectile. The healed projectile requires more of the brass being removed to keep OL at 35.5mm ( healed was favored prior to 188? as there was no other choice .. think it was 1883 hollow base came out .. yes there were pointed 41lc projectiles prior to 1877 .. one was used by Custer to exit this world in a new colt revolver he was testing for Colt in 1876 ... look that up .. had to have been a pre release 1877 thunderer .. would you have chosen to be roasted over a fire?

So if using healed projectiles ( I favor that projectile ) I would consider the round as short .. rather than have the projectile receiving any stress from insertion along the crimp line .. I would want the cart pushed further nto the mouth of the cylinder to prevent any crimp stress .. crimping 41lc healed projectiles is an art form ..
If one is using the same load for both 1892 and early 1877's ( that have shoulders in the cylinders ) then the crimp is more of a factor ( yes I have a Western ???? Modified $85.00us healed crimper )

This speed loader is not a twist release ... I think that is perfect because depth of insertion ( in haste could cause the rounds to skip out of the cylinder with a twist release ) as the push release action of this loader is one smooth motion

I removed 3.5mm from the release pin on this loader to allow for 3.5 mm additional cart insertion ..... early testing is not complete in comparing speed and other factors. .. not ready to claim that 3.5 mm is the right amount .... but I stress my OL release pin is set to allow for healed projectiles ( lubed with powder coating )

This is a plastic loader not metal .. disposable .. it seems perfect for my testing needs .. if I was a Pease Officer, plastic construction and continued training may be it's downfall .. but if one is paying $9.50. .. one could have extras to self train and others with no ware at all ..

Please note for future record I have not stated I own any pre 1898 pistols .. RC


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