I believe that the loading tool for magazines in general has their place, don't get me wrong on that. There are all kinds of designs for such a function, some appealing to the collector as well as some appealing to the shooter.
My old club had the five shot rule, I just got into the habit during my fun shoots, old habits you know. My hands still work ok for loading magazines(not much else though), so have never bellied up to the bar for a loading tool..........yet. Obviously a nicely designed original or aftermarket tool is a boon to lots of folks, tis a good thing.
My old club was of course, way before the metal plate matches etc came into prominence. I would suspect that their old ways would not go very far with the 20+ round mags for some of the race guns.
Some of the loading tools for magazines give the user a lot of leverage........easily..........just have to apply the force with some consideration perhaps.
As usual, everyone has to think for themselves; and make their own decisions...........just is one of those life things. If we do not think for ourselves, who are we?.....
