Ruger Mag Loading Question

[CHBrooks]

I am new to TGT and first time handgun owner. I have a Ruger Mark III.
Enjoy shooting the gun, but mags are a pain to load. Holding down the spring
button is a pin in the thumb. Is there a simpler way to do this?

Did a Google search, but no luck. May not have been asking for the right thing.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[tx_transplant]

I have one (Just bought it a couple days ago, haven't shot it yet) and in looking for mags, came across these things: Ruger Mark MK I II III 22 45 Magazine Assist Reloading Tool Made USA Thumb Saver | eBay
No opinion on them, just thought it may be sort of what you are looking for.

 

[fgarcia3441]

I am new to TGT and first time handgun owner. I have a Ruger Mark III.
Enjoy shooting the gun, but mags are a pain to load. Holding down the spring
button is a pin in the thumb. Is there a simpler way to do this?

Did a Google search, but no luck. May not have been asking for the right thing.

Thanks in advance for any help.

I used the HKS magazine loader, you can get them at BassPro, Academy and Amazon. I have 3 and the option to hold the spring down makes it a lot easier when I am loading multiple magazines. Also they are cheaper than the ebay ones.


HKS Magazine Speedloader | Bass Pro Shops

Amazon.com: HKS 22-B Caliber 22 Long Rifle Magazine Speedloader for Buck Mark, Challenger II, Colt, Ruger 2245, Mitchell Arms: Sports & Outdoors

 

[Dawico]

I have the HKS spring holder and it works very well.

 

[M. Sage]

I've never had an issue holding it down on my Mk II, and I've been known to shoot a whole 500 round box in one sitting.

 

[fgarcia3441]

I've never had an issue holding it down on my Mk II, and I've been known to shoot a whole 500 round box in one sitting.

Wow you must have steel fingers.

 

[Texasjack]

Ruger Mark I/II/III mags are a pain to load!

 

[orbitup]

I've only taken my Mark III out once but it is a lot harder to load than my Buckmark. I may invest in one of those HKS loaders.

 

[9x19]

Another vote for the HKS tool... I have a pair of them and they are very good investments.

 

[MR2Aaron]

I used the HKS magazine loader, you can get them at BassPro, Academy and Amazon. I have 3 and the option to hold the spring down makes it a lot easier when I am loading multiple magazines. Also they are cheaper than the ebay ones.


HKS Magazine Speedloader | Bass Pro Shops

Amazon.com: HKS 22-B Caliber 22 Long Rifle Magazine Speedloader for Buck Mark, Challenger II, Colt, Ruger 2245, Mitchell Arms: Sports & Outdoors

It should be noted that the HKS tool is meant for the Standard and Mark II mags only. The Mark III's mags have a little tooth on the side for the mag release that causes the HKS tool to hang up on them.

You can modify the tool to fit over the tooth in a few minutes with a dremel, I'm told, although I've never attempted it myself, as I don't shoot my Mark III that much.

 

[Sugar Land]

This works good for me.

The Ultimate Cliploader

 

[Codemonkey001]

I have the HKS and bought it for the same reason everyone else did, it's a pain, literally, to load those mags when they are new. But now I don't use it, either my thumbs are just used to it or the springs have gotten worked in, but they are easier to load over time.

 

[CHBrooks]

Ruger 10/22 Mag Loaders Summary

Guys: Thanks for all the suggestions. Great help.

As a service to the group, I did a little more research and summarized all the loading tools I've found below (along with some of my observations about each option):

• McFadden Ultimate Clip Loader (Polycarbonate, $24.00): http://www.amazon.com/McFadden-Machi.../dp/B004YF931Y Bulky and needs cleaning. Good for the range, but not the field.
• Borel Sports Magazine Loading Tool (Polycarbonite, 2 for $11.95): Magazine Loading Tool - Borel Sports Folds flat to fit in your pocket. Inexpensive and simple. No moving parts. Good for the field and the range.
• Volquartsen MagLatch for Mark I / II/ III Magazines (Nylon, $9.95): http://www.rimfiresports.com/merchan...ategory_Code=M Does not fold flat. A bit expensive.
• Tactical Solutions Magazine Speed Loader (Aluminum, $19.95): http://www.rimfiresports.com/merchan...ategory_Code=M Does not fold flat.
• HKS Magazine Speedloader Ruger Mark I, Mark II 22 Long Rifle (Plastic, $4.99): http://www.midwayusa.com/product/527...-22-long-rifle Fits tight on the magazine.
• Wilson Combat Versa-Loader Magazine Loader Ruger Mark I, Mark II, High Standard (Synthetic, $4.99): http://www.midwayusa.com/product/790...-high-standard Does not fold flat.
• Ruger Mark Mk I II III 22/45 Magazine Assist Reloading Tool Made USA Thumb Saver, (Plastic, $9.99) Ruger Mark MK I II III 22 45 Magazine Assist Reloading Tool Made USA Thumb Saver | eBay. Still requires you to hold the tool to hold the follower down.

I think I am going to get the one from Borel Sports. It folds flat to fit your pocket, is simple (no moving parts), and is inexpensive.

Happy shooting.

 

[40Arpent]

How can it fold and have no moving parts?

I have several of the Wilson loaders, and several of an even simpler design that is perfectly flat. Neither of these types latch on, but I find no use in needing it to latch....I like to depress as I load, so that the cartridges are less likely to land on end inside the mag.

 

[Doc Roe]

How can it fold and have no moving parts?

It's two pieces of plastic held together by what looks like a length of string. Seems like it's the most impractical out of everything Brooks listed, given that the piece that latches onto the bottom of the mag is separate from the piece that holds down the follower.

 

[40Arpent]

It's two pieces of plastic held together by what looks like a length of string.

Yes, so it has moving parts.

Seems like it's the most impractical out of everything Brooks listed, given that the piece that latches onto the bottom of the mag is separate from the piece that holds down the follower.

It's actually a pretty neat design, if you understand how it works. Guess your google-fu failed you this time.

 

[Doc Roe]

Yes, so it has moving parts.



It's actually a pretty neat design, if you understand how it works. Guess your google-fu failed you this time.

To me, moving parts would imply a mechanical operation, i.e a hinge. I don't consider a piece of string holding two pieces together to be mechanical. But eh, semantics and hair-splitting.

And fwiw, I understand how it works. Just seems impractical to me (along with all the other ones that latch to the bottom of the mag), since the follower would be held so far down that there's a good chance of a round going in at a funny angle (and then getting jammed up) or landing on-end.

But hey, use whatever works best for ya.

 

[40Arpent]

...but I find no use in needing it to latch....I like to depress as I load, so that the cartridges are less likely to land on end inside the mag.

Just seems impractical to me (along with all the other ones that latch to the bottom of the mag), since the follower would be held so far down that there's a good chance of a round going in at a funny angle (and then getting jammed up) or landing on-end.

Do you ever post any of your own firsthand knowledge, or merely regurgitate?

 

[Doc Roe]

Did you consider the possibility that I was agreeing with you because I've had similar experiences with the magazines for my M4-22? Jesus Christ, it's like you go out of the way to find something in my posts to get pissed at.

 

[40Arpent]

Did you consider the possibility that I was agreeing with you because I've had similar experiences with the magazines for my M4-22? Jesus Christ, it's like you go out of the way to find something in my posts to get pissed at.

If you think I'm pissed, you are sadly mistaken. It takes a lot more than you can even think of saying to piss me off. And trust me, nobody has to go out of their way to find things to criticize in your posts.