What is a "Magazine Clip"?

SC4006 · January 16, 2013, 08:14 PM

I always hear this term said by the media, "magazine clip". I've heard of magazines and clips, but not one of these things. It must be used to hold reading magazines or something... right? Well putting sarcasm aside, I think that if the media is going to constantly attack gun owners and firearms, they should AT LEAST get their terms right, because right now they are making themselves look pretty stupid. (but what else is new).

**tyme** · January 16, 2013, 08:24 PM

http://www.remington.com/products/ac...zine-clip.aspx

http://www.brownells.com/magazines/r...prod10960.aspx

Posit: the term "magazine clip" is a SEO hyper-optimization, because it allows people to find what they're looking for whether they call it a clip or a magazine.

There are some other possibilities:

1. They have no idea what they're talking about, and "magazine clip" sounds better than "clip clip" or "magazine magazine". I wouldn't put a gun company above doing something stupid. There's the infamous scan of an H&K USP ad showing rounds loaded into a magazine backwards.

2. They're confused, and are thinking of a dual or triple magazine holder/band that allows magazines to be held side by side. Although I've never seen one of those things called a "magazine clip", I suppose that might be a logical term for it.

lefteye · January 16, 2013, 08:40 PM

OMG Who at Remington named this a magazine clip. It doesn't take a genius to know the difference - just a little fundamental knowledge.

CharlieDeltaJuliet · January 16, 2013, 08:50 PM

I figured it was a clip you put on the top of a page in a magazine to mark your place...lol. Sorry I had to.

I know Remington now calls certain magazines, magazine clips.. It is still a pet peeve of mine to hear the words high capacity clips...

UtahHunting · January 16, 2013, 08:53 PM

Let's be honest, everyone knows exactly what they are referring to whether they use the term magazine, clip, or magazine clip. In my opinion constantly criticizing the ignorant on the terms only makes us gun owners look more extreme, and we don't need any more of that right now.

hardworker · January 16, 2013, 09:05 PM

I agree with UtahHunting. Pointing out semantics doesn't do anyone any favors.

lefteye · January 16, 2013, 09:17 PM

I agree with Posts 5 & 6, but I was referring to Remington, not an anti-gun person or organization. I believe gun manufacturers and owners should be accurate in their statements, including advertising.

**tyme** · January 16, 2013, 09:17 PM

(no copyright; feel free to alter; PM me if you want high-res source for some reason)

lefteye · January 16, 2013, 09:19 PM

excellent

And I suspect Remington uses both in their offices.

StukaJU87 · January 16, 2013, 09:37 PM

Ignoring ignorant people doesn't make them right, it only makes it harder for future generations.

That being said, news reporters should be forced to use the correct terminology, regardless of what they are reporting. They should be held to the highest standards and punished when they fall short. After all, the "news" is where most people receive their education, so why shouldn't they be treated as teachers and held to the same standards?

Alabama Shooter · January 16, 2013, 10:27 PM

Don't be silly:

It clips magazines together.

lefteye · January 16, 2013, 10:40 PM

Finally a way to over-power the bad guys with a .22 (with very short breaks for changing clipped magazines)!!!

TheBigO · January 16, 2013, 10:40 PM

thank you both for the funny pictures----It has kinda been a bummer of a day

CharlieDeltaJuliet · January 16, 2013, 11:05 PM

Tyme, priceless, I love it.

Panfisher · January 16, 2013, 11:06 PM

OK so what is an SEO Hyper optimization, sounds like something I might want to add to my truck to increase fuel mileage.

lefteye · January 16, 2013, 11:29 PM

I could be (and probably am) wrong, but I figured

Quote:

SEO Hyper optimization

was an App for my relatively stupid phone.

SPEMack618 · January 16, 2013, 11:33 PM

Obviously, they were talking about assualt clips...

Our very own Tom Servo has a great write up here....

[warning: avoid fluids while reading]

Assualt Clips

9mm · January 16, 2013, 11:59 PM

Dunno, I don't own a "Magazine clip" or "bullets" I only have Magazines and I load cartridges into my magazines not "bullets". If there is a so called ban I am not affected because I do not own "magazine clips" or "bullets to go in them".

@reply to picture

Yeah, see I don't own that, I only have the 25 round butler creek magazines for my 10/22. That right there could be down right illegal those darn "magazine clips".

PlungerLips · January 17, 2013, 12:10 AM

A magazine clip? I guess it would be a damaged magazine that holds ammo, but will no longer feed it reliably? Maybe repair it or throw it out

**Aguila Blanca** · January 17, 2013, 12:14 AM

I think it's the shoulder thing that folds up ...

MarkDozier · January 17, 2013, 12:24 AM

" In my opinion constantly criticizing the ignorant on the terms only makes us gun owners look more extreme, and we don't need any more of that right now. "

In my opinion this is crowerdance. So what if it makes you know more exterme.

BarryLee · January 17, 2013, 01:40 AM

It is frustrating when you realize we are debating issues related to firearms with some folks that have no knowledge of the subject. I heard a commentator today state that while he supports the Second Amendment, “no one needs a semi-auto for hunting or self defense”. What?

Obviously he has most likely confused full-auto with semi-auto which has resulted in him pushing to ban the wrong product. I know many of the anti-gun groups are knowledgeable, but they are using the general public’s lack of knowledge against us.

That is why it is important for us to educate people without sounding too condescending.

Alabama Shooter · January 17, 2013, 09:31 AM

Quote:

In my opinion constantly criticizing the ignorant on the terms only makes us gun owners look more extreme, and we don't need any more of that right now.

Go to your auto mechanic and tell him you are having problems with your tire. After he checks all your tires point to the steering wheel and tell him it is loose. Hilarity will ensue.

carguychris · January 17, 2013, 10:07 AM

Tyme posted this picture:

Quote:

I know that NY gun owners are only allowed to own 7 round magazine clips. The problem is, I can't figure out where I can buy a single round magazine, much less 7 of them! All of the magazines on the racks at my local stores are rectangular!

[EDIT: Never mind. I figured it out. I have to roll them up. But then it's easier to use a rubber band than a magazine clip...

]

specs · January 17, 2013, 10:19 AM

Although the idiots probably never heard of them, I own about 150 clips. Stripper clips, that is. I suppose they could be called magazine clips.

January 16, 2013, 08:14 PM	#1
SC4006 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 525	What is a "Magazine Clip"? I always hear this term said by the media, "magazine clip". I've heard of magazines and clips, but not one of these things. It must be used to hold reading magazines or something... right? Well putting sarcasm aside, I think that if the media is going to constantly attack gun owners and firearms, they should AT LEAST get their terms right, because right now they are making themselves look pretty stupid. (but what else is new). __________________ I don't always go to the range, but when I do, I prefer dosAKs. They say 5 out of 4 people are bad at math.

January 16, 2013, 08:24 PM	#2
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	http://www.remington.com/products/ac...zine-clip.aspx http://www.brownells.com/magazines/r...prod10960.aspx Posit: the term "magazine clip" is a SEO hyper-optimization, because it allows people to find what they're looking for whether they call it a clip or a magazine. There are some other possibilities: 1. They have no idea what they're talking about, and "magazine clip" sounds better than "clip clip" or "magazine magazine". I wouldn't put a gun company above doing something stupid. There's the infamous scan of an H&K USP ad showing rounds loaded into a magazine backwards. 2. They're confused, and are thinking of a dual or triple magazine holder/band that allows magazines to be held side by side. Although I've never seen one of those things called a "magazine clip", I suppose that might be a logical term for it. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

January 16, 2013, 08:40 PM	#3
lefteye Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1,433	OMG Who at Remington named this a magazine clip. It doesn't take a genius to know the difference - just a little fundamental knowledge. __________________ Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70) NRA Life Member RMEF Life Member

January 16, 2013, 08:50 PM	#4
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 755	I figured it was a clip you put on the top of a page in a magazine to mark your place...lol. Sorry I had to. I know Remington now calls certain magazines, magazine clips.. It is still a pet peeve of mine to hear the words high capacity clips... __________________ " The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in Government...." - Thomas Jefferson

January 16, 2013, 09:17 PM	#7
lefteye Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1,433	I agree with Posts 5 & 6, but I was referring to Remington, not an anti-gun person or organization. I believe gun manufacturers and owners should be accurate in their statements, including advertising. __________________ Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70) NRA Life Member RMEF Life Member

January 16, 2013, 08:53 PM	#5
UtahHunting Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 428	Let's be honest, everyone knows exactly what they are referring to whether they use the term magazine, clip, or magazine clip. In my opinion constantly criticizing the ignorant on the terms only makes us gun owners look more extreme, and we don't need any more of that right now.

January 16, 2013, 09:05 PM	#6
hardworker Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2010 Posts: 820	I agree with UtahHunting. Pointing out semantics doesn't do anyone any favors.

January 16, 2013, 09:19 PM	#9
lefteye Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1,433	excellent And I suspect Remington uses both in their offices. __________________ Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70) NRA Life Member RMEF Life Member

January 16, 2013, 09:37 PM	#10
StukaJU87 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2011 Posts: 256	Ignoring ignorant people doesn't make them right, it only makes it harder for future generations. That being said, news reporters should be forced to use the correct terminology, regardless of what they are reporting. They should be held to the highest standards and punished when they fall short. After all, the "news" is where most people receive their education, so why shouldn't they be treated as teachers and held to the same standards?

January 16, 2013, 10:27 PM	#11
Alabama Shooter Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: Sweet Home Posts: 886	Don't be silly: It clips magazines together. __________________ Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday.

January 16, 2013, 10:40 PM	#12
lefteye Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1,433	Finally a way to over-power the bad guys with a .22 (with very short breaks for changing clipped magazines)!!! __________________ Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70) NRA Life Member RMEF Life Member

January 16, 2013, 10:40 PM	#13
TheBigO Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2010 Location: Bellingham Posts: 122	thank you both for the funny pictures----It has kinda been a bummer of a day __________________ TheBigOlof.com You Tube Page Gun Reviews and Stuff

January 16, 2013, 11:05 PM	#14
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 755	Tyme, priceless, I love it. __________________ " The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in Government...." - Thomas Jefferson

January 16, 2013, 11:06 PM	#15
Panfisher Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,337	OK so what is an SEO Hyper optimization, sounds like something I might want to add to my truck to increase fuel mileage.

January 16, 2013, 11:33 PM	#17
SPEMack618 Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2010 Location: Central Georgia Posts: 1,863	Obviously, they were talking about assualt clips... Our very own Tom Servo has a great write up here.... [warning: avoid fluids while reading] Assualt Clips __________________ NRA Life Member Read my blog! "The answer to any caliber debate is going to be .38 Super, 10mm, .357 Sig or .41 Magnum!"

January 16, 2013, 11:59 PM	#18
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	Dunno, I don't own a "Magazine clip" or "bullets" I only have Magazines and I load cartridges into my magazines not "bullets". If there is a so called ban I am not affected because I do not own "magazine clips" or "bullets to go in them". @reply to picture Yeah, see I don't own that, I only have the 25 round butler creek magazines for my 10/22. That right there could be down right illegal those darn "magazine clips".

January 17, 2013, 12:10 AM	#19
PlungerLips Member Join Date: January 20, 2006 Location: VA Posts: 38	A magazine clip? I guess it would be a damaged magazine that holds ammo, but will no longer feed it reliably? Maybe repair it or throw it out

January 17, 2013, 12:14 AM	#20
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,460	I think it's the shoulder thing that folds up ...

January 17, 2013, 12:24 AM	#21
MarkDozier Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2010 Posts: 363	" In my opinion constantly criticizing the ignorant on the terms only makes us gun owners look more extreme, and we don't need any more of that right now. " In my opinion this is crowerdance. So what if it makes you know more exterme.

January 17, 2013, 01:40 AM	#22
BarryLee Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2010 Location: The ATL (OTP) Posts: 3,946	It is frustrating when you realize we are debating issues related to firearms with some folks that have no knowledge of the subject. I heard a commentator today state that while he supports the Second Amendment, “no one needs a semi-auto for hunting or self defense”. What? Obviously he has most likely confused full-auto with semi-auto which has resulted in him pushing to ban the wrong product. I know many of the anti-gun groups are knowledgeable, but they are using the general public’s lack of knowledge against us. That is why it is important for us to educate people without sounding too condescending. __________________ A major source of objection to a free economy is precisely that it ... gives people what they want instead of what a particular group thinks they ought to want. Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman

January 17, 2013, 10:19 AM	#25
specs Member Join Date: November 9, 2008 Posts: 71	Although the idiots probably never heard of them, I own about 150 clips. Stripper clips, that is. I suppose they could be called magazine clips.