Ruger Mag Loading Question

[CHBrooks]

I am new to AS.com and first time handgun owner. I have a Ruger Mark III.
Enjoy shooting the gun, but mags are a pain to load. Holding down the spring
button is a pin in the thumb. Is there a simpler way to do this?

Did a Google search, but no luck. May not have been asking for the right thing.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[hotrodlouie]

Midway sells them 4.99, HKS mag. speedloader, don't leave home without it, works great

 

[CHBrooks]

Since there weren't too many suggestions, I did a little more research and found a number of options.

As a service to the group, I've summarized all the loading tools I've found below (along with some of my observations about each option):

• McFadden Ultimate Clip Loader (Polycarbonate, $24.00): http://www.amazon.com/McFadden-Machi.../dp/B004YF931Y Bulky and needs cleaning. Good for the range, but not the field.
• Borel Sports Magazine Loading Tool (Polycarbonite, 2 for $11.95): http://www.borelsports.com/shop/magazine-loading-tool/ Folds flat to fit in your pocket. Inexpensive and simple. No moving parts. Good for the field and the range.
• Volquartsen MagLatch for Mark I / II/ III Magazines (Nylon, $9.95): http://www.rimfiresports.com/merchan...ategory_Code=M Does not fold flat. A bit expensive.
• Tactical Solutions Magazine Speed Loader (Aluminum, $19.95): http://www.rimfiresports.com/merchan...ategory_Code=M Does not fold flat.
• HKS Magazine Speedloader Ruger Mark I, Mark II 22 Long Rifle (Plastic, $4.99): http://www.midwayusa.com/product/527...-22-long-rifle Fits tight on the magazine.
• Wilson Combat Versa-Loader Magazine Loader Ruger Mark I, Mark II, High Standard (Synthetic, $4.99): http://www.midwayusa.com/product/790...-high-standard Does not fold flat.
  

Happy shooting.