I have the rifle loader. It makes loading MP5 mags a breeze. It just slides over the caseheads in the ammo tray and just lift up and row of ten is ready to push in the mag.
ETA: I tried once to load my PTR91 mags and the .308 didn’t go as easily as 9mm.
The ammo trays that I was referring to were the ones that my factory ammo came in. The loader did not come with any.
What has been your esperience with the ETS magazine Speedloaders - both for pistols and rifles? Would you recommend the loaders for purchase? All comments appreciated.
The speedloaders that pick up a row at a time from the ammo box don't work with all ammo boxes. I have some where the rounds are packed so close they touch and you can't get the loader in to grab the rims. I've gone back to maglulas. Works with all ammo, including loose handloads or bulk pack, and no bruises. Easy (and low force) enough my kid can load mags.
And then there are the ammo purchases where the rounds are bagged loose.
The Magula is much better for loose rounds.
14332 reviews. 5 stars on Amazon. The only other speed loaders I see at the range are the free ones the gun manufacturers give away. And I don’t see many of them.
https://www.amazon.com/Maglula-UpLU...loader+9mm&dpPl=1&dpID=41FvPzwllPL&ref=plSrch
I have a 9mm pistol model. Got it for free from a chap at the range who was frustrated to death because he could not get it to work. I watched the videos and fiddled around with the thing for an hour or so. With practice and a little lube, I am now happy with it. On a typical range trip I go through 20-30 mags in several handguns and 8 30-rd mags in my Sub 2K. I tend to experience 2-3 failures with the ETS loader, generally an indication that I either forgot to flip it over properly before bearing down on the plunger, or that I need a bit more lube in the feed ramp. Takes loss than 20 seconds to fix, and I've got a full mag again... It can take a pretty firm push to get the rounds moving.
Pressing against my sternum for that many mags created a bruise and sore spot... I took a 4 x 4 inch bit of 1/4 inch plywood, punched a couple of holes in it for a piece of paracord to go around my neck, and covered it all with pretty duct tape, mostly to create a friction pad to prevent the mag from sliding around when I push on the loader. This rig distributes the force across a wider area and I don't feel sore or bruised afterwards any more.