Description
Loading .22 LR magazines by thumb gets old fast, especially when you're feeding round after round at the range. The Maglula X12 & T12 LULA set fixes that with two purpose-built tools that grip the projecting side button on wider single-stack rimfire magazines and let you top off in a fraction of the time. Both tools are molded from reinforced polymer in black, so they're light enough to disappear in a range bag pocket and tough enough to shrug off years of use.
What Sets the X12 and T12 LULA Apart
The two loaders work a little differently, which is the whole point of the set. The X12 is a sliding loader, while the T12 is spring-loaded, so between the two you've got the right tool for whichever magazine style you're feeding. Both handle loading and unloading, and the unloading side is where a lot of folks are pleasantly surprised, since stripping rounds back out by hand is often more of a hassle than putting them in.
Rimfire Pistols the LULA Set Fits
This set is built for .22 LR wider single-stack magazines (roughly 7/16 inch or less) that use a projecting side button. That covers a good chunk of the popular rimfire lineup, including the Ruger SR22, Walther P22 and G22, Colt 1911 .22, S&W M&P .22 compact, and the M&P .22 10 and 12 round mags. The T12 also handles the Walther PPK/S .22. A couple of magazines, like the Beretta M9-22 and some S&W M&P mags, need a small nib filed off the X12, which is a quick five-minute job if your mags fall in that group.
Why It Belongs in Your Range Bag
Beyond saving your thumbs, these loaders are easier on your magazines too, since they seat rounds cleanly without you prying at the feed lips. They hold up in any weather, they're simple enough that there's no learning curve, and once you build a rhythm you'll wonder how you put up with sore fingers for so long. For anyone who shoots rimfire regularly, this pair earns its keep in a hurry.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Maglula
- Manufacturer Part Number: XT83B
- Model: X12-LULA & T12-LULA
- UPC: 858003000837
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Fits: Wider Single-Stack Mags with Projecting Side Button
- Capacity Rating: 12rd magazines
- X12 Type: Sliding Loader
- T12 Type: Spring-Loaded Loader
- Function: Loader / Unloader
- Material: Reinforced Polymer
- Color: Black
- Length: 6.55 in
- Weight: 0.21 lb
What’s Included
- X12-LULA sliding loader/unloader
- T12-LULA spring-loaded loader/unloader
Frequently Asked Questions
What magazines do the Maglula X12 and T12 LULA loaders fit?
The set works with .22 LR wider single-stack magazines that have a projecting side button, roughly 7/16 inch or less in width. That includes the Ruger SR22, Walther P22 and G22, Colt 1911 .22, and S&W M&P .22 compact and 10/12 round mags, with the T12 also covering the Walther PPK/S .22. A few mags such as the Beretta M9-22 need a small nib filed off the X12 first.
What's the difference between the X12 and the T12?
The X12 is a sliding-style loader, while the T12 is spring-loaded, and that's why the set includes both. Each design suits different magazine styles, so having the pair means you're covered across a wider range of rimfire pistols. Both tools load and unload rounds.
Can these LULA loaders unload magazines too?
Yes, both the X12 and T12 handle unloading as well as loading. Stripping rounds back out by hand is usually the bigger chore, so the unloading function tends to be a favorite feature. It saves your thumbs on both ends of a range session.
Are these Maglula loaders hard on my magazines?
No, they're actually gentler than thumb loading. The tools seat rounds cleanly without you prying against the feed lips, which helps reduce wear over time. The reinforced polymer construction also holds up well in any weather.




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