Don't know if anyone knows or cares but .45 colt fits stripper clips

CommissarHark · August 8, 2013, 08:32 PM

I don't know if anyone knows or cares but I found recently that I can fit my .45 colt rounds on Mosin-Nagant stripper clips. Its a cheaper option than those poly strips that cost like 7 bucks for two, or if you're just looking to carry some extra rounds, like me, in a bag or pouch and don't want to use a box which can break, and takes up more space. At only $1 a piece these let me carry an extra 60 rounds of ammo on the field, I carry them in grenade pouches, to reload my rifle ammo pouches, which incidentally also fit .45 colt. Just figured I'd share.

BitterTait · August 8, 2013, 08:43 PM

Never heard about nagant/45 colt, nifty.

I know that 7.62x51 holds 45 ACP and 5.56 holds 9mm (and makarov, which is what I use it for) and 7.62x39 works with .357.

James K · August 8, 2013, 10:37 PM

Model 1903 or M14 clips can be slightly modified to hold five .38 Special or .357 rounds for the same convenience.

Jim

Peter M. Eick · August 9, 2013, 11:45 AM

James,

That is a neat bit of information I did not know. I will have to pick up some stripper clips for my M1A's now. Thanks!

James K · August 9, 2013, 08:37 PM

You have to take out the spring and cut it down a bit on both sides, then pinch the sides of the clip in a little, which is why I said "modified".

Jim

August 8, 2013, 08:32 PM	#1
CommissarHark Member Join Date: March 27, 2013 Posts: 15	Don't know if anyone knows or cares but .45 colt fits stripper clips I don't know if anyone knows or cares but I found recently that I can fit my .45 colt rounds on Mosin-Nagant stripper clips. Its a cheaper option than those poly strips that cost like 7 bucks for two, or if you're just looking to carry some extra rounds, like me, in a bag or pouch and don't want to use a box which can break, and takes up more space. At only $1 a piece these let me carry an extra 60 rounds of ammo on the field, I carry them in grenade pouches, to reload my rifle ammo pouches, which incidentally also fit .45 colt. Just figured I'd share.

August 8, 2013, 08:43 PM	#2
BitterTait Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 144	Never heard about nagant/45 colt, nifty. I know that 7.62x51 holds 45 ACP and 5.56 holds 9mm (and makarov, which is what I use it for) and 7.62x39 works with .357. __________________ Powered by VI!

August 9, 2013, 11:45 AM	#4
Peter M. Eick Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,991	James, That is a neat bit of information I did not know. I will have to pick up some stripper clips for my M1A's now. Thanks! __________________ 10mm and 357sig, the best things to come along since the 38 super!

August 8, 2013, 10:37 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Model 1903 or M14 clips can be slightly modified to hold five .38 Special or .357 rounds for the same convenience. Jim

August 9, 2013, 08:37 PM	#5
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	You have to take out the spring and cut it down a bit on both sides, then pinch the sides of the clip in a little, which is why I said "modified". Jim