New use for SKS strippers

[diananike]

I was fiddling around with my dremel and look what I came up with.

.38s and .357s fit perfectly!
A full clip will hold 10 just like 7.62x39.
But I figure the little 6 shot ones are so cute. Perfect pocket size for my .357 marlin 1894.
Now I HAVE to get a .38 revolver!

My SKS has duckbill mags now so I don't use the stripper clips.
If anyone want's a couple I'd be happy to send them some, so they can try it out themselves.
You'll have to cut them yourselves though.

 

[Doc M]

You mean like this?

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Good idea, I think - God knows we all (well, those of us with SKS or other 7.62x39 rifles) have a TON of excess stripper clips sitting around... nice to see them used for something productive!

-M

 

[boomer271]

Handy as heck! Great idea -- thanks!

 

[grijim]

Hell of an idea never thought of that. Am going to try it.

Grijim

 

[diananike]

I think I'm going to make up some nice little wood pieces for the end.

Maybe some curly maple I have lying around. Or maybe Lignum Vitae.

 

[Infantry-Soldier]

Can you show us how to cut them?

 

[cote_b]

Id like to see you load a revolver with those!

Neat idea though!

 

[easyrider604]

Id like to see you load a revolver with those!

Neat idea though!

Yeah, how?

 

[diananike]

Id like to see you load a revolver with those!

Neat idea though!

It wouldn't help you load it it's just a cheap and convenient way to carry the ammo.
I think the fastest way would be to just slide them all off into your palm and then load them one or two at a time.

 

[Doc M]

Can you show us how to cut them?

Grinder or tin snips should make short work of 'em... or a dremel with a cutoff wheel if you don't have a full-sized grinder/chop saw.

-M

 

[Doc M]

Actually, on second thought, they're a bit thick for snips when they've got folded edges like that.

Grinder or dremel would be my first go.

-M

 

[diananike]

Yep I used a dremel with a cutting wheel, then smoothed it out with a grinding cone.

Cut them just past one of the sets of little dimples coming out the sides to hold six.

 

[Woody-to]

Actually, on second thought, they're a bit thick for snips when they've got folded edges like that.

Grinder or dremel would be my first go.

-M

I found that out the hard way. Ruined a brand new pair of yellows trying to cut one.

I found a set of bolt cutters worked best. I cut them in half and smooth them out on a bench grinder to make 5 round strips. Sometimes you have to open the slot up a bit to fit all 5.

 

[Dawg]

This is a great tip. It will help fill up those narrow spaces in my range bag.

 

[easyrider604]

I use the stripper clips as is... 10 rounds 38/357 is fine by me. Can't see a practical use at this time. It is a neat idea.

Speedloaders though costly, work better for storing/loading.

 

[fiddler]

Can you show us how to cut them?

Use a small bolt cutter. The metal is quite brittle and cuts quite clean with bolt cutters, then file/grind the edges smooth. You'll be all day with a dremel tool.

 

[V-Max]

Grinder or tin snips should make short work of 'em... or a dremel with a cutoff wheel if you don't have a full-sized grinder/chop saw.

-M

Might want to stick with a cutoff wheel or grinder. They seem a little springy for mild steel--you may ruin a good pair of tinsnips if that is higher carbon steel.......

 

[V-Max]

Might want to stick with a cutoff wheel or grinder. They seem a little springy for mild steel--you may ruin a good pair of tinsnips if that is higher carbon steel.......

Whoops! Never made it past page 1 for some reason....What a tool...Oh well

 

[Garand]

Very interesting tip, thanks.......