4 Pistol Magazine Speed Loaders [9mm+]: MagLula, ETS, Caldwell, MagPump

Published on February 12, 2019
Duration: 3:18

This guide details how to use four popular pistol magazine speed loaders: MagLula UpLULA, ETS CAM Speed Loader, Caldwell Mag Charger, and MagPump Pistol. The video, presented by John C. from Pew Pew Tactical, emphasizes how these tools save time and reduce physical strain during range sessions. It covers specific loading techniques for each device and highlights their compatibility and potential failure points, drawing on extensive testing experience.

Quick Summary

Four pistol magazine speed loaders are reviewed: MagLula UpLULA (portable, durable up to ~20k rounds), ETS CAM Speed Loader (10 rounds/cycle, specific technique needed), Caldwell Mag Charger (lever-action, good for arthritis), and MagPump Pistol (hopper-fed, tested unit failed). These tools save time and thumb strain during range sessions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Speed Loaders
  2. 00:55MagLula UpLULA Review
  3. 01:28ETS Group CAM Speed Loader Review
  4. 01:59Caldwell Mag Charger Review
  5. 02:32MagPump Pistol Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best pistol magazine speed loaders for 9mm magazines?

The video reviews the MagLula UpLULA, ETS CAM Speed Loader, Caldwell Mag Charger, and MagPump Pistol. The MagLula is praised for portability and durability, while the Caldwell offers mechanical leverage. The ETS requires a specific technique, and the MagPump pistol model tested was unreliable.

How do speed loaders save time and reduce physical strain?

Speed loaders allow for rapid loading of multiple rounds into pistol magazines, significantly reducing the time spent compared to manual loading. This also alleviates physical stress on the thumbs and hands, especially during extended range sessions or when loading many magazines.

Which speed loader is recommended for users with arthritis?

The Caldwell Mag Charger is specifically recommended for users with arthritis due to its lever-action mechanism, which provides mechanical advantage and reduces the physical effort required to seat rounds into the magazine.

What was the durability rating of the MagLula UpLULA?

The speaker noted that their previous MagLula UpLULA unit lasted approximately 20,000 rounds before experiencing a failure, indicating a high level of durability for this popular speed loader model.

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