Safariland Comp 2 Speedloader

Published on May 29, 2026
Duration: 2:42

This review compares the Safariland Comp 2 speedloader to its predecessor, the Comp 1. While mechanically similar, the Comp 2 features a larger, flatter, smooth button for operation and indentations for tactile alignment. The presenter notes the Comp 2's knob can hinder stacking in pouches, a benefit of the Comp 1's smaller knob. The review highlights the operational differences and design choices between the two models.

Quick Summary

The Safariland Comp 2 speedloader, while mechanically similar to the Comp 1, features a larger, smooth button and perimeter indentations for tactile alignment. Its design, however, makes it less stackable in pouches compared to the Comp 1 due to its wider knob.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: L-Frame and '80s Cool
  2. 00:07Safariland Comp 2 vs. Comp 1: Mechanical Similarity
  3. 00:13Comp 1 Design: Knob and Exposed Primers
  4. 00:26Comp 2 Design: Sealed Body and Button
  5. 00:33Difficulty with Comp 2 Button
  6. 00:46Speedloader Setup vs. Use
  7. 00:52Body Scale and Knob Size Comparison
  8. 00:59Comp 2 Indentations for Tactile Feel
  9. 01:11Alignment with Cylinder Flutes
  10. 01:16Comp 2 Operation: Line Up and Push
  11. 01:34Loading the Comp 2: Push and Turn Knob
  12. 01:50Comp 1 vs. Comp 2: Consecutive Sales
  13. 02:04Pouch Compatibility: Comp 1 vs. Comp 2 Stacking
  14. 02:26Conclusion: User Opinions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between the Safariland Comp 1 and Comp 2 speedloaders?

The Safariland Comp 2 speedloader features a larger, flatter, smooth button for operation, and indentations for tactile alignment. The Comp 1 uses a smaller, smooth knob and has more exposed primers. While mechanically similar, these external design changes affect usability and storage.

How does the design of the Safariland Comp 2 aid in alignment?

The Comp 2 speedloader has indentations around its perimeter. These are designed to provide a tactile feel for proper alignment, potentially helping the user orient the speedloader correctly with a revolver's cylinder, even in low-light conditions.

Why might a Safariland Comp 1 speedloader be preferred over a Comp 2 for certain storage solutions?

The Safariland Comp 1's smaller knob allows its speedloaders to nest and stack efficiently in specialized pouches. The Comp 2's wider, round knob prevents this stacking, making it less ideal for pouches designed to hold multiple loaders compactly.

What is the operational mechanism of the Safariland Comp 2 speedloader?

To load cartridges into the Comp 2, they are placed into the speedloader's body. Then, the user pushes and turns the large, smooth button to lock the cartridges in place, a process that is often easier when the loader is braced against a surface.

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