SL J-GL8S COMP III SPD LDR S&W L-FRM

Description

The Safariland Comp III speedloader is built for revolver shooters who need to get rounds back into the cylinder quickly and without fumbling — whether that’s at a practical shooting match or on a defensive training day. The spring-driven release mechanism is the core of what makes this design work: pressing the loader against the ejector star releases all six rounds simultaneously rather than requiring the shooter to twist a knob or manually index each cartridge. That single motion cuts the mechanical steps between empty and ready, which matters most under time pressure or stress.

The body is injection-molded polymer, which keeps weight low and resists the kind of corrosion or surface wear that affects metal-bodied loaders over time. The cartridge retention before release is firm enough that the rounds don’t shift or loosen during carry in a pocket or pouch, but the spring gives way cleanly on contact with the cylinder.

This loader is dimensioned for the Smith & Wesson L-frame platform — revolvers like the 581, 586, 681, and 686 — as well as the Ruger GP100. Both share a six-round cylinder in .357 Magnum that accepts .38 Special as well, so the loader works with either cartridge. If you run an L-frame as a primary or backup revolver, having a purpose-fit loader rather than a generic one means consistent seating depth and a release that indexes correctly every time.