Maglula
Universal pistol magazine loader for 9mm through .45 ACP, double-stack and single-stack mags. The default range-bag mag loader.
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Maglula UpLULA Universal Pistol Magazine Speed Loader, 9mm to .45 ACP, Black, UP60B
The UpLULA is the magazine loader most pistol shooters end up owning. One tool covers 9mm Luger through .45 ACP in both double-stack and single-stack mags, which is the right scope for anyone running a modern duty or carry pistol. The polymer body is non-marring against finished feed lips, and the geometry doesn't require gorilla strength to seat the last few rounds in a 17-round mag.
Mechanically, the UpLULA grips the next round, pulls the follower down via a thumb lever, and releases the round into the mag in one motion. Loading a fresh 17-round mag takes about 20 seconds with no thumb fatigue, which matters more on a 500-round practice session than on a single mag. It also functions as an unloader by reversing the motion to strip rounds without thumb-walking them off the feed lips.
Limitations are narrow. The UpLULA doesn't fit .22 LR pistol magazines, .25 ACP, .32 ACP, or very narrow .380 ACP magazines under 1/2 inch wide; those need the BabyUpLULA (UP64). It also won't load tube-fed .22 rifles or revolver cylinders.
Add the Maglula UpLULA UP60B to your build and see how it enhances your platform.