Ultimate clip loader

Bud33 · Post by **Bud33** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:19 pm

I know this has been kicked around in the past, but I couldn't get anything from a search soooooo I'll ask again...
Has anyone used the loader with MK III 22/45 magazines, and if so, how well do they work....

Post by **Bullseye** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:50 am

I do not have a UCL but I saw this just today on RFC http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/sh ... p?t=189787

The people there say it works fine with Mark III magazines, including the 22/45 version mag body. There are folks here that have them perhaps one of them will also chime in and confirm its use too.

R,
Bullseye

chasfred · Post by **chasfred** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:01 am

I bought one several weeks ago and I love it. My wife even enjoys using it. I have found out though that if I adjust it for the MKIII mags for a full 10round feed, then my MKII mags will only feed 9 rounds. They also need to put a warning in with it also stating that owning this device will drastically increase you .22 consumption.

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:05 am

Haver had one for 2 or 3 years now and use it for my 22/45 mags, I have 3 22/45 MarkII pistols. Have never had any problems, once the screw is adjusted to load a full mag you never hav to mess with it again.

woodspirits · Post by **woodspirits** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:28 am

I purchased a mag loader on eBay about 6 months ago that serves me well and fits Mark I, II and III. It is very simple in design and cost $9.99 + $1.95 shipping.

Here is the link to the eBay auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SPEED-LOADER-for-RU ... dZViewItem

Post by **Bullseye** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:14 am

That looks like an ADCO super thumb junior for Ruger. Midway carries them too for both Ruger (STJR) and Smith and Wesson (STSW).

R,
Bullseye

Bud33 · Post by **Bud33** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:24 am

I have mine on Order.... I ordered directly from the manufacturer, at what appears to be a very good price.
I had sent them an E-mail and got a reply in a day... I decided to order and called them... They answered the phone and took the order immediately. ( Nice to be able to understand who you are talking to!!!

)
Here is a link to their Web Site...
http://www.mcfaden.com/Clip_Loader.htm

I've been loading Ruger magazines (an a lot of others) for a long time... I never felt the need for help, but that was probably because I was in the habit of loading 5 rounds per magazine... I just shoot for the fun of it now, but am still loading 5 rounds at a time.
This loader will be a new experience

Song Dawg · Post by **Song Dawg** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:30 am

I contacted Midwayusa about handling the UCL. Their response was encouraging.
The old stand by made by Butler Creek is no longer being offered. I used to pick them up at gun shows for about a buck. They were usually around 2.95 last i saw them online.

Here's some others:

Red one is an HKS
The Thumbsaver is the BC
The more elaborate one is a Wilson.
The other is the Mini Loader"

I keep one on a tether.

Don't leave home without one!

SD

recumbent · Post by **recumbent** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:42 am

$21.95 http://zaliznockindustries.com/outdoors.htm

If midway did start carrying them I doubt they would be as cheap as $21.95

Myself and 2 friends went together and bought 6 of them now we each have a spare in case one breaks or wears out

Fern · Post by **Fern** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:43 am

So how much did it cost strait from the manufacturer ??

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:11 am

Fern wrote:So how much did it cost strait from the manufacturer ??

$21.95 plus shipping. When I bought mine i believe it came to about $27.00.
Had a problem once when the plastic housing where the spring and ball are cracked, but easily fixed it with JB Weld. Called the manufacturer and the shipped me a new unit plus if I remember they also sent a prepaid shipping tag to sen the old one back. And I had had it for close to 3 years at the time, good company, standing behind their products.

Song Dawg · Post by **Song Dawg** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:07 pm

They can be found for $21.95 to beyond $30.00.... all made by the same outfit. The manufacturer offers no special pricing . I've purchased mine from Zaliznocindustries when shipping was reasonable. That's no longer the case. They do however offer a multiples discount. CTD has 'em but there again the shipping is OB.
Since many of us "bulk buy" at Midway, the shipping starts out better and is more equitably absorbed. If the price was in the "happy zone" the shipping would offset any difference in price.

Afterall it's total cost to your porch nowadays, isn't it!

SD

tom234 · Post by **tom234** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:36 pm

woodspirits wrote:I purchased a mag loader on eBay about 6 months ago that serves me well and fits Mark I, II and III. It is very simple in design and cost $9.99 + $1.95 shipping. Here is the link to the eBay auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SPEED-LOADER-for-RU ... dZViewItem

Midway sells the same ADCO product for $2.69
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.e ... t=11082005

Song Dawg · Post by **Song Dawg** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:56 pm

AHH! You made his day!

SD

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:03 pm

Song Dawg wrote:AHH! You made his day!

SD

What is the old saying " let the buyer beware"?
Kindof thought so myself but did not want to be the bearer of bad news.
Hey Song Dawg, las fall I picked up a really nice 10/22 carbine with a 4 digit serial number like 54xx, looks to be an early 65 and had not been shot much , will post a photo one of these days when I take one.