Hello! Can you explain the difference between a clip and a magazine?
Magazines and clips are both most commonly used to store ammunition cartridges in a firearm. There are many similarities between the two, but there are also some key differences.
Magazines typically have a spring-loaded follower that keeps the cartridges aligned and ready to feed into the chamber, whereas clips usually do not include a spring-loaded follower. As a result, magazines tend to be bulky and more expensive than clips. In addition, magazines must be designed specifically for certain firearms, whereas clips can usually be used with multiple guns of the same caliber.
Clips also typically hold fewer rounds than magazines – for example, AR-15 magazines typically hold 30 rounds, while AR-15 clips only hold 10 rounds. This is one reason why clips are less popular than magazines among gun owners.