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Post by glenr on Jan 14, 2017 11:23:27 GMT
RAE's magazine loader .50'.357 .44 Link www.raeind.com/collections/frontpage/products/magnum-research-desert-eagle-magazine-loader-improved-357-41-44-50ae-713 It is a computer printed item very well made and works well have 4 magazines and when I go to the range I will shoot 70-90 rounds. That is a lot of pressing of the thumb    looking down from the top  on the magazine  The pin in center that presses bullet to the follower   Ready for the next bullet They have a short video on the page linked above. They currently have them on sale for under $20.00 (1/14/2017) I have had and used mine for about 250 rounds and am very happy with it. I highly recommend it Now for the disclaimer! I am not affiliated with the company in any way and just a satisfied user |
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Post by paj2000 on Jan 15, 2017 19:42:58 GMT
Looks like a nice tool, Looks a little rough for the price as far as a 3d printed product. But if it works, then it is still a good product by all means. It is too bad it isnt open source so people could print it at home. But Then you would need a 3d printer and the know how. But if you have used for 250 rounds and it has held up thats a good preview into its performance.
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Post by glenr on Jan 15, 2017 20:23:22 GMT
I have a friend that has a 3d printer the spools of materiel aren't cheap even for the non structural stuff he does. The good stuff that is used for strength, costs a lot more than the run of the mill stuff. They make all kinds of loaders and other parts and do prototyping for other companies.
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Post by American Deagle on Jan 16, 2017 21:01:03 GMT
I had an Idea once, making my own not knowing of these being offered. I was planning on buying a sheet of delrin plastic and cutting out the overall shape then epoxying them into shape but also using small screws to keep rigid with Loctite. Heck I might still try it and see how it turns out. I like tinkering anyways so might be a fun winter project.
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Post by glenr on Jan 16, 2017 22:38:48 GMT
I was going to use one of the AR-15 5.56/.223 loaders. I was going to modify the lobes under the toggle. But my thumbs won out and I ordered one!   I think if the two lobes were cut down that it would work. But since the printed one has no moving parts and works by pressing it down I figured I might be reinventing the wheel so to speak |
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Post by ramrod on Feb 20, 2017 17:33:51 GMT
If I'm not bleeding or ripping off a thumbnail................I'm not loading magazines (insert smiley face here)
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Post by mrblackcat on Feb 24, 2017 0:08:03 GMT
I haven't considered a loader like that before, but watching that video made it seem effortless. Easier than I expected for sure. Maybe it had half the spring removed.  (just kidding) I think I might have to try one though. MrBlackCat |
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Post by glenr on Feb 24, 2017 10:47:56 GMT
I can say that after, Another 75 rounds it still works fine! Being north of 65 it is a lot easier on the ole fingers and thumbs with the onset of cramps in the hands and arthritis. I have them for the .22,9mm .45 5.56mm, makes loading a number of mags easier before heading to the range. And it helps a lot with the drum magazine for the 9mm
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Post by anm2man on Feb 24, 2017 18:13:16 GMT
The first time I went to shoot my DE, it became obvious that after the 4th mag, the fingers didn't want to cooperate. So back in 1990, there were no loaders anywhere, then mother of invention took over.  Some what crude but works really good.   But I will look into that loader that glenr is using. I noticed that there were a couple of reviews that stated that it was flimsy. glenr is it ? |
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Post by glenr on Feb 25, 2017 0:11:44 GMT
I guess it would depend on whet your definition of Flimsy is. It is 3d printed out of some kind of tuff plastic or polymer. I haven't kept up with the rapidly changing types for the assorted 3d printers. Plus my pressing desire for one has cooled. I have used it both sitting on the couch and watching the tube, plus standing at the lane bench in the range I haven't noticed any excessive flex of any of the four sides.
Yours looks like it would also work well you could always clamp it to a bench or table.
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Post by anm2man on Feb 25, 2017 13:50:12 GMT
I assume its as good as a factory Glock loader. Somebody on Amazon posted that it was flimsy. Did you buy yours from Amazon or direct from them ?
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Post by glenr on Feb 25, 2017 15:55:16 GMT
On the zon have the prime from the son and DIL, can't beat that with a stick!  Here are the 3 9mm ones I have and the .50AE Left side single stack Glock factory, Middle is a double stack after market, right side double stack factory Glock and the AE above right.  Left single,AE, double and aftermarket Now the one on the right has a front that is twice as thick as sidersw and a back that is 3 times as thick.  This is the thickness of the AE one,all four sides is almost 1/8" thick given that it is 3d printed   Both of the factory Glocks are about the same half the thickness 1/16"  The aftermarket one is 3/32" I can squeeze the Glock ones with with my thumb and forefinger, I can't with the 3d printed one. There are people that feel they are legend in their own minds and on forums and reviews If it doesn't have some brand on it it is no good and have to be bad mouthed I like my Glocks, If something works better and or easier I'm all for it.  I have a UPLULA's for the 5.56's and 9mm I have enough mags that I can load em all at home and shoot with out reloading the mags at the range.  Since I shoot in a local bullseye league year around I have some thumb savers for the 22's the latest ones are for the Vicky 22 by S&W the company that makes them also uses 3d printing www.hilljak.com/ |
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Post by jmden on Mar 4, 2017 1:21:21 GMT
Bought one of the RAE units. $16.77 with free shipping. Not worth thinking about anymore. Use an Uplula for every other auto pistol and that works great, so having the same function for the .50AE is nice.
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(just kidding)
