Ammo Pod (Speed Loader) Caliber .38 Spl / .357 Mag., 5-Shot, Loader for S&W J-Frames/Ruger LCR

The Revision CV Ammo Pod is a game-changer for firearm enthusiasts who prioritize speed and efficiency during shooting sessions. Designed to fit S&W J-Frame and Ruger LCR models, this 5-shot speed loader ensures a seamless reloading experience, making it a must-have accessory for every gun owner.They are specifically designed for caliber .38 Spl / .357 Mag, compatible with S&W J-Frame and Ruger LCR models. The streamlined design allows quick and easy loading, saving precious time during shooting sessions. They are constructed from high-quality materials, ensuring durability and longevity. Simplified design makes it easy for novice and experienced shooters to reload easily.I particularly appreciate the ease of use and reliability of the Revision CV Ammo Pod. I use this with a S&W J Frame revolver and it works great. Someone mentioned this won't work with an S&W 642, and no speed loader with work with a stock 642. Unless you modify the grips on the cylinder swing out side. These cylinders are too close to the frame to allow any speed loader to function unless you're willing to cut out the grips. to accommodate them. Like someone else mentioned you will want to put a string on the cap that covers the rounds if you plan to use this for personal protection. This will allow you to get the cap off quickly should the need arise. I still prefer the Safariland speed loaders but these work just fine.In conclusion, the Revision CV Ammo Pod (Speed Loader) Caliber .38 Spl / .357 Mag is a versatile and reliable accessory that is sure to elevate your shooting experience. With its innovative design, compatibility with popular firearm models, and emphasis on speed and efficiency, this speed loader is a valuable addition to any gun enthusiast's arsenal.

These speed loader are so easy to use if you complain about these in any way shame on you these do have a small bullet shake when locked into the holder but that a good thing it makes for it to line up in cylinder for ammo to drop in could not be no simpler speed loader then this I use it on a Ruger sp101 2.25 barrel and it works great and it's has a hogue grip install sometimes I may have to move it a little to get ammo to drop in but that not a problem load the loader line it up when it stops push down on the case holding the bullets not the center the case you will hear a click bingo pull off they fall in practicing a little you be a pro these are so easy to use now as far as long long they last I say as long as the gun will .lol no they seem to be well made they are light but work well get your you will not be disappointed.

I bought a Charter Arms Undercover as a inexpensive tertiary sidearm. The cylinder does not open out completely to clear the plastic grips. This has the slimmest profile of any speed loader that I've been able to find. It works, but I still have to 'jiggle' it to load. I'll be replacing the grips. The loader itself has a lot of play when loaded. So if you're looking for a quite loader, this isn't it. I bought it because of the profile and price -- just in case it wouldn't work with my .38. I don't know how long the cover will last after I attach a pull string to it. Trying to get the cover off without a pull string kind of defeats the purpose of a speed loader. If you're looking for an inexpensive loader and don't care about the rattle of bullets, this is it.

good item, great price, well made,

*My experience with using a revolver as my CCW is limitedMy limited CCW revolver experience aside I think this design if far more intuitive and better suited for highly stress situations. I'm sure most if not all CCW license holders know fine motor skills decrease as stress increases and what are usually simple things suddenly aren't so simple which is why I think this design is far better suited for stressful situations than the HKS design is. The HKS design seems good on paper but in reality they have some serious shortcomings. Primarily the need to twist the the knob to release the rounds. If you aren't preventing the cylinder from rotating as you twist the release knob the cylinder twists right with it. Without a way to prevent the cylinder from twisting only using 1 hand it is difficult to get it cylinder reloaded quickly.The only user requirement with this design is pressing it into the cylinder until you hear them release. That is a heck of a lot easier to do regardless of the cylinder trying to rotate as it's being loaded.I think it's also worth mentioning that if you're using the factor rubber grips it isnt going to save that much time if it does at all. VZ Grips for J-Frame Smith & Wesson revolvers are designed to minimize interference with speed loaders and cut the overall reload time in half of not more.

This is similar to the safariland speedloader. You simply press the loader into the cylinder and it ejects the rounds. And it’s way easier than the safariland to load all you do is put the rounds in facing up and push the little plunger on the other side and and it locks them in.So why the lower score? It’s the bulkiest of the 3 loaders. It LOOKS like it’s be the least bulky since it’s a flower shape rather than a perfect circle but because the holes fit the rounds are looser and the plastic is thicker than the other two, the overall size is bigger.Meaning it’ll interfere more with the frame grips than the other two which are almost exactly the same dimensions. And because of this too the rounds are super loose and jingle a lot, making a ton of noise but also making it harder to line the rounds up in the holes.The HKS one is my favorite. It keeps the rounds as snug as safariland and is super easy to load unlike the safari which is a pain. But it also needs that little twist to finish ejection and it’s possible that can come undone in your pocket.So for combat use as long as you already have them loaded, safari is clear winner. No extra step just push the loader in and it ejects the rounds, it’s the smallest in all dimensions and it doesn’t rattle. But loading it is a pain. HKS for fun range use, safari for conceal carry or home defense. This one is just a worse safariland loader imo. And it’s the most expensive loader!————————I think it has the potential to be the best one tho: if they took this mechanism which is just as good as the safari but without the drawback of being a pain to load, but slimmed the diameter shell down, just use the circle one they have or thin the plastic down AND reduce the size of the holes for the rounds so they don’t rattle!Honestly this flower shape makes it stand out but it also has the drawback that the rounds can clack against each other since there isn’t a clear division between them the rounds. I think it was a good thought maybe but in practice the flower shape is worse.

I really wanted to like this because the idea is great. I especially like the idea of the cover so that I can put the speed loader into a pocket for concealed carry.The problem is the one noted by other people. It just won't work with a S&W J frame in .38 Special.I tried if first with a 642. That gun has thicker Delta Ergo grips, and I couldn't even get the rounds to load into the cylinder because the walls of the cartridge holder bound against the frame. It took a while for me to unstick the speed loader and I never got it to work.Then I tried on my Mdl 36-1. That has thinner OEM Magna grips. It worked after a fashion, but it took me about ten seconds to get the speed loader into position, drop the cartridges into the cylinders, and then release them from the holder. Even then, the walls of the speed loader rubbed up against the frame and there was a likelihood that it would damage the bluing.So, I'll return them and use either the HKS speed loaders or one from "Quickloader."Close, but no cigar.

I'm honestly surprised to find that I like this revision cv .38 Special/.357 Magnum Ammo Pod for S&W J-frames and Ruger LCRs as well as I do. I've used HKS speedloaders since the mid-Eighties and Safariland Comp IIs since the early Nineties as well as zeta6 J-Paks and J-Clips, CKT Tactical Ripcords, Bianchi Speed Strips, DeSantis Swift Strips and the 5 Star aluminum speedloaders for this style/size revolver. My previous preferences were the Safariland Comp IIs, the zeta6 J-Clips and J-Paks and they're all good, but Mr. Vang has a product here that beats all of these for my use. Simple, FAST, easy to operate, trustworthy and reliable - and also priced decently and available. I don't find that the rubbery cover pops off as quickly as it might, but it was easy to address the issue with some strategic lubrication and better too tight than too loose! Locking the ammo into the clips is MUCH simpler and faster than even on the one-piece zeta6 products and just seems impossible to mess up when compared to the Safariland Comp II. While all these devices are reasonably quick to load a cylinder, the revision cv Ammo Pod is the fastest for me. The fact that it works just fine with both a J-frame and an LCR is a real bonus for me, too. I intend to buy more now that I've tried this one out.