Safariland Comp I & II Speedloader question
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Functionally, the I and II seem to be about the same. The I is slightly smaller than the II (S&W J frame is available only in the I, for example), but the difference is hardly enough to mention. Unlike the III, neither forces the cartridges home.
For competition though, no question, you want the (BANG!) extra force of the III.
For competition though, no question, you want the (BANG!) extra force of the III.
The comp one has a small knob whereas the comp two has a larger knob making them easier to grasp. I shot my way into master class in PPC and used the comp two. The biggest problem I saw with any speedloader was that the person using them had not practised loading enough and would spend time fighting with their loaders. Another tip would be to chamfer your cylinder.
hope this helps
khornet...
hope this helps
khornet...
HKS speedloaders will do to do your intial load for each stage but do not penalize yourself by using them while reloading during the stages.
If you are shooting service class no external mods are allowed but if you are in what was known as open when I shot anything goes. I used a tricked out S&W model 65 with a Grand Power rib, 6 inch Shilen bull barrel, smooth trigger and double action only. In service class I used a 4 inch S&W model 19.
One thing I forgot to mention in my previous post is have lots of speedloaders [they are cheap] and paint the knobs so you can identify them when the blasting is over and you are policing your brass/
If you are shooting service class no external mods are allowed but if you are in what was known as open when I shot anything goes. I used a tricked out S&W model 65 with a Grand Power rib, 6 inch Shilen bull barrel, smooth trigger and double action only. In service class I used a 4 inch S&W model 19.
One thing I forgot to mention in my previous post is have lots of speedloaders [they are cheap] and paint the knobs so you can identify them when the blasting is over and you are policing your brass/
Hi Mike - you're on the right track by thinking of marking cases, mags, speed loaders etc - but be careful!!! If you happen to drag your son's magic marker over the primers of your new box of ammo, you risk a build up on the firing pin assembly of your semi-auto as the pin strikes the primer. The buildup can be drawn back into the firing pin receptacle and then you're in trouble. This little problem became quite evident during the instruction process for new police agency pistols. The primers of the factory ammo we were using had a varnish applied to the primer to seal it against moisture. The varnish accumulated on the firing pin and eventually the whole durn gizmo shut down. Mark the case if you must but stay clear of the primers...
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I use the Comp II as well. Never really tried the Comp III. I have seen the odd guy somehow dump his rounds on the ground with his Comp III though. I have used the Comp II for about 20 years. I never really saw any reason to change. Also the Comp II won't dig into your gut like the III's when they are on your belt. I agree that the HKS are a pain in the ass, they are ok for the initial load though. Try not to mix your speed loaders ie. HKS, Comp I, II or III. Stick with one type.
