Although the push-activation simplifies things, if I were still using the SP101 I would probably switch to a 5 Star speedloader for that gun as well as the better fit makes things more consistent. ![]() While slightly larger than the LCR, the Ruger SP101 is still so small that the Safariland Comp I was a tight fit with it. In fact, the small design of it makes the fit so much better for a small-frame revolver that I now prefer it to even the Safariland Comp I speedloader that I used to use for the Ruger SP101. For a twist-knob design, this is the best one I have worked with. I also find that the loose fit of the cartridges aids in them finding the charging holes during a reload. For myself it is a non-issue as I carry it in a pocket and find that it emits no noise when in the pocket. One of the knocks against the 5 Star among many is the fact that it holds the cartridges quite loosely and they shake and rattle. I have carried it extensively in my pocket and it has never released the rounds. It is also less conspicuous in the pocket than an HKS or Safariland. The 5 Star is quite small, it does not bind when using it with the LCR Houge grips. The fit with the LCR is excellent and the knob mechanism is smooth and confident. However, among the twist-knob options I think the 5 Star is the best, much better than the HKS. Again, that is not as good as the push-activation speedloaders, but beggars cannot be choosers. The greatest down side to the design, in my opinion, is that it requires a twist-knob activation. I recently decided to have a speedloader option on hand again, so I ordered a new one. I actually had a 5 Star speedloader for this gun several years ago, I did not use it much as I typically carry a speed strip for this revolver, and I lost the 5 Star at some point. The ever-popular HKS speedloader works with the LCR, but these are also twist-knob loaders, and they are bulky and hang up on the LCR’s grips. In the past I have preferred speedloaders that only require push activation, in particular the Safariland Comp series, but these are not manufactured for the LCR. ![]() These loaders are very nicely made, crafted out of aluminum, and they are of the twist-knob variety. One company that has manufactured a speedloader for the LCR for quite some time is 5 Star Firearms. ![]() The LCR is more limited in holster selection and speedloader selection. The J Frame, however, is a much nicer looking gun, for what that is worth, and it has a lot more after market support due to the much longer history and wide spread use. The J frame has an atrocious trigger out of the box, and even after extensive work it usually remains only mediocre. The LCR has an excellent trigger out of the box. Since it’s inception I have far preferred the Ruger LCR over the ubiquitous Smith and Wesson J Frame variants.
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