Re: [DL] The Munchkin Twins

[matt ryan <mrr15@cornell.edu>]

Hi,

The link you sent was for contemporary (modern day) speed loaders. Since 
there is no historical information on this site it doesn't answer my 
question. A quick Google search doesn't result in any information 
concerning the history of the speed loader. I guess it's off to the library.

matt


>Ah speed loaders ...
>This small, simple device is sized to match the shooter's revolver.
>It houses an identical number of cartridges, held in an alignment which
>perfectly mirrors the chambers of the revolver's cylinder.
>The task of loading the empty revolver is accomplished quickly and easily
>by inserting the preloaded bullets within the speedloader into the chambers
>of the revolver with one motion.  Turning the retaining knob on the speed
>loader releases the bullets.  The revolver cylinder is then pressed back
>into position and the gun is ready to fire.
>Extra speed loaders are carried as belt accessories.
>
>Here is a link to show you what a speed loader looks like:
>http://www.speedloaders.com/product.htm
>
> >Other than the listing in the gear section, are there other citations
> >of rules for using a speed loader?