Thanks for the replies guys. There's a pretty strong consensus here. Plenty to look over when I get back. I loaded up 6 32 rounders this morning. What a pain in the rump!
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/01/17/ets-new-pistol-magazine-loader/
Hands down, this will be the new standard if ETS can price it properly. Announced at SHOT show this past week.
I tried to read all the posts to this thread and click on all the links as not to repeat what others have already stated. However I didn't see anyone mention the ONLY loader that works well with the 9mm Colt SMG style magazines.
https://www.amazon.com/Butler-Creek...1515&sr=8-1&keywords=colt+SMG+magazine+loader
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2oqLR5RBeQ
Because the opening is so wide on the top of the 9mm Colt magazines and each round gets loaded in alternating sides (much like the AR-15 style magazines but much wider) the PISTOL Maglula Uplula, that works fantastic on standard pistol mags, doesn't work worth a crap on the 9mm Colt mags.
Are they like regular handgun mags? If so I use an uplula mag loader, best thing I've ever used to load magazines.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/MAGLULA-UPLULA-PISTOL-LOADER/1848022.uts
Wife loves this one
https://www.amazon.com/Magload-Univ...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3GSY3NE9VR1F1BT9K9RW
I have used it for my 9mm ar with 32 roung mags but now i only load 25 rounds in em . Less jams and only 1 box for 2 mags
Almost 14,000 reviews on Amazon. 5 stars. #1 best seller. Why would you consider anything else? Make sure you put your name on it so it doesn't get mixed up at the range with others.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001...eed+loader&dpPl=1&dpID=317pPC3H5aL&ref=plSrch
You must be using Glock mags. The MagLula does not fit my 9MM Colt AR mags.
This is the loader you need for the Colt style mags http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/855269/maglula-magazine-loader-and-unloader-colt-smg-ar-15-9mm-luger?cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Shooting+-+Range+Accessories-_-Maglula-_-855269&gclid=Cj0KEQiAzZHEBRD0ivi9_pDzgYMBEiQAtvxt-MjnE8T5Z4KAndMzYcGy7UEf4GAvrYzlt4MsXjL18ukaAh4c8P8HAQ
Just tried again and yes it works on my colt mags . Yes its the 9mm to 45acp one
This Maglula is specfically for the Colt 9mm SMG mags. I have it and it works great.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/855269/maglula-magazine-loader-and-unloader-colt-smg-ar-15-9mm-luger
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/01/17/ets-new-pistol-magazine-loader/
Hands down, this will be the new standard if ETS can price it properly. Announced at SHOT show this past week.
Winner.
Saw a video of a similar product a year or so ago, but it only worked for rifle mags.
This is so simple, I hope there are some competitors.
This Maglula is specfically for the Colt 9mm SMG mags. I have it and it works great.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/855269/maglula-magazine-loader-and-unloader-colt-smg-ar-15-9mm-luger
You must be using Glock mags. The MagLula does not fit my 9MM Colt AR mags.
This is the loader you need for the Colt style mags http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/855269/maglula-magazine-loader-and-unloader-colt-smg-ar-15-9mm-luger?cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Shooting+-+Range+Accessories-_-Maglula-_-855269&gclid=Cj0KEQiAzZHEBRD0ivi9_pDzgYMBEiQAtvxt-MjnE8T5Z4KAndMzYcGy7UEf4GAvrYzlt4MsXjL18ukaAh4c8P8HAQ
This Maglula is specfically for the Colt 9mm SMG mags. I have it and it works great.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/855269/maglula-magazine-loader-and-unloader-colt-smg-ar-15-9mm-luger