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Do you have to use moon clips on a 9mm revolver?
Moon clips are actually required for most revolvers chambered for semi-automatic calibers like 9mm, . 40 S&W and . 45 ACP. These calibers use a rimless case that is designed to feed and extract more efficiently in an autoloader.
What are 9mm moon clips?
Moon clips are generally a circular or star shaped piece of metal or polymer; designed to hold rimless cartridges in revolver cylinders. Let’s take the S&W Model 929 for example, if you dropped 9mm cartridges into the cylinder without a moon clip, the rounds would fall through.
What’s the clip on a revolver called?
TLDR: Yes, revolvers use clips, but write them specifically as “moon clips.” As covered previously, 99 percent of the time the right term for “detachable thing that holds ammunition” is “magazine,” not “clip.” That’s despite “clip” being used instead of “magazine” in about 99 percent of instances in fiction.
How many bullets does a 9mm clip hold?
Again, assuming you’re using Glock pistols, a fully loaded Model 17 (9mm) equals 18 rounds. You have 16 rounds with the model 22 (.
What are the best moon clips for a Taurus 905?
Having tried ALL the varieties of moon clips/stellar clips out there for the Taurus 905, factory AND aftermarket, these current production ones from TK Custom are…the best of the best. Nowhere near as flimsy as the Taurus made ones, and unlike those made by another seller (RSC) do NOT require minor fitting.
How can I tell if my moon clips are genuine?
Our Premium moon clips have our Maker’s Mark RS stamped on each clip. You can be sure that you’ve got a genuine Revolver Supply product. Some moon clips are available in different thicknesses. These moon clips that thickness stamped on the clip. For example a 0.025″ thick clip will have 25 stamped on it.
What is the thickness of a moon clip?
Some moon clips are available in different thicknesses. These moon clips that thickness stamped on the clip. For example a 0.025″ thick clip will have 25 stamped on it. We’re proud of what we manufacture and put our name on it so you can be certain you’re using the best.
How are moon clips made?
Our lower volume moon clips are manufactured using other techniques such as Wire EDM. All of our moon clips are unconditionally guaranteed. Our moon clips are 100% inspected and tested. We test for flatness of each moon clip. I believe this is unique in the industry. Our acceptance criterion yield the perfect moon clip for competition shooting.