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  • HKS 36-A Series A Speedloader, Model 36A(5-Shot), Black, 1 Pack

HKS 36-A Series A Speedloader, Model 36A(5-Shot), Black, 1 Pack

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Pattern Name: Speedloader

About this item

  • Fits medium size speedloader case; Made in USA
  • Five shot speedloader
  • No cartridge jiggle
  • Popular twist knob
  • Caliber .38/357; Fits S&W 36, 37, 38, 40, 42,49, 60, 340, 360/ Charter Arms/Taurus 85, 605, 651, 851/ Rossi 68/ Ruger SP101 (5 Shot)
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HKS has been serving the shooting sports industry and the law enforcement community for over thirty years. All HKS products are made in the USA with materials made in the USA

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    10,138 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the speedloader well-constructed and appreciate its functionality with various revolvers, including the Charter Arms Mag Pug and Ruger SP101. Moreover, the product makes range reload time faster and is easy to load, with one customer noting it's faster than hand loading. Additionally, customers consider it good value for money and appreciate its quick loading capabilities. However, the fit and locking mechanism receive mixed feedback - while some say it holds bullets snugly and locks rounds in place, others report it's very tight and difficult to get ammo locked.
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    1030 customers mention functionality, 930 positive, 100 negative
    Customers find that the speedloader works well, particularly with S&W model 36 and Ruger SP101 pistols.
    Works great. Holds bullets just fine. My S&W.38 special isn't quite compatible with it due to the cylinder's reach but not the speedloader's fault.Read more
    I have a tarus 605 it works well it's a little tight but all in all faster than normal would be nice if the sides where shaved down slightlyRead more
    I bought three of these speedloaders you can't beat the price they work great and fast I would buy more of theseRead more
    this is a great little loader, simple, light weight and works perfectly. I bought a second one and plan to buy a few more to stash them here and thereRead more
    535 customers mention quality, 484 positive, 51 negative
    Customers find the speedloader to be well-constructed and of good quality.
    Great product at a great price. HKS is the standard in speed loaders for revolvers. Product is of good quality and is built to perform and last....Read more
    Good product, but loader hits side of gun while loading, so you have to semi insert bullets, release, then push in the bullets the he rest of the way.Read more
    Just what I expected. Low cost speed loader. Works fine, well made. I have used these for many years, and they are an excellent accessory.Read more
    Good quality, works as advertised, I just would like it to have thinner walls and all excess taken off of it to fit revolver better....Read more
    309 customers mention speed, 256 positive, 53 negative
    Customers find the speedloader effective, noting it's faster than hand loading and significantly reduces range reload time. One customer mentions that with practice, they can reload quickly.
    Great speed loader. The ammo stays snug and secure until you turn the release. Perfect for quickly loading your revolver in seconds....Read more
    It is a speed loader, It loads as I would expect. I didn't expect it to be made of plastic, but I should have known by the price....Read more
    great speedloader. It still works with the Ruger SP101 with the Hogue grip fyi. going to buy more. They're 12 bucks in sporting good stores.Read more
    These speed loaders are quick, easy, and built for the job. I use them for my Taurus Model 85 .38 Special, and they are perfect for this pistol.Read more
    257 customers mention value for money, 233 positive, 24 negative
    Customers find the speedloader to be good value for money, describing it as an inexpensive and well-made product.
    Good buy on an excellent product at a good price. I could use a few more. I had no problem fitting my Taurus M85 Ultralite.Read more
    Great product at a great price. HKS is the standard in speed loaders for revolvers. Product is of good quality and is built to perform and last....Read more
    Great value for my new to me taurus m85 concealed hammer i have the older style grips and the speedloaders clear the grips perfectly super easy to...Read more
    This particular model speed Holder is a good value and is adequate to what was needed for to use there is nothing to dislike about this particular...Read more
    219 customers mention ease of use, 181 positive, 38 negative
    Customers find the speedloader easy to use, describing it as fast and simple to set up, with one customer noting it's easier than fumbling for individual rounds.
    Simple and easy to use. If you have a revolver, it nice to be able to load quickly. If you are going to be quick, practice on speed of loading....Read more
    These speed loaders are quick, easy, and built for the job. I use them for my Taurus Model 85 .38 Special, and they are perfect for this pistol.Read more
    this is a great little loader, simple, light weight and works perfectly. I bought a second one and plan to buy a few more to stash them here and thereRead more
    ...these are absolutely amazing, and very easy to use. Holds the ammo securely and is very concealable in the uncle mikes holsterRead more
    193 customers mention loading, 158 positive, 35 negative
    Customers find the holster pouch makes reloading quick and easy, particularly for revolvers, with one customer mentioning they can load 20 rounds quickly.
    great, nice price. easy to load, easy to unload. might order more so i dont have to mess with single bullets when i'm out shootingRead more
    ...Still holds rounds secure and makes reloading a breeze....Read more
    Solid item...works well...quick reload when you need itRead more
    DOES NOT FIT the Model 85 poly UL. It is a very good loader otherwise and I'm going to keep it because it's better than a pocket of loose rounds.Read more
    351 customers mention fit, 158 positive, 193 negative
    Customers have mixed experiences with how the holster pouch fits, with some reporting it's very tight and doesn't work with certain firearms like the Taurus 85.
    Have a J- frame S&W, does not fit. It's to close to the grips/ frame/ cylinder release. Bought 2, cost almost as much to send back....Read more
    Perfect fit and function on a S&W Chief's Special (model 60) with Pachmayr grips. I see no need to spend more than this for another brand.Read more
    Does not fit Taurus 605 the Metal or the 605 Poly ProtectorRead more
    Fits and works perfectly for .38 special rounds. Made reloads simple and easy.Read more
    293 customers mention locking mechanism, 128 positive, 165 negative
    Customers have mixed experiences with the speedloader's locking mechanism, with some reporting that rounds lock right in place while others find it tough to get the ammo locked.
    ...Seems cylinder doesn't swing out far enough to get a perfect alignment with tool; can't change that any, and not into filing down the grip....Read more
    Sturdy & easy to lock. Loading time is less than 5 seconds.Read more
    ...It seems that for the Airweight the cylinder does not swing out far enough for the speedloader to insert the cartridges in without being obstructed...Read more
    ...is engaged correctly, after loading, aligns with cylinder, and releases quickly.Read more
    Good quality.
    5 out of 5 stars
    Good quality.
    It’s a solid build. I got it for the Heritage Roscoe in .38 special. I think it’s the same as the Taurus 85 just rebranded. The only thing about it is that it does not fit flush on this specific gun because of how small the gun is. But other than that is good. Nice lock up and release.
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    • Barry
      5.0 out of 5 stars Still quality
      Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2026
      Pattern Name: SpeedloaderVerified Purchase
      Works as expected.
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    • Jeremy Hitchcock
      5.0 out of 5 stars Would buy again
      Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2026
      Pattern Name: SpeedloaderVerified Purchase
      Works good. High quality for the money.
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    • William Alistair Bernard
      5.0 out of 5 stars Works well as advertised, good value
      Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2025
      Pattern Name: SpeedloaderVerified Purchase
      Works well in my S&W model 60 .357, had to trim the grip a little to get it to drop in smoothly but that would be the case for any speed loader. It is a very slim design, if there is an issue with clearance it’s your gun not the loader. It is a little tricky to get the rounds to lock in, they need to be tilted inwards. Once locked in it feels secure and they drop into the cylinder perfectly if you do your part. Will do more testing but initial impressions are good. Surprised such an affordable product works well
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    • Bob
      4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it is supposed to.
      Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2012
      Pattern Name: SpeedloaderVerified Purchase
      This speed loader works just fine. Many of the low ratings are people who have grip interference. If your grip sticks out where the cylinder is when open, any speed loader is going to catch on it, that's just how it is. You either need to trim/change your grips, or accept speed loaders won't be ideal for you.

      This worked fine with my SP101, though the grip does prevent it from seating fully. But just turn the knob and the rounds will all drop in fine.

      It also works, or at least can be used, with my LCR. It will not fit all the way in, but you can nose the rounds in, turn the knob, and they drop in fine. You do have to be careful not to push them too far or it will bind. It isn't ideal, but HKS does not state or claim that this speed loader will work with the LCR. And if you look at an LCR and an SP101, the cylinders are not the same size. So it's not that surprising that it binds on an LCR.

      I initially had a bit of trouble with one of the slots. The "catch" wouldn't swing out to lock when a round was in place. I pushed the cartridge lip into the loader a bit, while pushing the knob in at the same time, and it locked over it. I haven't had any subsequent issue loading it. And you don't fill a speed loader in a critical situation, you empty it. So I'm not too concerned. But that's why it is only 4 stars.
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    • California Sister
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the S&W 442 J Frame Airweight 38sp - The Best.
      Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2019
      Pattern Name: SpeedloaderVerified Purchase
      The HKS 36-A S peedloader is made with less expensive materials than some of the expensive, premium speedloaders, but it works better despite that, and the materials are adequate to the task at hand.

      Let's get this out of the way first: The HKS has a hard plastic cylinder with an aluminum knob. The mechanical parts of the HKS are simple, and moving parts are exposed - but that also means the parts are accessible if you are a mechanical kind of person, you could overhaul it with three itty-bitty roll pins.

      More expensive models are made with aluminum cartridge holders, which would be more durable, and have hidden mechanicals - but the designs of SOME do not work as well as they look.

      Anyway, this is not the kind of object you should be abusing - you're going to use it to load live ammunition, so it should be treated with respect. Don't throw it under your horse's hooves and encourage him to stomp on it, and you should be fine.

      Here are the good points:

      The HKS is easy and quick to fill with cartridges and lock them in.

      The HKS is extra light in weight and not bulky, which is nice if you are going to carry several.

      You can have *at least* two of these for the price of just one of most of the fancier models.

      However, I think the most important and immediate consideration is that the HKS 36-A for the S&W 38sp J frame works great. It is easier to maneuver the cartridges into the cylinder and it is VERY easy to quickly release the cartridges, get the speedloader out of the way, and get back to business.
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    • Bd
      5.0 out of 5 stars Good retention
      Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2026
      Pattern Name: SpeedloaderVerified Purchase
      I received my order on time a few days ago, I’m very impressed with the loader very well made hold the 38 ammo tight no wobble and they dump right into the cylinder flawlessly! I was so impressed that I’m receiving another one today so that way I will have 2 to carry with me as a backup! Great job!
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    • OE
      5.0 out of 5 stars Love them!
      Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2015
      Pattern Name: SpeedloaderVerified Purchase
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      OVERVIEW
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      Anyone who uses a revolver for self-defense knows that the main disadvantage of the wheel gun is its low ammo capacity. A related issue is that reloading a revolver, especially with loose rounds, is slower than reloading a semi-auto pistol.

      The best way to reload a defensive revolver is with a speedloader. A speedloader allows the shooter to reload the whole cylinder at once instead of filling each chamber individually. With a speedloader a well-practiced revolver shooter can reload almost as quickly as someone using a semi-auto.

      HKS and Safariland make the two main speedloader types commonly available.
      Any revolver shooter knows that one disadvantage to the wheel gun is that it takes longer to reload then a magazine fed semi-auto pistol.

      The HKS Speedloader allows a revolver shooter to reload the whole cylinder at once, which is much quicker then inserting individual cartridges one at a time. (Speedloaders only work with modern double-action revolver with a swing out cylinder. Shooters with older "Cowboy style" single-action revolvers still have have to load and unload each round by hand).

      The standard HKS unit has a black plastic drum magazine with a metal knob and metal internal parts. The knob rotates to unlock the drum to insert the cartridges into the drum. Once the speedloader is loaded you insert the cartridges into the revolver cylinder and then rotate the speedloader knob in the opposite direction to unlock the drum and release the ammo into the gun. It takes longer to explain then it does to do.

      I've used a variety of HKS loaders over the years and have always found them to be reliable and durable. I've loaded and unloaded them, dropped them onto the ground, and kicked them around while practicing and have yet to have one fail. (I will admit I don't think I've ever stepped on one full force yet though. I think that might actually break them).

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      PROS
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      Makes revolver reloads easier.

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      CONS
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      Can unload rounds if carried loose in the pocket.
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    • bernaccio
      5.0 out of 5 stars 5 rounds
      Reviewed in Italy on December 20, 2023
      Pattern Name: SpeedloaderVerified Purchase
      Ottimo e veloce
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    • paul LAMARQUE
      5.0 out of 5 stars Super
      Reviewed in France on June 2, 2025
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      Très très pratique pour le tir de combat
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    • #Stay Safe
      5.0 out of 5 stars Quality, excellent service and advice thank you Westlake Market.ake
      Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2020
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      Product came as described.
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    • Domingo Hernandez
      1.0 out of 5 stars No sirve para carga rápida de revolver Astra Cádix, tropieza al intentar cargarlo..
      Reviewed in Spain on August 24, 2022
      Pattern Name: SpeedloaderVerified Purchase
      No acaba de entrar, hasta el tambor, tropieza contra el trinquete que hace girar el tambor del mismo.
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    • PAUL LUFC
      5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2021
      Pattern Name: SpeedloaderVerified Purchase
      Excellent works well.
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    Product Summary: HKS 36-A Series A Speedloader, Model 36A(5-Shot), Black, 1 Pack

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    About this Item

    • Fits medium size speedloader case; Made in USA
    • Five shot speedloader
    • No cartridge jiggle
    • Popular twist knob
    • Caliber .38/357; Fits S&W 36, 37, 38, 40, 42,49, 60, 340, 360/ Charter Arms/Taurus 85, 605, 651, 851/ Rossi 68/ Ruger SP101 (5 Shot)

    Product Description

    “A” series revolver speed loaders for medium size case. No cartridge jiggle. Twist knob. Strong metal points hold cartridges securely in the loader until you release them into the revolver with a turn of the speed loader knob. Bubble packed on card. Caliber .38/357; Fits S&W 36, 37, 38, 40, 42,49, 60, 340, 360/ Charter Arms/Taurus 85, 605, 651, 851/ Rossi 68/ Ruger SP101 (5 Shot). Made in USA.

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