C. W. Knight # 47289L Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 Hello the Wire, As my thumbs slow down ? I could use some advice on a 9mm & .45 acp mag loader assist gadget. Thanks, C.W.
Bad Bascomb, SASS # 47,494 Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 Well, Zeb outdrew me on this one. Well C. W., we seem to be occupying the same boat..... I found the Uplula device to be my solution. Has capability to do single-stack .45 as well as Glock 9mm. Sold all over----Midway, Natchez, Brownel's. Proper technique turns magazine loading time into....almost fun.
Rip Snorter Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 Well Dam. I'm old and and manage without gadgets. Have a better one!
Lawdog Dago Dom Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 Grandchildren after having a can of Mountain Dew!
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 I have to agree with everyone else, Ranger Dan showed me one when I shot the first Auto Challenge. For us old arthritic folks trying to shoot those newfangled auto loading pistols they are great! Randy
Shepherd Book Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, Horn_Ridge said: Uplula Midway USA Absolutely! Great mag loader! SB
Horn_Ridge Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 31 minutes ago, Shepherd Book said: Absolutely! Great mag loader! SB I even bought the baby uplula for .22 lr. Getting soft I guess? But this time of year those little cracks in the corners of you thumbs don’t need any more encouragement to bust open
Sedalia Dave Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 When you buy one also pick up the 1911 adapter for single stack magazines. It attaches to the bottom via a little split ring. When loading a Double stack mag unsnap it from the bottom and the split ring keeps it from getting lost. Works so well I have one in my 45 ACP range box and a second one in my 9mm range box. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2136952670 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1015160440
Sedalia Dave Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 How to use to both load and unload a magazine.
G W Wade Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 If you only had 1 style mag to load I really like Speed Beezs. Only downside is it will only load 1 specif mag. Have one for Glock. Upula works on basically any mag. If you owned a Glock, SW and an HK, you would need 3 different Speed Beezs. But only 1 Upula. GW
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 8 hours ago, Horn_Ridge said: Uplula Midway USA This ^^^^^^^
Pat Riot Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 +8 for Maglula 8 hours ago, Horn_Ridge said: I even bought the baby uplula for .22 lr. Getting soft I guess? But this time of year those little cracks in the corners of you thumbs don’t need any more encouragement to bust open FYI: The Uplula .22 unit does not work on Glock 44 mags. Now for some finger tip help: Try a tube of this. Use it every night. It will help. Just a small amount and concentrate on your finger tips. A little goes a long way. They also have their regular formula for day use. You can get it at Walmart.
C. W. Knight # 47289L Posted January 28, 2023 Author Posted January 28, 2023 WOW! and a big Cowboy Thanks for all of the feedback. 'Specially those with pictures. I will check Midsouth (3 miles away) and if no luck I will go Midway. New 1911 in 9mm Commander frame 3" bull bbl. Mags will hold 8 rds but 6,7, & 8 get real tough on a old Cattle Baron's thumbs. (CB, all hat and no horses!!) Thanks again, I knew this would be da place. C.W.
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 They are great for fully loading double stack mags especially those with extended baseplates. Getting that last round or two in is much easier. I don't use it on my 1911 mags.
G W Wade Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 Thought my Upula was going to break before got 15th round in Hellcat Pro. GW
Pat Riot Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 58 minutes ago, G W Wade said: Thought my Upula was going to break before got 15th round in Hellcat Pro. GW Did it? I have an Uplula that I have had for years and loaded hundreds of mags. No problem.
G W Wade Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 51 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Did it? I have an Uplula that I have had for years and loaded hundreds of mags. No problem. Was bending pretty good. Still surviving GW
Horn_Ridge Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 When I did my CC renewal last time they were also having a new CC class qualification. It was entertaining / scary to watch the mall crawler crowd try to get more than 3 rounds of 9mm in a magazine.
C. W. Knight # 47289L Posted February 1, 2023 Author Posted February 1, 2023 BIGGER WOW! Rec'd my loader from Midway in two days. After I went thru the monkey & football routine, I did what my wife told me to do and read the Da&&** instructions. Durn, she was right (again). All went well, loaded 5, 1911 9mm mags smoothly. Used the 1911 adapter that SD recommended. All is good, except the nice little snap ring, just up and snapped right off some where in my basement hideout. Oh well a bit of hobbie wire fixed it. Thanks again to all who responded. C-U, C.W.
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