What is Speed Loader?

A speed loader is a way to reduce the efforts invested in reloading a firearm. Whether it is a pistol or a rifle or gun, speed loaders are used to load various type of guns. The first speed loader was invented way back in 1879.

How much time can you save with a Speed Loader?

Loading magazines by hand is time consuming and strenuous on the fingers and hands, especially when loading several magazines back to back. Also it’s sometimes easy to miss-load a round, creating a higher potential for jamming when firing. Someone who loads magazines often, such as an active duty soldier or even someone that does manual labor will have calluses in just the right places to help make the job easier. Though, someone that doesn’t load magazines often may find themselves with pain filled fingers after loading several magazines during a day of shooting at the range.

There is some technique involved in hand loading magazines, though the only way to develop a good technique is with lots of practice, which is something your hands and fingers might not appreciate. The main benefit for loading magazines by hand is that it does not require carrying or being dependent on another piece of equipment. Though if you don’t want to have this manual labor, a magazine Loader is a device that can make the task of magazine loading much easier.

RAE Speed Loader – The RAE 701 Double Stack Speed Loader is another choice made entirely of polymer. A comprehensive list of the pistols this speed loader is compatible with is available, but it fits a wide range of 32 auto, 9mm Luger, 22TCM.357 SIG.380 ACP, 10mm Auto.40 S&W.45GAP .45 ACP, if you do have these type of pistols you’re in luck. There are plenty of less common handguns this double stack speed loader is compatible with, as well. The RAE 701 Double Stack Speed Loader is entirely made in the United States, and will make loading a much faster and smoother process.

Performance – The RAE Double Stack Speed Loader has its limitations in compatibility as well, but, if you have a popular brand pistol, you probably don’t have to worry. This pistol speed loader is a fairly popular purchase, and there’s very little to complain about. The one fault we found was that it seems to be a little flimsier than the other speed loaders we tested. No, it didn’t break, but we won’t make any promises that it will last a lifetime. It’s a very affordable choice, and it does exactly what it’s supposed to do.