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T. O'Heir · January 18, 2020, 02:58 PM

There is no "right capacity". However, in most cases the length of the magazine, without sticking out the bottom, determines capacity. Silly laws notwithstanding.
Then you get into the assorted shooting games that can create a demand for larger capacity mags.
10 rounds in .22 pistols is usually about target shooting. 10 rounds slow, 10 rounds timed and 10 rapid.

January 18, 2020, 02:58 PM	#10
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	There is no "right capacity". However, in most cases the length of the magazine, without sticking out the bottom, determines capacity. Silly laws notwithstanding. Then you get into the assorted shooting games that can create a demand for larger capacity mags. 10 rounds in .22 pistols is usually about target shooting. 10 rounds slow, 10 rounds timed and 10 rapid. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!