To perform a tactical reload, the revolver is placed in the palm of the left hand, just as suggested in the revolver speed reload.

The technique of making a speedy reload is pretty simple—dump the magazine that's in the gun by pushing the magazine catch and letting it fall free. Then insert a pre-loaded spare and slam it home.

The pocket revolver is carried in the right front pocket. I use Sticky Holsters for this purpose. The primary reload, which should be a speedloader, goes in the same pocket, in front of the revolver.

There are three types of reloads: speed, tactical and administrative. Of these three types, the most useful for the patrol officer is the speed reload, which minimizes the down time of the gun.

"The inspiration for this design was the moon clip, used since the early 20th century to quickly reload revolvers," says Michael Lyle, product designer. "We wanted to make the speedloader ...