Correct, to a point.
| Clips and Magazines A "clip" and a "magazine" are not the same. "Clips" and "magazines" do not serve the same purpose. A "clip" is a device used to load cartridges into a magazine.* A "magazine" is a device which feeds cartridges into a firearm. *Exceptions include "full moon" and "half moon" clips used by some revolvers. |
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To the left is an image of an "en-bloc" clip. This particular type of en-bloc clip is used to load cartridges into the magazine of the M1 Garand .30 Caliber rifle. The clip pictured holds eight rounds (two stacks of four). |
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Here we see an M1 Garand being loaded. The en-bloc clip, holding the cartridges, is inserted into the magazine. After the last round is fired, the en-bloc clip is ejected from the magazine. Note: The Garands' magazine cannot be loaded without the use of an en-bloc clip. |
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Here we see what are commonly referred to as "stripper" clips. The clips in this image are (most often) used to load the SKS Carbine. |
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The SKS "stripper" clip fits into a slot in the face of the SKS bolt carrier. The rounds are pushed downward into the magazine, stripping them from the clip (hence the term "stripper" clip). After the rounds have been inserted into the magazine, the clip is removed. The bolt carrier handle is then pulled fully to the rear and released, chambering a round. Note: The SKS magazine can also be loaded using individual rounds. |
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The image to the left is of a 30-round detachable magazine for the AK-47 assault rifle. It can also be used in civilian (semi-automatic only) AK-47 look-alikes, such as the WASR-10. As you can see, it bears no resemblence to a clip. This magazine uses a spring loaded follower, to feed cartridges into the firearm. |
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The device to the left (two views) is often referred to as a "magazine loader" or "clip guide". This particular device allows the AK-47s' detachable magazines to be loaded via SKS stripper clips. The "magazine loader" fits on/over the top of the magazine. The SKS stripper clip fits into the guide slot (the thin part which protrudes from the top of the magazine loader). The rounds are then pushed downward, loading the magazine. |
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Here we see two images of stripper clips for the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE). The British refer to these clips as "chargers". Note: The SMLE was issued with a single detachable 10-round box magazine. The magazine was to be removed for cleaning purposes only. Loading of the magazine can be done with individual rounds, and/or through the use of five-round "chargers", seen here. The SMLE "charger" is used in a manner very similar to the SKS stripper clip. With the bolt open, the SMLE "charger" is placed in a slot in the rifles' receiver. The rounds are then pushed downward, "charging" the magazine. After the rounds have been stripped from the "charger" (clip), it is removed. |
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To the left are stripper clips (top) and a detachable magazine (bottom) for the M1 .30 Carbine. In the top image, the straight devices are the clips (front and back views). The flared device to the right is a clip guide. The function of the M1 Carbine clip guide is very similar to that of the AK-47 magazine loader. The wide end of the M1 Carbine clip guide slides onto the M1 Carbine magazine (mating with the grooves towards the back of the magazine). The .30 Carbine stripper clip, holding ten rounds, is inserted into the narrow end of the clip guide. The rounds are then pushed downward, into the magazine. |
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