High capacity magazine message - good and bad?

[wesnellans]

Got a link to a video that's sure to be a thought provoker. I've got some thoughts on the scenario presented - what do you folks have to say about the situation portrayed?

Shock video makes case for high-capacity magazines

 

[blamecharles]

I think one thing that has to be done is quit calling them high capacity magazines. They are standard size for that weapon. Unless its a drum we need to correct people when we can and call them what they are. Now my 20 round Tapco for my SKS for instance is a different scenario. That is not standard for that weapon so i could see the argument for that being a high capacity magazine. Even then that gun sits there in its case and doesnt shoot anything on its own whether it is in original setup or "tactical" setup.

 

[Ripper]

Dupe

 

[RFox]

the language barrier between pro gun and anti gun is frustrating.

 

[MrHawkins]

On my receipt for my glock they are stated as high cap mags. Just saying. Mine came with 3 extras!!

 

[MrHawkins]

I don't necessarily like the extra weight. I'm 120lbs n it makes my pants sag ( no arse )

 

[MrHawkins]

Buttttt.....the more the merrier

 

[Pinchaser]

I think one thing that has to be done is quit calling them high capacity magazines. They are standard size for that weapon. Unless its a drum we need to correct people when we can and call them what they are.....

Thanks. You saved me the typing.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Let's look at the math: police hit the individual they're aiming at about 25-30% of the time. Glock 26 holds 10, that's 3 on target on a good day. Back-up mag is an evil, non-PC that holds 17 rounds, hey there's another 5. 8 out of 27? Probably optimistic if you being shot at.

 

[strokin7.3]

I don't necessarily like the extra weight. I'm 120lbs n it makes my pants sag ( no arse )

Good belt will fix that...

 

[MrHawkins]

I really need some new pants ^

 

[strokin7.3]

I really need a good belt ^

Fixed it for you. I'm serious though, I have the same problem as you (no ass) and with a good belt (I bought a crossbreed) No matter if I have my sr9c with the 10 round mag in it or the fullsize sr9 with the 17 round mag in it I havent had to pull my britches up once where before I had the belt even with the 10 rounder I was always pulling up my pants. I'll be trying out my full size 1911 later this week, but I'm confident I will have no problems with my pants falling down.

 

[sparkyfender]

I usually carry a single stack auto or a revolver. Along with one reload.

I can see where there could be an incident rearing its ugly head that would cause me to need more ammunition than I have access to. But; I honestly do believe I have enough ammo to see me through the most likely hostile encounters.

You roll the bones and you take your chances. Just having a gun on you will put you one step up on most of the general population......

 

[Excalibur]

I used to have a 1911 with a 10 round magazine as my home defense gun, but then I switched to an M&P 45 for the slightly larger capacity. I believe for an HD handgun, a .45 can't be beaten, but I also believe in having a shotgun or a rifle handle as well