Speed Loader (5 Round) .38 Special / .357 Magnum

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This is a five-round speed loader for .38 Special or .357 Magnum, specifically designed for my Taurus 605 but should fit any revolver with a J Frame. I tried a commercial speed loader, but it hit the grip, so it wouldn't work. I redesigned this one to have a flat side, which allows it to fit without hitting. It takes some practice to line up the lock correctly still, but it's better than nothing. There are only three pieces to the speed loader, held together with a single 6/32 x1/2" button head screw. I tapped the hole before inserting the screw, but you might be able to just self-thread it in. The lock has to be inserted correctly for it to work properly. It will fit in four separate ways, but it will only work correctly in two of the positions, so a little trial and error might be necessary. If the lock is inserted in one of the correct ways, turning the knob clockwise will release the shells. If you prefer it to release with a counter-clockwise twist like me, just reverse it 180° when putting it together. The nubs on the lock may wear out after time; I haven't tested it that much yet. There are two versions of the Body: Flat Side and Round one. There is also two versions of the Lock: A single piece version and a two-piece version with several knobs with different logos on top, just for fun. You can superglue the two pieces together after printing. I reuploaded the STL of the Retainer because some slicers were having problems with the last one, so hopefully this fixes those issues for people who print it.