Why did your company decide to make a plastic moon clip?

The founder of our company, Scott Beckham, purchased a S&W 625 and was disappointed with the half-moon clips shipped with the revolver.  He was more than doubly disappointed with the full-moon clips and the demooning tool he purchased later.  He believed that having extra tools for loading and unloading cartridges into clips was tedious and time-consuming.  With the RIMZ, anyone can shoot a box of ammo with only one clip and no extra tools.

 

Are RIMZ just for competition revolvers?

No, they were originally developed for the casual shooter.  However, RIMZ 625 have been used successfully in IDPA, IPSC, Steel Challenge and ICORE competitions.

 

What are they made of and are they durable?

RIMZ are molded of advanced engineering hydrocarbon polymers.  Some units have been used in range and competition and have had 400+ rounds fired through them and are still going strong.

 

How long will they last?

With care, they should perform with a useful life comparable to that of steel moon clips.  RIMZ do not rust.  Unlike the metal moon clips, if a RIMZ is accidentally bent over on itself, the RIMZ will return to near normal shape and still be usable.

 

Do RIMZ 625’s fit all .45 ACP revolvers?

No, the RIMZ 625 fit the S&W 625-4 and newer revolvers. The older .45 ACP revolvers, the 1917’s, the Model 25’s and the early 625’s have a larger indexing star on the hand ejector.  Please purchase the RIMZ 25 for the older 625-3 and model 1917, Model 25.

 

Can the RIMZ 625 be handled just like the metal clips?

To some extent they can.  However, hanging loaded RIMZ by one cartridge on your pockets or on the outside edges of your speedloader holder is not advised. 

Can the cartridges be loaded backwards in the RIMZ?

 

What happens if I drop a RIMZ 625 with loaded cartridges?

On occasion one or more of the cartridges may spill from the clip.  The cartridges will usually remain in close proximity.  The RIMZ should be undamaged and ready for reuse

 

Will existing moon clip holders with the large center spline work with RIMZ?

Only if modified.  We recommend removing nearly all the fins from the holder and allowing the RIMZ to rest on the floor of the holder with a foam cushion. 

Contact Bob Miles (310) 324-1458.  He has a great holder.