Why dont they use moon clips for SD revolvers??

[Rebel_Rider1969]

No not at all. Just showing moon clips and revolver.

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

Details, where from and how does it shoot. Accurate??

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Thanks. I'll have to get some.

 

[Blobfisher]

Moon clips are usually used for rimless auto cartridges. As far as I know, you can get moon clips for the 9mm Ruger LCR and for the 9mm Taurus revolvers. I think it’s a great idea to have an auto that can accept auto cartridges for that reason. Faster, simpler reloads.

 

[FrommerStop]

The half moon clips were issued in WWI for the 1917 .45 ACP colt and S&W revolvers. I never heard anything negative about them.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

The half moon clips were issued in WWI for the 1917 .45 ACP colt and S&W revolvers. I never heard anything negative about them.
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The sw governor ships with 3 2rd if I'm not mistaken. Load 2 45 acp, 2 45 colt and 2 410 for the ultimate party crasher. One is with my bride under my pillow as I type this...

 

[SonJohn]

I've used moons and half moons in my SW Model 25-2 for years. Of course, it's not a SD pistol; but, I did have it handy for home defense 30 years ago. The need for a reload during a home defense situation never crossed my mind, but I honestly cannot fathom choosing a wheel gun with moons for anything other than recreational shooting with so many other superior alternatives available. Moons and half moons require fingertips of iron or a tool/dowel to unload, they are flimsy, and they rust like crazy in everyday life situations. Magazines easily defeat every theoretical advantage of moons in a real life situation requiring deadly force.

 

[Raven]

No not at all. Just showing moon clips and revolver.

Just depends on what you're wearing. I have concealed bigger in my motorcycle jackets and I ride my bike every day. My favorite .45 is my cut down M1917. I say "cut down" but it still has a four or five inch barrel on it. I love it. I also like that it's a Smith & Wesson and doesn't need moon clips. It can load one at a time without clips because the inside of the cylinder is cut to headspace on the case mouth.

 

[Raven]

That is not remotely close to concealable.

One day if we get to know each other better I'll teach you some things about concealing

 

[fl57caveman]

One day if we get to know each other better I'll teach you some things about concealing

some would be surprised what a 3x Hawaiian shirt will conceal....