Clips Versus Magazines

They really are different things.

These are clips

En-bloc clips for the M1 Garand rifle, a paper clip, and two binder clips.

M1 Garand en-bloc clips holding the M2 Ball variant of the .30-06 Springfield round, two binder clips, and a paper clip.

These are magazines

Magazine for the M1911 pistol, the FEG PA-63 pistol, and the ČZ-52 pistol, and issues of 'Scientific American' and 'The New Yorker'.

Magazines for the M1911 .45 ACP, the FEG PA-63 9x18mm Makarov, the ČZ-52 7.62x25mm Tokarev, and the curious reader.

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Even prominent anti-gun figures find them worthless. Defensive Gun Use in the U.S.
How often are guns used defensively in the U.S.? Section 922r Compliance for Military Surplus Rifles
Keep your military surplus rifle legal.

Gun Maintenance and Cleaning

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The ČZ-52 Czech Pistol

Introduction to the ČZ-52 pistol 7.62x25mm Tokarev Ammunition Is the ČZ-52 really stronger than other 7.62x25mm handguns? Deciphering ČZ-52 markings, including the notorious "accuracy punch marks" Important ČZ-52 safety notes The ČZ-50 / ČZ-70 small pistol

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