First moon clip revolver

[dl1911]

Find myself acquiring a S&W 625. First moon clip gun and looking for suggestions on tools for remooning and demooning. I'm aware of how I can make my own demooning tool with a piece of copper pipe but looking for other ideas as well. Also, what works well for getting the rounds in the moonclips. I'll be using this gun in IDPA and won't always have a nice flat table to load them up. Also, any moon clips to avoid, ones that you prefer, etc. Don't mind spending a little but would expect good value for my money. Thanks for all the advice in advance.

[Sevens]

I thought a moon clipped 625 was going to be the bee's knees but my experience was unenjoyable. That was for a number of reasons but the moon clips were the largest part of it. My tool was the $10 gun show special-- the home brew pipe you mentioned but with a rubber grip on it. Sucked out loud, save your money.

Many folks rave about the tool from TK Custom. Looks spiffy to me. If it lasts forever -AND- you enjoy moonclipped .45 in a revolver, $50 seems like a solid buy to me.

If I had to do it over again, I'm sure I would find more success the second time around as I am sure you will. I believe that TK Custom tool would have made a significant improvement in my experience.

[Dave Shooter]

I used a cut off mop handle with notch cut in it. Works fine.


For .45 I think Ranch Products are hard to beat. I paid under $30 for a hundred clips delivered to my door. Take your mixed brass loads and find brand that gives you desired "floppiness".
A 625 cylinder can be relieved all the way to top of extractor groove on the cases. You can literally throw a full clip at the cylinder and it'll go in

[Brian D.]

Spring steel "Shoot the Moon" carriers clip on the belt and hold reloads securely. Another option is the six loop .44/.45 belt slide. Use two loops for each moon clip. Fast as heck and work well until the loops get too stretchy.

[dl1911]

Spring steel "Shoot the Moon" carriers clip on the belt and hold reloads securely. Another option is the six loop .44/.45 belt slide. Use two loops for each moon clip. Fast as heck and work well until the loops get too stretchy.

Ordered some of the carriers today made by California Competition Works. Looked familiar to what I'd seen used at matches. Did some searching but that was all that I found that I thought would be legal for IDPA. Good to know I've made a wise decision!