Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
why are large capacity magazines, like AR-15 mags, Curved?
why not just have a straight mag's.
why not just have a straight mag's.
stupid question of the day: Magazines?
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ricklovin93
.40 S&W
the overall length is shortened. Well actually the length of how far the magazine sticks out beneath the rifle is shortened when it is curved. A straight magazine would stick out farther than a curved magazine.
Edit: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. But i think thats why.
Edit: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. But i think thats why.
spat
.950 JDJ
Because the cartridges aren't cylindrical.
That is why an AK mag (for 7.62x39) is more sharply curved than an AR mag (for .223)
The 7.62x39 is more tapered, so when you stack them they curve more sharply.
masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Just lay the cartridges on a flat surface in the same alignment they'd go into a magazine. You'll see the curve form naturally. Laying them straight with no space is impossible.
Here is some 7.62x39 in a clip,
This will help show the taper of a non straight walled round. The 5.56x45 also has a taper but it is much less pronounced and that is why the magazine for something like an AR is less curved than say an AK47, and also why the 5.45x39 is less curved than the 7.62x39
This will help show the taper of a non straight walled round. The 5.56x45 also has a taper but it is much less pronounced and that is why the magazine for something like an AR is less curved than say an AK47, and also why the 5.45x39 is less curved than the 7.62x39
Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
whelp, thats why I called it a stupid question, I did not think about that, but it makes perfect sense though,
thanx for all the responses
Even the 9mm has a slight taper to it. Which is why some magazines such as those for the MP5 and Sterling submachine guns have a curve to them.
Sixbennetts
.45 acp
Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
did not need to learn about THIS