Moon Clips

Coeloptera · 07-31-2007, 08:42 PM

Well, this is basically a "magazine" question (I know, moon clips aren't magazines, but I'm new to the board and this seemed the best section to ask).

I'm going to be purchasing a Taurus Model 608 (that's the 8-shot .357 Magnum) in the next couple of weeks and frankly, I'm going to want something that lets me reload faster, which leaves me with the option of a speedloader, a speed strip, or moon clips.

From what I've seen, it's a little tougher to get a reliable, 8-shot speedloader, so I've been considering moon clips. However, I've also learned that you need to have the cylinder cut so they'll fit.

If I do that, is that going to mean that the revolver won't take rounds without a moon clip anymore? I can see how that would be a possibility, as any extra space between cylinder and frame would be bad, especially with a .357 Magnum round.

I'm more familiar with semiautos but I just really loved the 608. Anyone know the answer here or could perhaps suggest the best choice?

- Coeloptera (new here)

SignorSchnitzel · 07-31-2007, 10:17 PM

i dont know revolvers very well, but i think once u have the cylinder cut, u have to use the moon clip, cause of spacing issues, atleast for a big caliber like the .357

im not positive, but that would be my logical guess.

and welcome to gun and game, this is a great forum

toolman · 07-31-2007, 10:31 PM

If none of the other guys here know, I'd suggest contacting the tech line @ Brownells, they can answer just about any question ever asked and a bunch that haven't been thought of yet. The link is :
Brownells - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools
The phone nmbr. is 800-741-0015

Coeloptera · 07-31-2007, 10:35 PM

Thanks for the welcome.

That's my concern. The .357 is so powerful, I don't want to think what it would do to the frame as the shell casings smash back against it.

So...maybe it'll have to be speedloaders.

Triceratops · 09-18-2007, 04:53 AM

MaXFIRE APPARENTLY MAKES 8 SHOT SPEEDLOADERS. I f you fing any, spare three for me. they are not available in the Philippines and I am having trouble loading my 608.

JMax · 09-18-2007, 09:58 PM

The S&W 627 PC comes cut for moons or loose rounds w/no pressure problems. Remember the case wall is very thick at the bottom and it contains the pressure. A number of gunsmiths are mooning everything from 6 shot M19's to 44's w/o problems.

07-31-2007, 08:42 PM	#1
Coeloptera Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,893	Moon Clips Well, this is basically a "magazine" question (I know, moon clips aren't magazines, but I'm new to the board and this seemed the best section to ask). I'm going to be purchasing a Taurus Model 608 (that's the 8-shot .357 Magnum) in the next couple of weeks and frankly, I'm going to want something that lets me reload faster, which leaves me with the option of a speedloader, a speed strip, or moon clips. From what I've seen, it's a little tougher to get a reliable, 8-shot speedloader, so I've been considering moon clips. However, I've also learned that you need to have the cylinder cut so they'll fit. If I do that, is that going to mean that the revolver won't take rounds without a moon clip anymore? I can see how that would be a possibility, as any extra space between cylinder and frame would be bad, especially with a .357 Magnum round. I'm more familiar with semiautos but I just really loved the 608. Anyone know the answer here or could perhaps suggest the best choice? - Coeloptera (new here)

07-31-2007, 10:31 PM	#3
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,582 Blog Entries: 22	If none of the other guys here know, I'd suggest contacting the tech line @ Brownells, they can answer just about any question ever asked and a bunch that haven't been thought of yet. The link is : Brownells - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools The phone nmbr. is 800-741-0015 __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

07-31-2007, 10:17 PM	#2
SignorSchnitzel Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 79	i dont know revolvers very well, but i think once u have the cylinder cut, u have to use the moon clip, cause of spacing issues, atleast for a big caliber like the .357 im not positive, but that would be my logical guess. and welcome to gun and game, this is a great forum

07-31-2007, 10:35 PM	#4
Coeloptera Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,893	Thanks for the welcome. That's my concern. The .357 is so powerful, I don't want to think what it would do to the frame as the shell casings smash back against it. So...maybe it'll have to be speedloaders.

09-18-2007, 04:53 AM	#5
Triceratops Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1	MaXFIRE APPARENTLY MAKES 8 SHOT SPEEDLOADERS. I f you fing any, spare three for me. they are not available in the Philippines and I am having trouble loading my 608.

09-18-2007, 09:58 PM	#6
JMax Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 66	The S&W 627 PC comes cut for moons or loose rounds w/no pressure problems. Remember the case wall is very thick at the bottom and it contains the pressure. A number of gunsmiths are mooning everything from 6 shot M19's to 44's w/o problems.