It’s likely that if you enjoy shooting, the only thing you don’t enjoy about it is loading magazines.
Elite Tactical Systems was showing off their Gen II CAM Loader at the range during SHOT Show 2022. It’s remarkably simple to use and it loads ten rounds into a magazine all at once. Other mag loaders often make it much easier, but still require loading one round at a time.
It’s also remarkable that the CAM Loader is universal and works with almost all the magazines on the market.
ETS CAM Loader
The CAM Loader is made from low-friction polymer. It’s lightweight and there’s a model for rifles and a model each for 9mm/.40cal, .380, and .45. Each model works with nearly all magazines of that caliber, which is surprising.
You just load the magazine, and they emphasized that although you need to seat it all the way in, you also shouldn’t slam it home like you were loading the magazine into a gun because you may damage the internal guides. So take care, but seat it all the way in.
Next, you scoop up ammo out of a box, then turn it over, and slide the plunger down. Suddenly you’ve got up to ten rounds loaded. You can then scoop up more and plunge them into the same magazine to top it off. Check out this video from their website that demonstrates it all.
The loader for rifle mags works similarly and here are some of the models it’s compatible with:
- AR15
- AR10
- AK47
- AK74
- FN SCAR-16/17
- G36
- Steyr Aug
- MP5
- Scorpion EVO
- Colt SMG
- UZI
- And more
For the handguns, it’s easier to list the models it doesn’t work with. The list is very sort:
- STI 2011 mags
- Taurus PT709 mags
- Walther CCP mags
- SIG P938 (and probably Colt Mustangs and Kimber and Springfield clones of the same)
These loaders should fit into your range bag with ease, and take up less room than a spatula in a drawer at home. They have a lifetime warranty, and for just $29.99, they won’t take a lot out of your wallet, either.
Elite Tactical System’s Gen II CAM Loaders are available now for $29.99.