M1 grand clip loader?

[Pocket]

My father in law has an older friend that bought a M1 Garand but being in his late 70s has a bit of trouble loading the en bloc clip.

I saw on Etsy there was a 3D printed feeder/loader thing - anyone have experience with something like that or suggest another device for the old Army guy??

 

[mark5pt56]

I never used or knew there was a loader for the en bloc clips. It may be more of a dexterity issue for him as he's not old but may have arthritis, etc. A suggestion, if right handed, hold the clip in the left hand and start loading the cartridges one by one, staggering and then "snapping" the last one in with the thumb. Holding the clip at an angle in which gravity assist by keeping the cartridges in and the case heads at the back of the clip.
Usually a technique to it.

 

[RubiconJoey]

This reminds me of the project I was planning to do a while ago when I started shooting Garand matches but, never got around to. If I can find the files to print, I'll print one and send it to your friend. If I can't find the files, I'll make my own but it might take me a couple weeks to get around to it.

 

[demarpaint]

I never used or knew there was a loader for the en bloc clips. It may be more of a dexterity issue for him as he's not old but may have arthritis, etc. A suggestion, if right handed, hold the clip in the left hand and start loading the cartridges one by one, staggering and then "snapping" the last one in with the thumb. Holding the clip at an angle in which gravity assist by keeping the cartridges in and the case heads at the back of the clip.
Usually a technique to it.

That's pretty much how I load mine, I have arthritis in my hands.

 

[Haney]

There are many printed versions like the one on etsy/ebay , people seem to be happy with them . Here is an interesting one .

 

[Zap_Rowsdower]

Files off Thingiverse if access to a printer or someone that does.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4974654/comments