Smith & Wesson 627 and 327: TKCustom Moonclips, Reloading 8 Rounds with Ease

TKCustom moonclips for the 8 shot Smith & Wesson 627 and 327. Range ease and quick reloads!

[@frankvivone485]

Great information; and I got a good laugh when you were talking about showing your buddies at the range. Thanks

[@ponthis1]

Somebody once said "necessity is the mother of invention"... In my life I'm certain it's " laziness is the mother of invention"! Exelent setup you got there Pat. awesome video thanks man!

[@PatRMG]

Thanks Larry! This laziness has proven to be fun on the range!

[@robertboyle9429]

I heard that invention is the mother of necessity. You didn't know you wanted it until someone invented it.

[@grimmseti]

My dad always says: "If necessity is the mother of invention, then surely laziness is it's father"

[@Anthony-um8hz]

Pat, my first handgun was the 627-5. It’ll be passed down to my great grand kids. So great to see someone else that has it. It’s such a great, expertly crafted handgun; a work of art really. I’ll be making the speed loader holder you shared, great idea! -Blessings!

[@daviddansker7114]

Excellent video - model numbers sources of supply demonstrations examples awesome! Thank you very much

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I love those revolvers. I like them so much my logo is based on those moon clips. Never tried that loading tool, but I do have the Brownells demooner. Good idea on the storage.

[@PatRMG]

I should have made a Buffalo mention! I thought of your logo when I edited the video.

[@user-rd8vp6nq8b]

@@PatRMG who much are they

[@robertscheehl502]

Very nice no nonsense post with great tips and variations. Thanks!

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Man that is really handy! Excellent review Pat 👍👍

[@PatRMG]

Very handy and thanks!

[@R4MT1]

That’s a nifty deal. Great thinking on the storage. Enjoyed the video. 👍

[@PatRMG]

Thanks R4! I like my little storage box almost as much as the moon clips!

[@TheHide]

Great Idea on the storage solution, thanks for sharing! I'm totally going to try that myself.

[@PatRMG]

That setup is laying in the back floorboard of my truck. Always hanging out for the next range session.

[@TheHide]

@@PatRMG Thats perfect! Great solution to a problem without breaking the bank...

[@Leverguns50]

Looks like a great set up, look like those little moon clips speed up your reloading

[@PatRMG]

Countersinking the cylinder and practice would speed it up a TON! They make for good plinking as is though.

[@gamadmex]

Nice video and a great way to store them, very cool

[@PatRMG]

Thanks a ton, Paul!

[@vtblacksmithcom]

Thank you Pat, nice shooting. We have a 627 too. Wow. Thank you again

[@PatRMG]

This 627 is on the way back from some action work. Stay tuned for more!

[@bwoutrage21]

Thank you. Great ideas and problem solvers.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardholmes3381]

Very cool idea and backpackable

[@edbigtruck]

This Past Friday, I finally got my 986 that I had Eli from TK work his magic on. Also got this Moon clip loading and unloading tools from TK what a pleasure to use. And I’m borrowing your idea with Ammo Box.

[@scottf.3808]

Nice custum wood dowel moonclip holder with rounds....I dig the set up....That loading and unloading tool is a nice piece to have to make it quicker and save the digits....Love the wheel gun...Good stuff...

[@PatRMG]

Thanks buddy! Great stuff, Great Scott!

[@scottf.3808]

@@PatRMG Check your email....

[@thomasosteen1788]

Thanks for sharing the video. I just ordered both tools. You take care and God Bless.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching, Thomas!

[@cannedheat33]

Finally planted steel garden today. Thanks for ar 500 steel tip. Great targets and products. Be well amigo

[@PatRMG]

Ah yeah! A steel garden planted with yeet seeds flourishes best with copious amounts of shooting!!!

[@denniscliff2071]

Excellent video! Thanks.

[@scottc.real_2legit_4u55]

That is really a great idea. Now I need a revolver. Peace To All!

[@PatRMG]

Grab a wheelgun!

[@scottc.real_2legit_4u55]

@The Kidney And The Stone I keep holding out for a .44 Magnum at a great price. I should've realized by now that probably is not going to happen.

[@PatRMG]

I managed to find a Ruger Super Blackhawk for 350 a couple years back. Local gun store just wanted to move it. I need a good Smith like that too.

[@scottc.real_2legit_4u55]

@@PatRMG I really want a S&W, But I know Ruger makes some fine products also. It;s a stigma with me, lol.

[@PatRMG]

@@scottc.real_2legit_4u55 I like the grip angle of the Smith better than the Ruger. That and I prefer double action over single.

[@StormAngelWolf]

Man I have to catch up on watching. I luv it those awesome stuff.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks a ton!

[@m17glock35]

great stuff brother keep up the good work !

[@PatRMG]

Thanks a ton!

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

That's a super slick setup top to bottom!

[@PatRMG]

I'm a fan of it for sure. Too much fun and too much ammo spent!

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

@@PatRMG That's the only down side with some of these products. They help in reloading so much quicker you go through ammo a lot quicker 😃

[@Jerry-Parker]

Nice Job ! 👍 Super cool pistols !

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for stopping by, Jerry! I really appreciate it!

[@ddspeedyg]

I have those Plano boxes, but when I go dove hunting, I need a box per dove ;) Wonderful video!! Those things are nifty!

[@PatRMG]

4 bacon wrapped doves might go well with some mushrooms and asparagus.

[@billyjoeduval9075]

Now thats a handy little device!

[@dentonsbackyardshow1013]

Picked up a 610 today and love it

[@PatRMG]

Oh man. I'd love to have a 610! Congrats, Denton!

[@RickyJr46]

That steel plate was feelin' beat up!

[@joegilbert7661]

Great stuff sir!!

[@PatRMG]

Thanks Joe! Have a good weekend!

[@bobcatforever3485]

Pat, very good and informative video. Great setup on the ammo storage box. Stay safe.

[@PatRMG]

I'm all about this little setup. Hours of fun so far! Thanks Bobcat!

[@bobcatforever3485]

@@PatRMG Thanks to your video, I ordered one of those today for my Taurus 692 9 mm. Thanks and stay safe.

[@PatRMG]

Awesomeness! Enjoy!

[@dentonsbackyardshow1013]

Thats a pretty slick set up . I may have to look into those 8 shot wheelguns.🇺🇸🏴‍☠️

[@PatRMG]

They're a ton of fun. I really enjoy the 627 especially.

[@johngonzalez1804]

Great idea cool stuff

[@MrRanvic]

Great information. thank you

[@redesert_boy8202]

Mr. Pat nice demo about how to manage moon clips for both of those fine Smith and Wesson revolvers. Thanks, sir!

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching! This setup makes for tons of range time fun!

[@redesert_boy8202]

@@PatRMG BTW I believe you did a nice video on the Henry X model I saw and going to sub as I have seen you on Chuke's live broadcast. Take care.

[@vtblacksmithcom]

Good video. Helpful. Will order now. Thank you

[@PatRMG]

Enjoy them when they arrive! I actually have more TKCustom videos on the way.

[@batman3875max]

Wow, this is sooooo neat!!! definitely a need for this type of tool for easy reload.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@skybudd]

Just need the N frame 627, and you have the perfect setup. That ammo case is dope as heck brotha. Thanks for the tip. Ima get me some doves pretty soon! 😅

[@user-rd8vp6nq8b]

Very cool set up,

[@PatRMG]

Thanks! I dig it!

[@carolannesparkman6938]

Pretty Cool video! 😊

[@bassmangotdbluz]

I'm a new subscriber and I'm glad I found your page. I bought a 627-5 today and this is right on time for me. The is a far better solution for speedy reloads than HKS (pretty crumby) or other Speed Loaders. There's always "The New York Reload"; pull a second revolver, lol.

[@PatRMG]

Welcome to the channel! Also, I dig the NY reload!

[@solarflare1008]

Nice ammo box. Smart idea 💡

[@PatRMG]

Thanks a bunch!

[@tomjones7285]

Thats a slick little set up ya made right there. And now that yer reloading to its just a win all the way around bubba. Looks pretty nice indeed

[@PatRMG]

That's a point that I should have made in the video. This keeps all my brass together and I don't lose any for reloading!

[@wiggsan]

Slick!!! Thanks!!

[@Raptor-gd6sk]

I like your storage idea. I do need one for my SP101 moon clips

[@PatRMG]

Clean and dry, easy to carry. Thanks Raptor!

[@ricardoferreirapitsch761]

@@PatRMG Has it ever happened to blow up the barrel of this revolver by inserting a bullet into the barrel without realizing it? Queria poder portar um deste no Brazil.

[@john-paulsilke893]

@@ricardoferreirapitsch761 are you talking about bullet jump or a squib load? I had one where only my primer ignited on my 629, (probably oil got into my powder). Fortunately it locked the gun up and I didn’t end up getting another cartridge behind it.

[@ricardoferreirapitsch761]

@@john-paulsilke893 Good afternoon. On the exploding drum, in any situation whatsoever. I thought it depended a lot on the brand, but I knew that the revolvers are designed to blow up the drum so as not to blow the sniper's hand.

[@john-paulsilke893]

@@ricardoferreirapitsch761 yes, usually the barrel blows off or the top of the cylinder goes left and right. (In either case the gun is garbage afterwards).

[@larrykoroush6995]

Very nice box idea, im going to start making one. I have the blue tool, but need the case removal tool. I have a S&W model 325 in 45. ACP, very accurate and light

[@Toolness1]

That is pretty sweet

[@north4961]

Great video and content 👍🇨🇦

[@PatRMG]

Thanks a ton!

[@mahdavimail]

Thanks for information

[@bigreece_7151]

Great video. I have a 627-5 PC so I will check their website out. Looks like a game changer 👍🏾

[@PatRMG]

I just sent my 686 off to TK Custom for an action job. That video will be up soon.

[@lifeonfilm65]

Awesome!!

[@MattP-BandB]

Super not even close to first! That's a real slick set-up brother! Those moon clip tools are awesome and I love your box mods.

[@PatRMG]

Turned out to be a nice little range setup. That box is slim enough to go in my backpack.

[@MattP-BandB]

@@PatRMG Sweet. It probably didn't make the news down there but our soy-boy prime minister trudeau banned pretty much all semi auto rifles yesterday, more than 1500 platforms effective immediately. Total BS

[@PatRMG]

It made the news. Absolute mess. Looks as though Turdeau bypassed your whole lawmaking process and banned them arbitrarily.

[@MattP-BandB]

@@PatRMG that's pretty much exactly what he did.

[@Mustafa-dm5co]

8 spaces for moonclips 2 floors that smart box you made can accommodate 128 bullets which is what is needed at the range and very beautiful

[@PatRMG]

Still have room for expansion too. Thanks, Mustafa!

[@ryangibson4959]

I use little fishing tackle box trays to store and transport moon clips. The trays fit in my medium size range bag and each one holds 24 moon clips. Factory 38s are about the longest that will fit in the ones I have. Each clip is protected from being bent, works great. Find you a tray that holds your ammo and then find a bag to fit the tray and you'll be set.

[@PatRMG]

I should have shown this box in my range bag. It's pretty big and leaves room for other stuff. Keep in mind, as a KZbinr, I have a tripod and whatnot with me too.

[@ryangibson4959]

@@PatRMG, yep of course. You can get them in all sizes. I've only been running moon clips for about 2 years now in competitions, but the trays are my favorite setup so far. I buddy rigged up some pegs like yours, he digs it. The sloppiest I've seen are a husband and wife pair of sponsored wheel gunners who just throw theirs in a bag and roll with it. When you're as good as those 2, you can do what you want.

[@TheJohndeere212]

Great video

[@PatRMG]

Thanks Arthur!

[@myphilippineamericanjourne4731]

Great video.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@HeavyMetalGuns]

I like it!!

[@PatRMG]

Me too!

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Neat idea on your moon clip Plano Box improvement.

[@davidkean2656]

Awesome!

[@PatRMG]

Still using this setup too.

[@rogersubieta7459]

Very cool

[@odeituazon3967]

Very neat.👍👍

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottmorgan1016]

That's slick a all get out there buddy👍👍

[@PatRMG]

Thanks Scott!

[@ChukesOutdoorAdventures]

Nice. I’m going to have to order some of those!

[@PatRMG]

I say do it!

[@ChukesOutdoorAdventures]

@@PatRMG if I don’t trade it away 😂😂

[@cbroz7492]

Bought onecof those mooners/demooners a while back for my S&W Mod 1917

[@PatRMG]

Nice! I want a 1917.

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Havent tried mine with Starline brass yet, good to hear it works well since I have 4k casing in 10mm Magnum and .45. I did find the TK Custom Moon Clips dont work well with 10mm. Double tap. They fit way to loose!!!! They do however fit the RIMZ EZ poly moon clips.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for the input and thanks for watching!

[@user-kc5hr7yq1w]

Cool stuff

[@PatRMG]

😁😁

[@rvboondocker2559]

Hey great job! Love my 627 too. I have never used moon clips but I will now! Thanks

[@PatRMG]

Hopefully you like them. Having the right tools makes a huge difference.

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

Revolver video, Paul Harrell and Caleb enter the chat. Wait, let me get my popcorn!

[@PatRMG]

It'd be cool if Paul Harrell stopped by! -snicker-

[@brianvannorman1465]

The tool for removal is just...nifty.😀

[@BJWeed1]

I love the 327 pug nose, just wish I could afford one, I think that it's the perfect everyday carry

[@westerlywinds5684]

Why do you need to carry a gun every day. Paranoid much?

[@hedgehog424213]

Super cool

[@PatRMG]

I've had it a little while and I still think it's a super cool setup!

[@jeffross3646]

Great Video man. Kind of feel like I'm listening to Aldo Reigns from Inglorious Bastards

[@PatRMG]

Now I'm trying to pronounce NAT-zees like old Aldo does. 🤣🤣

[@user-rd8vp6nq8b]

38 pop right in but sometimes 357's can be tricky I need to get one of those tool sets

[@pilotmiami1]

perfect

[@mrsmel269]

Pat great video!!!! you need to play with the scraper in the back ;-) thats a nice set up stay safe

[@PatRMG]

That scraper looked to be moving today. I may be losing my range.

[@mrsmel269]

@@PatRMG o man i hope not

[@juliangonzales2916]

Excelentes armás

[@PatRMG]

Thanks!

[@nhwnhw02]

I have a 627 V-Comp. Had one of the TK Custom moon clip loaders from shooting a 686+ PC. It is a 7 shot 686 with a cyclinder cut for moon clips. Turns out you can just buy a another mandrel for the TKC loader that allows you to load 625, 686+ and 627 moon clips. The different size mandrels are held on from the back with a screw. I have that exact same box for carrying moon clips. I just put a folded clean bar towel in the bottom and stack the moon clips bullets down. There is enough give in the towel they stay in place. Put another towel folded on top of those and I can have layer 2. A couple of years back moon clips were dirt cheap. So I bought a bunch. If one gets bent chuck it. They are impossible to fix. BMT makes a nice loader that is caliber and model specific but they don't give it away.

[@georgeowens5253]

Way too much money!!!! Making my own!!

[@carlossantos6845]

que lindo que enorme revolver gostei do tamanho

[@TheHappybuda]

Cool AF

[@PatRMG]

Thanks!

[@JoshBenware]

I need to get my 686+ cut for moonclips. I'd love to compete in the revolver division

[@PatRMG]

That would be fun. I'd have to practice a ton, but I'd love it.

[@john-paulsilke893]

I’ve shot a 627 in 3 gun firing pudd loads. It was like shooting a .22lr. If you do go this way keep a few .38+P or .357 magnum rings handy for knock down targets. (The 929 is probably a better choice though but I had access to the 327 so that what I shot). I used to shoot with a couple of weird guys who were so good that it was a competition to them so they would buy a box of crap guns and show up cold with them to shoot. I’m not the greatest competition myself but they would offer other people their random guns, (always checked by a gunsmith for safety) and one time that 627 was in the box. I shot it in 3 events before the owner sold it for a mystery box of Norinco clones.

[@ToddTheGunGuy]

Never saw those before. Would be cool to load night before you go to range and unload when you get home and reload. Any safety or performance issues with having extra metal in between🤙

[@PatRMG]

The extra metal changes nothing. The cylinders are factory recessed for the moon clips.

[@ToddTheGunGuy]

Pat RMG awesome set up then🤙

[@henryks1199]

Piękny pistolet - Ameryka umie robić piękne rewolwery - pozdrowienie z Polski

[@kiko3782]

Perfeito.

[@PatRMG]

😁

[@zenadventurer69]

Be advised, there is a lot of ammo out there that won’t load into the TK clips...you’ll bend and break three to load one and probably bend that one the next time you use it. TK is GREAT with product returns, but I recommend the SpeedBeez 8 round clips (.38 special/.357 mag) and an Original Precision mooner (www.originalprecision.com/universal-moonclip-tool.html). If you’re running anything but pretty much super premium ammo, you’re going to bend/break these things. Know, too, that the SpeedBeez are pricey, but worth it.

[@PatRMG]

I ran a variety of brass in these clips and had no problems. I've got some of the thicker steel ones that were picky, but these thinner ones took everything I had but the aluminum cased stuff.

[@Sam-iw6te]

I'm more of a speedloader guy. And I've never been a fan of the 627, mainly because of the barrel shape. But this whole system has me rethinking my philosophy. Guess ill just have to get an eight shot revolver and some TK custom tools. You know, in the name of objectivity lol

[@PatRMG]

Objectivity worked for me too! I actually like that chiseled looking barrel though. Sets it apart from the others.

[@Sam-iw6te]

@@PatRMG it definitely stands 9ut. I guess when I got into guns I just imprinted on the sleeker, rounded profile of older guns. If I look at it long enough it really is a handsome revolver all its own

[@PatRMG]

I've got some that are prettier, but I grab this one when I want to really enjoy a range day.

[@MrJerry160]

beautiful Appalachian background. What region or state was this filmed?

[@PatRMG]

Great Smokies National Park behind me.

[@tootall5559]

I'm looking for an affordable gun, ether an auto or a revolver, but anything affordable is like gone. I'd like to get a Hi Point 45, but try finding one now.

[@jamespugh]

Man check local royal king still got lot in stock. When last at ares. Walmart near try move rifle drop price on savage axis like crazy low

[@tootall5559]

@@jamespugh what's a royal king? isn't that like a redundant name? Walmart sucks so bad going in there now... I don't wanna if I don't have to. they don't sell handguns any more anyway, least the one nearest me doesn't. While I prefer long guns or at least carbines for general use, they're unweildy for home defense and concealed or even open carry. One pawn shop had a relatively cheap 12 gauge, but the barrel must have been at least 4 feet long. I didn't look at it closely just too impractical for my present needs. I have a very old well used Colt 45, but it's getting long in the tooth, it really needs some shop time and new parts.. by the time I did all that, I'd have the price of a new one in it, at least. I know the Hi Point isn't the best, but it will do the job and fits my hand well. Shoulda bought it when I had the chance but I was tapped from putting tires on my Suv, when did tires get so damn expensive? I'll find something. heck a decent 38 Special revolver will do, if I can find one with the right grips or the right grips to fit it. Standard grips don't do it for my large hands. Hell I could even make grips for it as far as that goes.

[@PatRMG]

He probably meant Rural King. They're local to me. Very nice farm/hardware/ gun store. Large with decent prices. I literally leave money at home when I go there because they have EVERYTHING.

[@user-co4rs7ob1t]

Прикольные прибамбасы!

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

Hope you're well Pat

[@PatRMG]

Holding it down in East Eddywah!

[@PatRMG]

Hope you're well too!

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

@@PatRMG Thanks amigo. For the well wishes and for learning me how to spell Eddywah. Never could get it quite right.

[@charlesphillips5906]

TK Custom will also machine your cylinder to accept moon clips. And you can still shoot without moon clip.

[@PatRMG]

Definitely an awesome service. The 627 and 327 are already machined for moon clips from the factory. These just fit right in!

[@krasserami5136]

Beautiful peace of land. Which state is that?

[@bobc1138]

Recently purchased a 327pc. What are your preferred ammo selections?

[@johnnylarsen2645]

👍👍

[@PatRMG]

😁

[@rubensjosedonascimentonasc5908]

Good

[@PatRMG]

Thanks!

[@Vlad-Gromov]

круто

[@oscarmontes4066]

Would you say the 627 is a good beginner revolver if you shoot 38 out of it

[@jamespugh]

Quick way load before a match or ccw

[@PatRMG]

Absolutely! Thanks James!

[@williejamehufff3125]

Awesome info. The 327 is my grail gun. Do you carry that? If so what’s your holster of choice? Thanks

[@PatRMG]

Haven't been carrying the 327 much, to be honest. I've carried it a little in a Wright Leather works outside waistband. It's a bit pricey but very comfortable.

[@williejamehufff3125]

Pat RMG thanks for the suggestion.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching, Willie!

[@robertboyle9429]

You're like Thomas Edison inventing your ammo box.

[@PatRMG]

"Where did all these moths come from?" -Thomas Edison

[@brianleabo6295]

That beats the piece of copper pipe oven using