by Michael de Bethencourt | Feb 1, 2026 | Mike Boyle, Reloading, Shooting Drills, Training
Historically, real world events where an armed citizen had to reload a revolver during a gunfight to prevail are exceptionally rare. Although the likelihood of having to perform such as task is infinitesimal, we all need to be proficient in reloading. Should you be so...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Dec 24, 2025 | Blog, Loading strips, Reloading
Centipede Reloader I was excited to receive my test sample of the Centipede loading strip. The idea of having two cylinders-worth of ammo in one bundle with a lower pocket profile than the typical round speed-loader was quite appealing to me. I’ve been playing with...
by Frank Groth | Jul 9, 2024 | Blog, Carry Tips, Frank Groth, Loading strips, Reloading, Training
The Renaissance of the Revolver into the collective cerebral cortex of the firearm community continues without signs of slowing down. With more and more people discovering that a defensive revolver is still very relevant in particular contexts it is a good idea to...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 14, 2024 | Blog, Equipment Notes, Reloading, Training
The only other speed strip I previously had was a five round TUFF QuickStrip (sic) speed strip. To better prepare for testing the AHolster loading strip I carried it in a pocket for a week to get use to it. Here are a few brief reactions following that week’s...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog, de Bethencourt, Loading strips, Reloading
From time to time, in workshop classes and on the range, new(ish) shooters with new loading strips will make note the their loading strips (notable those fresh from the package) TUFF QUICK Strips are a little too stiff to fit the spare ammo or dummy ammo into easily....
by Michael de Bethencourt | Mar 10, 2024 | Ammunition, Blog, Carry Tips, de Bethencourt, Reloading, Training
Small training note of possible note. Heading off the the range to work on some loose rounds drills. (And loose round loading is always only a malfunctioning speed loader away.) Next time you are on the range working on your loose rounds drills, think about mixing in...