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In a couple of recent posts, we discussed the many ways that speedloaders and moon clips differ, and how each has their place in the world. But today we’d like to sing only the praises of moon clips and the many different locations you might find yourself using them. Let’s imagine you have one of the most popular self-defense revolvers around, the Ruger LCR chambering 9X19 Parabellum rounds, and where you might be taking your LCR 5 shot 9mm moon clips.
If there’s one place that speed loaders and moon clips are about equal, it’s the firing range. Still, speedloaders usually come out on top, so we’d usually suggest that you’d use a LCR 5-shot speedloader for your .38 Special or .357 Magnum LCR. But in this scenario that’s not really an option, because you’re firing 9X19 Parabellum rimless. That means you’ll be needing moon clips to hold the rounds in your revolver, and we have the 9mm full moon clips for your LCR. Load ‘em up at home, take them to the range, and line them up so that you’re ready for a full day of shooting.
Why did you choose the 9mm version of the LCR? For many people, it’s the stopping power that the Parabellum offers. That’s one thing that makes it such a great weapon for concealed carry.
Five shots is enough for most situations when you’re concealed-carrying your LCR…until it’s not. You certainly don’t want to be fumbling in your pocket for loose cartridges once you’ve gone through your first five rounds, and hand-reloading in a stressful situation means you’ll probably drop at least a couple of the rounds. So have that full LCR moon clip filled up and waiting for you on your belt rack and reload faster than anyone else around. All you have to do is drop all five rounds in the cylinder at once, leaving that clip inside the revolver while you defend yourself.
Much like when you’re out and about with your revolver in your LCR holster, you’ll want to be able to reload your LCR as quickly as possible in a home defense situation. You never know how many rounds you’re going to need to keep someone at bay, so that means keeping a few full 5-shot LCR moon clips filled and close by (but behind a lock, of course, if there are any children in the house). That way you can reload as quickly as possible, even in complete darkness if necessary. It’s certainly easier dropping all five rounds in at once than having to feel your way around the cylinder to find out which chambers have been filled and which haven’t. Having a handful of full moon clips is a great way to outlast someone invading your home, cartridge-wise.
The .22LR version of the LCR might make a better plinker from a cost perspective, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go out shooting in the woods or on the farm with your 9mm LCR. We’ve already established that an LCR 5-shot speedloader isn’t going to work on your 9X19 rounds, but most people aren’t interested in bringing an entire case and speedloader along when they’re out for a walk anyway. In most sauntering cases, moon clips just make more sense.
That’s what makes these 5-shot 9mm LCR moon clips come in. They can be dropped into a pants or jacket pocket, or you can buy special racks that keep them attached to your belt. The great thing is that they’re not only kept in good order before you shoot them, but they are also kept together after you shoot. That means no spent cartridges rattling around in your pockets, and they won’t just fall out when you sit back down in your truck. And if you have a belt rack, you just have to drop them back on.
When you have a Ruger LCR in 9mm, our 5-shot metal moon clips are the way to go. Get them in packs of 10, 20, or 50 and you’ll always have your next 50, 100, or 250 (!) rounds at the ready for a day of shooting or to protect yourself and those around you.
