Posted: 4/29/2008 6:34:42 PM EDT
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Anyone know how to load a python fast? The cylinder release is opposite the smith and wesson. What is the technique? Mrs_SC-Texas came up with what looks like hte correct technique, but it is nothing like I thought it would be. |
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i used a Ruger GP100 on my IPSC qual, but here is how i did it. 1. make sure you have speed loader type grips on your gun. 2. Get some speed loaders and holder. I used the Safariland type that sort of ejects the rounds. 3. Im right handed. while bringing my left hand up, palm up, i placed the gun, right side down, in my left hand while pressing the cylinder open the my left hand ring and index fingers. this will place your fingers around the cylinder and gun. the bbl should be pointed left (down range) and i im slightly tilting the bbl up and forcefully depressing the ejector with my left thumb. 4. while doing this, im grabbing my speed loader with my right and bringing it up to the gun while tilting the bbl down slightly. 5. i try and align the bullets with the cylinder and began to feed the rounds in. once things are aligned then i press the speed loader into the cylinder and the rounds should eject. if any rounds are not seated, i press them in by hand. 6. i then put the empty speed loader into my pocket. you can drop them too, but i took the time to put them in my pocket with my strong hand. |
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Carried one for years and did a lot of shooting with it and a couple more I owned. The Python can be loaded every bit as fast as a S&W but the shorter extractor rod throw can be an issue with the old FBI technique of unloading. I prefer to open the cylinder by 'hooking' the latch with my strong thumb and pulling while I push it open with the other hand. Once open, I hold the cylinder away from the frame by outward pressure from my weak thumb and smack the extractor rod with the open palm of my strong hand to get all the brass out fast (muzzle is up) Chambers must be kept CLEAN, and jacketed or plated rounds with a RN type profile work best. Now point the muzzle down as you grab your loader...still holding the cylinder out and away from the frame. Hold the loader by the 'barrel' and not the knob on top, and sorta 'angle' the loader and rounds just a bit as you approach the cylinder with it. Line up two chambers and two rounds and let the loader go as far in as it will. Turn the knob or push down (depending on the brand of loader) and allow gravity to do its job, then simply turn the loader loose...do NOT yank it away from the cylinder and toss it as you may also yank a round out. Simply turn the loader loose and let it fall as you close the cylinder and re-engage the target(s). Get or make some dummy rounds and practice, practice, practice! 
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Mrs_SC-TExas figured out what I beleive is the desgned method for reloading the COlt Revovlers: 1. use the index finger of the left hand to hook the cylinder release and pull it back 2. Swing the cylinder out with the index finger of hte strong hand. Its as natural as racking a slide. Mrs_SC-Texas shot her 1st IDPA match tonight with her grandfathers Colt Diamondback. |
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What Ikor said ... I prefer to open the cylinder by 'hooking' the latch with my strong thumb and pulling while I push it open with the other hand. Once open, I hold the cylinder away from the frame by outward pressure from my weak thumb and smack the extractor rod with the open palm of my strong hand to get all the brass out fast (muzzle is up) EXCEPT ... I'm left-handed, and just before I do what is outlined above, a bit of CCW rotation of both wrists puts the cylinder in a position where the LH middle finger and ring finger pop the cylinder open and keep a secure grip on the weapon. His "strong" thumb is my "weak". It works for me on the Python, the Diamondback, and basically for my Smiths, too.  Stay safe |
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I'm quite surprised that this question about reloading comes up as often as it does. For some reason, I guess I assume that everybody knows how to do it. Oh well, that's what I get for assuming. I'm bored and sitting around tonight, so I figured I'd do a pictorial of what I've always been shown to be the correct revolver reload. I used my S&W Model 27, but I have no idea why it wouldn't work for a Colt, just pull the cylinder release back instead of pushing forward. Firing position, gun has been run dry  Support hand comes up to center of the gun. Palm cradles the triggerguard area for me. Index finger and pinky finger support the frame of the gun. Two middle fingers should be prepared to push the cylinder out. This should allow for a secure one-handed grip on the revolver. (fingers are held out here for a better pic)  Same thing, opposite side. Preparing to push the cylinder release.  Cylinder release hit, two middle fingers push the cylinder to the side and use the cylinder flutes to index the cylinder to the position I want.  Getting rid of the trash.  HKS speedloader with fresh fodder on the way in.  Rounds loaded up. Twist and let go of the speedloader. Pulling back on it may dislodge one or more of the rounds you just dropped in. Strong hand moves back to firing grip while the palm ball of the thumb joint push the cylinder back into place. Ready to get back into the fight.  First one of you makes fun of my pajama pants is gonna get 
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