Governer & Moon Clips

[TMan]

After watching a program on TV that showed the S&W 625, I toyed with the idea of ordering the S&W 625 JM. www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764931_-1_757929_757787_757787_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

Then I remembered that the Governor www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_786049_-1_757767_757751_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y had moonclips for 45ACP.

So, I took it to the range along with a box of 45ACP ammo. In the Governor box were 2 moonclips and 3 clips that only held 2 rounds each. That allows you to mix and match 45LC and 410.

I tried loading the 6 round clips and found out that it wasn't as easy as it looked. I ended up using the bench to press the rounds into the clips. After 10 rounds, I then attempted to remove the empty cases. No way!!!

Somewhere I've seen a special tool, I'll have to do a little research.

After some chit-chat with other club members, I decided to shoot the Pardini GT9, and discovered that it was still in the car. Leaving in the trunk was a very bad decision - I couldn't hold it in my hand it was so hot. Since the air temp was over 100, it never really cooled down before my shift (RO) was over. Some days it just doesn't pay to get out of bed.

["DoubleAction"]

Aug 13, 2012 13:22:49 GMT -5 TMan said:

After watching a program on TV that showed the S&W 625, I toyed with the idea of ordering the S&W 625 JM. www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764931_-1_757929_757787_757787_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

Then I remembered that the Governor www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_786049_-1_757767_757751_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y had moonclips for 45ACP.

So, I took it to the range along with a box of 45ACP ammo. In the Governor box were 2 moonclips and 3 clips that only held 2 rounds each. That allows you to mix and match 45LC and 410.

I tried loading the 6 round clips and found out that it wasn't as easy as it looked. I ended up using the bench to press the rounds into the clips. After 10 rounds, I then attempted to remove the empty cases. No way!!!

...TMan; You might check on the extractor rod, to see that it is dry from any lube or oil.....Look at the extractor rod, at the extractor star.

[MLB]

I think TMan was having issues removing the cases from the moon clips, not the cylinder.

[TMan]

DA, MLB is correct. I've done a little research and I think I'm going to go with the one from here: www.mooncliptool.com/

["DoubleAction"]

...I misunderstood TMan; I thought that you was having problems with the spent cases extracting from the cylinder. My brother had the same problem, but he already about the tool.

["DoubleAction"]

....When I first seen Jerry Miculek shooting a revolver, and doing speed loading, I wondered how he could reload so fast. I learned later that he was using moon clips.

.....I have seen John Pride loading revolvers, in competition, however, John was using Speed Loaders.

........ There is a way to get around the having to use moon clips, with the .45 Auto Rim cartridge.

georgia-arms.com/45autorim-1.aspx

......In reality, .45 acp is designed for self feeding firearms, with detachable magazines.

[TMan]

Why do they have "New" in the description? Why would New be in quotes? Not a bad price.

Incidentally, I had never heard of that cartridge. Thanks for the tip.

["DoubleAction"]

Aug 23, 2012 22:26:23 GMT -5 TMan said:

Why do they have "New" in the description? Why would New be in quotes? Not a bad price.

Incidentally, I had never heard of that cartridge. Thanks for the tip.

....TMan; If you are referring to the .45 auto rim; "New" means with new components, not reloaded cases. The .45 auto rim also allows for the use of pistol cartridge belt loops; Whereas, the .45 acp case will slide through the loops.

....Ga. Arms also loads a 10mm cartridge and a 460 Rowland.