Caldwell Magazine Loader for Multiple Calibers, Single and Double Stack, for Range, Shooting, and Outdoors

Works Great, makes it super easy to load a magazine, very fast

Works with my single stack 9mm and my single double 380

I had to accept the fact that I am getting older. I can still load broken-in mags, but new ones present a bit of pain. I have the ironically named “Trigger Finger” problem in my right thumb, and that doesn’t help at all. With this loader, I load faster than I could with the non-mechanical kind. You just have to work with it for a while to figure out how it works best. I like that the magazine size adjustments are premarked for M9 mags, since it works best with different size numbers for the left and right sides. One of my pistols uses the same magazine I believe that reviewer Adrienne F. pretty much summarized what I think of the product. The item is plastic, but it is well-built and functions well, too. The instructions could be a little clearer. You have to make sure that the mag is seated all the way down, and that it is in there tightly. I had better luck inserting rounds with my left hand and squeezing with my right (I’m right-handed). I’m sure you could just reverse that for left-handers. I’ve included pictures of how I insert the rounds. I would recommend this for anyone who has trouble loading mags.

I saw all the mixed reviews, and was unsure about buying it, but when it went on sale for $13, I figured it was worth a shot... and boy am I glad I took the chance! It is extremely effective at loading 10/22 rotary magazines, and it WILL work on extended mags. It can be fussy, but like some others have posted, there are a few tips to make it virtually fool proof: 1- For the best results, especially when using lead rounds (like most of us do for plinking,) get some silicone spray lubricant, and give a few quick, even sprays into the hopper. Use a paper towel to distribute it evenly, then let it dry completely before using it the first time. This creates a dry film of silicone that will let the rounds slide around much more freely while reducing the buildup of wax from cheaper rounds. I did the lube after my first time using it, and it makes a HUGE difference. 2- As others have mentioned, put the magazine in first. THere is nothing preventing the rounds from sliding into the magwell, which will cause a jam. 3- Despite the advertising and manufacturers suggestions, this will absolutely load extended magazines just as well. I have 2 clear 25 round hot lips mags from Butler Creek that load beautifully. The trick is to follow the previous steps, and also make sure that once the mag is loaded in, you give it a little extra pressure into the loader. This little bit extra prevents jams and makes loading smooth as butler....I mean butter. 4- Don't overfill the hopper. You are never going to get the feeding line full, and having too many rounds in the hopper can cause some issues getting the rounds to the feeder. 5- Be watchful of where the feeding line goes under the plastic shelf in the hopper, as the rim of the cartridge can get hung up. Pay a bit of attention to that, and you'll be fine. This honestly seems like a lot, but once you get the hang of it, it makes loading .22 mags so so so much easier. Believe me, if you can get it for less than $20, it's well worth it, and your thumbs will thank you. p.s. I'll do my best to get a video tutorial added to my review as soon as my father returns my wildcat lol.

Was excited to get and use this, but ended up being worthless. I loaded the first bullet in the mag, as instructed and then attempted to load from the loader. Bullets went in the channel easy enough and I made sure the clip clicked in place and was securely fastened. I also made sure that gravity was feed the bullets down so they would properly fall into place for the next load. The bullets kept tilting and falling unevenly and getting stuck. I had to use a butter knife to keep unjamming the end of the loader. In 30 minutes I was able to load 4 bullets. This was frustrating, saved me no time and I have decided to return it. What an absolute waste. I saw someone say to add WD-40 to the loader. I am not about to coat my bullets in WD40 to make a loader work.

I wanted to like the Caldwell speed-loader, I really did. The price was an incentive. But the magazines had problems loading about 3/4 of the time. The problems encountered were: 1. Rounds hanging up in the channel corners that lead to the loading mechanism. I had to manually push them down the channel, as they would not gravity-feed. Even doing this, the rounds would still be pinched in between the channel walls, and stall on the way down. 2. Rounds jamming in the loading mechanism, by a variety of misalignment issues. Some were easy to clear, but most were difficult, and required a jeweler's screwdriver, or similar device. Rather than fix the problem, Caldwell has instead provided a small port that allows you to dump jammed rounds easier. This only works about 1/2 the time. 3. One or two extra rounds falling out of the loading mechanism after removing the loaded magazine. So, 3/4 of the time, I had to either vigorously shake the loader to try to keep the rounds moving, or open the hopper cover to manually force the rounds down the channel. And I had to frequently remove partially-loaded magazines because some rounds had jammed. And I had to pick up extra rounds that fell out of the loader after finally getting a magazine to load. In spite of these difficulties, this speed-loader was still able to load my magazines faster than doing it manually. There's just a whole lotta shakin' goin' on to make it happen. NOTE: As a possible fix to issue #1, I used AVON fingernail files to sand and round off the inside edges of the loading channel corners, in the hopes that it would open these areas up enough to allow the rounds to move freely. This made a slight improvement, so I think I'm headed in the right direction. Issues #2 and #3 may both be caused by the same design problem. Although the rear of the magazine is held in position by a spring, the front isn't; it only has a groove to hold it in position. This permits a lot of in-and-out movement that may contribute to the misalignment and loading issues. Again, something that should have been addressed in the design phase. Bottom line is that the Caldwell speed-loader is a nice idea, it just needs more work to make it reliable.

This loader is made well and can do most bullets. I tried loading dummy bullets into a new magazine, but it did not work for those. However, it is supposed to do different size caliber. I got this for the hubby for his weapon that is a 10 caliber. Very well constructed and average to use. He likes it. Read the write up information and read the reviews.

What a difference this Caldwell Magazine Loader makes , it's truly a welcomed accessory . Loading your firearms magazines can be a bit of a chore , slow and tedious and oftimes difficult loading the last remaining rounds. Well this Magazine loader makes it fun , easy and fast,more importantly safe. What is really great about this device is the fact that it will work with multiple caliber magazines for most handguns . The loader is very solidly made and should be very durable ,making it a great value ,the instructions provided are clear and precise. The Caldwell Magazine Loader is actually small enough to fit in your pocket .

I have tried several types of autoloader and this one works as well as any of them.

Très pratique et de bonne qualité. L’utilisation est simple et rapide. Fini les pouces qui piquent. N’hésitez pas, l’utiliser c’est l’adopter.

As ordered

Oh boy where do I start, well first of all this isn’t designed specifically for any 22lr magazine. It would’ve been nice to know that from the start. Once you get the packaging it says right at the bottom that it’s designed for M&P 15-22 Mags. After a bit of modification you can make other mags fit as well. Another pretty annoying flaw is that when you try to press the button to remove the ammo stop, it can sometimes get jammed. Most of the time if you keep spamming the button it starts working again. If you are open to do a little bit of modification, it actually turns out to be a pretty convenient 22 loader. Just know this will only work on mags with a load assist feature. If the 22lr mag just has a spring and no assist it won’t load it since it relies on gravity to load.

perfect for the job makes it easy to load up your mag