How to Reload Your Revolver Like a World Champion

Published on September 15, 2025
Duration: 2:13

Learn the world champion technique for revolver speed reloading from Lena Miculek. This guide covers using moon clips with rimless 9mm cartridges, essential gear like the Speedy Rack system, and precise hand movements for efficient extraction and loading. Master the bounce-load off the frame logo and gentle cylinder rotation for competitive advantage.

Quick Summary

Learn revolver speed reloads from world champion Lena Miculek. Use moon clips for rimless 9mm rounds, store them on a Speedy Rack, and practice precise hand movements for ejection and loading, using frame logos as guides.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Revolver Speed Reload
  2. 00:06Gear: Moon Clips & Speedy Rack
  3. 00:50Technique: Ejecting Spent Rounds
  4. 01:39Technique: Loading New Rounds

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you perform a speed reload on a revolver?

A speed reload involves using your support hand to grip the cylinder while your dominant hand releases it. Turn the gun upside down to eject spent rounds via gravity, then insert a new moon clip, often using a frame logo as an index, and gently close the cylinder.

What are moon clips for in revolvers?

Moon clips are used primarily with revolvers chambered in rimless cartridges like 9mm. They hold multiple rounds together, enabling simultaneous extraction of spent casings and faster loading of fresh ammunition into the cylinder.

What gear is recommended for revolver speed reloading?

For competitive revolver shooting, a system like the Speedy Rack belt holder is useful for keeping loaded moon clips readily accessible. The revolver itself, like the Smith & Wesson Model 929, should be equipped with appropriate sights, such as a Vortex Razor Red Dot.

How can I make my revolver reloads faster?

Practice is key. Focus on smooth, coordinated movements: gripping the cylinder, releasing it, ejecting spent rounds efficiently, and inserting the new moon clip using a consistent index point. Gentle cylinder closure prevents malfunctions.

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