A revolver reloading apparatus includes a holding device, having a body with a hole extending therethrough; arms extending from the body and to receive and hold cartridges; a central body having projections extending from a bottom surface to align with the cartridges; a cap extending through the central body and the hole to secure the central body and the holding device together; depressing the cap pushes the projections into the cartridges to release the cartridges; and the arms are flexible and thereby release the cartridges.

A revolver reloading apparatus includes a holding device, having an elongated body; arms extending radially from the elongated body and to hold cartridges; a cap integrally attached to the elongated body at a position above the plurality of arms; the elongated body connects the cap and the arms; twisting the elongated body while the plurality of cartridges are engaged with barrels of cylinder releases the cartridges from the arms; and the arms are flexible and thereby release the plurality of cartridges.

A revolver reloading apparatus includes a holding device, having an elongated body; arms extending radially from the elongated body and to hold cartridges; a cap integrally attached to the elongated body at a position above the plurality of arms; the elongated body connects the cap and the arms; twisting the elongated body while the plurality of cartridges are engaged with barrels of cylinder releases the cartridges from the arms; and the arms are flexible and thereby release the plurality of cartridges.

A speed loader has a body having a front and an opposed rear, and defining a body axis, the body defining a plurality of cartridge pockets, each pocket open at the front, the body defining a central opening receiving a central shaft movable between a forward position and a rear position, a plurality of latches received by the body and each movable between an extended position away from the body axis and a retracted position nearer the body axis, each latch extending into an associated pocket when in the extended position and being clear of the associated pocket when in the retracted position, and each latch being responsive to the position of the central shaft wherein each latch is restrained in the extended position when the shaft is in the forward position and is enabled to move to the retracted position when the shaft is in the rear position.

A speed loader has a body having a front and an opposed rear, and defining a body axis, the body defining a plurality of cartridge pockets, each pocket open at the front, the body defining a central opening receiving a central shaft movable between a forward position and a rear position, a plurality of latches received by the body and each movable between an extended position away from the body axis and a retracted position nearer the body axis, each latch extending into an associated pocket when in the extended position and being clear of the associated pocket when in the retracted position, and each latch being responsive to the position of the central shaft wherein each latch is restrained in the extended position when the shaft is in the forward position and is enabled to move to the retracted position when the shaft is in the rear position.

Speed loaders and assemblies for loading cartridges in revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader assembly for loading cartridges in a revolver cylinder includes a speed loader, the speed loader including a body which defines a plurality of passages, each of the plurality of passages configured to accommodate a cartridge therein. The speed loader assembly further includes a protective casing removably connectable to the speed loader, the casing including a sidewall defining an interior and having a closed polygonal cross-sectional profile. Portions of cartridges extending from the passages are encased by the protective casing.

Speed loaders and assemblies for loading cartridges in revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader assembly for loading cartridges in a revolver cylinder includes a speed loader, the speed loader including a body which defines a plurality of passages, each of the plurality of passages configured to accommodate a cartridge therein. The speed loader assembly further includes a protective casing removably connectable to the speed loader, the casing including a sidewall defining an interior and having a closed polygonal cross-sectional profile. Portions of cartridges extending from the passages are encased by the protective casing.

A speed loader for a revolver having a series of pivotally linked cartridge housings which are collapsible into a secured circular arrangement having an equivalent number of cartridge housings and matching the number of cylinders in a revolver. When in the collapsed position the speed loader allows for simultaneous re-loading of all cylinders with one hand. The cartridge housings are pivotally linked such that they are extendible into a straight line for safe and secure storage in a pocket.

A speed loader for a revolver having a series of pivotally linked cartridge housings which are collapsible into a secured circular arrangement having an equivalent number of cartridge housings and matching the number of cylinders in a revolver. When in the collapsed position the speed loader allows for simultaneous re-loading of all cylinders with one hand. The cartridge housings are pivotally linked such that they are extendible into a straight line for safe and secure storage in a pocket.

A speed loading device and method of loading are provided. The device includes a main body with a first end, a second end, and a plurality of passages extending from the first end to the second end. Each passage receives a cartridge. The device includes a button movable relative to the main body and positioned proximate the first end of the main body. The device also includes a shaft connected to the button and positioned within the main body. The device includes a rotating disk having a plurality of radially extending arms. The rotating disk is positioned proximate to the second end of the main body.