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In reply to the discussion: I'm all for a total ban on semi-automatic guns [View all]krispos42
(49,445 posts)A piece of sheet steel or plastic with slots in it to hold a revolver reload.
They make "full moon" and "half moon" clips.
Originally it was to use rimless autopistol cartridges in revolvers. But they are also used as improved speedloaders. Open the revolver and eject the old full-moon clip and the cartridges it holds, then drop in a new clip with fresh cartridges in it. Close the cylinder and you're ready to go.
Unlike a speedloader, you don't have to turn any knobs or anything. Just drop it in.
There are competitive guns that use moon clips with conventional revolver rounds as well, simply as an aid to quick unloading/reloading.
This is a revolver with 6 rounds of .45 auto in a full-moon clip.
Here's some loaded and empty full-moon clips.
FYI.