Safariland Bianchi J-GL8C J-GL8C Comp II Speedloader, L-Frame, Ruger GP100, or Similar, Black

Works great. I originally bought the HKS speed loaders for my GP-100. They work well enough. I went with the HKS originally due to demo videos of both products. The HKS looked to be much simpler to load shells into while the Safariland COMP II seemed a little easier to unload/load the revolver. Since my GP-100 is mainly for recreation the quicker unload with the COMP2 wasnt a huge deal but the seemingly awkward way the COMP II is loaded with new shells seemed a little troublesome.Therefore based on that I went with the HKS. Simpler loading, seemed roughly similar in effort for unload but not similar in how its done.I wanted a couple more speedloaders so I bought a couple COMP IIs.Loading the revolver with the Comp II is like night and day. Much much simpler and quicker. They keep their alignment better than the HKS and the COMP II releases the shells much cleaner and easier. Not that the HKS is hard, just different. Where the HKS has some issues is over time the shells are not held tight and getting them lined up with the revolver can take a little wiggling.Now for the original reason the HKS was bought. The COMP II process for loading new shells. The videos I saw had you put new shells in, place your hand over the end of the shells holding them in place, then quickly turning them upside down over a flat surface, then press down and twist. HKS you just load them up and turn knob. Seemed much simpler which it is.I found though if you simply load up the shells in the COMP II put the shell ends against the heel of your hand, flit over and apply slight pressure and twist it works just fine without the acrobatics of getting the shells on a flat surface.After working this out there is no competition between these two products from design and use.I can't speak for durability yet though.So far HKS would get a 3.5 out of 5 and COMP II a 5 out of 5. Much better.Since they unload differently for personal defence I dont think you would want to use both. For recreation I dont really see an issue with having both as you are not trying to learn a repetitive task quickly.I like the HKS, I love the COMP II.

Close to joining the 1-star crowd, I was about to give up on this Safariland Speedloader, but with so many giving it 4 or 5, I decided it might be me. I was me, except for one flaw and one impediment.Flaw. The push knob has a sharp rim, and it is a stiff, clockwise turn to lock cartridges in, so I sanded it down a bit, and it is much more comfortable to use.Impediment. Locking requires more strength than my arthritic hands like, but manageable. Should be no problem for healthy hands.Loading requires a firm push on the body to release cartridges, but when it clicks, cartridges easily fall into the chambers. Clearly no compromise on alignment with cylinder chambers.Diameter is less than any other speed loader I have seen. That makes it easier to line up and drop cartridges in the tight spaces encountered in many revolvers.After practicing with it for a while, I found out why it is so well-liked. For the price, perhaps any price, it can’t be beat. I just compared it to the two, other popular speed loaders, one 4x more expensive, and the Safariland was by far the fastest.Also, unlike other speed loaders I’ve tried, the Safariland makes it easy to unload as well.It IS NOT flimsy; it is molded plastic, feels firm, and appears to have the potential for 100s of reloads.

Speedloaders functioned fine, but would not load properly due to the width of the Hogue grip. Speedloader could not get in line with cylinder in order to fully seat and engage the release.

I have two of these and two from HKS. I probably don't use mine as much as most guys, but I was impressed with these. The Safariland speedloaders just gets pressed into the cylinder and your ready to shoot, the chances of getting a solid reload increases because there's nothing to twist afterwards. The HKS has to be pushed in and then turn the lever clockwise. Both are nice, but the Safariland is quicker when actually reloading because they are light weight, sturdy, and work like a charm. These speedloaders can be dropped, kicked on the floor several times and not blow apart...that is DURABLE! HKS speedloaders would never handle this kind of abuse.With a little practice you can be amazingly fast and never have to look at the weapon while reloading, you can maintain target acquisition/situational awareness. If you drop the Safariland Comp-II Speedloader with the rounds still in it, the rounds won't come out. I highly recommend these Speedloaders!

Hard to load. Plastic feels cheap and ill fitting. Wouldn't even fit in my Rhino. Returning.

They work fine but feel like it should be in a happy meal or free with every box of ammo or something. I don’t anticipate these holding up and I wouldn’t trust them with me life